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  • New iPhone app for t-JAYS Four earphones

    Reclaim the music and discover your favourite albums allover again with JAYS Curves and t-JAYS Four for iPhone.

    The award winning t-JAYS Four comes loaded with a wide range of great featuresmaking this one of the most versatile remote earphone products on the market. Itsalso been designed to match your iPhone, iPad and iPod perfectly. Dividable cables,two-way wear possibilities and full feature remote are only a few of all the features youget with the t-JAYS Four.

    Introducing the new JAYS Curves app to make your iPhone and t-JAYS Fourperfectly calibrated for the purest possible sound reproduction.

    Jays Curves is not only an easy-to-use music player, it also provides optimisedsound quality through the use of the patented Dirac HD Sound technology. The user interface is designed for your needs with Volume, Repeat, Shufflefunctionality and the HD Sound filter easy at reach.

    CURVES

    Read more about t-JAYS Four earphonesand Curves at www.jays.se

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  • wWELCOME TO APPS MAGAZINEThe only source you need to stay on top of the coolest and most innovative

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    Social media has been a-buzz lately with a new app called

    Vine. While this app is from the makers of Twitter, users havent been sharing their thoughts in 140 characters, but in videos. Vine allows you to shoot six seconds of video and then share it on Twitter or Vines own standalone network. Only six seconds! I hear you cry but a clever touchscreen interface allows you to shoot continuously and frame-by-frame. This has made Vine incredibly popular with stop-motion animators, and in our rst look at the app we consider many other potential uses.

    Sadly, Vine is currently iPhone only, but we still have plenty of apps for iPad and Android users to enjoy, including the Top 50 Android Apps, and a competition to win Marshall headphones.

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  • ENTERTAINMENT048 Motorsport AppsGreat apps to help you stay informed and enthused on all aspects of motor racing

    050 GlitchamaphoneCreate a swan song for the deceased online game Glitch with this spin-off music-making app

    054 Wombi DetectiveEducational kids app presents the worlds shortest detective story

    EVERYDAY058 Having a baby with appsFor when you need more than just a reminder to push060 The John Lennon LettersThe Imagine stars life in his own inimitable words

    064 Falcon ProOne of the very best Android Twitter clients, with clever integration

    WORK066 Pocket TranslatorsEssential apps to help you when you get lost in translation

    068 GuiltIt can be a good thing when it comes to money the genius app that stops you spending money

    070 Murakami DiaryPain is inevitable. Su ering is optional. Needing a diary is up to you

    GAMES074 The Best World Building gamesNever has your device made you feel more powerful cue the sun and give your subjects a little company

    076 Anomaly KoreaA second dose of tower defence turned on its head

    079 Pudding MonstersMore sweet-toothed puzzle solving from the team behind Cut The Rope

    FREE036 Free alternatives to InstapaperRead web stories in a sleek interface and offline free of charge

    038 CinebeatMake that music video fantasy of yours a reality and grab your 15 seconds of fame

    042 Temple Run 2Sequels, why does it always have to be sequels?

    THE APP REVIEWS

    THE BEST APPS

    THIS MONTH

    THE APP REVIEWSTHE APP REVIEWSTHE APP REVIEWSTHE APP REVIEWS

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    FREE ALTERNATIVES TO INSTAPAPER

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    CONTENTS

    Its an impossible list to make, but it doesnt mean we cant try!

    36

    BEST APPS THIS MONTH

    Its an impossible list to make, but it doesnt mean we cant try!Its an impossible list to make, but it doesnt mean we cant try!Its an impossible list to make, 20

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  • PLUS: LEARN MORE ABOUT YOUR APPS!086 TutorialsStep-by-step guides on getting the most out of your applications

    APPS PEOPLE GEAR

    Agenda Calendar71 As close to a paper calendar as you can get on a phone

    My Culinary Encyclopedia62 Your new kitchen Bible, from a master of the art

    RAD Soldiers44 Shoot to kill in a game that is, er, rad

    006 Twitter launch Vine video appSix-second videos are the new 140 characters

    008 Q&AApp creator Glynn Jones explains how you can instantly share your favourite places with a select circle of friends using Scoopt

    009 SocialAll your letters, tweets and photos

    010 Appcessoryt-JAYS Four Earphones

    011 Gear Group TestThe best iPhone 5 cases compared

    014 Win! Marshall headphonesFive pairs of cans up for grabs from world-leading audio company

    016 Apps in Real LifeFind out how iPads are transforming heathcare

    018 How To... KnitCreate a fetching new jumper, or maybe even a case for your device

    SUBSCRIBE TODAY!Head to page 47

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    MOTORSPORT APPS

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    74 THE BEST WORLD BUILDING GAMES

    HAVING A BABY WITH APPS58

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  • CREATE VIDEO LOOPS WITH VINESIX-SECOND VIDEOS ARE THE NEW 140 CHARACTERS THANKS TO THE NEW APP FROM TWITTER

    Social network titan Twitter has forayed into the world of video-sharing with new app Vine. A direct challenger to the likes of Viddy or Socialcam, Vine allows you to shoot short, six-second video loops and share them both on the Vine network and embedded in tweets. By touching the screen to shoot, you can either hold down and lm one continuous take or tap the screen to create multiframe stop-animations.

    While some dismiss vines as glori ed GIFs with audio, within hours of the app launching on 25

    January, users were creating all sorts of videos, from arty stop-motion animations, developing new internet memes (search #vinecats), or just providing windows into their everyday lives.

    Signi cantly, Twitter launched Vine as a separate service rather than integrating it as an additional feature, like they did with photo-editing when they acquired Aviary. Vine has its own website, www.vine.co, as well as its own app and a Twitter account is not even required to log-in (though it does make the process slightly

    quicker). This distinction makes sense as, though you might be interested in someones videos, you might not be interested in what they have to say.

    Currently Vine is iPhone exclusive with no news of either an iPad or Android version on the way. However, just as the Twitter app is a cross-platform application, we can expect Vine to be more widely available in time.

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    APPS PEOPLE GEAR08Q&A WE GET THE SCOOP ON SCOOPT

    09SOCIALYOUR LETTERS AND TWEETS THIS MONTH

    11GEAR GROUP TESTiPHONE 5 CASES

    12GEAR ROUND UP STYLISH ACCESSORIES

    14COMPETITION MARSHALL HEADPHONES WORTH 100

    16APPS IN REAL LIFEOTTAWA HOSPITAL

    18HOW TOLEARN TO KNIT LIKE A PRO WITH APPS

    10APPCESSORYWE REVIEWt-JAYS LATEST HEADPHONES

    VINE MAKE A SCENE iPhone | iOS 5.0

    | Free | v1.0.5

    GET EXCITED ABOUT

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  • IN TOUCH

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    HOW TO MAKETHE MOST OF VINE

    SHARE ASCENE

    NEWSTwitter is a major news tool, with users tweeting rst hand accounts of global events such as the Arab Spring and Hurricane Sandy. Vine puts the eye back into eyewitness, with the prospect of on-the-scene videos posted as the news happens. So far, few media outlets have adopted Vine, but posts from citizen journalists are already springing up, such as this video of a re in San Francisco.

    STOP-MOTION ANIMATIONWith the ability to pause shots while lming, stop-motion videos have experienced a resurgence on Vine. From apples being eaten a few bites at a time and shoes walking across the room on their own to more sophisticated scenes involving Lego or claymation, users are exploring their creative side. Making your own six-second lm is fun, but be aware that shooting frame-by-frame can be time-consuming.

    ADVERTISINGWith an emphasis on short videos and snappy soundbites, Vine lends itself perfectly to advertising. Red Vines were quick to capitalise on the similar name, and General Electric have been posting videos every day since the launch. But advertising doesnt just mean big brands charities have also been quick to harness the platform, with Diabetes UK and the Dogs Trust posting popular videos.

