Published by Jo Woodthorpe-Smith (Senior Staff Writer)
Zone recently got involved in the apps market, launching the Which MBA app for The Economist, sure to be a much-used tool for further-educationally minded iPhone users. It’s one of a 100,000+ apps available for the hordes of iPhone and iTouch aficionados out there. And whether you’re in thrall to the Apple behemoth or completely infuriated by its ability to eclipse even your best conversational efforts, only a Luddite could deny their usefulness. Before long, the civilised world will probably hinge on their existence - and in the meantime, as well as being exceedingly handy, they also offer a world of fun and absurdity. Here’s a selection of some of the most intriguing apps available.
1. Fix My Street app
Aggrieved by pot holes? Automatically and directly complain to your local council about the pesky road sores.
2. Hold On! app
Ever wondered how long you can hold on to a button for? The wait is over with an app that calculates exactly that and even allows you to compete against your friends.
3. Sleep Analyzer app
Assess your sleep pattern, from how many minutes you got, to when you had your most interesting dreams.
4. Hang Time app
Find out how long you’re airborne for when you jump, go on a rollercoaster, ski, skydive - or just throw your phone in the air.
5. Tingalin app
Harness your musicality by playing a two-stringed Albanian lute.
6. Netter’s Anatomy Flash Cards app
Make like a doctor and memorise the names of bones, joints and muscles with anatomy flash cards.
7. Paranormal State EMF Meter app
Those who fear they’re being haunted by ghosts will be reassured (or terrified) by an app that conducts paranormal investigations.
8. SimStapler app
Like stapling things? Then simulate it with the sim stapler. Comes complete with satisfying staple clunk and praise for really good stapling.
9. Stupid Button app
Pay 59p for access to a stupid button. Press it and it tells you you’re stupid.
10. The $1000 app
Or for the more flash types, pay $1,000 to be told that you’re loaded. Weirdly, this has now been removed by Apple.