Apps for Smartphones and Tablets

The Kindle app puts over 1.5 million books at your fingertips. It’s the app for every reader, whether you’re a book reader, magazine reader, or newspaper reader , and you don’t need to own a Kindle to use it. Choose from over a million Kindle books from the Kindle Store or enjoy popular magazines and newspapers, such as The Economist, The Spectator, The Guardian and The Daily Mail, with high-resolution colour images.

Android users get the full Opera Mobile, a clean, friendly and easy to use interface, with a one-touch sharing feature. With Opera, you get a one of the fastest browsers around, a better connection and improved privacy. A very popular choice amongst Android phone users

A handy utility for converting more than 1500 different units in 80 categories. It contains the most important imperial and metric conversion factors for length, area, volume, mass, force, energy, temperature, and time units.

Convert every world currency with the XE Currency App – Free Edition. It offers live proprietary currency rates and charts, and even stores the last updated rates so it works when the Internet doesn't.

When you are in a emergency situation, how to deal with it? You need some instructions and First aid is your first choice. First Aid is designed to help you follow the right procedures in a stressful situation or support other people by giving them instructions. It is based on illustrations, videos and short texts that show you how to take the necessary action step by step and in the right order.

You have an emergency and need to call the emergency services. How do you tell them where you are?

With this App your phone will use its GPS to identify where you are and then allow you to pick a spot in your vicinity via a VERY local, and very detailed, map with a grid superimposed. Choose the best square.

You will be given three words for you to pass to the emergency services. These words accurately pinpoint your location to within three metres anywhere in the world.

This could be a life saver!

Android File Transfer is an application for Macintosh computers (running Mac OS X 10.5 or later) you can use to view and transfer files between your Mac and an Android device (running Android 3.0 or later).

Download link for Macintosh computers only

A free service that lets you bring all your photos, docs, and videos anywhere. Any file you save to your Dropbox will automatically save to all your computers, your Android device and even the Dropbox website! With the Dropbox app, you can take everything that matters to you on the go.

Provides cloud storage that may be automatically synchronised between your Android device, Apple iPhone and your other devices.

• All data is encrypted on the phone BEFORE it is transferred to the cloud storage

• All data is encrypted "at rest" on the cloud storage.

• TeamDrive staff do not have the encryption key and therefore are unable to disclose any of your information stored with, or without, your permission.

• Data is encrypted while being transferred.

• The data "creator" can control who can access the data and control the level of access by delegation.

TeamDrive has been rebadged in the USA (for reasons unknown) to Synqion. It appears to be the same executable program. Attempts to access the Teamdrive site from the USA are redirected to Synqion. TeamDrive and Synqion are registered at the same address in Germany.

The ultimate App for foodies, bringing together a recipe database, a day-to-day meal planner, and a digital shopping list. There are more than 250,000 recipes to search through.

Chess Free is the best free Chess app and is currently the highest rated free chess (at time of writing), from the 30+ free chess programs listed.

Imagine it, build it. Create worlds on the go with Minecraft - Pocket Edition. This is the Lite version of Minecraft - Pocket Edition. Use blocks to create masterpieces as you travel, hangout with friends, sit at the park, the possibilities are endless. Move beyond the limits of your computer and play Minecraft everywhere you go. Limitations of the Lite version The world is not saved between sessions, Multiplayer worlds can not be copied to your phone, Only 18 of the 36 different blocks are available.

Take a journey to feudal Japan with Sudoku Free! With beautiful graphics and killer features, Sudoku Free is the best Sudoku app available for iOS.

See all the property that’s available on the Rightmove website in a sleek and clever property app. Learn about the area before your viewing by looking at property in the UK with Google Street View. Share property with friends and family on Facebook, Twitter, via email, SMS and directly from the app. Sync and share your saved properties and searches on your desktop, with other smartphones and even your TV with ‘MyRightmove’. View photos and floorplans in full screen. Find stations and schools near a property. Enquire about a property via phone or email in-app.

The most comprehensive UK property search on the move, with new features making it easy to search, research, save and be the first to hear about new properties you're interested in. With Zoopla's updated app, you can easily access the most up-to-date market information, view available properties and contact local estate agents to help you make the smarter property choice. Looking for your next home to buy, or flat to rent? With over 95% of the UK property market covered, we've got all the tools you need to start your property search. Looking for a commercial property? You can use the Zoopla app to search through thousands of commercial properties throughout the UK.

Fly around the planet with a swipe of your finger with Google Earth. Explore distant lands or reacquaint yourself with your childhood home. Integrated Google Maps Street View allow you to explore the world at street level. Browse layers including roads, borders, places, photos and more.

Explore new places, discover local favourites and navigate your world with Google Maps.

