GBOARD BY GOOGLE

Free | goo.gl/gboard Google adds further functionality to the humble on-screen keyboard by adding web searches, weather searches and also GIF searches. When writing a text, you can tap the G logo, which allows you to embed certain links and info without swapping apps.

ABC LISTEN

Free | abc.net.au Listen is the ABC’s app for those who’d prefer to listen to audio only. You’ll find pretty much every major live station in a handy scrollbar at the top. Its UI is pretty straigthforward: if you’re looking for a particular podcast series (of which the ABC has many), you’ll probably need to use the search function. The app also doubles as a radio alarm clock.

BOM WEATHER

Free | bom.gov.au/app An app from Australia’s top weather organisation is bound to have reliable data. The app itself is very clean and minimalist. Pick your location, then you’re presented with a well-designed summary of the weather. The UI is user-friendly and the in-depth ‘Weather for the next 24 hours’ is a nice feature.

SCIENCE JOURNAL

Free | makingscience.withgoogle.com Google wants you to get creative with your simple science projects. Instead of simply writing down your findings on paper, this app allows you to record audio and video clips, as well as take photos and add descriptions of witnessed results. All entries appear in a simple timeline and the overall design is very slick.