What’s on the smartphone agenda for June?

Libby

Enjoy reading e-books, digital audiobooks and magazines from your public library using the Libby app that’s completely free.

Across the globe, local libraries offer millions of ebooks and audiobooks that can be borrowed for free instantly. Users only need a valid library card to get started and can then stream titles conveniently using just Wi-Fi or mobile data and can even download them for offline use.

The app has no subscription costs, no in-app purchases and there are also no late fees since digital titles are automatically returned back on their due dates.

The app has a beautiful and intuitive ebook reader interface that adjusts text size, background colour and book design according to the device used.

Libby lets users add bookmarks, notes and highlights and manages to keep their reading position automatically synced on all their other devices. Users can also easily listen to audiobooks via Apple CarPlay.

Sketchbook

You never know when inspiration or a great idea might strike and where that spark could lead if pursued. Sketchbook is an award-winning sketching, painting and drawing app that lets users go after their creative ideas anytime and anywhere.

Whether a quick sketch or a fully finished artwork, the app lets users go where their creativity takes them. Be it new or seasoned artists and illustrators, Sketchbook’s professional-grade feature set and highly customisable tools are sure to impress everyone.

Sketchbook offers a simple and elegant interface that provides a natural drawing experience that’s free of distractions.

There are numerous brush types, pencils markers, airbrushes, smear and other tools that are highly customisable, as well as guides, rulers and other tools to achieve precision when needed. Also, there’s a vast collection of custom colour gradients. Users can also pick colours from reference images or extract colour palettes from photos.