Windows Phone is overlooked by most consumers in their purchasing decisions. The biggest decision to make has been whether to go for iOS or Android. Yet there’s a change in the air. While the global market share of Windows Phone continues to be small, it is making significant rise. It even outsells the iPhone in some developing countries.
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Here are the good 8 reasons why you should give Windows Phone a chance:
1. Simplicity
Whether it is about adjusting system settings, finding an application or configuring the start screen, a smartphone should be easy to use and deliver an enjoyable experience. Windows Phone allows you to populate the start screen with a large number of live tiles and you can also position them as per your preferences.
Android has widgets, iOS has icons and folders; but Windows Phones have beautiful live tiles that beat them in terms of flexibility and customization. You can see all your pinned live tiles by swiping vertically on the start screen.
2. Beautiful sleek design
When we are talking about the exterior design, Windows Phones are the best looking smartphones. Also, the software side is just as attractive as the exteriors. The live tiles pop and the degree of customization satisfy most users’ needs. From home screen, you get a smooth, animated overview of photos of your contacts, emails in your inbox, upcoming appointments, websites and lots more.
Windows Phones have definitely succeeded in bringing a unified look to the apps and menus.
3. Microsoft Office
As compared to Android and iOS, Windows Phone comes with out-of-the-box Office. You can view and edit your Excel, PowerPoint and Word files on the handset. Office integrates nicely with SkyDrive and the files can be downloaded from SkyDrive and modified on the smartphone.
4. Action Centre
The Action Centre with Windows Phone brings mobile platform speeds up with Android and iOS. Within the Action Center, you are given plenty of choices for customizing everything from Bluetooth to the camera app. You can also preview certain alert without opening the particular app.
5. Microsoft services integration
Windows Phone is the best platform for those who are in love with Microsoft services. the operating system of Windows Phone works greatly with Outlook.com, Skype, SkyDrive, Xbox Music, and others. The handsets come with a convenient button that opens Bing Search.
6. Security-oriented features
Windows Phone comes with a number of security features such as app sandboxing, remote wiping, secure boot, BitLocker encryption, and more. The operating system also secures data sync and protects information against unauthorized content distribution. Windows Phones are a good choice for enterprise and government use.
7. Social integration
Windows Phone integrates seamlessly with popular social networks such as Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter. You can use the latest updates from friends in the People hub, without requiring the need of a particular app. Groups can also be pinned on the start screen for easy access to the contacts’ social updates. ‘Rooms’ is an interesting feature where you can chat on Messenger, share photos, calendar entries and notes. You can also add more than one member to join a room.
8. Camera technology
Windows Phones have always impressed users with their camera technology. The dedicated hardware ensures that you don’t have to settle for average snaps from your mobile.
There are many other benefits that come with Windows Phone such as Battery Saver, consistent experience across all devices and more to let you get the best out of your smartphone.
Wrapping Up
Windows Phone is a good choice for users looking for a beautifully designed and hardcore processor smartphone. But, those seeking the latest and greatest game titles and apps may find it to be disappointing. Windows Phone Store has steadily improved over the period of time, and will continue to receive even more quality apps. So choose wisely!