    ADULT CONTENTVine ran into trouble days after its launch when the developers accidentally selected an x-rated video as their Editors Choice, broadcasting it to every users feed. Following a media furore Vine responded by censoring certain search terms and upgrading to a 17+ age rating. However, there is no actual way to prevent pornographic videos being uploaded, so this problem is likely to continue to arise.

    SET IT UPCreate a pro le

    with your Twitter login details or a

    separate account using your email. Once set up, you

    can view other users videos and

    shoot your own by selecting the

    camera icon.

    SHOOTTap the screen in short bursts

    to create multiple frames,

    such as when youre creating

    stop-motion animation, or tap and hold for one consecutive six-

    second take.

    SHAREAdd a caption or searchable hashtag, or a

    location using foursquare,

    and then select whether you

    want to post to Vine, Twitter, Facebook, or

    all three.

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  • IN TOUCHAPPS PEOPLE GEARQ&A

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    L ooking for the best pizza in town or perhaps something to do o the beaten track? Scoopt makes it easy to nd great places based on recommendations from people you really know. Unlike other apps such as UrbanSpoon, Yelp, TripAdvisor and foursquare, Scoopt is designed for close friends. With recommendations from people you really know, you get opinions you can trust when you are looking for a place to eat, drink, stay or visit, rather than a long list of places from random strangers. Every place is beautifully and automatically illustrated with Instagram photos.

    Scoopts founder, Glynn Jones, has worked in the online tech sector for 17 years, working with such notable brands as Orange, Visa, General Motors, Shell and Microsoft on web projects. Here he answers our questions about what the app o ers, how to use it, and, how he is going to make this free app pro table.

    Who exactly is your ideal Scoopt user?People that really love discovering new experiences both at home and abroad. Scoopt is for people that use the digital world to get the most out of the real world.

    Was it a particular experience that led to the idea of Scoopt?I was on holiday in the south of France and had an unforgettable restaurant recommendation in a town popular with tourists called Antibes. This restaurant was so good that I wanted to share this treasure, but only with close friends and not spoil the secret by posting it to a travel review site like TripAdvisor. The idea for the Scoopt app was born right there.

    What gives Scoopt the edge over other travel and leisure reviews apps such as foursquare or TripAdvisor?Ive just come back from New York, the home of foursquare, and I tried to use it nd some good places to eat. Theres so much data on foursquare and all from random strangers that its really hard to distinguish what I will like and what I wont. Switch Scoopt on in New York and youll get three or four places within walking distance recommended by people you really know, so just knowing the taste of those friends means youll know if this place is right for you.

    In addition to the Eat, Drink, Shop and Sleep categories, there are the non-commercial Visit and Escape categories. Was it an intentional

    GLYNN JONES TOP 05 GAMESPATH

    Everything about this style social network is brilliant.

    iPhone+ | iOS 5.0 | Free | v2.9.3 Android | OS 2.1 | Free | v2.9.3

    INSTAGRAMThis photo sharing app is so simple, but so successful.

    iPhone | iOS 4.3 | Free | v3.4.2 Android | OS 2.2 | Free | v3.4.1

    FLIPBOARDFlipping through this eMagazine is seriously addictive.

    iPhone+ | iOS 4.2 | Free | v1.9.8 Android | OS 2.2 | Free | v1.9.22

    AIRBNBThis hotel nder sets itself apart with glossy photos.

    iPhone+ | iOS 5.0| Free | v2.5.1

    Android | OS 2.1 | Free | v1.0.5

    SUMMLYThis news app has such a simple, at design, it looks like

    an awful lot like a Windows Phone interface. iPad | iOS 5.0

    | Free | v2.0.2

    App creator Glynn Jones

    explains how you can instantly share

    your favourite places with a select circle of

    friends using Scoopt

    GET THE INSIDE SCOOPT

    decision not to be so consumer-focused with these features?Good question I can see youve understood Scoopt. Not everywhere you want to go is an opportunity to spend. Finding a great walk or a skinny-dipping spot is just as relevant to experience hunters as nding a great clothes shop.

    Recommendations are limited to 140 characters. What advice would you give to a user to make this review worthwhile?Nobody wants to read a long review on small screen so Id say, just say what you like about your experience in abbreviated English. Describe the thing you liked the most in three words and another three for the way the experience felt.

    The Scoopt app is entirely free and features no advertising or sponsored recommendations. With apps such as Facebook and Instagram struggling to nd ways to monetise their extremely popular products, can you uphold your promise of never having ads?Ive done quite a bit of consultancy in this area for some of the big names, and all the research tells us what we already know: nobody really wants to see ads on small mobile screens. Weve got another reason not to show ads on Scoopt, and that is that we can absolutely guarantee that every place you see on Scoopt is a genuine recommendation from a trusted source. Were also not selling anybodys data. Thats another horrible thing to do with a great app, and well leave that sort of thing to the uninspired!

    Whats the next step for Scoopt?Events are really the next step for Scoopt. They obviously present some operational challenges with keeping data fresh and so on, so were working out a plan to make sure we get it right before we release this functionality.

    Was it a particular experience that led to the idea of I was on holiday in the south of France and had an unforgettable restaurant recommendation in a town popular with tourists called Antibes. This restaurant was so good that I wanted to share this treasure, but only with close friends and not spoil the secret by posting it to a travel review site like born right there.

    What gives and leisure reviews apps such as or Ive just come back from New York, the home of foursquareplaces to eat. Theres so much data on foursquare and all from random strangers that its really hard to distinguish what I will like and what I wont. Switch get three or four places within walking distance recommended by people you really know, so just knowing the taste of those friends means youll know if this place is right for you.

    In addition to the Eat, Drink, Shop and Sleep categories, there are the non-commercial Visit and Escape categories. Was it an intentional

    GLYNN JONES TOP

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    SEE OUR FULLREVIEW OF

    SCOOPTON PAGE

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  • WE ASKEDGot any questions for the Apps team?

    Hey, I want an app which can collate all my favourite blogs in one place for easy reading on iPhone. What would you say are the best options?Joe Elvin, via Twitter

    Your problem here Joe is that there are probably too many options. The obvious app to mention would be Flipboard, and while this is a great app, it actually is quite restrictive in the stories it shows you from each source. Flipboard does look and feel fantastic, but there are better alternatives out there.

    What would you say are good Instagram alternatives?Steve, via Twitter

    Hi Steve, youre not the only one whose is looking at photo editing and sharing alternatives given Instagrams Terms and Condition changes recently. Several apps spring to mind: the rst of which is Starmatic. It comes with a cool interface and 26 lters. Theres also a trending tags section as well as a nearby section to see what people locally are posting. Camera Awesome is probably closer to Snapseed in terms of functionality, but it does come with a growing community that is worth looking in to. We would also suggest trying out Snaptime, which has a cool interface and scrolling system for dropping multiple lters on your images before sharing.

    Feedly is worth a mention as this app allows you to organise and add all your favourite sites, and provides a large number of stories from each this also extends to YouTube channels. Pulse News too is an interesting app that really takes advantage of multitouch gestures so you can scroll through more than one feed at a time for even faster news intake.

    YOUR MESSAGES, TWEETS & PHOTOS FOLLOW

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    WORD ON THE TWEETWhat have youbeen saying tous on Twitter?@scott_gamer Picked up a copy for the rst time. Loved the top 50 free games feature.

    @dark_angel21244 RouteShoot allows me to share my travelling experiences with my friends and family, they know I am safe and having fun!

