Although apps have become central to people’s lives on their smartphones, the number of apps being used has also plateaued . