MY PICK OF THE WEEK’S APPS

JOT NOTES & TO DOS IOS €2.29

A no-fuss way to take notes and keep them short and orderly. No titles or saving needed as Jot saves instantly and has a great search feature to find notes or tasks.

SKIPLAGGED: FLIGHTS & HOTELS IOS FREE

Find the flights that other search engines don’t show, such as hidden cities and arbitrary round trips. You can even view fare changes on different dates to ensure you get the best deal.

SEATING ARRANGEMENTS ANDROID €1.19

This clever app lets you set up seating plans for weddings and other events. You can specify room size, shape and size of tables, and even create groups, so everyone is put in their place – in a good way.

FOCOS IOS FREE

If you have a dual-lens iPhone, this transforms your photos into professional looking portraits. Simply import portraits, add bokeh effects and 3D depth filters to bring photos to life.

BOUNCER PERMISSIONS ANDROID FREE

Want to tag a location or take photos without giving an app permanent access to your data? Then consider Bouncer, which allows temporary permissions and lets you stay in control of your privacy.

PIXEL PIE DARK ICONS ANDROID €0.59

Freshen up your Android phone with super-cool themed icons and colours. Each icon is a masterpiece of design and adds a styled look to rescue older phones from the design doldrums.