10. BBC News

The BBC News app on iPhone is developed by Media Applications Technologies Limited and requires iOS 5 or later. It is among the highest ranked apps and keeps you abreast with the world as it changes around you. With instant access to breaking news, top stories, politics, technology to entertainment, BBC News also provides a live stream of its news channel.

9. Dropbox

Dropbox allows you to enter the world of cloud computing by allowing you access to all your documents, pictures, videos and data anywhere while on the move. Requiring iOS 7.0 or later on your iPhone, has a nice interface and is number 9 of the top 10 best apps for iPhone in 2014.

8. Amazon Mobile

The free Amazon Mobile app for iPhone opens the world of online shopping for its users. All purchases using this app are secured by Amazon’s secure servers. The app also allows you obtain reviews of the vast number of products available from Amazon and makes sure you can buy what you need anytime and anywhere.

7. 7 Minute Workout

With over 900,000 downloads so far, you just cannot stay unfit for long once you have this app installed on your iPhone. The app provides an outline of all exercises in the workout and comes with a voice interface allowing you to complete the workout without even looking at the timer. Install the 7 Minute Workout app and stay fit for life.

6. Google Maps

Developed by the technology giant and innovate Google Inc., this app is as useful as was the magnetic compass in historic times. With advanced capabilities to pinpoint your location using GPS, this app will make sure you never get lost and reach your destination using the best route possible. The maps of over 200 countries available in Google Maps make it one of the best apps for Apple iPhone in 2014.

5. Duolingo

Gone are the times when you needed to hire language tutors to learn a foreign language. Duolingo is an addictive app which allows you to learn languages like Spanish, French, German, Portuguese, Italian, and English within the comfort of your home. It comes free without any hidden charges and also allows you to keep learning offline without being connected to the internet.

4. Vine

You simply cannot leave out social networking from the list of best apps for iPhone. Vine provides unlimited video uploads to share you special moments with friends and family. In 2013, Vine was ranked fourth in the most downloaded apps of the year and coincidently is also fourth in our list of top 10 best apps for Apple iPhone in 2014.

3. WhatsApp

Available for iPhone as well as other devices, the WhatsApp messenger keeps you in touch with friends and family anytime and anywhere. It allows group chat and comes with the capability of sending multimedia messages. This app will save you a lot of money spent on SMS and is the third best app for Apple iPhone in 2014.

2. Temple Run 2

This sequel from the Imangi Solutions redefined mobile gaming through the creative utilization of technology in providing excellent graphics, organic movements and challenging game objectives. This highly addictive app became the third most downloaded app in the year 2013 and is free for users. Ratings are expected to go higher along with number of downloads in the year 2014.

1. Facebook

Facebook needs no introduction and has revolutionized the world by making it a truly global village. The Facebook experience on Apple iPhone is regarded by many as better than the desktop version. From staying in touch with friends and family to having access to a large number of games to keep you entertained, Facebook enjoys the top spot in this list of top 10 best apps for Apple iPhone in 2014.

The first commercially available phone to run Android was the HTC Dream, released on October 22, 2008. Since then, the Play Store has seen a huge number of downloads of various apps. Here is the list of top 10 best apps for Android in 2014.

10. Angry Birds Series

This addictive game gained popularity when it was first available on the Google chrome webstore, on the computers. When Android was launched, being already well known, the game saw a huge number of downloads (100,000,000+). It was a totally different experience playing this game on touch screens; firing those feathery birds on the bad piggies. However, with time, users lost interest as the app store was raided by more awesome games.

9. Temple Run Series

To keep the users involved, temple run was released by Imangi Studios. To play this game all you need to do was keep running and dodging obstacles. This too saw a 100,000,000+ downloads initially, but lost trail with time. Nonetheless, Temple Run will always remain as one of the best games ever!

8. Subway Surfers

A successor to the temple run series, with better graphics and playing options, Subway Surfers has maintained the interest of its users presently. Its theme changing options for different occasions like Halloween or Christmas has made it more appealing. It enjoys a very high rating of 4.6/5.0 on the play store.

7. Clash of Clans

Enough of running now! Clash of Clans gives you the best strategy game on the app store. From building mighty empires and creating magical spells to waging an army consisting of soldiers and wizards, the game offers you the feel of the most fearless barbarian. Being an online game play, you need an internet connection all the time. On the play store, it enjoys a rating of 4.6, making it the 7^th best app for Android in 2014.

6. Hotspot Shield

This app works like your undercover agent, allowing you to unblock the websites that are blocked in your school, office, or country by the respective internet service providers. On the downside, it slows down your internet connection a little but the amazing features it offers makes it a must have app for Android in 2014. Hotspot Shield gets a rating of 4.1 on the app market.

5. Tunein radio

This app allows you to listen to radio stations from around the world using a Wi-Fi connection. This app is a paid one but it’s definitely worth the price! It even allows you to classify your radio stations according to country or music types, such as pop, classical or Jazz. Overall it has a rating of 4.4.

