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Roundup App Update: SysApp Pusher Augments Vendors, MixRadio Receives Single Track Repeat & More

App Update Roundup

Individuals individuals who enjoy upgrading applications in your Home windows Phones, prepare her as we have got another roundup for you personally. Nokia MixRadio joins MetroMail and SysApp Pusher as highlights, but we have many other updates worth observing, so mind beyond the break to determine what's new within this wave of releases.

Nokia MixRadio

Nokia MixRadio 4.2..300

MixRadio from Nokia may be the company's renamed music streaming service (formerly Nokia Music). Customers can enjoy free use of curated mixes, offering a far more personalised knowledge about scope for music discovery. In the event you benefit from the service and would like to get access to more features, reasonably limited subscription option sets you back $3.99 per month. Version 4.2..300 introduces the next:

  • Repeat of single tracks
  • Enhanced Player view when no artist image available
  • Lyrics view remains open between tracks
  • Enhanced installing of offline mixes
  • Enhanced texting by mistake conditions
  • Bug fixes and gratifaction enhancements

You are able to download Nokia MixRadio in the Nokia Collection around the Home windows Phone Store free of charge.

QR: Nokia MixRadio

SysApp Pusher

SysApp Pusher 3.1

Talking about application roundups, it's fitting to incorporate SysApp Pusher because this is one tool you ought to have placed on your Home windows Phone(s). The application allows you to definitely rapidly check (and become informed of) updates for installed and supported system applications from suppliers, in addition to opening the opportunity to add applications in the store you want to trace. It is a simple method to remain on the top of updates for the favourite applications without depending on notices in the Home windows Phone Store.

Version 3.1 brings the next towards the table:

  • Added Microsoft as vendor
  • Better support for Full HD screens
  • Remove symbols of programs from package, and rather will use symbols from store

You are able to grab SysApp Pusher in the Home windows Phone Store free of charge ($.99 to get rid of ads).

QR: SysApp Pusher

MetroMail

MetroMail 1.3.1

Gmail uses who possess a Home windows Phone are suggested to check on out MetroMail, essential-have application for your Google email needs. The application continues to be knocked to version 1.3.1, with a treatment for trying to configure a multi-line signature. In addition to this bug fix, you will find other miscellaneous enhancements applied. We last covered MetroMail when version 1.3 hit the shop with plenty of additional features, but we are very happy to begin to see the developer addressing issues.

Download MetroMail in the Home windows Phone Store for $.99.

QR: MetroMail

Bits and pieces

Along with the major updates above, here are a few other applications and system software from suppliers up-to-date with the store:

Mind on to our discussion board for additional updates and also to share ones you place yourself.

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Get Your Favorite Apps on Nokia Lumia 2520

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Best Apps of Nokia Lumia 520

Lumia 520

Did you a get a new Windows Phone in your stocking above the fireplace or in a box under the Christmas tree? If you did, odds are it might have been a Nokia Lumia 520. Why’s that? It’s only the most popular Windows Phone ever. Last we checked, over one in four Windows Phone devices around the world are the Lumia 520. Which isn’t all that surprising. You have a smartphone that can easily be had for under $100 off-contract around the world, it’s selling like hot cakes.

Which is why we’re going to look at the 10 best apps for the Lumia 520. We’ll be focusing on apps (and games tomorrow) that run well on devices with 512MB of RAM. Which means this list also apples to devices like the Lumia 521, Lumia 620, Lumia 720 and others with just 512MB of RAM.

Facebook Beta – Best app for connecting with family and friends

Yeah, I’m putting Facebook Beta ahead of the legit version of Facebook. Live life on the edge and use the beta version of Facebook for newer features and faster updates. Whether you like it or not, Facebook is a juggernaut of a social network. It has over one billion users, which means something like one in seven people on the entire planet have a Facebook account. It’s an important app and works well on the Lumia 520. Get that Facebook Beta in the Windows Phone Store (or grab the vanilla version, aka non-beta Facebook).

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Bing Weather –Best app for checking the weather

There are a plethora of weather apps in the Windows Phone Store. You really can’t go wrong with any of them. However, we like Bing and recommend it as a great weather app to download right away. It’s free, has no ads and a clean interface. What more could you want in a weather app? Grab it in the Windows Phone Store.

QR: Bing Weather

WhatsApp – Best app for communicating

Right now, WhatsApp has over 400 million monthly active users. Those users send 16 billion messages and 500 million images per day on WhatsApp. Those figures are astonishing, which is why WhatsApp is a must-have app for your Lumia 520. Odds are, someone you know prefers using the platform to contact you. The app for Windows Phone has had a flurry of updates in the past few weeks, adding both stability and features. Grab it in the Windows Phone Store.

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Nokia MixRadio – Best app for your next dance party

There are a lot of music apps available for Windows Phone. We’re big fans of Xbox Music, Songza, Pandora and others. Unfortunately, because of local laws and music licensing, those apps aren’t necessarily available in all regions that the Lumia 520 is. No music service is perfect when it comes to availability around the globe, but Nokia MixRadio comes pretty close and seems to be available in most places. Availability aside, it’s just a great music platform. We’re big fans of the mixes that are created by real human beings and not some computer algorithm. The app is a mix of free features and an affordable subscription ($4.99 per month). Grab it in the Windows Phone Store.

