PLANET OF THE APPS: 20TH MARCH 2012

Stuart Dredge is back with his App reviews for the week...

Barefoot Atlas (iPad) This is a beautiful atlas app for iPad that lets you spin a digital globe, zooming in to tap on countries and things (animals, vehicles, landmarks) to find out more about them. Designed for children as much as adults, and optimised for the brand new iPad's ninja screen.

Strumify (iPhone / iPad) The latest 'learn to play guitar' app for iPhone and iPad this gets you to play a real guitar, and listens to you using the microphone, giving you feedback as you go. Free, but you pay for extra lessons in-app.

Hugmail (iPhone / Android) This app is designed to help you share your phone photos with elderly relatives - it turns them into lovely-looking postcards (with big fonts…) and sends them through the physical post for £1.49 a pop.