The app store also feels a bit better, with some cracking titles.

If you don't have a reader, download it at the app store on your handset.

The company was criticised by analysts and customers last year for the paucity of its app store.

The juicy growth rates from its app store are under threat, however.

This will take you straight to the app in your app store.

When this app works as billed, it's little short of magic.

The money management app works in much the same way as a digital bank, incorporating a range of budgeting tools.

The app works by superimposing a dinosaur on your photos.

Usefully, the app works offline too, with any donations pledged stored until the phone regains a mobile data or wi-fi connection.

The app works with promoters, booking agents and managers to secure an allocation of tickets.

The ombudsman advised him to download an app onto a smartphone - even though he didn't have one.

Download an app for an easy way to keep tabs on how much water you are drinking.

Existing subscribers who paid to download the app will be automatically credited with an extra 30 days free access.

Use a different code or password for mobile banking and download the app direct from your bank's website.

You could also download an app to help monitor your incomings and outgoings.

Launch the app, wait for it to sync and then fill the screen with the text and image (left).

It's uncomplicated: launch the app, input your phone number (only for the first use) and you see a single button.

It can all get a bit stressful at times, but we're planning to launch the app soon.

She now hopes to hire more staff and launch an app.

Launch the app and tap in a mobile number to send a text to that phone; replies come back as emails.

The fun begins when you and a group of friends all run the app: it then collates scores into your own online league table.

Every day, hundreds of cyclists running the app upload new routes and tracks.

As that time elapses, the app prompts you to send status updates through email or, if your contacts are running the app as well, through automatic notifications.

Both manufacturers claim that many thousands of users are running their apps, and of course you too will become part of their networks.

What do third-party app developers know?

I did consider paying for a password manager, but read some banks would not reimburse fraudulent activities if they found out you had given your password to a third-party app.

Apple has had the advance notice to do this with its own software, but third-party apps will have to play catch-up.

After that, third-party app development substantially decreased.

There are many free third-party apps able to do the job.