MY PICK OF THE WEEK’S APPS

SKY GO IOS FREE

This just gets better… Sky subscribers can watch TV or films on demand while on the move. You can even record to your Sky box from the app and view on two devices at once.

OPENER IOS €2.29

Open the actual links you want to – not those iOS usually diverts you to. Copy a link, launch Opener and see the apps that will read it. Alternatively, use the Opener extension to instantly get the page you want.

CHESS ANDROID FREE

A simple, straightforward chess game that lets you play against the computer, refine strategies or practise tactics. There are different features for advanced or beginner players and it’s ideal for youngsters.

TOUCHRETOUCH IOS €2.29

This is the easiest way to remove objects or content from your photos. Nix photobombers, traffic lights or power lines easily. You can even adjust skin tones and remove blemishes for the perfect selfie.

CORK SAFETY ALERTS ANDROID FREE

If there’s a threat of extreme weather in Cork, you’ll find alerts and information on this app. It also allows users to submit alerts about problems such as flooding or traffic light outages.

POCKET BOOK READER ANDROID FREE

Read all the usual E-book formats on an Android device. Reads PDFs or ePUB, has a text-to-speech function and, with built-in dictionaries, it can read aloud in multiple languages.