One of the key features of the Windows Phone platform are*Live Tiles,*which provide a snapshot of information on your Start Screen. We have Live Tiles that will deliver weather information, appointments, TV shows, and even gaming progress.
But how often do you rely on the Live Tile information, or do you overlook it and just use the Tile to jump into the app or game?* Personally, I like how I can glance at the weather and appointment Tiles to see what the current temperature is or how long I have until the next meeting.* Other than that, I generally use the Live Tiles as a shortcut to the many apps I have pinned to my Start Screen.
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