Switching devices can be frustrating and challenging … most of us tend to just give up and make do with what we can. While some tend to rely on searching and scouring the www for some answers. Knowing not all of my readers are tech-savvy, I’ve decided to create this post to share a little bit about the apps I use on my Lumia 830 (and why I chose those apps). So if you’ve made the switch, or are planning to … then this post is definitely worth reading.
I have customized my home screen with the apps that I use on a regular basis. As you can see most of these are social-media related as I love keeping in touch and making sure that I get to update effortlessly. Then of course Let’s not forget that I also have a few travel-friendly apps to help me get from point A to point B stress free. Last but not the least is my battery status and … “cortana”!
My Favorite Apps
1. Facebook, Twitter & Instagram — best social media network to keep in touch and socialize! Don’t forget to make use of those hashtags! Update and get the word out there.
2. Foursquare & Swarm — my most trusted apps for discovering new spots to check out and visit as well as for finding my way around town. Think of it as an interactive map that is easy to use.
3. Whatsapp, Viber & Skype — the main messaging apps I use to keep in touch with my family, friends and even acquaintances across the world.
4. Fhotoroom, InstaSize & InstaSquarer — these are my instant favorite and highly reliable editing apps to create a beautiful photograph I want to achieve.
5. Sound Hound & Spotify — I wear my heart on my sleeve and music gets me going. These apps are totally amazing.
6. Candy Crush, Escape the Room & Angry Birds — I am a gamer girl and I totally love a good challenge. I have played RPG types for the longest but while on the go and taking road trips these games are on my top choices and keep me entertained.
Personally speaking, making the switch should be fun … after all there is a reason why you switched on the first place. If you have taken a liking on Microsoft’s Lumia devices, get ready to fall in love! With the help of App Social and App Switch, you can rest easy and let the rest take its toll.
So what is App Switch? It makes it easy to find replacement apps for those you had on your old Android or iPhone! Yay. See! Transitioning from the big switch doesn’t have to be difficult at all! Na-uh. While some apps aren’t available on the store just yet, App Switch suggests other apps to try as an alternative of the app that you have once used or a re looking for. Here’s an example …
App Switch
What about App Social? It came pre-loaded on my Lumia 830 device. It allowed me to discover new apps through the people whom are sharing their trusted app and most recent finds. If you have friends who are already a member of App Social you can simply check out what apps they highly suggest. Check out my App Social profile …
App Social
If you wish, you can also follow me! My username is “koreandoll” and here are my #LumiaDreamTeam ladies on the network. Faith will be catching up with the rest of us this weekend. (I’ll edit my screenshot as soon as she gets on the app too!) So if you can, please share some love for our #LumiaSwitch challenges by following all of us!
If you haven’t yet, don’t forget to check out my Lumia 830 unboxing!
Disclaimer: I am a #LumiaSwitch Project participant and I received a device from Microsoft to post my opinions about Lumia products #SponsoredByLumia.
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Robin (Masshole Mommy)
March 8, 2015The Nokia Lumia seems like a really great phone I keep hearing lots great things about it 🙂
CourtneyLynne
March 8, 2015this Lumia looks like a pretty awesome device!!! I will have to go see one in a store!
Echo
March 8, 2015This looks really cool! I love that it can help you find replacement apps. That is so important because switching to a new system is hard enough!
Chubskulit Rose
March 8, 2015I have very few apps that I installed in my phone. Most of them are just for social networking, savings-related, and recipes! I like this app, will check into it.
Catherine S
March 8, 2015This sounds really interesting. I mostly use the Facebook app and my son plays Candy Crush on my phone.
Mommy Peach
March 9, 2015Looks like the App Switch is making life easier for you now that you’ve switch phones! Thanks for sharing. It’s my first time to hear about it.
Leslie
March 9, 2015This sounds like an awesome app! I definitely get frustrated switching apps and sometimes loose information. I will give this a try.
Ron Leyba
March 9, 2015APP SWITCH looks like an amazing must have app for your smart phone! For sure many gadget/phone lovers will find this really amazing. Will share this one idol!
Heather
March 9, 2015I’ve never really liked android based phones, they seem too unreliable, but if I ever do make the switch again, this app seems like it would make the transition easier.
Tammilee Tips
March 9, 2015This looks like an amazing phone!! I would be lost with out my smart phone and all its apps.
John Lopez
March 9, 2015Wow, I really wanted to try Lumia, looks like amazing software.
ourfamilyworld
March 9, 2015Those are awesome features. I like that It makes it easy to find replacement apps for those you had on your old Android or iPhone!
Lisa
March 9, 2015I am seriously in love with your tiles! They are so convenient aren’t they?!
Beth
March 9, 2015Never realized how confusing other phone screens look! I love the look of the iOS– all the different sizes of icons on the Lumia looks confusing!
Barbie's Beauty Bits
March 10, 2015So many great apps. thanks for sharing as there are some here I’d like to look into!
Carmy
March 13, 2015oh! I’ve never heard of app social