Tom's Guide: 20 Must Have Apps for Windows Phone 8

Windows Phone 8 may not have the same volume of apps as Apple's App Store or Google's Play Store, but the number of apps for Windows Phone 8 is growing every day and there are some pretty sexy WP8 devices out there. If you're new to the platform and don't quite know where to start, we advise you to check out Tom's Guide's '20 Must Have Apps for Windows Phone 8.' It's a great jumping off point!In conjunction with the launch of Windows 8, Microsoft is pushing forward with its companion OS, Windows Phone 8, and has teamed up with Nokia and many other manufacturers to release a host of Windows Phone 8 smartphones. Still, having a good set of devices is nothing if you don't have a good app ecosystem to match. It's not as vast as the app stores on offer from Google or Apple, but the Windows phone app store is growing. Here are some of our favourite Windows Phone 8 apps.20 Must Have Apps for Windows Phone 8

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  • techy74
    As a windows 7 user, I have never found myself short of apps to choose from. I have never thought 'if only the were another 500 000 to choose from.'

    Good list of apps though even if sojme are a bit region specific (Australian resident).
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