MY PICK OF THE WEEK’S APPS

1) VESSEL FINDER IOS PRICE: FREE

If you’re curious about the world at sea, this app lets you see the real-time location of 100,000 ships. Search by liner name and see where it is, and its track over the last few years.

2) ULTRA SHARP IOS PRICE: FREE

This sounds like a simple game, where you swipe your finger across an object to cut it. In fact, it’s a brilliant challenge that uses some fundamentals of physics to create an app that’s as fun as it is mentally challenging.

3) CHRISTMAS GIFT LIST ANDROID PRICE: €3.09

This app lets you plan your gift shopping for friends and family and can even handle communal presents and budgeting. There’s a check-list feature and a gift history so you don’t buy the same thing twice!

4) DOMINO’S PIZZA IOS PRICE: FREE

It’s the party season, so helpfully the Domino’s app lets you order old favourites such as the Mighty Meaty, or create you own pizza. There’s also a deals section – and it’s as easy as clicking to order.

5) HEADSPACE: MINDFULNESS ANDROID PRICE: FREE

This app will try to train and calm your mind using guided meditations. There are even work and productivity meditations as well as sleep and anxiety courses.

6) KHAN ACADEMY ANDROID PRICE: FREE

The awardwinning Khan app has courses for just about everything, from music to statistics. You can bookmark your favourite content for easy reference.