Apps you can count on

Waiting for a friend who is always late? Travelling and need latest news and information on the go? Missing that favourite sitcom? Or are you bored and need some entertainment and fun. Every app in your smartphone possesses something unique about itself. Here are a few apps you should definitely have in your arsenal:

The snowboarding app
iStunt 2 is a an addictive snowboarding game from Miniclip. iStunt comes with four different packs - Insane Hills, Stadium Stunts, Extreme Skies and Desert Paradise. All the four packs have numerous levels. In order to survive, you need to tilt your phone and guide your rider (John Heights) through dangerous slopes, performing snowboarding stunts on the way. You will encounter deadly saws, zero gravity zones and many more boulders along the way. iStunt's impressive gameplay and soundtrack make it a must-have app. (Available on Windows Phone for Rs 160)

The gravity-defying app

Gravity Guy is another Miniclip classic. The game's main protagonist, Gravity Guy, comes from a world where laws of gravity can be compromised with. On the run, and being tracked down by gravity troops, you need to guide Gravity Guy through a world of mazes, flipping gravity whenever you feel like, with just a tap of the screen. This adventurous game comes with three different worlds and 30 levels. It has an amazing background score. With three different game modes and a multi-player mode for upto four players, Gravity Guy would be a perfect fit for your smartphone. (Available on Windows Phone for Rs 160)

The newsy app
Rediff News is a must-have app for those who want to keep a tab on the latest news and happenings. Once you switch on the app, you realise it has a simple yet effective user interface. The app consists of six different sections, ranging from top news to entertainment. Once you select a section, you are able to see the latest headlines under that section, which are under a picture thumbnail. A feature that makes Rediff News different is that it collates news from different sites and portals and brings it to you under one section. For instance, under the Sports section I was able to read stories from NDTV, as well as, the Times of India. (Available on Windows Phone for free)

The TV-in-your-pocket app
Zenga TV HD is a mobile-Tv app which lets you watch live Tv on your phone. The app works like a charm if you have a strong 3G network or even Wifi. There were a variety of channels in the app, majority of them being news channels. Zenga Tv also comes with an option to watch free movies online which can also be viewed in HD. The app has a decent database of movies. (Available on Windows Phone for free)