Wi-Fi Finder: fast connections around the corner

Looking for a fast connection? The Wi-Fi Finder tracks down the nearest public hotspot in 144 countries. More than 545,000 hotspots (both free and subject to fees) are now listed, and this number is growing.

For iPhone; free of charge
www.jiwire.com/iphone

Dropbox: access important data at any time

Dropbox lets you synchronise, view and edit text documents, tables, graphics, photos and audio files via virtually any platform imaginable. The app is particularly suitable for exchanging and editing files within and between work groups.

For iPhone, iPad, Android and BlackBerry; free of charge
www.dropbox.com

Mobile Mouse pro: the smartphone as a mouse

Mobile Mouse converts your iPhone touchscreen into a wireless remote control for your laptop or netbook. Mobile Mouse works like a touchpad, with which you can control your computer using just your finger; for example, using a scroll function and left and right mouse buttons.

For iPhone; CHF 1.10
www.mobilemouse.com

XE Currency: keep check of 180 currencies

The XE Currency app lets you check up-to-the-minute exchange rates and conveniently convert currencies – for 180 currencies across the globe

For iPhone, iPad, Android, BlackBerry and Windows Phone 7; free of charge
www.xe.com/mobile

Skyscanner: find the cheapest flights worldwide

Enter your starting point and destination, select a date – and just seconds later, Skyscanner shows you the cheapest flights. Its search covers 600 airlines, 670,000 routes and millions of flights. You can book your flight directly using the practical app.

For iPhone; free of charge
www.skyscanner.ch/handy/iphone.html

Swiss App: the mobile travel manager

Book flights directly from flight schedules, check your flight status, check in using a mobile boarding card on your smartphone: the app provided by Swiss makes travelling with our national airline significantly easier. Perfect for frequent flyers!

For iPhone, Android, BlackBerry, Windows Phone 7 and Nokia; free of charge
www.swiss.com

metrO: confidently navigate public transport

How do I get from my hotel in Paris to the Eiffel Tower using the Metro? metrO knows: the app guides you through public transport in more than 400 cities worldwide. The timetables and route networks for underground trains, busses, trams and trains are updated weekly. In some cities, the clever public transport guide even warns you about current traffic disturbances.

For iPhone, BlackBerry and some Symbian versions; free of charge. Android version is currently in progress.
http://metro.nanika.net

HolidayCheck: the easy way to find a hotel

Do you want to find a good hotel at short notice and on the spot? The app from the hotel review portal HolidayCheck enables you to do just this. It determines your current location via GPS and shows you the hotels in your area. And to give you a clear picture of the hotel you are booking, the app also provides hotel reviews from other guests, as well as photos and videos.

For iPhone (Link in German); free of charge
www.holidaycheck.de/iphone

Pocket First Aid & CPR: the lifesaver

The whole world has been talking about this story: after the fatal earthquake in Haiti, film maker Dan Woolley was trapped for five days. He treated his badly injured leg himself – and the Pocket First Aid & CPR app guided him through this. This app was developed by the American Heart Association.

For iPhone and Android; CHF 4.40
www.jive.me

iRega: rescue from above

With the app from the Swiss air rescue service, you can trigger an alarm in emergencies, in Switzerland and abroad. Your location is automatically detected, and the Rega operations centre organises your rescue in a flash.

For iPhone and iPad (Links in German); free of charge, Android Version is currently under development
www.rega.ch