    @wordsrmagic2me One of the best things about Angry Birds Star Wars is that it taught my toddler son a ton about the SW universe

    APPSPOSURE YOUR PHOTOS, AND THE APPS YOU MADE THEM WITH

    SNAPSEED iPhone+ | Free Android | Free

    DRAWSOMETHING iPhone+

    | 1.99/$2.99 Android |

    2.17/$2.99

    ABOVE: Pulse News

    IN TOUCH

    Imagine Publishing Ltd 2013

    ISSN 2045-3868

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    A s a set of earphones go, the t-JAYS Four pack a real punch in terms of sound quality and general music experience. The adjustable cable length means you can customise how you use the earphones, whether your music player is strapped to your arm during exercise, or in your pocket as you walk. Download the JAYS Curves app to further personalise your listening experience. The app comes with a smart black interface that gives your music library a fresh look, but the real innovation lies in the apps ability to get the most of the Four earphones. The app contains an icon that can turn on Dirac HD Sound something usually reserved for cinemas, music studios and other high-end listening environments. Tap this icon to highlight

    it and you can hear the di erence as background noise is reduced further, and your music becomes clearer than ever. We could pick out individual layers of audio and instruments that we had never heard before. This feature only works with the Fours, and while you can use the app with other headphones, this feature will not work. It truly is a customisable music experience, and when combined with the Fours you have a heightened listening experience, no matter where you are. The app is simple and o ers little else other than this audio boost and a sleek interface, but such is the upgrade to your tracks that youll be more than happy with what it provides. The t-JAYS Four are available from Richer Sounds hi- specialists and super .co.uk.

    05 MORE APPS FOR YOUR MUSICRDIO

    More than 18 million songs to listen to, and

    you can get the newest releases instantly. iPhone+ | Free Android | Free

    SPOTIFYSync with the premium account you have on your

    laptop or desktop and take all your playlists with you. iPhone+ | Free Android | Free

    TUNEIN RADIOLive radio shows from more than 70,000 stations as

    well as more than 2 million podcasts at your ngertips. iPhone+ | Free Android | Free

    DJAY FOR iPHONETurn your iPhone into your very own mixing deck as you

    mix together any two songs from your library. Scratching without the scratches. iPhone | 0.69/$0.99

    WE7 FREE MUSIC RADIOType in the name of an artist you love, and WE7 creates

    a curated playlist of similar music for you to enjoy. iPhone | Free Android | Free

    APPS PEOPLE GEARAPPCESSORY

    REMOTEThe built-in remote syncs with your iOS device to not only allow for easy control of track choice and volume, but also lets you take and end calls with just the touch of a button.

    DIVIDABLE CABLEDepending on how you want to use the earphones, you can alter the length of the cable using the extension provided. This means you can have your device on your arm during exercise or in your pocket on the train and never have cable length issues of any kind.

    t-JAYS FOUR EARPHONESCOMBINE THESE EARPHONES WITH THE JAYS CURVES APP FOR A TAILOR-MADE LISTENING EXPERIENCE

    TWO-WAY WEARThe earbuds on the t-JAYS Four have been designed in such a way that you can wear them in two di erent ways whether it be the traditional straight placement into the ear, or with the cable behind your ear.

    JAYS CURVESAn easy-to-use music player that optimises your headphones.

    iPhone | iOS 5.1 | 1.99/$2.99 | v1.0

    APPCESSORYt-JAYS FOUR EARPHONES

    www.jays.se89.99/$129.99

    010_Apps030-INTOUCH-Appcessory.indd 10 13/02/2013 18:31

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    FANTABULOUS iPHONE 5 CASE: VISION COLLECTIONProtection mixed with style, the Vision Collection cases are the result of a partnership between Fantabulous and DW & LC Photography. There are twelve designs, with each individual image lling the back cover of the case, and clear sides to create the illusion that the design is on your phone. The polycarbonate casing

    o ers solid protection.N/A/$28.00

    | Fantabulous | fantabulous.it

    LA COVER ALLURE FOR iPHONE 5Available in both chic black and coloured pinstripes, this 15.5g snap-on back cover o ers lightweight, high-quality protection for your new iPhone. The French-designed case covers all four corners of your iPhone, and is easy to snap on and o . Unlike some, rather imsier covers, the hold is such that it wont fall o your device. Part of the LA cover Allure range, similar designs are also available for the iPhone 4/4S, iPad, and iPad mini.19.95/$N/A | Be.ez | be-ez.com

    BOOKBOOK FOR iPHONE 5Put your money where your mouthpiece is with this protective case and wallet combination. Part of TwelveSouths distinctive BookBook collection, the tough leather case is shaped like a pocket-sized novella, including a distressed spine (reading BookBook Vol V). It comes in a choice of two colours: vintage brown and classic black. The inside uses plastic grips to hold your iPhone 5 in place and has four pockets to house credit cards, identi cation, and folded up cash.49.95/$59.99 |TwelveSouth | twelvesouth.com

    CHEVRON CASE SERIES FOR iPHONE 5This range of iPhone cases o ers a variety of angular patterned back covers in a hypnotic chevron design. This toughened polycarbonate case provides adequate protection for your device, while leaving easy access to the touchscreen and connection ports, and adequate viewing space for the camera lens. Should you want to remove it perhaps to alternate between Chevron designs the cover snaps on and o with ease.N/A/$24.99 | Griffin | griffintechnology.com

    SURVIVOR CUSTOM CASE FOR iPHONE 5With silicon blocks to absorb shock and a transparent cover to protect the screen, you can believe the manufacturers claim that the Survivor meets military standards. However, its not just about security, its also about style as you can customise colours on the Griffin site. With the option to change the colours of the case, the silicone wrap, and the detachable clip in every shade from Pool Blue to

    Flouro Orange, there are 294 combinations.

    34.99/$49.99 | Griffin | griffintechnology.com

    IN TOUCH

    YOULL WANT TO PROTECT THAT EXTRA HALF AN INCH OF iPHONE, AND WE KNOW EXACTLY HOW

    GEAR GROUP TEST

    FANTASTIC iPHONE 5 CASES

    shade from Pool Blue to

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    APPS PEOPLE GEARGEAR ROUND UP GEAR ROUNDUP

    STYLISH STUFF

    THE LATEST TOYS AND ACCESSORIES

    01: BLUETOOTH CONTROLLED CARTurn any surface into a racetrack with this smart device-controlled Mini Cooper S. We initially had some trouble pairing the car with our iPhones Bluetooth settings, but once it was up and running we enjoyed our own mini adventure that stretched to a range of 15 metres. The BeeWi control pad app is free to download, and as well as acting as a touchscreen joystick, it includes di culty modes ranging from Beginner to Expert.iOS 49.99/Android 39.99 | BeeWi | bee-wi.com

    03: POPPY & RED SEA FOLK iPHONE 4S COVERIrish design rm Kovet set up last year with the aim of creating iPhone 4/4S cases that are both stylish and durable. It makes its protective cases out of TPU, a toughened plastic that is still exible enough to wrap around your phone with ease. For the case artwork

    Kovet employed seven members of the Illustrators Guild of Ireland to create an original and brightly coloured collection.

    29.00 | Kovet | kovet.ie

    02: DOCTOR WHO TARDIS SMART SAFEThis is the perfect accessory for any Whovian, as not only does it give fans a fantastic way to show o their love for the show, but also is a cool way to store belongings. The Smart Safe works by turning your smartphone into the key, with a slot on top of the TARDIS into which you place your device. Then just enter your personal passcode and the door will open to reveal storage space. Be warned though, pairing can be temperamental.35.99/$N/A | BBC | bbcshop.com

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    APPS PEOPLE GEARAPPS IN REAL LIFE

    DALES TOP FIVE APPS

    Freeing doctors from their desks, iPads are giving them more time with their patients. Dale Potter, senior vice-president at Ottowa Hospital, talks to Apps Magazine about this healthcare revolution

    P aperwork is often blamed for slowing down lots of things in modern life, and healthcare is one area that su ers heavily, with doctors moving back and forth between orders and lab results on their computers, and visiting patients in their beds. This is something that the Ottawa Hospital in Canada was keen to address.

