Must-Have Apps of 2013: Windows Phone

The year 2013 comes to an end, and in Xataka Windows we want to say goodbye with a selection of the applications that seem essential to us. Those little pieces of software that you can't live without (at least not digitally) and that will never be missing from any of your devices.

We'll start with Windows Phone: each of the editors will recommend our favorite app and our reasons. Of course, we also want to know your opinion, so we hope to also see in the comments which are the essential applications for Xataka Windows readers.

Nokia HERE Maps (Jesus)

This is one of the differential factors of the Microsoft mobile platform compared to the competition. We have for free on any smartphone (Nokia or not) a GPS navigation system that does not need the use of data, since it allows you to download the map, including voice guidance.

Download | Nokia HERE Maps (Free)

Kindle (Juan Carlos)

For readers who want to always have the book they are consuming at hand at any time and place, this application allows me to have my entire library synchronized, and the last page I have read, in all kinds of devices: several Kindles, several Windows 8 and RT, and the mobile phone - especially useful when it comes to continuing reading in the most unexpected place -.

Download | Amazon Kindle (Free)

Phonly (Carlos)

While I know that putting this app next to Nextgen Reader the second one ends up winning, Phonly took me on the design side: it's much more attractive and easy on the eyes. This application will allow you to read the news that you have added to your Feedly account, it works very well and the developers are constantly working on it.

Download | Phonly (Free)

TuneIn Radio (Rodrigo)

I've never found an easier, faster and more intuitive way to listen to music. With more than 70,000 Radio stations it is impossible not to find one that meets our tastes, and the best thing is that we can have those favorites at hand thanks to its ability to anchor them on the home screen.

Download | TuneIn Radio (Free)

627.AM (ngm)

Following the idea of ​​few apps installed but very good ones, 627.AM earns its place as alarm clock and task manager by default. Its design still today continues to explore the lines of the Metro style beyond the usual and its functionality is enough to end up being one of those applications that you consult every day.

Download | 627.AM (Toll Free)

Nextgen Reader (Guillermo)

There are several feed readers on Windows Phone, but Nextgen Reader is still my favorite. I wouldn't highlight any star feature of the application, it just works and is very comfortable to read all my RSS subscriptions (which are many) at any time.

Download | Nextgen Reader (€1.99)