Chapter 4. Events App - PacktEvents

Entertainment and music applications are now customary additions available with all smartphones today. On the Nokia Lumia 800 Windows Phone 7.5 device, we have the Zune music player that allows us to listen to music, watch videos, and subscribe to podcasts and radio as well. Another interesting app that was recently launched in the Windows Marketplace is the Nokia music app, which presents a good UI to listen to music, as well as listing gigs (events) happening nearby.

An events app is a good entertainment companion for your Windows Phone. By using the events application, users can browse for nearby gigs, get to know more about their favorite artists, and find events happening at their favorite venue.

Eventful.com is the leading events and entertainment service that provides real-time events information to millions of users, the killer feature being Demand it! a service that empowers fans to get their favorite artists/performers to come to their town and...