MY PICK OF THE WEEK’S APPS

ESB POWERCHECK IOS PRICE: FREE

The PowerCheck app provides access to real-time service interruption information. You can see areas effected and there’s also an estimated restore time.

WHATSAPP IOS PRICE: FREE

WhatsApp is not just for kids. Switch from SMS to WhatsApp and your phone uses your internet connection to message friends and family. The group mode is fantastic.

CALM – MEDITATE, SLEEP, RELAX ANDROID PRICE: FREE

This popular app brings clarity, joy and some welcome peace to daily life. It offers meditation sessions in various lengths.

HALLOWEEN CARD CREATOR IOS PRICE: FREE

A nice free app to help the youngsters create lovely cards with just a few swipes. It comes loaded with various backgrounds, clip art and fonts.

OPERA MINI BROWSER ANDROID PRICE: FREE

This is a wickedly fast browser. It has a clever new Facebook notification bar to keep you up to date while you browse.

THE OFFICIAL OIL GUIDE ANDROID PRICE: €0.99

If you’re a user of essential oils, this app has a guide to the properties of each and even recipes. It has videos for beginners.