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HERE Maps – Best app to never get lost

Smartphones are wonderful devices, mostly because they combine the features and functions of multiple devices into one. You can leave your GPS navigator at home thanks to HERE Maps on Windows Phone. Odds are you already have HERE Maps loaded up on your Lumia 520, but it’s always worth highlighting because it’s so good and it’s free. HERE Maps lets you save on data by downloading maps for offline use. You’ll never get lost as long as you’ve got HERE Maps on your Lumia 520. Grab it in the Windows Phone Store.

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myTube – Best app for watching YouTube

The “official” YouTube app on Windows Phone sucks. There’s the whole tussle between Google and Microsoft on the issue, but that doesn’t matter so much since we have myTube on Windows Phone. It’s the best way to use YouTube on Windows Phone and works great on the Lumia 520. Sign in with your account and you’ll get access to your subscriptions, favorites and more. The UI is pretty snazzy and there are tons of features that make this a great YouTube app. Grab myTube from the Windows Phone Store.

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Wikipedia – Best app to quench your thirst for knowledge

You probably hit up Wikipedia a few times a day if you’re anything like us. Thankfully, we have a stellar Wikipedia app on Windows Phone from Rudy Huyn. It’s called, wait for it, Wikipedia and has the blessings of the Wikimedia Foundation (organization behind Wikipedia). The app by Rudy shows of the Windows Phone design language with aplomb and performance is solid. It’s the best way to get Wikipedia on your Windows Phone. Which is why you should get it for you Lumia 520 from the Windows Phone Store.

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Weave – Best app to be the king of news

Outside of tech you probably have a few other hobbies and interests right? There’s no better way to stay on top of your favorite news sites and blogs than with Weave for Windows Phone. The app was just updated to take advantage of their in-house Weave Cloud Services that allows your feeds, favorites and more to sync across Weave on Windows Phone and Windows 8. There’s also a web version of Weave coming, so you’ll never be without your news. Weave is available for free on Windows Phone, but you can also pony up and get the ad-free version for $9.99. Grab the Weave for free in the Windows Phone Store.

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Nokia Camera Beta – Best app for photography

The Lumia 520 isn’t known for producing stellar photographs. Mostly because it has a relatively ho-hum sensor, it is a budget friendly phone after all. That doesn’t mean you shouldn’t push the limits of what is possible with it. To do that, you’ll want Nokia Camera Beta. The app is more or less like the regular version of Nokia Camera, except not limited to high-end Lumia’s with PureView technology. To get the same features and fine level of control over your camera on the Lumia 520 make sure you grab Nokia Camera beta in the Windows Phone Store.

QR: Nokia Camera Beta

6tag – Best way to Instagram

Sure, there’s finally an official Instagram client for Windows Phone, but it doesn’t come close to the performance and features found in 6tag. The app was recently updated to version 3.0 and brings support for the newest feature on the photo social network, Instagram Direct. That’s a feature you can’t even get in the official version on Windows Phone. It’s free and available in the Windows Phone Store.

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(Bonus) WPCentral – Best way to get learn about more apps for your Lumia 520

OK, time for a shameless plug. You should probably get our app (WPCentral) for Windows Phone to easily learn, discover, and download new apps for your Lumia 520. We constantly highlight new apps, big updates, and more. Our app for Windows Phone is easily the best portal for staying abreast on all the news and happenings on the platform. It’s free, but you can pay to unlock some extra features. There’s also a new update out right now where Jay really outdid himself with new features and bug fixes. Pick it up in the Windows Phone Store.

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And there you have it. The best apps for your Lumia 520 (or any 512 MB device really). Of course your opinions on what apps are a must-have for your Lumia 520 might differ from ours, which is where the comments below come in. Rocking a Lumia 520? Sound off below with some of your favorite apps. Don’t worry about games, since we’ll cover those tomorrow. For now, this is all about apps. 

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Music Genius? Prove it with Nokia MixRadio’s MixMaster on Your Windows Phone!

MixMaster

So you have got your earphones on full blast together with your favourite playlist destroying damage to your ears, but simply how knowledgeable are you currently if this involves music generally? You're ready to put all you know towards the test with MixMaster. The Home windows Phone game utilizes Nokia's MixRadio API to create together intuitive and addictive game play.

When loading up MixMaster, the overall game asks if you are attempting to play single player or against someone else (on another Home windows Phone) via Bluetooth - you can simply absorb it turns to determine who will get the greatest score through each round. Once you have established just the number of rockers and modders is going to be playing, the following option determines difficulty, whether it is normal, hard or insane.

MixMaster App

The goal of the overall game would be to guess which track it's with the option of two artworks available. You simply get thirty seconds price of seem to assist you. It might seem not so difficult, however it can be challenging, particularly if you are not 100 % sure. You will find a number of mixes and genres available, and you've got the option of which you want to choose before the overall game starts.

Why is MixMaster unique may be the integration with Nokia's MixRadio service. What this means is a powerful database of music, numerous mixes and so on available, in addition to choices to purchase each track mid-game (just just in case you discover newer and more effective gems you want the seem of). That's as well as the replayability offered through randomised mixes. 

MixMaster Lead

If you cannot turn on the overall game and obtain began, it's possibly because you are utilizing a Lumia 1020, which seems to become not able to load the overall game beyond the splash screen. Download MixMaster in the Home windows Phone Store free of charge (only supports WVGA (480x800) and WXVGA resolutions (768x1280) - requires Home windows Phone 8).

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