Dec 27 2010, 03:08 AM, updated 15y ago
Please keep this clean and tidy. I'm recommending an easy format for everyone to submit apps they've found. Since I am volunteering to compile and keep this list fresh and updated, please try to follow the format below.
Type of App:
Name of App:
Price:
Comments:
Sample:
Type of App: Games
Name of App: Fruit Ninja
Price: SG$4.99
Comments: Addictive and fun casual games to kill time. Just swipe finger on screen to 'kill' fruits. Lol. A straight port from of the iOS version (graphics, game types, etc) but with Xbox LIVE achievements!
Type of App: Social
Name of App: Beezz
Price: Free
Comments: Alternative to offcial Twitter app. Supposedly better than the official Twitter app since the latest update has Live Tile support and Toast notifications. However, there are reports that some users do not get the Live Tile and Toast features and I am one of them.
Hope the dev will look into that in the next update. In any case, it looks and feels better than the official Twitter app. For those that don't know, you can easily search for any app in the Marketplace by pressing the SEARCH (magnifying glass button) while in the Marketplace hub. Simple.
Before anyone asks, I am getting my apps from the Singapore Marketplace because that is where my LIVE account is registered. Also, it's fortunate that I have my Malaysian credit card linked to it as well from my Xbox 360 days.
For those that are wondering how to pay for apps on the marketplace, here is a step-by-step guide on how to use your Malaysian credit card. I will use the easiest workaround that I know and can confirm that it works, and that is through the Singapore Xbox Live route. Anyone got anything easier, please feel free to share here. By the way, the only payment method accepted now is through credit card so there is no other alternative. Sorry.
*IMPORTANT: If you already have an existing non-Singapore LIVE account (hotmail), I don't know if you can link a Malaysian credit card to it. Please try to link it first because by creating a new LIVE account, you will lose all your existing contacts and info from your LIVE account such as friends on Messenger, hotmail contacts, etc.
First thing you can do is to go to https://account.live.com, and change your country/region to Singapore. Please key in a real Singapore address with a real postcode in your HOME LOCATION.
After doing so, you can skip straight to step #2.
If you already have an existing Singapore hotmail account, also skip to step #2.
GUIDE TO LINK CREDIT CARD TO SINGAPORE WINDOWS PHONE 7 MARKETPLACE AND BUY APPS IN MALAYSIA!
1. Sign up for a Windows LIVE account (www.hotmail.com) that is registered to a real Singapore address. Go search for a real Singapore post code from the net. It doesn't matter if you don't live there. I don't know if it matters, but select the 'hotmail.com' option
2. Once you've done that, go to www.xbox.com. First thing you do is the change locale at the top left corner from US (by default) to Singapore. Not sure if this matters, but just in case. Then choose the JOIN NOW option at the top right corner.
3. When you are redirected to the type of Xbox Live account page you want, you can opt for the FREE option.
4. In the page where you are required to key in your email, type in the email you've just created. You will then be redirected to a page when you need to key in some basic contact details. Do the necessary. For some strange reason, the month of your birthday selection box will be in Chinese but since its arranged numerically, it's not an issue unless you cannot count to 12. Click I ACCEPT to proceed.
5. In the next page, you can set your 'gamertag' of your choice. A gamertag is your nickname/avatar on Xbox Live. The first time is free so choose wisely. To change your gamertag next time, its 800 MS points or about RM30. After choosing your gamertag, go back to MY ACCOUNT.
6. Under the ACCOUNT INFORMATION option, choose EDIT PAYMENT OPTIONS. In the next page, fill in a real Singapore address you chose earlier and click NEXT.
7. In the next page is where you fill up your Malaysian credit card details. Do the necessary. No need to change the Singapore address you've just keyed in. Click NEXT to proceed.
8. And you're done! Your credit card is now linked to your LIVE account.* Note that if you've created a fresh LIVE account for this, you need to hard reset your phone and tie in the new LIVE account. That also means that all your contacts and info on LIVE (Messenger, hotmail, etc) is gone. Sorry.
