Band Companion adds battery status, remote shutter and notes to Microsoft Band

At that place is some other unique app for the Microsoft Band now available in the Windows Phone Store. The app really came out a few days ago, but information technology has since had a necessary problems fix to address some compatibility issues.

Band Companion brings the ability to display the bombardment status in percentage with a lilliputian icon right on the Me Tile. This characteristic indeed fills one of the most annoying gaps on the Microsft Band.

Past default, the Microsoft Band lets you scroll right to reveal a bombardment icon, merely it is but a graphic, not a more than precise percent number. Now, the information is stamped right on the Me Tile with Band Companion, or revealed within the app itself. However, I am not besides clear if the status motorcar updates on the Band at a specific time or non (we are reaching out to the developer to clarify).

Likewise, there is a remote camera shutter function that uses the Action push on the ring to fire the camera. Although we have seen like apps before, Band Companion lets you lot switch cameras (rear or front end) and enable or disable the wink for a little more control. You can also toggle vibration features (when taking a picture, when saved). There is likewise a 'say cheese' option, which also gives an audible alert earlier the photograph is taken.

Finally, there is a transport-note feature. Once again, we have seen this feature before in other apps, but Band Companion brings a unique twist past letting you ship the annotation to the SMS, Mail or Notifications tile, saving some room. You lot can also optionally create a dedicated Notes Tile for safe keeping, just the other method is significant in case you already accept the maximum number of Tiles used.

Nothing is free

Although the app Band Companion is gratuitous to download, the features mentioned above are not. For instance, the photographic camera app will snap the photograph, simply it volition not save to the photograph roll. Instead, for each function y'all are prompted for an in-app purchase, ranging from 99 cents to $i.49. (You should as well forcefulness close the app and relaunch to enable photograph saving).

In-app purchases have been controversial for some people, although as seen yesterday, they make up the bulk of app revenue these days.

I take no result with Ring Companion creating an app that is a showcase for purchasable applets. You simply purchase what you lot want, and the app does bring some unique features to the table. Also, speaking from personal experience, the developer is responsive to characteristic requests and problems reporting.

Regardless, if you have a Microsoft Band, Ring Companion is worth a look. Need more apps for your Band? Take a expect at our topic folio for more suggestions!

Download Band Companion for Windows Phone (Free, in-app purchases to unlock)

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