Engage with the Star Trek App for Windows Phone 8

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As a promotional tie in for the the new Star Trek: Into Darkness film Paramount has released Star Trek App for Windows Phone 8, following it earlier arrival on the iOS and Android platform. The app is being heralded as an easy to to stay up to date with the latest news about the most recent Star Trek release, but that rather undersells what's on offer.

When you first start the app you are encouraged to join Starfleet, and, as you participate in missions (viewing content, voting in polls, and answering quizzes), you earn points, thereby elevating your Starfleet rank, which in turn unlocks new content. Other features on the app include a news section, offering Trek related news stories from across the web, and a sweepstakes section, which offers an opportunity to enter competitions to win Star Trek related prizes.

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The app is one of the stronger film tie app we've seen, reminding us of last year's Lumia exclusive Batman related apps. This time round the app is available to all devices and has been developed and published by the film's distributors Paramount.

The fact the app is available for Windows Phone, albeit a little later than other mobile platforms, will be en encouraging sign for Microsoft. Now the Redmond based company just needs to work on making sure the Windows Phone logo appears, alongside the Android and Apple logo on the film's promotional posters. Until that happens it's competitors will continue to enjoy a co-marketing driven platform awareness advantage.

Windows Phone Store description:

Be the first to experience Star Trek Into Darkness! Join Starfleet for your chance to rise in the ranks, unlock exclusive content & win prizes!

Stay up-to-date on the latest Star Trek Into Darkness news, along with exclusive articles found only in the app. Enter sweepstakes to win prizes like an official uniform and exclusive offers from our partners.

You will have first access to insider looks, and can complete a variety of missions including trivia and polls. By doing so, you’ll rise in the ranks of Starfleet and unlock exclusive materials, videos & photos!   

The Star Trek App can be downloaded from the Windows Phone Store for free.

Source / Credit: Window Phone Store