Windows apps designed for women

BANGALORE, INDIA: Women and Technology? Yes, they do connect. Ironically, women have always been associated with multiple roles, but, not as multiple users of technology. Microsoft has made them the New Age Women of substance, no matter whether they are at home, on the way to pick up their kids, groceries or at their offices, heading for an overseas conference; for all time, and purposes - The Apps are right here!

Amidst a challenging life, it has never been so easy to feel proud, secured, happy, vivacious, and above all a Woman.

The apps on Windows platforms are designed to help women to make the most of their time and offer assistance in various activities of their day-to-day life. Adding versatility and user practicality making them crave for nothing, but the Apps!!

8 for Hourglass:

Picture today's woman and what comes to mind is a SUPER woman, who manages work, home, children, spouse, extended family and so much more on a daily basis, neglecting her fitness in the process. The 8 for Hourglass app is the woman's "little helper" - at her finger tips is all the info she needs to feel like a million bucks! The workout series on this app offers the perfect means of squeezing in a bit of fitness between all of the other responsibilities you face throughout the day.

Coach Alfred:

Remember how you always wished you had a butler like the one Bruce Wayne (a.k.a Batman) had in The Dark Knight? Well here you go! Coach Alfred can help you whip up a delicious meal for your loved ones just by pointing your Windows Phone camera at the ingredients around you. What's more? You can add ingredients on the go, and Alfred will suggest the perfect recipe to utilize the resources you have in the best way possible.

 

Guardian:

Designed and developed as a Windows Phone 8 app, "Guardian App" focuses on being a deterrent to crime in the first place. Real-time non-obtrusive tracking trail to get help on time and avert the situation is what makes this app ideal for women. The tracking would be enabled over mobile devices and web portals to buddies and security agencies. Taking the service a step ahead, it records evidentiary proofs which can be used in a court of law.

To make the best use of the app, all that one needs to do is to add their trusted buddies and security groups to the settings. At any moment when anyone feels threatened, the app can be used to send SOS signals to alert the configured list of buddies and security agencies. This would reach the buddies and security agencies on their mobile devices and the web portal. The real-time tracking trail will further rule out delay in dispatching help while making sure that the nearest police station and hospital is easily accessible through the app and the portal. Interestingly, a woman can even use "Track Me" feature to help her navigate in an unknown area or at an odd hour.

• The SOS signals sent by the app can even be forwarded to any other device user(independent of platform) who can also track the user in real-time seamlessly

• Offers a dynamic tracking trail of the person in need as compared to giving single-point coordinates. Such a trail would be track-able on a mobile device

• Even if the phone is destroyed or switched off, the Guardian app ensures that SOS signals continue to be sent to the security agencies and buddies with last known location for up to 4 hours

SOS signals reaches the network of buddies and the security agencies at the same time

Hale & Hearty Tips:

If you are looking for simple home remedies and tips for everyday problems, this is just the app you want to dip into. This app is like a pocket guide which provides easy to follow tips for all the day-to-day problems starting from skin and hair care to housekeeping tips.

WhatsTheSize:

A size converter application for your phone. Get rid of the hassle of installing multiple applications to perform size conversions. WhatsTheSize app will enable to you to convert shoes and clothing size conversions for your entire family. Be it your spouse, your teenaged kid or a new born we have the solution right for you!!

You can also check out, download and install a host of other apps on the Windows Phone Store.