    As I was learning about healthcare, it was a shock to me that services such as internal medicine did not round on the patient at the bedside, explains Senior Vice President of Strategy and Transformation Dale Potter, who oversaw the introduction of iPads to sta . Instead, attending physicians would meet with residents in a conference room with printed material and discuss a care plan for each patient. It was not unusual for a patient not to see their attending physician.

    This is something that has now completely changed because of the introduction of iPad, and the freedom that comes with it.

    We made it policy that each attending physician would see each of their patients at the bedside every day, as all

    the information they needed was on the mobile device, says Potter. At rst, we got some push back because it made rounds longer. That has since gone away however, as the physicians have come to realise they are delivering better, more e ective care.

    This warming to the product is something that has continued ever since the device was introduced, and this can be seen not only through an unwillingness to be separated from the iPad, but also through new ways physicians are utilising their device.

    Only days or weeks after physicians had received their iPads, if they forgot it at home, they would often choose to drive back to get them rather than go through the day without it, says Potter of the enthusiasm for it. It also continues to amaze me even three years later to see the innovative ways in which people use the tool that I would never have anticipated. Taking pictures of post-surgical wounds so that the bandage does not have to be removed for the surgeon to inspect is one such example, he adds, in awe.

    But what about the patients? How

    have they taken to seeing their doctors appearing at their bedside tapping away on an iPad?

    The patients seem to really like the mobile devices. The physicians are able to engage with their patients more directly by showing them images or lab trend data and explaining it to them, Potter points out. Often, physicians will set goals for their patients, for example that they can be discharged if a certain lab result reaches a certain goal.

    The introduction of the iPad has been such a success with the hospital that Potter admits they are looking at bringing more devices in to distribute to other sta , saying the next big step this year is to roll out iPhones or iPad minis to nursing sta , and with nearly 5,000 sta , that will be quite the deployment.

    However, the impact of bringing in iOS has been that substantial, with Potter himself saying that it has made a huge di erence and that there is no path back for our hospital. So, should the smart device revolution continue at its current mercurial pace, meeting your doctor and interacting over an iPad might just become a normal part of healthcare.

    iANNOTATE PDFAnnotate and make notes on your les in a

    range of styles before saving in places like Dropbox or Google Drive. iPad | iOS 5.0

    | 6.99/$9.99 | v2.4.5 Android | OS 2.3

    | Free | v1.1.4

    MAPSThe iOS-native mapping app comes with navigation and

    directions, as well as hybrid and full satellite imagery. It had some fair criticism red its way upon release, but regular updates are working out the many kinks. iPad+ | iOS 6.0

    iBOOKSThe huge bookstore on your device also allows you to save

    and read PDF les, which is ideal if you have been emailed information that you need to read on the hoof. Also, you can read eBooks. iPad+ | iOS 5.0

    | Free | v3.0.2

    iMESSAGEThe native text messaging service on iOS includes

    iMessage. This handy addition means that iOS users can send free text messages to other iOS users with a Wi-Fi connection. iPad+ | iOS 4.2

    | Free | v5.6.2

    ANGRY BIRDS SPACEThe iOS gaming mega-hit moved to outer space,

    letting players take advantage of gravity and orbital physics. iPad+ | iOS 4.3

    | 0.69/$0.99 | v1.4.0 Android | OS 2.2

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    APPS IN REAL LIFETHE DOCTOR

    WHICH DO YOU PREFER, iPHONE OR iPAD?Both, it depends on what Im doing.

    ARE YOU A BIG APP SPENDER OR DOWNLOADER?Not at all.

    IF YOU WERE SHOWING OFF YOUR DEVICE TO SOMEONE FOR THE FIRST TIME, WHICH APP WOULD YOU USE AND WHY?Our Clinical Mobile Application so I can show just how it has changed the way we carry out healthcare.

    THE QUICKQUESTIONS

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    In touch

    It contInues to amaze me even three years later to see the InnovatIve ways In whIch people use the tool

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  • IN TOUCHAPPS PEOPLE GEARHOW TO

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    LEARN TO KNITHOW TO

    There is seemingly no end to the skills you can learn and the tasks you can perform if you have your iOS or Android device close to hand. It seems that these days even the most unusual skill is within reach, even if it might seem a long way out of your comfort zone.

    With that in mind we decided to really put the learning and discovery power of apps to the test this month, by attempting to tackle knitting. The art of making woolly wares and an iPhone seem worlds apart but we believe its possible, and the app market seem to agree that it is possible to bring them together.

    With this optimism in mind we hit the search bar in order to nd the apps that could help us get started, gain some con dence with needles in hand, and ultimately lead us towards creating that custom iPhone case weve always wanted, but probably not

    CREATE A FETCHING NEW JUMPER FOR YOURSELF, OR MAYBE EVEN A CASE FOR YOUR DEVICE

    1 Getting startedHaving no clue where to begin we turned to KnittingHelp Video Reference, which we noticed included a section called Getting Started. After a few watches we started a feel a bit less scared of the needles.

    3 Knitting onIt turned out the long tail cast on was exactly what was needed at this early stage, so we took a look at the knitting on video, which according to the media was a nice place for beginners. However, we found the videos a bit vague, and far too fast paced to keep up with.

    5 PatternsHaving tried some of the basics the next step is patterns and designs. For this we turned to SleepyEyes, which has some free designs for scarves and hats the sort of designs that are encouraged for beginners. Each one comes complete

    with a step-by-step.

    4 Learn to Knit+We gave up on the lightning paced videos and instead turned to Learn to Knit+, a text driven app that actually allowed us to create a slip knot correctly at the rst time of asking, something that KnittingHelp had been unable to do despite numerous viewings of the video.

    6 Get CreativeIf youre feeling really ambitious and have taken to this better than we did, then knitCompanion is de nitely worth a look, here you can take existing patterns and edit them to your own taste. This might be one for the future though, when the needles are no longer deadly.

    2 Long tail casting onWe picked up our needles for the rst time to try something called long tail casting on. This only involved one needle, and the video moved at a fair pace so it took some time to pick up. But it was a nice early con dence boost.

    KNITTING APPSKNITTINGHELP VIDEO REFERENCE

    A video bible of everything you need to get started, although some of the

    nuances of knitting are skipped over. iPhone | iOS 3.1

    | 2.99/$4.99 | v1.1

    KNITCOMPANIONComplete with an unusual interface, this app allows you to view and edit patterns and

    really get creative. iPhone+ | iOS 5.1 | Free | v2.5.1

    SLEEPYEYESA great knitting accessories app that includes plenty of free patterns for you to try out

    thanks to the step-by-step guides. iPhone+ | iOS 5.0 | Free | v1.0.3

    LEARN TO KNIT+Essentially a collection of PDFs walking you through the di erent techniques required

    to pick up the skill. iPhone+ | iOS 4.3

    | 1.49/$1.99 | v1.0

    1Having no clue where to begin we turned to Video Referencenoticed included a section called Getting Started. After a few watches we started a feel a bit less scared of the needles.

    3It turned out the long tail cast on was exactly what was needed at this early stage, so we took a look at the knitting on video, which according to the media was a nice place for beginners. However, we found the videos a bit vague, and far too fast paced to keep up with.

    5Having tried some of the basics the next step is patterns and designs. For this we turned to free designs for scarves and hats the sort of designs that are encouraged for beginners. Each one comes complete

    4We gave up on the lightning paced videos and instead turned toKnit+allowed us to create a slip knot correctly at the rst time of asking, something that despite numerous viewings of the video.

