iTunes Store: Top Free Applications in Utilities

Google - Google

Google
Google
Genre: Utilities
Release Date: February 12, 2019

The Google app keeps you in the know about things that matter to you. Find quick answers, explore your interests, and stay up to date with Discover. Chat with Gemini to supercharge your ideas. Use text, voice, photos and your camera to get help in new ways. The more you use the Google app, the better it gets.

Feature highlights:
• Use your camera to identify what you’re looking at – whether that’s a colorful butterfly, a spiky plant, or anything else you’re curious about.
• Translate over 100 languages on things like road signs, menus, and any other words you can point your camera at.
• See something you like? Use your camera to find out where you can buy it.
• Refine your camera searches by adding words – whether you want those shoes but in ‘blue’, or want to learn how to ‘repair’ that broken bit on your bicycle.
• Search by singing, even when you’ve forgotten the lyrics. Hum a song into the Google app to find out what it is.
• Use your camera for homework help. With step-by-step guides and videos, you can learn ways to solve math, chemistry, biology and physics problems.
• Chat to get help learning in new ways, writing thank you notes, planning events, and more with Gemini

Here's what you can do with Gemini:
• Get help with writing, brainstorming, learning, and more
• Summarize and find quick info from Gmail or Google Drive
• Generate images on the fly
• Use text, voice, photos and your camera to get help in new ways
• Make plans with Google Maps and Google Flights

Get personalized updates in Discover:
• Stay in the know about topics that interest you.
• Start your morning with weather and top news.
• Get real-time updates on sports, movies, and events.
• Know as soon as your favorite artists drop new albums.
• Get stories about your interests and hobbies.
• Follow interesting topics, right from Search results.

Search safely and securely:
• All searches in the Google app are protected by encrypting the connection between your device and Google.
• Privacy controls are easy to find and use. Tap your profile picture to access your menu and delete recent search history from your account with one click.
• Search proactively filters webspam to help ensure that you see safe, high-quality results.

More ways to access Google:
• Google Search widget — Search from your home screen or lock screen with the new Google widget. Choose from 2 widgets, giving you a quick search bar in both sizes, and shortcuts to choose how you Search with Lens, Voice, and Incognito in the medium size widget.

Gemini is coming to select users and countries in the Google app. See the region and language availability in the Help Center: https://support.google.com/gemini?p=gemini_app_requirements_ios

Learn more about what the Google app can do for you: http://www.google.com/search/about

Privacy policy: https://www.google.com/policies/privacy

Your feedback helps us create products you'll love. Join a user research study here:

https://goo.gl/kKQn99
© © 2021 Google Inc.

GOV.UK ID Check - Government Digital Service

GOV.UK ID Check
Government Digital Service
Genre: Utilities
Release Date: August 1, 2022

GOV.UK ID Check is a secure way to confirm your identity when you sign in to a government service with GOV.UK One Login. It works by matching your face to your photo ID.

Before you start 
You can use any of the following types of photo ID if it has not expired:
• UK photocard driving licence
• UK passport
• non-UK passport with a biometric chip
• UK biometric residence permit (BRP)
• UK biometric residence card (BRC)
• UK Frontier Worker permit (FWP)

You will also need:
• a well-lit area where you can take a good quality photograph
• an iPhone 7 or newer - or an iPhone 6s or newer if your photo ID is a driving licence
• iOS 14 or higher

How it works 
If your photo ID is a driving licence you will:
• take a photo of your driving licence
• scan your face using your phone

If your photo ID is a passport, BRP, BRC or FWP you will:
• take a photo of your photo ID
• scan the biometric chip in your photo ID using your phone
• scan your face using your phone

What happens next 
The app only helps confirm your identity. You will return to the website of the government service you were accessing to view the results of your identity check.

