Reference Apps For Windows Phone

Wikipedia (Free) 

Free encyclopedia on your mobile that lets you find and share entries easily. Wikipedia’s database has more than 20 million articles, and is the most widely used on the web.

Dictionary.com (Free) 

If you’re lost for words then it’s always handy to have a few spare. Dictionary.com lets you browse from more than two million words, with audio pronunciation, word of the day and word origins. You can even input a word then tap the screen to switch to thesaurus mode for synonyms.

Tube Map (Free) 

An easy way to plan your journeys around London with a free scrollable map, complete with live updates including both arrival and departure boards.

London Travel 

The ultimate in London travel tips and packed with handy features such as a live bus countdown, Oyster card balance and journey planner. Maps can even be accessed without an internet connection, especially handy if you’re on the Tube.

Next Bus UK 

Live bus times from more than 370,000 bus stops in England, Scotland and Wales, and in an easy-to-navigate interface that lets you search for stops using place names, street names and postcodes.

Sky Map 

For any budding stargazer, simply aim your phone’s camera at the night sky and the Sky Map app enables you to see what stars, constellations and planets are out there in  real time.

3D Brain (Free) 

Neuroscience on your Windows Phone, this app features 24 interactive structures that can be rotated in 3D space. Contains information on functions, disorders, case studies and links to current research.

Pocket Recorder 

Ideal for students, writers and anyone who likes to take audio notes. Features full integration with SkyDrive so you can back up your audio recordings to the cloud.