Social Apps For Windows Phone

Facebook (Free) 

Stay connected to your friends and family, check into local hotspots, and post updates quickly and easily. Link your uploaded photos to your lock screen and a new picture will appear whenever you check your phone.

Twitter (Free) 

Microblogging fanatics’ social network of choice. Tell the world what you’re up to in a concise 140 characters, share pictures and talk to anyone, anywhere using this elegant Twitter app for Windows Phone.

Skype (Free)  

The sleekest and best designed version of the audio and video call service yet. Skype for Windows 8 integrates with your People Hub and runs in the background so you always receive your messages, even when you aren’t fully logged in. Switch to snap view to browse the web while using Skype as well.

LinkedIn (Free) 

Read the latest news and posts from all your professional contacts, explore new job opportunities and start  new discussions in your groups. Also suggests new contacts and tells you who’s been viewing your profile.

Whatsapp (Free) 

This handy chat  app works across Windows Phone, Android and iOS devices and runs off your  data allowance rather  than text messaging; ideal  for any avid instant message addict with friends on other operating platforms.

Foursquare (Free) 

Check in to your local hangouts, restaurants and other such prime locations. Check in regularly and you could oust your friends to become the Mayor of your local coffee shop and earn badges for your profile.

Wordpress (Free) 

If you love to blog on the go, the mobile Wordpress app for Windows 8 is perfect. Add new posts, format and edit your content and manage comments as they come in. The app even allows you to check the stats for your posts.

MeTweets (Free) 

Twitter client with an easy-to- use interface that’s ideal for those dipping their toes into the world of microblogging. You can configure your home screens, schedule tweets, pin users to your home screen or mute content you don’t want to see.

Viber Messenger (Free) 

A cross-platform messaging service that works across Windows Phone, Android, iOS and BlackBerry devices, which works over both 3G and Wi-Fi, syncs with your mobile phone number and contact list to show you who else has the app.

Match.com (Free) 

For subscribers to the Match.com dating service, this app lets you search, browse and contact other singles using the site, view photos and send messages to prospective dates.