Privacy and security
Your personal information will not be stored in the app, or on the phone when you finish using it. We collect your data securely and delete it when it is no longer needed.
© © 2023 Crown Copyright

Microsoft Edge: AI Browser - Microsoft Corporation

Microsoft Edge: AI Browser
Microsoft Corporation
Genre: Utilities
Release Date: November 30, 2017

Microsoft Edge, your AI-powered browser, with Copilot built in to enhance your browsing experience. Empowered by GPT-4, Copilot enables you to ask questions, refine searches, receive comprehensive summaries and create images with DALL-E 3. Microsoft Edge is a smarter way to browse, find, create and shop on the go.

Microsoft Edge prioritises your privacy with smart security tools, such as tracking prevention, Microsoft Defender Smartscreen, AdBlock, InPrivate browsing and InPrivate search. Use Microsoft Edge – the private browser to secure your browsing history and enhance online privacy for peace of mind. Sync your passwords and favourites across your devices. Discover a smarter way to shop with built-in tools, such as coupons, and get rewarded for it with Microsoft Rewards* on your purchases.

MICROSOFT EDGE FEATURES:

A SMARTER WAY TO FIND – POWERED BY GPT-4
• Enhance your searches with Copilot built in to help you find exactly what you’re looking for, providing comprehensive answers and page summaries.
• Copilot utilises AI to distill and summarise the latest information from the web and PDFs, offering concise, cited answers, in a flash.
• Next-generation GPT-4 built on an OpenAI model that’s more powerful than ever.

A SMARTER WAY TO DO
• Create images with DALL-E 3, give it a text prompt and our AI will generate images matching that prompt.
• Compose with Copilot: you can effortlessly transform your ideas into polished drafts, saving valuable time, wherever you write online.
• Listen to content while performing other tasks or improve your reading comprehension with Read Aloud, in your desired language. Available in a variety of natural-sounding voices and accents.

A SMARTER WAY TO STAY SAFE
• Protect yourself online with InPrivate browsing that safeguards sensitive information from trackers.
• Enhanced privacy protection in InPrivate mode, with no search history saved to Microsoft Bing or associated with your Microsoft account.
• Password monitoring helps you be alerted when credentials that you have saved to the browser are detected on the dark web.
• Default tracking prevention for a more private browsing experience.
• Secure synchronisation of favourites, passwords, Collections and other data.
• Ad Blocker – use AdBlock Plus to block unwanted ads, enhance focus and remove distracting content.
• Stay protected while you browse by blocking phishing and malware attacks with Microsoft Defender Smartscreen.

A SMARTER WAY TO SHOP
• Receive coupons and apply them to orders for quick-and-easy savings.
• Get cashback with Microsoft Rewards* – a free programme that gives Microsoft Rewards members cash back or rebates when they shop with participating retailers.

Get Microsoft Edge, your AI-powered browser, and explore a smarter way to browse, find, create and do beyond what you ever thought possible.
A fast and secure web browser prioritising security, safety and privacy.

*This shopping feature is currently only available in the United States. Microsoft account required.
© © Microsoft Corporation

Google Chrome - Google

Google Chrome
Google
Genre: Utilities
Release Date: June 28, 2012

Download the new Google Chrome for your iPhone and iPad. Now more simple, secure and faster than ever. Get the best of Google Search, and easily sync your bookmarks and passwords with Chrome on your laptop. Download the fast, secure browser recommended by Google.

NEW - You can now set Chrome as your default browser. Follow the in-app prompt or go to Settings > Google Chrome to set Chrome as default. All web links will automatically open in Chrome.

• SEARCH WITH GOOGLE - Chrome is the browser with Google built in. Search and get answers on Google fast.

• BROWSE FAST - Choose from personalized search results that instantly appear as you type and quickly browse previously-visited websites.

• SEARCH FROM YOUR HOME SCREEN - Access Chrome from your iOS home screen with the new widget.

• ACCESS YOUR CHROME ACROSS DEVICES - When you sign in to Chrome, you can save bookmarks, passwords and more in your Google Account, so you can access them on your other devices.

• STORE PASSWORDS & PAYMENT METHODS - Chrome can save your passwords and payment information, and automatically fill them into forms when you need them.

• VOICE SEARCH - Use Google voice search to get answers without typing.