• Arrive where you need to go quickly with voice-guided turn-by-turn GPS navigation, or try public transport, cycling and walking directions

• Find the perfect spot for any occasion with local reviews from trusted friends and experts

• Tour cities with stunning, 360-degree Street View and see inside restaurants, museums and more

• Sign in to save favourite locations, get tailored recommendations and access past searches across devices

Shazam recognizes music and media playing around you. Tap the Shazam button to instantly match, and then explore, buy and share.

A Compass & Leveler package using the smartphone sensors.

Tracks your running, walking, cycling, hiking, biking and more using the GPS in your Android phone. Tracks your fitness activities and measures your performance over time. Turns any activity into a route to do again later.

Incredibly simple, yet very useful compass app with great-looking graphics!

All the latest BBC news as it happens

By far the best note-taking app on the market.

Evernote is an easy-to-use, free app that helps you remember everything across all of the devices you use.

Evernote lets you take notes, capture photos, create to-do lists, record voice reminders--and makes these notes completely searchable, whether you are at home, at work, or on the go. It has won many awards.

Antivirus protection for your phone. There is malware around which may target your phone

Protect your Android™ phone and tablet with the top-rated (4.6 stars!) free mobile security app with both antivirus and anti-theft

• Avast! Mobile Security keeps your device safe from viruses, malware, and spyware.

• Avast can also provide some features that have not yet been evaluated

• It helps you locate your lost phone through our web-based phone locate feature.

• Remote device lock and/or memory wipe in its advanced Anti-Theft component keep your data safe

• Handy tools like network meter, app manager, and even firewall (on rooted phones) give you complete control of your mobile phone

Kaspersky Internet Security for Android delivers the latest mobile security technologies – including superior anti-theft protection and Android antivirus. All the great features of Kaspersky Mobile Security and Kaspersky Tablet Security are now available in a single easy-to-use solution that is optimized specifically for smartphones and tablets. Many new features have also been introduced, such as cloud-enabled protection, text anti-phishing, web protection and an anti-theft management portal.

An open source password manager application for Android which reads and writes .kdbx-files, the database format used by the popular KeePass 2.x Password Safe for Windows and other desktop operating systems. The user interface is based on Keepassdroid (by Brian Pellin), ported from Java to Mono for Android. The backend uses the original KeePass libraries to handle file access to ensure file format compatibility.

• See video for information on how to use it.

• Can share data with cloud storage such as DropBox or TeamDrive

• Does not currently support the synchronisation feature of the full KeePass version so if you allow the App to update the database be aware of this limitation.

Only supports KeePass version 2. For KeePass version 1 use KeePassDroid.

KeePassDroid is an implementation of the KeePass Password Safe for Android

Supports KeePass version 1.

This App takes a photo of an intruder, using the front camera of the phone, whenever someone tries to unlock your phone with the wrong password. It also determines the phone location using GPS and Wi-Fi so you can locate the thief. It then immediately emails you with a photo and GPS location in case the phone is switched off. Completely silent and invisible operation. No warnings are shown to the thief. (The GPS icon may appear but does not identify the app.) Screen lock must be implemented, either in the form of a password or a pin number.

Currently only available for Android

Find and protect my Phone and data.

Call your world from Skype - Talk to your heart’s content with free voice and video calls to all your friends.

Everyone in the world can connect freely. Text, call and send photo and video messages worldwide over Wi-Fi or 3G for free. Your phone number is your ID and the app syncs with your mobile contact list automatically detecting which of your contacts have Viber.

Dial the number you wish to reach and the app will connect you. If you get stuck in a queue press 9* on your telephone keypad, and your phone will disconnect from the call. You will automatically be reconnected when you reach the front of the queue.

I find this preferable to the Apple Photos app. The perfect application for anyone who wants to keep people from accidentally seeing their private photos and videos. With the help of this app, you're able to manage your photos into folders and subfolders. Use passcode to lock entire app or individual folder. App could record the break-in attempts silently and tell you when, where and who attempt to login and view your privacy.

Scan barcodes on products then look up prices and reviews. You can also scan Data Matrix and QR Codes containing URLs, contact info, etc.

Also share your contacts, apps, and bookmarks via QR Code.

The eBay app is packed full of features that make it easy to browse, buy, sell and manage your eBay experience whenever and wherever you are!

Scan barcodes on products then look up prices and reviews. You can also scan Data Matrix and QR Codes containing URLs, contact info, etc.

Also share your contacts, apps, and bookmarks via QR Code.

A Compass & Leveler package using the smartphone sensors.

Find out how far it is towards that boat at the other side of the lake. Measure how tall buildings are. Use the app as a golf-aid. Measure your friend's height. The possibilities are endless!

