Top 10 desi apps for mobile phones

Tapping on the growing mobile users market in India, we are increasingly seeing more india-centric apps being developed that promise to cater to the needs of the domestic market. Whether it is finding a local restaurant, keeping in toe with the latest local news or as simple as tying a sari there is a app for that. With android phones growing in popularity and Apple iphone 4 in tow for launch in India, we will see more local apps making their way to the Indian users.

Out of the apps available right now, we have shortlisted top 10 desi apps that are a must have for your mobile phones.

Zomato

Foodies alert! Looking for a great thai restaurant or hungry for some kababs,  simply pluck a Zomato app from www.zomato.com on your android or Blackberry phones and enjoy a long list of great eating places around your neighborhood. Providing a extensive list of 11000 restaurants to drink and dine from the hot and happening places across Delhi NCR, Mumbai, Pune, Kolkata, Bangalore and Chennai, this cool app has a great user interface and enjoys the same functionalities of the Zomato website like locating nearby restaurants, checking menus and reading customer reviews.

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TaazzaGO India

We stumbled upon this hyper local app and were delighted that we did. A one stop shop to your city, TaazzaGO app brings you the latest news, deals, movies, weather among others useful nick knacks. The app gathers information based on your location and comes in as a handy tool if you are traveling to another city for either work or pleasure. A refreshing way to rediscover your city and exploring a new city, TaazzaGO ranks high on our must have apps.

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GoodieWords

To those new to the Goodie Words, it is a popular children’s educational app and is designed to get your preschooler toddler have fun with words. The app defines difficult words in a kid-friendly way while acclimatizing the child to the technology and hardware that will become a part of his education later in life. GoodieWords is available in the iTunes store for the iPhone, iTouch and iPad and comes bundled with a new 15-word bundled version in addition to the original 3-word pack.

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Sari

We had to mention this app. Targeting women who love to wear sari, but don't know here to begin wrapping the six yards of fabric, the app shows you how to wear a sari in just 10 minutes. The app focuses on the popular sari style Navi or Seedha Palla and comes along with both a step by step text as well as a video guide. In addition this app comes with a FAQ section that answers all the common queries and tips like wearing heels before tying the pleats or running the risk of having your toes playing peek- a -boo.

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Tuk TuK

Make your rickshaw go TukTuk and your auto driver will not dare to take you for a ride. Supported on Android, Blackberry and Symbian platforms, TukTuk meter in your phone automatically starts running once on board. Aided with the inbuilt GPS in your phone Tuk Tuk double checks the distance travelled in the auto and then calculates the intended fare. What's cool is the fact that the app runs irrespective of a internet connection, so you can use it anytime and anywhere. Next time when you hail a auto and the driver tells you he doesn't have a meter, flash Tuk Tuk.

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Hotels.com

We are all aware of the Hotels.com, website which is regarded as the leading hotel booking website. Well now you can get it on your iPhone and Android phones too. Search through more than 20,000 accommodation deals from over 135,000 hotels around the world. Next time when you decide to travel offshore, simply tap in the hotel.com app and browse through user reviews, access hotel deals and book a  accommodation of your choice in a heart beat.

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iXiGo travel

Sasta, sunder or tikau sums up the iXiGo travel app. After downloading iXiGo travel app on your iPhone, you will be guided to the best budget price for everything- whether it is the fare transport or booking hotel, a great deal is assured with iXiGo travel app.

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360 Panorama

We all love to capture moments be it with family, friends or those lovely scenic images. Now instead of capturing multiple still shots and stitching them together in a sequence, 360 Panorama lets you build the image in real-time. A one continuous stretch of time, you will relive your moments and be transported back in time. Designed by an Indian company, 360 Panorama also includes features like changing background, stereoscopic panoramas and sharing options via email.

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YuppTV app

Get more of soaps! Yes with YuppTV now you can access a wide range of live Indian TV channels on iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch in multiple languages.

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Times of india app

Get your latest news, events, celebrity break ups and makeups and more with TOI app. Users can also watch live TV, get hold of live scores and updates, and a slew of other exciting things for free.

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