    6If youre feeling really ambitious and have taken to this better than we did, then look, here you can take existing patterns and edit them to your own taste. This might be one for the future though, when the needles are no longer deadly.

    2 We picked up our needles for the rst time to try something called long tail casting on. This only involved one needle, and the video moved at a fair pace so it took some time to pick up. But it was a nice early con dence boost.

    Final ThoughtThere is no doubt that you can pick up the basics of knitting by downloading a few apps from the App Store and we would recommend trying a mixture of video and text, as trying to watch a video and cast on at the same time is a tricky process.

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  • There are apps, however, that would be on everyones list; the game-changers and trend setters that altered the way you look at (and indeed use) your smartphone or tablet on a day-to-day basis. Nonetheless, this was still a di cult list to compile, provoking much debate and suggested alternatives before a nal 50 was settled upon.

    What you will see over the following pages is the de nitive list from the App Store and Google Play Store of the very best downloads. They range

    from recipe apps to endless runners to interactive books, but each one has something very special about it something that has made us sit up and pay attention. It may be that the app is a constant xture in the upper-echelons of the top charts, or it has that piece of functionality or interface that cannot be ignored. Use this list as the basis for your downloading habits and you wont go far wrong in terms of entertaining yourself, staying productive, and making the most of your device. These then, are the 50 Best Apps Ever

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  • Without a doubt the coolest music creation app out there, Figure presents users

    with an enticing and responsive interface that helps you to create your own beats from scratch. This basic principle is of course not unique, but the way in which just a few taps can take you from nothing to fully- edged and professional-sounding beat in moments is astonishing. Tap on di erent areas of the screen to change the tone and pitch of your drums, as well as to alter the rhythm, range and scale of your beat. What youre doing in Figure is actually complex music creation, it just never feels like it, and that is the beauty of the app.

    The perfect of example of how to envelope yourself in music without having to go through your music library, Beat Sneak Bandit is a wonderfully unique puzzle

    game where not only do you have to plot your route through obstacle-laden mazes, but each move is controlled by how well you can tap in time with the smooth jazz soundtrack.

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    FIGURE

    BEAT SNEAK BANDIT

    Sign up for the rst time and you get a weeks trial of Rdio Unlimited, placing

    the millions of songs within the app at your disposal. Rdio allows you to create and add to playlists, as well as go back through your Rdio history and dig out old songs you love. Search manually or use the apps Featured sections based on what other users as listening to and the latest releases in order to nd music you love.

    Its become one of the most essential apps to have on your smartphone; Shazam

    identi es almost any song via your smartphones microphone before providing you with lyrics, links to more of their music to download, and links to other apps like Rdio. Then tag your discovery and share it with the world and become part of the huge community.

    An extraordinary looking app that places a bubble map of new and unsigned music artists in front of the user for them to discover. Toggle the genres you would like

    to see on your map and listen music samples you nd, or simply use the in-app radio station to discover new music. Whats more, its all completely free.

    Access radio stations across the world directly from your smartphone, with more than 70,000 stations at your ngertips. Use location services to seek out

    stations close to you, pause shows, listen to podcasts and link to the iTunes store to buy the music you hear. Favourite stations in order to create your very own radio network, whether it be music, news or sport that you want to listen to.

    Still one of the best show-o apps you can get on your iPhone or iPad, GarageBands Smart Instruments can turn anyone into a musical genius within its

    fantastic interface. There is also no escaping that this is a fully- edged recording and mixing studio that you can take with you anywhere, and that is a powerful tool.

    iPhone+ | iOS 4.3 | Free | v2.0.4 Android | OS 2.6 | Free | v2.4.9

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    APPS TO EMBRACE MUSIC

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    iPhone+ | iOS 5.1 | 4.99/$6.99 | v1.04 Android | OS 2.01 | Free | v1.03

    GUIDEPAL OFFLINECITY GUIDES

    Your entire holiday planning, booking and travelling taken care of in one easy-to-navigate place.

    iPhone+ | iOS 5.0 | 0.69/$0.99 | v24.1.1

    KAYAK PRO

    The o cial app of the social network heavyweight now supports audio and video messages.

    iPhone+ | iOS 4.3 | Free | v5.4 Android | Varies | Free | Varies

    FACEBOOK

    Mute users and hashtags to give yourself the bespoke Twitter experience youve always wanted.

    iPad+ | iOS 5.0 | 1.99/$2.99 | v2.6.2

    TWEETBOT FOR TWITTER

    Free and instant messaging to any other WhatsApp user no matter their device.

    iPhone | iOS 4.3 | 0.69/$0.99 | v2.8.7 Android | OS 2.1 | Free | v2.9.1035

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    RIGHT: Discover music from every corner of the world with TuneIn Radio Pro

    obstacle-laden mazes, but each move is controlled by how well

    . Then tag your discovery and share it with the world and become part of the huge community.

    | Free |

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    Discover music from every corner of the world with TuneIn Radio Pro

    The go-to mapping service is all you need when it comes to navigation.In nitely better than iOS Maps. iPad+ | iOS 5.1 | Free | v1.0

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    GOOGLE MAPS

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    FIGURE

    Sign up for the rst time and you get a weeks trial of Rdio Unlimited, placing

    the millions of songs within the app at your disposal. create and add to playlists, as well as go back through your and dig out old songs you love. Search manually or use the apps Featured sections based on what other users as listening to and the latest releases in order to nd music you love.

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  • Now established as the go-to photo-editing app across both iOS and Android, Snapseed has gone free and accessible

    to everyone. Accessible is most de nitely the word that sums up the app, with a toolbar full of e ects and edits that then combines with smart touch gestures to allow you to choose and then administer your edits e ortlessly. Snapseed works because it is a great combination of serious photo-editing and more creative lens lters that lean more towards art than straight-up photography, and this gives users the scope to use the app however they wish, and then share photos instantly via social networks and beyond.

    The enormous community doesnt lie Instagram is one of the biggest apps out there, and its not that di cult to see why

    thanks to the cool lters that users can add to their existing or just snapped images. Share, like, and comment on uploads from other users and see the world through sepia-toned eyes without leaving your front room.

    iPhone+ | iOS 5.0 | Free | v1.5.1 Android | OS 4.0 | Free | v1.4.1

    iPhone | iOS 4.3 | Free | v3.4.1 Android | OS 2.2 | Free | v3.4.1

    SNAPSEED

    INSTAGRAMA genuine challenger to iMovie, in many ways Pinnacle is better than the native Apple software. The interface is smart

    and simple, with gestures and functionality that makes it easy to drop in and edit your video clips, and none of the messing around that can be found in iMovie. The Storyboard above the main timeline is also a great feature, allowing you to keep track of the order of your clips.

    An expressive and creative friendly note-making space, Paper is free to download with in-app purchases that give users

    the chance to buy themed notepads and pens to create in di erent styles. This is a beautiful blank canvas ready for you to make the most of.

    The must-have sketch book for any aspiring artist, Procreate contains 48 brushes, as well as multitouch

    functionality and a completely stunning high-de nition resolution, so you sketch and draw at a studio level. The app has full Dropbox integration to store your work, and each of the brushes comes with 30 customisations, making it very much the artists app.

