1/ WhatsApp Messenger

This app could be recommended for any smartphone on any platform because of the fact it works so well for any device. Potentially the biggest mobile messaging platform in the world.

2/ Camera+

Take the already impressive iPhone camera and add extra features and effects for a very low price. Hard to see how this solution could be improved.

3/ My Alarm Clock

A stunningly minimalist solution to waking up in style and for making your desk clock look more impressive.

4/ Mini Display

Use your iPhone or iPad as an extra display for your Mac. It feels almost magical when you first use it.

5/ The Magazine

This is an iOS only publication which offers a low subscription charge, beautifully rendered content and some very educational articles. A true highlight of the platform.

1/ Swype

This app offers the very best data entry you will find for your phone. It feels like magic when you are using it and the number of options included is impressive.

2/ Titanium Backup ★ root

You will never, ever, lose your data with this app installed. It is immense in every way.

3/ Tasker

Automate your most manual tasks and lose all of the fiddly stuff that comes with normal smartphone ownership.

4/ Apex Launcher Pro

There are many replacement Android launchers available, but this one offers the perfect balance between performance and customisation. Perfect for any level of user.

5/ Pocket Casts

One of very few Android that works and look better than the iOS counterpart. The perfect solution for podcasting on the move.

You can purchase new issues and series from within the app and also download from a selection of free titles to make sure you are happy with how everything works before you spend any money. There is a short tutorial to show you how to read each comic and it is here that the app, and overall solution, really do shine.

You can read each page in portrait or landscape and there software cleverly ensures that each panel is readable at all times. With the right comic that includes stunning artwork, as many do, the entire experience feels like the perfect blend between digital and analogue and you end up with a digital reader that makes each issue feel like they are worth every penny.

Few apps perform as well as this one and whether you are new to comics or a hardened reader, this one comes highly recommended.

The above tweet may not make much sense at first glance, but a deeper look highlights a staggering trend in the way eBooks are performing. The ’50 shades’ books have been a huge hit and whether you like them or not does not apply to the figures. The plain fact is that of all the sales it make the overwhelming majority was digital. This is the biggest set of books to be produced over the past year and eBooks completely dominated the figures.

The same has been true for many other book titles and it would be safe to say that the printed book may be under threat more now than ever before. As bookshops close and eBook channels become even more easy to use and immediate, the shift could continue to grow and the entire eBook industry may well become all that is left. No guarantees of course, but the current trends suggest this is entirely possible.

There are many charging solutions available nowadays and the temptation to buy them all is great. You could have one in the car, on your desk at home, your desk at work, your bedside cabinet and so on. It becomes a real temptation to have a good charge all of the time.

There is actually a benefit to being paranoid because modern batteries work better over longer periods if they are continually charged, but the benefits are fairly minor in comparison to the time you will take keeping it topped up all of the time. Most batteries these days will last one whole day and even if they don’t you could probably cope with just one charger for when you require it.

Embrace the power efficiency of your smartphone, don’t become a slave to it.

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Winter

In the cold you will want a case that can protect your phone in all conditions and in case you slip in icy conditions. The Flip Top Leather Case is a good option and will offer full protection to the screen and outer form.

Summer

Something a little lighter, but still able to offer protection when you are out and about. The Luxury Silicone Case would be a good option and so would a standard screen protector which can help to reduce screen glare in sunny conditions.

Indoors

You will want easy access to your phone and to make it as close to the original form as possible when indoors. We would recommend the Shield Hard Case because it still offers protection, but leaves the original shape intact.

Crazy nights out

When you are out and about you will want to look your best and this includes your phone as well. The Wooden Protective Case offers lots of style with all of the protection you need.

No matter what you want to do or where you want to go, there is always a case solution that will fit the circumstance you are in.

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Samsung Galaxy S4 SIV LTE GT-i9500 GT-i9505

Think about how much you have spent on apps, films, music, games, charges and everything else you enjoy using with your device. It can easily surpass £1,000 including the cost of the device itself, but it is an investment that you can keep with you for a long time. We haven’t stopped yet- the average contract will cost £20/month with a SIM free phone so you can probably add another £500 to your investment.

It’s a lot of money, but you wouldn’t spend it if you didm;t think it was worth it would you? Or are you just addicted to being able to do so much with that tiny device in your pocket? We certainly are.

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Strangely, however, it displays many attributes that go against the rest of the Apple product range. The icons are round and so is the marking in the home button. The complete lack of customisation and inability to add apps is also strange for a device that is multi-touch, but it does lead to an overall impressive experience. Despite these design quirks, we can at least say that the latest generation nano is extremely practical and will find uses in many a hand, particularly for those who are active.

It is unlikely that the next nano will look like this because the growing sense is that it could become watch-like again. Then again, how could we ever guess what Apple would do next?

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Your job is to kill the target while avoiding the security guards who use torches to find your position. You can go in to stealth mode to hide yourself or run at double-quick speed, but the challenge becomes more and more difficult as each level gets completed. Bizarrely, it is reminiscent of Pacman as you try to get to the target through a maze and avoid the enemies at the same time.

It really feels like Pacman for the modern age and is a stunning example of how simple games can keep you interested for hours on end. Brilliant!

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However, it would appear that the major smartphone manufacturers are concentrating on new software features that some would class as gimmicks. Camera photo effects and hovering your finger over a screen to interact with the device are not going to add significant performance improvements, but they do add to sales numbers.

If they concentrated on making the very best cameras, the very best music players and navigation features we could all dispense with all of the other kit we carry around. As it stands we are still reliant on other devices a lot of the time.

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