Nokia Windows Phones are finally here, with the Nokia Lumia 800 leading the way but soon to be followed by the Nokia Lumia 710, paving the way for a diverse range of Windows Marketplace apps to download to Nokia handsets. And that means Nokia fans are set to be even more spoilt for choice when it comes to getting the most from their smartphones. There are so many great apps that it would be impossible to list them all, so here are ten of the best from 2011.

Kinectimals
Using the magic of Xbox LIVE and the Windows Phone-powered Nokia Lumia 800, Xbox gamers and Nokia Lumia owners are able to take their Kinectimals pet wherever they go. Kinectimals for Windows Phone shows the kind of integrated experiences possible on a Nokia Windows Phone and may just be the cutest game ever.

Sky News
Sky News for Nokia Windows Phone packs all the latest news stories from its UK, World News, Politics, Showbiz and Business sections. With text and video, this well-presented app mirrors the styling of the Sky News website, with a hint of Windows Phone style, while easy to navigate scroll down menus make it a pleasure to use.

PES 2011
The latest version of Konami’s renowned football game makes its way to Nokia Windows Phones. PES 2011 adds more realism and, more importantly, table-topping tweaks to the gameplay. And online connectivity lets players unlock Xbox Live Achievements, so players can compare themselves to fellow Xbox buddies and rivals.

Gravity Guy
Gravity Guy blends fabulous colourful graphics and spot-on platform-style action. Players guide the constantly running Gravity Guy through 30 levels while being chased by baddies, while Story, Practice and Endless modes add to the fun.

NextGen Reader
NextGen Reader is rated highly by Windows Phone users. RSS feeds are neatly displayed by category, with individual subscriptions in alphabetical order. Support for YouTube means videos can be played in the reader without having to redirect to the website and an offline mode means that once pages have loaded, Nokia Windows Phone users can revisit pages from anywhere.

WPCentral
So you’re still getting your head around the best ways to make use of Windows Phone on your new Nokia handset? Well, help is at hand. WPCentral is a guide to everything that Windows Phone can offer, including tips, tricks and the latest offering from Windows Marketplace.

Sky Wallet
Sky Wallet is a helpful tool that helps users manage and, most importantly, remember their passwords for emails, bank cards, gym memberships and plenty more. And yes, it’s all secure and encrypted using a military-grade algorithm.

Birdsong
Probably the best third-party Twitter app for Windows Phone, Birdsong features Live Tile and push notifications, with the ability to tweet from multiple accounts. Twitter’s Home and Mentions screen benefits from a modern, yet simple Windows Phone overhaul. Direct Message tweets are also wonderfully displayed in a conversational format that makes them easy to follow.

SkyMobile
The SkyMobile app displays 7-day Sky TV listings and lets users schedule programs for recording. Shows and channels are listed on a TV guide, with channels appearing in numerical order just as they appear on Sky’s Electronic Program Guide - handy for scoping out what shows to watch later, when on the way home from work.

BBC Radio Player
If you’re a fan of BBC radio then you’ll need this app on your new Nokia Windows Phone. It lets you stream high quality BBC Radio Stations to your handset from stations including 6 Music, 5 Live, Radio 1 and many more. And with 74 stations to choose from, there’s something for all types of listeners.

With thousands of great apps available for Nokia Windows Phones, these ten tools are only the tip of the iceberg. Adding great extra usability and features to the already impressive Nokia Lumia 800, why not give these handy and fun apps a try on your new Nokia Windows Phone today and let us know what you think in the Comments below?