    Community, as we have already seen, is a big part of the draw when it comes to apps, and Snapguide is a perfect example

    of this. The app is a well-designed aggregation app full of clever step-by-step guides on all manner of everyday tasks, as well as a templates for uploading your own cool techniques.

    iPad | iOS 5.1 | 8.99/$12.99 | v2.0.2

    iPad | iOS 5.0 | Free | v1.2.6

    iPad | iOS 6.0 | 2.99/$4.99 | v1.7.1

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    PINNACLE STUDIO

    PAPER BY FIFTYTHREE

    PROCREATE

    SNAPGUIDE

    BE CREATIVE WITH APPS

    GET THE NEWSQuite simply an essential download for any smartphon or tablet user as

    a way of personalising the news. iPad+ | iOS 4.2 | Free | v1.9.8 Android | OS 2.2 | Free | v1.9.20

    FLIPBOARDTakes advantage of multitouch gestures to allow multiple news feed

    watching simultaneously. iPhone+ | iOS 5.0 | Free | v3.0.4 Android | OS 2.2 | Free | v3.0.6

    PULSE NEWSA fantastic free resource that allows you to save articles, videos, and images

    for later reading. iPad+ | iOS 5.0 | Free | v4.2.6 Android | OS 2.2 | Free | v4.3.4

    POCKET A clean and clear environment into which you can save all your favourite

    articles to read at your leisure. iPad+ | iOS 5.0 | 2.49/$3.99 | v4.2.7 Android | OS 2.3.3 | 1.93/$2.99 | v1.2

    INSTAPAPER

    SNAPSEED WORKS BECAUSE IT IS A GREAT COMBINATION OF SERIOUS PHOTO-EDITING AND MORE CREATIVE LENS FILTERS

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    The game and franchise that is still held up as the benchmark for the mobile platform, In nity Blade has become more

    of a right of passage as a mobile gamer than merely a very good recommendation. Visually, this is still the closest any title has come to matching the console market, and its unique, repetitive gameplay adds to the intrigue. In nity Blade is centred around constantly improving and levelling-up your character, a favourite past time of many a gamer, with each furious, gesture-based battle adding to your experience, XP and cash that can then be used to improve your skills. Its a great-looking and addictive circle.

    In nity Blade 2 has already been mentioned as the game that comes the closest to bringing console graphics to a

    mobile device, but Real Racing 2 HD would give the sword-wielding ghter a run for its money any day. Thanks to the incredible technology of Retina display, this game is simply stunning to look at in iOSs high-resolution screens. The tilt controls are as smooth and responsive as you would want them to be, and the multiplayer is unrivalled in the racing genre. A vital download.

    Sometimes the best competition to play against is yourself, and Temple Run is a great example of this, with players

    constantly trying to improve their re exes to duck and dodge obstacles in the endless running hit. The joy of Temple Run is the constant determination to get better and go further, with the reward being upgrades and then the chance to score more points. Its a viscous cycle, but one you need to be a part of.

    In many ways this game was Genesis for gaming on iOS and Android as it was the very rst title to truly capture the

    imagination and has since gone on to spawn various sequels, spin-o s and parodies. The reason is the simple yet addictive nature of this physics-based puzzle game, with a range of birds in your arsenal, and three stars to unlock on each level that will keep you coming back.

    iPad+ | iOS 4.3 | 4.99/$6.99 | v1.3.2

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    INFINITY BLADE 2

    REAL RACING 2 HD ANGRY BIRDS TEMPLE RUN

    Social gaming at its best as you take on players from around the world.

    iPhone | iOS 4.3 | 1.99/$2.99 | v5.80 Android | OS 2.1 | Free | v5.8.0

    WORDS WITH FRIENDS

    Stream your favourite TV shows and movies directly to your device.

    iPad+ | iOS 5.0 | Free | v2.4.4 Android | OS 2.2 | Free | v2.1.1

    NETFLIX

    Unique tower defence with plenty of character, and hordes of zombies.

    iPhone | iOS 4.3 | 1.99/$2.99 | v1.9.7 Android | Varies | 2.29/$2.99 | Varies

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    LEFT: Paper by Fifty Three offers a blank canvas to sketch ideas

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  • In a time when to-do and productivity apps have been working ever harder in

    order to provide something di erent to stand out in a crowded market, Clear came along and brought wonderful simplicity to proceedings. The minimalistic colour-coded to-do list app has scaled everything back in such a way that many have said Clear looks and runs as though it were an Apple-native app, which is high praise indeed. There are no buttons to deal with here, only gestures to add, delete and check items o of your to-do list. The smart colour-coding system shows priority tasks, which of course you can re-order yourself.

    The bene ts of this app are simple; it gives iOS and Android users access

    to Microsoft O ce on their device. Not only can you edit existing les, but also create Word, Excel and PowerPoint les from scratch and save them to the cloud for use elsewhere. This is productivity at its best, as you can do your work even when youre away from your desk.

    iPhone+ | iOS 6.0 | 1.49/$1.99 | v1.2

    iPad+ | iOS 5.0 | Free | v3.0.1 Android | OS 3.1 | Free | v3.0.2

    CLEARCLOUDONThe name gives a hint as to what Catch Notes aims to do, which is grab all your

    ideas and plans and put them in a single place for you to work through. Create to-do lists for individual days or simply add to your ideas list, Catch Notes is your extra mental storage space, but comes with a sleek and easy-to-use interface.

    Its regularly touted as an essential app when it comes to the rst downloads for

    your device, and there is plenty of reason behind it. Evernote allows for syncing across devices and platforms as well as the recording of voice and audio notes. Add images to your notes and connect to social networks seamlessly, saving tweets to your account as well. iPhone+ | iOS 5.0 | Free | v5.1.0

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    APPS TO ALWAYS HAVE WITH YOU

    Broaden your photo taking and editing horizons with Camera+. With this easy-to-use and polished image editing app

    you can dive into exposure and focus as well as e ects and lters that are available in a single tap in order to give your image a new dimension. Finish o with a range of stylish borders before sharing your new work of art through all your social channels.

    A complete and de nitive reference guide for your smartphone (and great Star Trek reference), WolframAlpha is bursting with

    the charts, graphs, gures and stats to answer any question you have. The app will provide you with detailed reports on everything to do with the subject, automatically creating digestible comparisons and gures to give you your answers.

    Take all your most important les with you wherever you go thanks to the cloud storage of Dropbox. The universal nature

    of the app means you can upload almost any le type from your desktop, and then be able to access it from your iPhone, iPad or Android device. Its an e ortless process that suddenly makes mobile work an easy prospect.

    Gain easy remote access to your home desktop, with an update that now makes Splashtop compatible with Windows 8. The app allows you to do pretty much everything you would on your desktop, including full browser access with Flash

    support, as well as the fun ability play PC or Mac games. This is your desktop brought over onto your tablet.

    One of the most powerful and impressive search apps around, Goggles uses an image you capture as the basis of your search. So a snap of an album cover will

    do a Google search on the band, and so on. The app also reads bar an QR codes as well as packaging. This is searching on a whole new level, and quicker than ever.

    iPhone | iOS 5.0 | 0.69/$0.99 | v3.7.1 iPhone | iOS 5.0 | 1.99/$2.99 | v1.5.1.3996543 Android | OS 2.1 | 1.86/$2.99 | v1.2.0.3888710

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    Not just a digital bookstore, its also one packed with social features and reading stats.

    The only digital comic store to have titles from both DC and Marvel in the same place.

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    COMICS

    Completely rede nes digital ction in one simply stunning app and our app of the year for 2012.

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    CHOPSTICKS NOVEL

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    There has been a move in recent times towards making recipe and cookery apps much more desirable through photography, and this couldnt be more apparent than

    with The Photo Cookbook. The app is designed to break down the key steps into easy to understand pieces of information, and this is done through clear images of key moments during the preparation and cooking process. This app is also essential because it has plenty of substance to back up all the obvious style, with clear, concise recipes, a huge range of choice when it comes to menu options, as well as themed sections available via in-app purchase.

    This is the foodies dream no matter your taste or dietary requirements Paprika will have something for you. The app brings together content from more than 190 di erent sites, with all recipes available with just

    a single tap of your device. Create and manage a grocery lists based on the dishes you want to try, and sync your recipes across devices thanks to the cloud.