• MANAGE TABS EASILY - See all your tabs in a single view and easily organize them into groups.

• ARTICLES FOR YOU - Chrome surfaces articles, blogs, and content that we think you might like. The more you use Chrome, the more personalized it gets. You’ll always have what’s most relevant to you at your fingertips.

• GOOGLE TRANSLATE - Chrome lets you translate an entire site in a single click with Google Translate built in.

• INCOGNITO MODE - Use Incognito mode to browse without saving your history (learn more at http://goo.gl/WUx02)

• SAVE YOUR SITES - Save pages for later with bookmarks in Chrome.
© © Google Inc.

Google Authenticator - Google

Google Authenticator
Google
Genre: Utilities
Release Date: September 20, 2010

Google Authenticator adds an extra layer of security to your online accounts by adding a second step of verification when you sign in. This means that in addition to your password, you'll also need to enter a code that is generated by the Google Authenticator app on your phone.

The verification code can be generated by the Google Authenticator app on your phone, even if you don't have a network or cellular connection.

• Sync your Authenticator codes to your Google Account and across your devices. This way, you can always access them even if you lose your phone.

• Set up your Authenticator accounts automatically with a QR code. This is quick and easy, and it helps to ensure that your codes are set up correctly.

• Support for multiple accounts. You can use the Authenticator app to manage multiple accounts, so you don't have to switch between apps every time you need to sign in.

• Support for time-based and counter-based code generation. You can choose the type of code generation that best suits your needs.

• Transfer accounts between devices with a QR code. This is a convenient way to move your accounts to a new device.

To use Google Authenticator with Google, you need to enable 2-Step Verification on your Google Account. To get started visit http://www.google.com/2step
© © 2014 Google Inc.

UK Immigration: ID Check - Home Office

UK Immigration: ID Check
Home Office
Genre: Utilities
Release Date: September 30, 2020

The UK Immigration: ID Check app lets you confirm your identity online as part of a visa application.

If you use this app, you will not have to attend an appointment to confirm your identity.

Who can use the app
•EU, European Economic Area (EEA) and Swiss citizens
•British national (overseas) visa (BNO) applicants who have a BNO or Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) passport
•Graduate visa applicants who have a UK biometric residence permit (BRP)

Before you start

You must follow the steps in the online application form before using the app.

You will need to be in a well-lit area, so you can take a good quality photograph of yourself.

You will need either:
•a biometric residence permit (BRP) - if you’re applying for a graduate visa and are not from the EU, European Economic Area (EEA) or a Swiss citizen, you must use your BRP
•a passport that has a chip (also called a ‘biometric passport’)

You need to use:
• an iPhone 7 or newer
• iOS 15 or later

How it works

1. Take a photo of your identity document.
2. Access the chip in your identity document using your phone.
3. Scan your face using the camera on your phone.
4. Take a photo of yourself for your digital status.

What happens next

The app only helps confirm your identity. You must still complete the rest of your application. We will tell you how to do this when you finish using the app.

Privacy and security

The app is safe and secure. Your personal information will not be stored in the app or on the phone when you finish using it.

For information on staying safe online please visit the UK Cyber Aware website.

Accessibility

Our Accessibility Statement can be found at:

https://confirm-your-identity.homeoffice.gov.uk/register/app-accessibility

© © 2023 Crown Copyright

Octopus Energy - Octopus Energy

Octopus Energy
Octopus Energy
Genre: Utilities
Release Date: July 7, 2016

Manage your Octopus Energy account from your fingertips.

