App of the week is a weekly showcase of an awesome app developed on Windows 8 or Windows Phone. Got an app you love that you want us to talk about? Leave us a comment and tell us which app and why you love it!
I’m a big fan of travel – as I’m sure most people in Singapore are (it’s such a small island that we have to get out some time or another!)
One of my favourite apps on Windows 8 is Bing Travel. There are actually has a couple of Bing-powered apps in the Windows 8 Release Preview: News, Sports, and Travel. The Travel app is no doubt the prettiest one!
Here are some must-try features.
I love how the clean interface makes the pictures stand out – makes me feel like packing up my bags and book the next flight out!
By far the best feature of the app is the “Paranomas” View – for those consumed by wanderlust, indulge in the next best thing by visiting the landmarks in the comfort of your office or home with these views.
Instead of paying for travel guide books, read all about the destination from the Travel app and plan for your trips!
Once you’re all set and ready to make bookings – you can do it within the app itself with the Hotels and Flight search option.
If you’ve downloaded Windows 8 RP – great! This is a default application! So try it out today and let me know what you think.
Download the Windows 8 Release Preview
RESOURCES
- Download the Windows 8 Developer Tools– they’re all free
- Windows Developer Centre– all news, updates, links and downloads
- Building Windows 8– an inside look from the Windows engineering team
- http://channel9.msdn.com/– video tutorials and product information from Microsoft
- Windows 8 SG Development Community / Dream Build Launch Facebook Group – need help? Try here.
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One Response to “Travel around the world with the app of the week – Bing Travel on Windows 8”
Jason Chee
Check out “xin videos” for Windows Phone, great app!