4. Viber

The best android app for making free Viber to Viber calls using your Wi-Fi connection. It even allows you to send free messages to your contacts on Viber and make non viber calls (for that you need credit). However, a good internet connection is required otherwise the voice quality decreases. Viber has a rating of 4.4 on the android market.

3. Swiftkey Keyboard

It is the best on screen keyboard you could fine on the app store. Swiftkey keyboard adapts to your writing styles and predicts your word after you type in your first letter. Available in more than 60 languages, it has a rating of 4.7 on the android market.

2. Titanium Backup

Do not worry when your android operating system gets corrupted or you want to switch over to a new phone, titanium backup enables you to back up your SMS, contacts, emails and all your app data. It synchronizes all your data to the Google drive on your Gmail account so that you can access your files anywhere anytime! It has a well deserved rating of 4.8 on the app store, making it stand at number two in the list of top 10 best apps for Android in 2014.

1. Whatsapp

The best android app developed ever! It allows you to send free messages to other whatsapp users. You and your friends can make chat groups to chat together, upload your statuses and profile pictures just like Facebook. Videos, photos and live voice recordings can also be shared easily. Whatsapp has a rating of 4.5 and numerous downloads! This compatible app runs on other operating systems as well, such as the Windows phone or phones running Java script only.

However, there are plenty of games that are completely free which cover virtually every interest, from sports to casino games. Here are some of the best free games:

Moonbase Alpha

Moonbase Alpha is one of the most popular free games around and is perfect for anyone with an interest in space. The game has NASA landing on the Moon and establishing a site there with the aim of further exploration. The player becomes a research astronaut at the outpost, but is soon involved in a race against time when a meteorite strike damages the area and puts the years of research in jeopardy.

Players are timed and awarded points based on the effectiveness of their repairs and like many of the best free games, it rewards good teamwork.

Full Tilt Poker

Full Tilt Poker offers free poker online and is one of the biggest gaming sites in the world. Every day, thousands of player log on simultaneously to the site, which has become established as one of the best places to play poker on the internet, thanks to its wide variety of games and many features. These include the unique and thrilling Rush Poker tables and the ability to play several tables at a time. To accommodate every player, Full Tilt offers their gaming experience in 10 different languages. Recently, Full Tilt has also expanded into the casino sector and now offers a range of casino games including Blackjack, Roulette and Slots.

Battlefield Heroes

Battlefield Heroes is another game regarded as one of the best of its particular genre. In this case it is a shooter game, but can be distinguished from many others by its cartoon style graphics and its multiplayer system.

The question of whether or not this is a suitable game for children is debatable. It does have more of a sense of fun than some other comparable games and, while there is no blood, it does contain some violence, as well as the use of guns and explosives. However, while some parents may not want their children playing this game, Battlefield Heroes is one of the best games of its kind and certainly great fun for adults.

Realistic summer sports simulator

This is a fun game that can be confusing and frustrating but should guarantee a laugh or two along the way. The premise is simple enough; the player competes in a number of different sports to get points. It pits the player against three others, either on the PC or against three of their friends.

It is a game without any instructions, so the player has to pick it up as they go along, though they have practice modes to try the games out before committing. It’s a fun game but the free version is limited to just a few different sports. While you have to pay for the full 14 sports, the free version does give you a good taste of what to expect if you do want to pay extra.

Cave story

Cave story is one of the best-known indie games around and has a good reputation as an action-packed fun game to play. The player wakes up in a dark cave with no memory of who they are or where they are. Their new land is populated by creatures known as mimigas, which are endangered as a result of an evil scientist. The player’s job is to save the creatures, and the game features cool weapons and gadgets along the way. The characters of Cave Story are endearing and it is fun to play. It’s not surprising that the game has a good reputation, and is certainly well worth a try.

Geo Guessr

Another very popular free PC game is Geo Guessr which has grown rapidly in popularity through its use of Google Street View. It’s a very simple concept; it drops the player somewhere in the world and their goal is to find out exactly where they are. You could literally be anywhere, in the middle of a desert or a deserted country road. Your job is to make use of the clues available to build up a picture of where in the world you are. Simple but great fun!

How to Disable Last Seen in WhatsApp

1- For this to work you need to turn off your Wifi and active data connect either (2g/3g). Wait for a minute till internet access goes away because if there will be no internet whatsapp will never update your last seen status.

2- Meanwhile, open your whatsapp, read the unread messages and type replies which you wanted to send and hit send button, These messages won’t be sent because you have no internet connectivity, calm down

3- Turn on your WiFi or packet data connection for internet access, as soon as your smartphones gets internet access whatsapp will send all those messages which you tried to send while your were offline but it will not update your last seen status.

You can repeat this procedure again and again whenever you don’t want whatsapp to update your last seen status. But this trick will not be comfortable for frequent messaging. Happy Whatsapping!