- Keep track of your account balance
- View your recent transactions and billing history
- Manage your payments
- Get help with your account
© © Octopus Energy

EE: Game, Home, Work & Learn - EE LIMITED

EE: Game, Home, Work & Learn
EE LIMITED
Genre: Utilities
Release Date: October 30, 2012

THE EE APP
Welcome to the EE app, it’s all the good stuff all in one place. Get complete
control and all the help you need to manage your EE account.
The EE app gives you everything you need to bring your home to life and
enhance your experience with us. The handy navigation makes it a doddle to find
what you're looking for, and the new Manage hub is the perfect place to take
control of all your EE products and services. The easy life is just a couple of taps
away.
Want to get the most from your allowance? No problem. Use Data Gifting to
move data between your family’s EE plans quickly and conveniently.
If you’ve got a new EE Broadband package, you can fine-tune your connectivity
with WiFi Controls—straight from the app. WiFi Enhancer lets you activate Work
Mode and Game Mode, so you can be sure you’re maximising your connection’s
potential. You can keep everyone safe online with Parental Controls, and easily
set controls on what the kids have access to online. And, because every child is
different, you can tailor access at device or profile level.
The EE app also helps you get access to assistance whenever and wherever you
need it. Your digital assistant Aimee is always available and ready to help, and
you can get important updates, like data usage alerts, straight to your phone.
It’s got the everyday stuff covered, too. You can manage your Smart Benefits
and check your bill or upgrade eligibility in just a few seconds.
And when the time comes for something new—whether that’s a new phone, tools
to create the ultimate connected home, or a way to spend your down time—the
EE app makes it easy. You’ll find the best deal for you, alongside personalised
exclusive offers
Here’s more on what you can do;

On EE Pay Monthly?
-Check your data in a whizz or share it with someone on your account
-View your bills and see itemised billing
-Stay on top of extra charges
-View your allowances and add-ons
-Check out our rewards section for all those lovely little extras
-Get add-ons, including data add-ons. Handy!
On new EE Broadband?
-Fine-tune your connectivity with WiFi Controls
-Get hints and tips on optimising your connections
-Keep everyone safe online with Parental Controls
-Pause any connected devices from accessing the WiFi

On pay as you go?
-Check your data in a whizz
-View your pack in a blink
-Track your Free Boosts
-Check your balance on the go
If you do have any questions or need help, please go to
https://community.ee.co.uk/
Make your life easier and unlock the full potential of your EE account. Download
the EE app now!
© © 2023 EE Ltd

Authenticator App ° - SMM service, s.r.o.

Authenticator App °
SMM service, s.r.o.
Genre: Utilities
Release Date: February 17, 2022

Authenticator 7 - Store and generate secure 2FA (two-factor authentication) tokens for your online accounts on your device. The Authenticator 7 helps you protect your account from hackers by adding an additional layer of security.

Secure & Private: All data stored in Authenticator is always encrypted, even when it's stored in iCloud, to ensure that you are the only one who can access your data.

2FA Secured Backup: Safe and secure encrypted iCloud backups for all your 2FA codes, passwords, and secret keys. You can easily restore access to your keys on a new device or use our app on multiple devices with automatic cross-device synchronization.

Synchronization Across all Devices: With Authenticator, all your tokens will automatically synchronize across all Apple devices. Once configured with an online account, the application works efficiently on various mobile devices and allows you to log in from several devices at once.

Import from other apps: You can export all your 2FA keys from any other external app and import them into our app in one tap. Just scan the QR code from the other 2FA app with our app or use CSV file import to import an unlimited amount of 2FA codes to our app.

Export from our app: You can easily export all 2FA codes from our app in just a single tap. Export them as a CSV file or QR code.

Watch Faces App: Get access to all your 2FA codes from your Apple Watch.

Folders: Create multiple folders for your 2FA codes to categorize them in a convenient way. You can move codes with the drag-and-drop feature.

Custom Icons: Add custom or system icons to any of your 2FA codes to better recognize them on the list with many codes. The application automatically recognizes the service icon (favicon).

Password Manager: Store all your passwords in one secure storage. Get automatic password leaks protection and security reports for leaked passwords. Get a push if your password is leaked in some data leak.

Password generator: Generate a strong password with multiple security settings and smart password creation tips. Set up the password length and use unique symbols and numbers.

App PIN lock: Set up a 4-digit PIN to protect your app from other people and set up an auto-lock feature for the app to automatically lock the app with a PIN after exiting the app.