*Okay. I have to note that I did not make any transactions to see if my card works with this newly created account. My card (Citibank Visa) works with my existing LIVE account so there should be no reason that it doesn't. So, please report back if this doesn't work ok? No need to complain or b**** about it.
Ok, now I'm kicking this thread off by sharing some of the useful apps I've found. Will add more soon but please help to populate this. Sharing is caring, guys.
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Games
Name of App: Fruit Ninja
Price: SG$4.99
Comments: Addictive and fun casual game to kill time. Just swipe finger on screen to 'kill' fruits. Lol. A straight port from of the iOS version (graphics, game types, etc) but with Xbox LIVE achievements!
Name of App: Puzzle Quest 2
Price: SG$10.99
Notes: A Xbox Live game with 200 achievement points. Similar to the Xbox 360 Live Arcade version. Highly recommended if you like a Bejewelled + RPG type game. This game will last you a very long time. Can play as different heroes (Barbarian, Socerer, etc) with spells, weapons and items. Quite addictive.
Name of App: Flight Control
Price: SG$4.99
Comments: Another Xbox Live game. Easy and simple mechanics. Swipe a path for planes and helicopters to land on airports. Looks simple but can be quite hard in later levels. Has a few different airports with different types of game mechanics. Decent game for 4.99.
Name of App: Helicopter
Price: Free
Comments: A simple free game to kill time. Tap/hold screen to keep helicopter flying, release finger and the helicopter will descend. Keep doing that to avoid crashing into ground and obstacles. Simple graphics, but quite addictive. It's nothing great but its a nice free game.
(From marauderz)
Name of App: Project Sunburst
Price: SG$4.99
Comments: Simple tower defense like game... so simple until I don't really know how you lose or fail in this game... guess it's like Pocket God in that aspect. Just for you to keep time if you like tower defense games.
(From blackjoker)
Name of App: Memory Match
Price: Free
Comments: Pass time game especially when you are waiting for someone. back in WM6.5 days, i used to play UNO or Solitaire but WP7 doesnt have it for free. argghh...!
(From blackjoker)
Name of App: Poker Square
Price: Free
Comments: Cool game to kill time
(From Fulat)
Name of App: Pirates Ahoys
Price: Free
Comments: Fruits Ninja alike games but its free
(From marauderz)
Name of App: ilomilo
Price: SG$7.99
Comments: Spatial puzzler, catchy theme song, best graphics on WP7 so far.
Name of App: Spot the Differences
Price: Free
Comments: Exactly like the name suggest, this game requires you to spot the 5 differences between two photos before the time runs out. Can even pinch to zoom in on the photos. Only 18 photos to play in total. Not sure if more photos will be added over time, but it's a something fun to pass time and delete when done.
Entertainment
Name of App: Blue Screen
Price: Free
Comments: Fun app to show an image of the classic BSOD, VGA error screen, Mac error and Disk failure. Nothing much really, but funny to show off to ignorant friends. 'Hey, check it out. Here's the BSOD you are always going on about'
Name of App: IGN
Price: Free
Comments: Must have for gamers. It's a great app for gamers to read articles from IGN on their WP7 phones. Adopting a Metro style UI, you can read news, reviews, upcoming games and watch videos. Looks great visually. Speedy loading times too if you have a good reception.
Music & Video
Name of App: Shazam
Price: Free
Comments: Useful app to know the artist and the name of any song. Just launch the app, put it next to the radio or whatever and it will 'magically' tell you what it is. Needs Internet access. Most of you should know this by now anyways.
Name of App: YouTube (By HTC so for HTC phones only. The app with the YouTube logo against a white background)
Price: Free
Comments: Mobile access to YouTube. I find this better than the native Microsoft YouTube app because it seems to stream faster and have better search results.
(From marauderz)
Name of App: Lazy Worm YouTube
Price: Free
Comments: Download this in addition to the normal YouTube app, this one has a better search and navigation experience.