Smart Compass and Metal Detector

This rangefinder(telemeter) measures the Distance, Height, Width and Area of a target with your phone by trigonometry.

Incredibly simple and very useful. Will use your device's camera LED / flash / screen as a torch.

London Bus Timing Countdown tells you when your next bus will arrive at any bus stop in London using the data directly from TFL.

Now you can access detailed, real-time train information direct from your smartphone. So much more than a timetable, innovative technology enables you to track specific trains, find out about disruptions to your journey, and re-plan your journey on the go.

The London Underground application is a superb route planner for the London Underground (Tube)system with many unique features. The inbuilt map provides the official TFL map of the city underground services with the ability to switch to an online street map view when an internet connection is available.

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Instant bus times and route maps for every stop in the UK! Works at every one of mainland UK's 300,000 bus stops to show you WHEN the buses are coming - and WHERE they're going. And, in many towns and cities, this information isn't just scheduled times, it's real live countdown information from GPS-tracking of the buses!

Never lose your car again! Car Finder AR automatically keeps track of where you park. Use augmented reality, 3D Google Maps and radar to find your parked car.

**DEMO VERSION HAS A 1 MILE AND 25 LOCATIONS LIMIT**

Android version no longer exists

A simple App allowing users to retrieve nearby Google Places listings on the go.

Covering London and New York at the moment, it is due to expand its database to include other major cities.

View all planes at a location. The default is where you are. You can select a plane and find out what it is, where it is going, its speed and altitude, and show its track from take-off.

• What type of plane it is and its flight number

• Where it has come from, and where it is going with an ETA

• Its height and speed

• etc.

You can also specify a flight number to select a plane and plot its progress. This is ideal if you expecting someone on a flight.

Also available as a web page and can be viewed on a PC or a MAC computer

Fancy a day out and wondering where to go? Want to visit glorious coastline, wander through wild countryside, relax in exquisite gardens or explore historic houses? Find a National Trust place near you, wherever you are in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland

Track over 12,000 planes moving live on a map, shows you where flights really are right now. Tap on a plane to see the registration and flight numbers. Upgrade to the full version for a huge range of extra features including search, advanced flight data, detailed aircraft information, photos and much much more.

Provides near real time “virtual radar” AIS maps, easy to use and is an amazing app for anyone interested in shipping, cruising and sailing in ports and locations across the world. It’s also great if you simply want to know what boats are out there or want to see where your friends and family are.

Android version link not found

Millions of traveller reviews, photos, maps from TripAdvisor. Plan and have your perfect trip. With over 100 million reviews and opinions by travellers, TripAdvisor makes it easy to find the lowest airfare, best hotels, great restaurants, and fun things to do, wherever you go. And booking options for hotels, restaurants and flights are just a tap away.

Shake your phone and Urbanspoon suggests restaurants near you. Keep shaking until you find a restaurant you'd like to try!

Watch live TV, Watch over Wi-Fi and cellular networks, Download TV programmes to watch later (only on popular devices), Scroll through and find Featured and Most Popular programmes, Browse through the schedule for upcoming programmes

See what's on TV now and next, up to two weeks ahead. Listings for over 430 channels in the UK and Ireland with full support for Freeview, Sky, Virgin Media, Freesat, Topup, UPC and Saorview

A smart TV guide which allows you to see what’s on television now and next at one glance, with an option to view full-day listings for the next seven days.

Translate text between more than 70 languages. Listen to your translations spoken aloud. Directly translate speech, handwriting and text in photos. Save your favourite translations and sync them across devices. View dictionary results for single words or phrases. Translate without a network connection with our free offline language packages. Camera input and offline translation are available for Android 2.3 and above.)

Polaris® Office is the easiest and strongest office products designed for mobile devices. Anytime, anywhere, you can easily use various kinds of documents such as Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe PDF, with only several tabs, and organize your data fast and do your presentation excellently

Enable the GPS in your phone or enter your GPS location, select the desired TV satellite and point your phone to the sky to find the TV satellite and align your dish clear of obstructions (Trees, buildings etc.). Align, in azimuth, the offset arm of the satellite dish to the cyan arrow on the phones display and the satellite dish is aligned in azimuth with the satellite.

Turns your android phone into a Wi-Fi analyser. It shows the Wi-Fi channels around you and helps you to find a less crowded channel for your wireless router.

There is no equivalent App for iPhones.

Feature rich customizable weather forecasts with multi-location widgets and optional weather graphs

These comprehensive forecasts cover France and its overseas territories as well as Europe and the rest of the world. The La Chaîne Météo app delivers a cutting-edge weather forecasting service. It’s now even more user-friendly, with the addition of new functionalities and fully revamped graphics.