MY PICK OF THE WEEK’S APPS

INSECT IDENTIFIER ANDROID €5.49

Amaze your friends with this handy app that lets you identify insects like a pro. Just take a photo of an insect and, hey presto, the exact taxonomy of its species will be revealed.

DARKROOM IOS FREE

The photography app has been updated and optimised for larger screens. Additions include a portrait HD option for higher quality face and hair detail, and hashtag sets for adding to social media posts.

IFTTT IOS/ANDROID FREE

IFTTT (If This Then That) has upped its game, linking up with 10 more companies for ever more inventive ways of connecting all your favourite apps and keeping tabs on your smart home.

LET’S READ IOS FREE

Create personalised picture books for your children and record accompanying video and audio narrations. Then share your creations on a secure, private family network.

FIND DIFFERENCES… IOS/ANDROID FREE

Solve difficult cases, catch fugitives and outwit foes in this popular game that challenges you to find five clues in a limited time. Features 20 cases and over 1,000 puzzles.

SPOILER BLOCK IOS/ANDROID FREE

Never again let a spoiler ruin the movie, TV series or sport event you’re dying to see. This useful blocker lets you see what you want to see online – without anyone spoiling your fun.