Entertainment apps

TVCATCHUP
Providing you with a similar amount of choice to that which is seen in the standard UK Freeview set-up, the TV Catchup app allows you to stream more than 50 channels in high quality directly to your iOS device, making this one to watch.
iPhone+ | iOS 4.0 | Free v2.11



ABC PLAYER
In a similar manner to BBC iPlayer.ABC has a wealth of well-known titles on offer to users, including shows like Modern Family and Grey’s Anatomy. Combined with a sleek interface and some cool features, this app is definitely a contender.
iPad | iOS3.2 | Free | v1.3.0006


NFB FILMS
With more than 1,000 titles on offer, there is nothing wrong with the level of choice in this app. although its Canadian centric nature makes it more niche than its rivals. Nonetheless, there is plenty to keep you entertained.
iPad | iOS4.0 | Free v2.2 - Android | OS 2.1 | Free v1.2.1


The iOS version allows you to edit videos as well as upload them, and also has an impressive amount of video content for users who simply want to be entertained, with a host of dedicated channels fidi of interesting videos.
iPhone | iOS4.0 | Free | v1.0.3 - Android | iOS 2.3.7 | v1.0.36


KOBO -1 MILLION FREE BOOKS
The title gives the game away here, but the impressive thing is the level of books that are available for free: for instance, some that are still in the best-selling lists.
iPhone | iOS 4.0 | Free | v5.3




It’s easy to quickly fill your bookshelf without ever having to spend money. with choices ranging from Charles Dickens classics to iPad guides on offer for you to download and read at your leisure.
iPad | iOS 4.2 | Free | v2.1

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