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Canva

Canva is a graphics and photo editing app that removes the complexity that comes with designing posters, cards, page presentations and webpage graphics. While essentially a graphics layout app, there’s more than enough built-in photo editing tools here, so no need to download another app to edit images.

The Silent Age

The Silent Age from publisher House on Fire is a puzzle adventure game that moves back and forth from the present day to the 70s. You’ve-probably played games like these on the PC, but the features and interface are designed specifically for mobile devices.

FIFA 15 Ultimate Team

FIFA 15 Ultimate Team is the latest edition of the popular series from EA. The previous games have been very popular, and this latest release builds upon them. Numerous improvements have been added, and the graphics have been enhanced for both the Android and iOS platforms.

Perfect Effects 9

Perfect Effects 9 from On One Software is an image editor that you can also use to work with Photoshop, Lightroom or Aperture. The program is free to download, but you’ll need online access to activate the first time you use it. Once you’ve filled up the simple form, you can download the program, and there’s a lot of good stuff here.

ZigZag

ZigZag from developer Ketchapp is essentially a game that tests your reflex and hand – eye coordination. The objective is to help a marble ball move across a zigzag wall, all the while making sure it doesn’t fall off. The premise is simple and the mechanics are easy to grasp, but mastering the game is another matter altogether.

Clover 3

Clover 3 is a free add-on for Windows Explorer that adds tabs to Windows Explorer, making the user interface of Windows’ file manager even more practical and easier to use. While there are a number of add-ons available on the market, Clover 3 stands out as one in the lead.

Trivia Crack

Trivia Crack isn’t the first trivia game to appear on the iOS and Android, but publisher Etermax made sure the game would stand out from the rest by incorporating unique elements. At the same time, there’s a familiar feel to it so the learning curve isn’t going to be difficult for casual gamers.

Daytona Rush

Daytona Rush from game developer Invictus is best described as an endless racer. It’s not the most original game on the iOS or Android, but it has certain qualities that will have you coming back for more. Part of the reason is the graphics, another is the simple controls, but mostly it’s due to its simplicity, which is a nice change from more complex games.