Our monthly pick of apps for phones, tablets -
PHONE NUMBER & CALLER LOCATION
By Smartuyserapps
This app displays the city from which a call is coming to your phone. Interestingly, it also shows the last time you answered or missed a call from the same number. This works for outgoing calls as well. There is also a search feature for country codes, but it didn't work for us. If you like this app, you can purchase the ad-free version. It supports selected countries including India.
SOLAR
By Hollar, Inc.
The interface is neat and shows only the time, date and temperature along with the description of the current weather. Slightly dragging the finger from top to middle pops up the weather prediction including the maximum and the minimum temperature for the next three days. The most innovative of them all is the minute-by-minute weather prediction that can be accessed by swiping the finger slowly from the bottom to the top. Pinching in minimises the apps, giving access to settings.
SKYMET WEATHER
By Skymet Weather Services Pvt. Ltd.
This weather app has a easy interface with a lot of elements on the top as well as bottom. The imaged it fetched for our city had green grass and blue sky with a shining sun and looked a bit artificial. There were details of location, date and day along with the temperature, humidity and the description of the weather. The app also has forecasts which shows the temperature for the coming week, news and videos. There is also a video tab.
OLDIFY
By Apptly LLC
Oldify is a fun app that shows how one will look when they grow old. Snap the image matching the grid appearing on the screen, adjust where the mouth and eyes are and you are done. The app will process the image and within seconds come up with the results that will make you smile. Adding to the fun element, the app animates the image with a cough, a sigh or a wink.
CLICKSTIK
By Dexim
The app captures a new image or fetches an old one for instant editing. The mode has five options that changes the tone of the image. This is one setting that we loved to use. The Pen can be used for adding a sign or a message to the image.
AGNITUS
By Agnitus
A fun way for kids to learn different shapes, patterns and names of fruits, the app is good enough for them to take no assistance from parents. There are five segments for free, after which you need to buy more segments. All the modules are made in game format and do not bore the kids. In fact, it becomes an addictive pastime after a few days.
SAGO MINI FOREST FLYER
By Sago Sago
This is not a game. But the objective of forest flyer is to take a bird around the forest. In the process kids get to learn a lot of things about the forest, and life in general. This is an easy-to-use app with activities woven into each tree and location. Another addictive app that will leave the kids wiser in the end.
SAGO MINI SOUND BOX
By Sago Sago
This app opens up a new world of sounds for toddlers. While they can shake, rattle and tap the tablet to create new sounds, don't be surprised if your little one actually ends up tapping in tune. The app does not have an instrument-like interface and instead uses balls to create sounds on screen. From barking dogs to honking automobiles and ringing phones, there are many ways for kids to create a ruckus.
CAILLOU HOUSE OF PUZZLES
By Budge Studios
Caillou's House is full of puzzles. Tying to put the pieces in the place, kids get to learn about different features of a house and the types of furniture and fixtures. The difficulty of puzzles can be customised according to the abilities of the child. There is a voice over to guide them when needed. You need to buy to enter some of the rooms, though.
JET AIRWAYS
By Jet Airways
Launched exclusively on Nokia Window Phone 8 devices, this app lets Jet Privilege users log in to the app to book flights and redeem their points. The dashboard lets you plan trips, see flights and offers. There is a Low Fares section, though not always for destinations you need to fly to. A great app for frequent flyers.