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    This is restaurant nding and reviewing with a di erence, following

    the logic that a picture is worth a thousand words, Foodspotting asks users to unload an image of the dishes they eat rather than write some tortured prose about their dinner. This, combined with location services, turns your screen into an tasty-looking prospect, almost as though youre looking through that stunning bakery window.

    We all need a little motivation to get exercising sometimes, and Zombies, Run! has a unique

    method to get you sprinting, as it drops you into an undead apocalypse, where you must outrun the horde chasing you, and use the resources you earn on your route to build up your base when you get home. A brilliant combination of exercise app and RPG.

    A fantastic combo of social networking and tness, Endomondo lets you see what your friends are up to, as well as race against

    their times and comment on each others exercises. See if there are any routes nearby and try and beat the time set by the route champion, and post to Facebook and Twitter.

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    The ultimate story book that lets the kids choose the di erent aspects of the tale they hear.

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    THE LAND OF ME STORY TIME

    Oscar-winning animated short turned into an interactive story and its simply stunning.

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    THE FANTASTIC FLYING BOOKS OF MR MORRIS LESSMORE

    Take your stargazing and wonder to new levels of knowledge with this brilliant AR app.

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    FOR THE KIDS

    BELOW: The interface of The Photo Cookbook is pure and

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    FREE ANDROID APPS

    Google Play is now home to more than 675,000 apps, and many of these are free. We have scoured the market to nd the very best apps for your Android smartphone or tablet and whittled this down to a top 50 apps we dont think you should be without.

    While our criteria for choosing the top apps was limited to those that were the highest quality and most innovative but with no price tag whatsoever, those that made the nal cut represent the many categories of Google Play. Weve include apps for social networking, photography, shopping, reading, and even

    predicting the weather not to mention a smattering of the greatest games. As this is a feature for Android users, we have made a point to make reference to any wonderful widgets included with the apps or other Android-only special features.

    Most of the apps included here are completely free, with no strings attached. However, we have included a few freemium downloads that require subscriptions or o er in-app purchases, simply because they are so outstanding in their eld it would be a disservice to have left them out.

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    Buy, bid or make o ers with just a couple of taps using

    the new and improved eBay for Android app. As well as a streamlined design for quick purchasing, you can get noti cations and reminders about items ending, being outbid, outstanding o ers for products youre selling, and more. Check and respond

    to messages from other eBay sellers wherever you are, track your package shipments on the go, and leave feedback for items you have purchased when you have a few spare minutes. Android | OS 2.1 | Free | v2.1.1.0

    43 | EBAY FOR ANDROID

    Store your memory-munching music collection in the cloud with Amazon MP3. Stream songs to your device or pick and

    choose to download tracks for o ine listening. You can also shop for music from the in-app Amazon store, and all purchases can be saved directly to cyberspace. The free version allows you to import 250 songs, or subscribe to the premium version to support 250,000 songs. Android | OS 2.1 | Free | v2.7.3_2071110 iPhone | iOS 4.3 | Free | v1.5.1

    44 | AMAZON MP3

    Do you love a particular actor and want to explore more of their work? IMDb features impressively detailed information on over

    4 million celebrities and over 1.5 million movies and TV shows. Each entry includes a biography, trailers, trivia, and a photo gallery. A major perk is that although you are prompted to log in as a user or with Facebook, not doing so doesnt inhibit your access to any aspect of the app. Android | Varies | Free | Varies iPhone+ | iOS 5.3 | Free | v3.0.1

    47 | IMDbVideos answer to Instagram, Viddy allows you to apply coloured

    lters and backing tracks to your home movies. Videos can be shared across YouTube, Facebook, and more, but Viddy also has its own dedicated social network, where you can comment and like other users videos. After a sluggish start on

    iOS, Viddy has committed to Android in a big way, with support for 757 smartphones and tablets in 16 countries. Android | OS 4.0 | Free | v1.3.2 iPhone | iOS 4.3 | Free | v1.9.7

    45 | VIDDYPart review app, part location-based game, foursquare o ers personalised recommendations and special o ers based

    on where you and your friends have been. Share your favourite places and write reviews to earn points and badges for check-ins. The ultimate goal is to visit a place more than anyone else and being crowned mayor. Mayorships often come with perks from big name brands. Android | OS 2.1| Free | v2012.12.19 iPhone+ | iOS 5.0 | Free | v5.4.2

    Blogging doesnt have to be limited to your desktop with this

    app from the worlds most popular content management system. Create a blog, manage a preexisting WordPress blog (or even a third-party blog) and add new posts, pages, photos and videos while on the go with this mobile dashboard. You can

    also control your settings, monitor your comments, and track your web tra c stats.

    46 | FOURSQUARE

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    42 | WORDPRESS

    Lose weight and get in shape with the fastest and easiest-to-use calorie counter for Android. With a database of over

    2,000,000 foods, it is easy to keep track of what your eating, especially as the app quickly learns your favourites and includes a bar code reader for when your out shopping. For community support, add friends and easily track each others progress. Android | Varies | Free | Varies iPhone| iOS 5.0 | Free | v3.7.1

    49 | CALORIE COUNTER MYFITNESSPAL Need rst aid information? Or have you

    just given up on that and are trying to nd your nearest hospital? WebMD can

    help, with the added bonus that all of the rst aid included is available whether you have Wi-Fi access or not itd be pretty bad if you were prevented treatment due to poor signal. The Symptom Checker allows you to nd possible causes, and the Pill Identi cation Tool helps you look up medication based on shape, colour and imprint. Android | OS 2.1| Free | v3.4

    48 | WEBMD FOR ANDROIDDo you love Androids little green mascot? How could you not? Just

    look at it there, all nonplussed and cute. Create your own droid-style avatar using this app from Google Creative Lab. Stretch it, style it, add a hoody, style its hair, throw on some shades, or even give it a parrot and a pirate hat. Once youve

    personalised your little green simulacrum, share it with your friends, set it as a photo in your contact book, or use it as an avatar. Android | OS 2.1 | Free | v2.1

    50 | ANDROIDIFY

    Turn your Android smartphone into a multimedia server with ease and stream music, photos, and videos to your sound

    system and TV (if they have the right connectivity). Working wirelessly with all DLNA devices, such as UPnP TVs, PlayStation 3s, Windows 7 PCs, iMacs, and Sonos stereos, Skifta is simple to set up and is perfect for music at house parties or sharing home movies with friends or family. Android | OS 2.6 | Free | v1.57.07 iPhone+ | iOS 5.0 | Free | v0.90.5

    41 | SKIFTAVIDDY ALLOWS YOU TO APPLY FILTERS AND BACKING TRACKS TO YOUR HOME MOVIES

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    Never miss your favourite show again thanks to TVCatchUp. Providing real-time streaming for over 50 Freeview channels

    to your device, this app also provides listings for what is on now and next. The added social functions mean you can also tweet about whats on from within the app. One of the most popular apps of 2012, international users should be aware many channels are limited to UK residents only.

    This app from Comixology has reinvented comic book reading for the digital era. With its Guided View Technology, you read

    individual panels one-by-one, solving the problem of squeezing a page onto a smartphone screen. Purchase the latest Marvel and DC comics in-app, with library of 20,000 comics (many of which are entirely free) or use search for comic book stores in your area.

    Kobo makes reading more fun with social reaction. You can earn fun badges for completing objectives, share ideas with

    others users, and create a pro le that tracks all of your reading stats, as well as sharing them with your friends on Facebook. Like the sound of this, but already using another eReader? Kobo allows you to import many books from other ereaders with the exception of Kindle.

    Looking to jet o for a quick getaway? Using your GPS, Skyscanner will instantly nd your nearest airport and best ticket

    price. The search engine uses lters to help re ne your travel plans, and sliders allow you to compare prices with ease. Waiting for a ight to come in? The app includes a widget to keep you updated on your home screen.