Authorize with Face/Touch ID: Confirm your identity with the application using Face/Touch ID and generate one-time tokens required to log in to your online accounts.

All Popular Services: Manually tested on 10,000+ most popular services. We support the most popular services including Google, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, Amazon, Microsoft, Dropbox, PayPal, eBay, Snapchat, Pinterest, Reddit, Yahoo, Shopify, Slack, Zoom, Airbnb, Uber and much more!

Private browser: Fast and secure browser with no history, logs or cookies, allowing you to browse the web without leaving any traces. It also includes bookmarking and tabbed browsing for a convenient and personalized browsing experience.

VPN: Secure and private internet connection by encrypting your online traffic and masking your IP address. With servers located in various countries, you can browse the internet anonymously and access restricted content from anywhere. Our VPN also blocks unwanted ads and malicious websites to protect you from cyber threats. Plus, our no-logs policy ensures that your online activity stays private. The VPN module is easy to use, with a simple one-tap connection and automatic server selection. Whether you're on public Wi-Fi or just want to keep your online activity private, our VPN module has got you covered.

Privacy Policy: https://www.team2swift.com/privacy-authenticator/
Terms of Use: https://www.team2swift.com/terms-authenticator/

For any questions or requests, please use our customer support form at: https://www.team2swift.com/support/
© © SMM service, s.r.o.

My Sky | TV, Broadband, Mobile - Sky UK Limited

My Sky | TV, Broadband, Mobile
Sky UK Limited
Genre: Utilities
Release Date: July 19, 2014

"With My Sky, you can join our free loyalty programme, Sky VIP directly from your mobile. It’s also the quickest and easiest way to securely manage your Sky products and services, pay your bill and get help if you need it.

Brilliantly simple and personalised to you, My Sky makes managing your account, paying your bill and getting help easier than ever before. Get instant access to the information you need, on your mobile, anytime.

Key features:
•Join Sky VIP – the loyalty programme that gets more rewarding the longer you’re with us. It’s our way of saying thank you. Join now to discover your rewards.
•View and manage your Sky services, and see the offers and upgrades available to you.
•Check and pay your bills, view your future costs, and change your payment details.
•Track your Sky Q and Sky Multiscreen orders, and reschedule TV engineer visits if you need to.
•Find out what you'll need to know before you can book your Home Move and contact us through the app.
•Keep an eye on your broadband speed and usage.
•Track your Sky Mobile order from dispatch to delivery, and view your credit agreement.
•Manage your Sky Go devices, reset your TV PIN, activate Remote Record and pair your viewing card.
•Fix broadband problems quickly using our broadband diagnostic tool and solve common issues fast with our step-by-step guides and contact a Sky expert right there in the app.

The new My Sky App is here and gets a fresh look and feel to make your experience smoother and easier and better reward your loyalty. Now, you can manage all your accounts – broadband, TV, home phone and mobile – all in one app.

If you have Sky mobile:
Activate your SIM now, directly from your phone.
Check your mobile allowances and track your minutes, texts and data usage.
Control services like roaming, spending caps.
Choose how much extra you’d like to spend outside your plan with a spending cap.
Manage your family’s allowance and usage with Family Plan.
See your monthly plan cost, allowances, contract term and upgrade date.
Check your balance and top up easily on Pay As You Go.
Buy a Data Add-on in a few taps.

If you have Sky broadband, Sky TV or any Sky TV and Broadband bundle:
Check your broadband, TV and home phone package details.
See your latest bill amount, plus view previous bills and upcoming charges.
Manage your Direct Debit details and make a payment for your tv and broadband packages.
Check your service status and enable SMS notifications for issue updates.
Track and amend your order or appointment date easily.
Receive all our offers and news through Sky VIP, your loyalty program.

Broadband, TV, home phone, mobile customers, loyalty program members can also view our helpful FAQs or tap to see relevant topics and conversations in the customer community. You can message us on the app and get notified when an agent responds to your question.

The My Sky app. Your Sky world, your loyalty program in the palm of your hand.
© © Sky UK Limited