As we all know, there were many things left out of the wp7 OS upon release. Mango was a big upgrade but there are still gaping holes... Which led me to search for apps (work-arounds), to complete some incomplete functionality:
1. Rap Dialer- adds universal search, pulls up the phone dialer instead of call history, has a plethora of customization (3 different dial pads, sound options, text messaging options, you can even choose what the icon on the tile looks like and what it says, plus more options. This has replaced the stock dialer indefinitely.
2. Photo Search Free- stand alone bing images search app. Adds the ability to actually save images to your phone!
3. Add To Contacts- replaces local scout. Does the same thing except it allows you to save phone numbers and contact information from your search results, and adds them to the contact list.
4. BHive Tasks- allows you to easily view the month and what you have planned. There are also folders that you can create and name to organize and prioritize events, among other options the stock calendar doesn't have.
5. Cool Tools- all-in-one app that adds some "basics" that was left out of wp7 like stopwatch, converter, tip calc., countdown, sound check, ruler, ECT..
Honorable mention: 3 excellent apps that add options and functionality to where the camera lacks-
6. Photo Crop
7. Pictures Lab
8. Self Shooter
these apps are essentially some missing pieces of wp7. Anyone new here should put these on your phone for some needed functionality.
1. Rap Dialer- adds universal search, pulls up the phone dialer instead of call history, has a plethora of customization (3 different dial pads, sound options, text messaging options, you can even choose what the icon on the tile looks like and what it says, plus more options. This has replaced the stock dialer indefinitely.
2. Photo Search Free- stand alone bing images search app. Adds the ability to actually save images to your phone!
3. Add To Contacts- replaces local scout. Does the same thing except it allows you to save phone numbers and contact information from your search results, and adds them to the contact list.
4. BHive Tasks- allows you to easily view the month and what you have planned. There are also folders that you can create and name to organize and prioritize events, among other options the stock calendar doesn't have.
5. Cool Tools- all-in-one app that adds some "basics" that was left out of wp7 like stopwatch, converter, tip calc., countdown, sound check, ruler, ECT..
Honorable mention: 3 excellent apps that add options and functionality to where the camera lacks-
6. Photo Crop
7. Pictures Lab
8. Self Shooter
these apps are essentially some missing pieces of wp7. Anyone new here should put these on your phone for some needed functionality.
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