Photo
Name of App: Thumba Photo Editor
Price: SG$1.59
Comments: Best photo editing app on the WP7 yet. Pretty much does everything you can possibly think of to a photo. Rotate, crop, resize, HDR, adjust contrast, white balance, brightness, exposure and a whole load of other effects. Nicely integrated with the Picture Hubs too. Without a doubt, worth the 1.59.
Name of App: Photobucket
Price: Free
Comments: Mobile app for Photobucket. Duh. Log in to your account to upload your favorite photos on Photobucket. Can also search for photos from Photobucket. Useful app for those that likes/works with photos a lot.
Name of App: PicFx
Price: Free
Comments: A free app offering only 4 photo effects (B&W, Sepia, Tilt Shift and Polaroid). Very basic I know, but nevertheless fun and useful for those that can't get the Photo Enhancer app by HTC or don't want to pay 1.59 for Thumba Photo Editor.
(From Fulat)
Name of App: Imazing
Price: Free
Comments: Image editor allow you to do crop, rotate, and some minor effect on your image.
(From Fulat)
Name of App: DSLR Toolbox
Price: Free
Comments: A tool for DSLR user to measure distance, light and others photography factor where allow them to take a better photos.
Name of App: Apict
Price: Free
Comments: Adds polaroid-style borders to photos or pics. Can add text too. A simple and cool app to inject some fun into pics.
Name of App: FotoChop
Price: Free
Comments: A fun and silly app to add stickers (speech bubbles, mustaches, hats, glasses, bunny ears, etc) to images. Stickers are loaded
online, but limited choices for now. Stickers can be resized and rotated to fit. Not a bad app for a bit of fun with photos.
Name of App: Thumba Cam
Price: Free
Comments: Made by the same developer of the excellent Thumba Photo Editor app, this is an app that allows you to directly add 5 different effects (auto, hdr, lomo, 70's, 3d and soften) to your pics taken with the camera.
Lifestyle
News & Weather
Sports
Health & Fitness
Finance
Travel
Navigation
Social
Name of App: Beezz
Price: Free
Comments: Alternative to offcial Twitter app. Supposedly better than the official Twitter app since the latest update has Live Tile support and Toast notifications. However, there are reports that some users do not get the Live Tile and Toast features and I am one of them.
Hope the dev will look into that in the next update. No multiple accounts support. Have to log out to log in to another Twitter account. In any case, it looks and feels better than the official Twitter app. Name of App: Messenger by Miyowa
Price: Free
Comments: Although I still don't get why WP7 has no native LIVE Messenger support/app, this is a decent alternative until the official one comes out. Latest update can run under lock i believe (i hardly use it on my phone). What else can I say about it? All the usual Live Messenger stuff is all there. I think.
Name of App: Seesmic
Price: Free
Comments: Another alternative to the offical Twitter App. Supports multiple accounts, but not simultaneously. No push notifications. Latest update has resume support so its a lot better now. Still prefer Beezz though.
Name of App: SimpiRSS
Price: Free
Comments: A free RSS aggregator. Can manually add your fave RSS feeds or search for popular ones. Can also import from Google Reader.
(From Fulat)
Name of App: FIM (Facebook Instant Messenger)
Price: Free
Comments: Facebook messenger portal whereby allow you not to login thru web also can communicate with friends/family on facebook. currently work well with lock screen but not backgroud yet.
Name of App: Foursquare
Price: Free
Comments: You know what this is. The official Foursquare so that you can be the mayor of every traffic light, highway, carpark, toilet and lamp post in town.
Productivity
Tools
Name of App: Bill Spiltter
Price: Free
Comments: Useful app for those work lunches where everyone needs to fork out their own share. The app does the hard work of factoring in the 15% and dividing by X amount of people. Can even indicate in RM.
(From Fulat)
Name of App: Papagayo
Price: Free
Comments: over 15 languages translator with voice ability.
(From Fulat)
Name of App: Lights Chinese Type
Price: Free
Comments: chinese input method(s) with Pinyin, wobi allow you to email/sms and even web search using default China Google seach engine or China Baidu search engine.
Business
Books & Reference
This post has been edited by thurtin: Jan 21 2011, 03:08 PM
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