    View your social media feeds in a sleek, easy-to-read magazine skin.

    Flip through pages like you would a copy of Apps, and view your Twitter timeline, Instagram photos and YouTube videos arranged like newspaper articles. You can also use the search engine to jump to the topics you care about and save

    anything using Instapaper, Pocket and Readability.

    Boost your productivity with to-

    do lists and task reminders from Astrid. Much more e ective than tying a knot around your nger, the app lets you add detailed description to your reminders as well as create subtasks and apply widgets to your home screen. Better still, you can share lists with

    friends, housemates and family and assign tasks to individuals. Android | OS 2.2 | Free | v2.2.8

    iPhone+ | iOS 4.3 | Free | v2.51

    Android | OS 2.1 | Free | v3.0.7.9 iPad+ | iOS 4.3 | Free | v3.2

    Android | Varies | Free | Varies iPhone+ | iOS 5.0 | Free | v5.9

    Android | OS 2.1| Free | v2.0.2.2 iPhone+ | iOS 4.3 | Free | v2.0.4.4

    Android | OS 2.2| Free | v1.9.20 iPhone+ | iOS 4.2 | Free | v1.9.8

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    34 | TVCATCHUP

    37 | COMICS

    35 | KOBO

    38 | SKYSCANNER ALL FLIGHTS

    39 | FLIPBOARD

    32 | ASTRID TASKS & TO-DO LIST

    Perhaps not the funnest of apps, but

    certainly one of the most useful, you can nd your les with ease and save memory space by using ASTRO File Manager. Gesture controls make it simple: swipe your screen right to access saved searches, Facebook photos, and cloud storage, including SkyDrive and Dropbox. Swipe

    left for tools, such as an app backup facility, a task killer, and more. Android | Varies | Free | Varies

    40 | ASTRO FILE MANAGER/ BROWSER

    From the UKs national meteorological service, the Met O ce provides some of the most accurate and reliable forecasts

    for TV, radio, print and online. Getting with the 21st Century, this app puts information right in the palm of your hands. Receive ve-day forecasts and severe weather warnings, as well as a range of detailed, interactive maps for daily weather.

    Sky Map provides a detailed star chart for budding Android

    astronomers. Hold your smartphone up to the sky to identify the constellations and the planets, or any meteor showers that are scheduled to happen. The Time Travel mode rearranges the

    stars into the position they would have been on a particular date, so you can see the position of the sun for a future sunset, the moon during the Apollo 11 missions in 1969.

    Listen to some of the most popular music, sports, news and talk radio shows from all over the world on your Android phone

    or tablet with TuneIn Radio. With over 70,000 stations and roughly 2 million podcasts to enjoy, you can save your favourites to nd them later when you have the time to listen. Set a radio alarm to give you a morning wake up call or just to ensure you dont miss a show.

    Android | OS 2.1| Free | v1.2.4 iPhone | iOS 4.3 | Free | v2.1

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    Android | OS 2.1| Free | v6.8 iPhone+ | iOS 4.3 | Free | v3.3

    33 | MET OFFICE WEATHER APPLICATION

    31 | SKY MAP

    36 | TUNEIN RADIO

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    Get a complete o ce suite with word documents, spreadsheets and presentation programs and store all of

    your les in the cloud with Google Drive. Access all of your les wherever you can get an internet connection and share any les with your contacts. You can also control how much access contacts have over documents, so you can send PDFs to clients or collaborate with colleagues on the go.

    Completely free on Google Play but with the same number of levels that iPhone users pay for, Cut the Rope is an award-

    winning puzzle game. The adorable little monster Om Nom is hungry and you have to cut ropes and manipulate other elements to drop candy into his mouth. A mixture of cute, cartoonish graphics, gesture controls and strategic gameplay make this innovative game highly addictive.

    Recently redesigned, Flickr o ers all of the features of the website for a touchscreen device. Adjust brightness

    and contrast, reduce red-eye, and crop images to add professional nish, and then share them with the community. Flickr s USP is that it allows you to curate your images and share the stories behind them with titles and descriptions, as well as interact with others through comments.

    The social aggregator exclusively for Android, Seesmic allows you to manage your Facebook and Twitter in an interface

    designed for your device. Add a widget to your home screen to never miss an update from either social network, and post messages to both services simultaneously. Seesmic also o ers a great deal of customisation, such as giving you the option to choose which third-party service you use to post photos and videos.

    This tness app allows you to monitor your duration, distance,

    speed, and calories burned when jogging or cycling. However, what sets it apart from others is its massive social network. Interact with other users, compete against their best times, share maps and

    routes for jogging and workout routines, as well as send pep talks that play while friends are running.

    Android | OS 2.1 | Free | v1.1.470.15 iPhone+ | iOS 5.0 | Free | v1.2.2

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    24 | FLICKR

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    . Access . Access all of your les wherever you can get an internet all of your les wherever you can get an internet all of your les wherever you can get an internet connection and share any les with your contacts. connection and share any les with your contacts. connection and share any les with your contacts. You can also control how much access contacts You can also control how much access contacts have over documents, so you can send PDFs to clients or collaborate with colleagues on the go.

    option to choose which third-party service you use option to choose which third-party service you use option to choose which third-party service you use option to choose which third-party service you use option to choose which third-party service you use option to choose which third-party service you use option to choose which third-party service you use option to choose which third-party service you use to post photos and videos.to post photos and videos.to post photos and videos.to post photos and videos. Android Android Android Android Android | OS 2.1 OS 2.1 OS 2.1| Free Free Free Free | v1.8.6 v1.8.6 v1.8.6 v1.8.6 v1.8.6 v1.8.6

    This community-driven GPS o ers tra c reports from users in your area. By simply driving around with Waze on youre already

    contributing real-time information, but you can also manually alert users to tra c jams, accidents, speed cameras and other hazards. Designed for motorists, the app can be controlled with voice commands and o ers spoken directions. Android | OS 2.2 | Free | v3.5.3.0 iPhone+ | iOS 4.3 | Free | v3.5.3

    27 | WAZE SOCIAL GPS TRAFFIC & GAS

    If you are a dedicated follower of fashion, keep up with the

    latest trends using Snapette. Browse photos of what other fashion lovers are buying right now in those sartorial hot spots New York, Paris, and Tokyo. Spot something you like? Read reviews from trendsetters and other

    shoppers, search for the nearest boutique, and receive alerts when items are on special o er. Android | OS 2.2| Free | v3.005 iPhone | iOS 4.3 | Free | v2.5

    28 | SNAPETTETED stands for Technology, Entertainment,

    Design, and its conferences have become famous for nding speakers who provide riveting talks by remarkable people, free to the world. The app recently optimised for Android tablets as well as smartphones features videos

    and audio of more than 1,200 talks from people who are eminent in their elds, with fresh new uploads released each week. Android | OS 2.1| Free | v1.1.5 iPhone+ | iOS 4.3 | Free | v1.8.4

    29 | TED

    Android | OS 2.2 | Free | v2.0.1 iPhone+ | iOS 6.0 | Free | v2.0

    View all of your favourite news outlets in this chic image-driven reader. Add websites or view special editions from

    major publishers such as Forbes, The Guardian, TechCrunch and PBS with photo slide shows and videos. Currents also provides bespoke breaking news headlines dependent on which country you are in and translates 44 languages. All stories can be saved for o ine use.

    30 | GOOGLE CURRENTS

    Powered by Google, Shopper helps you nd information on millions of products. Scan cover art and barcodes or voice and text

    search for an item you are trying to nd, and it will provide you with the location of nearby retailers and compares them with online prices. Every item also comes user reviews, even videos in some cases. With one click you can save items to your shopping list and share with your friends. Android | OS 2.1| Free | v3.1 iPhone | iOS 5.0 | Free | v3.1

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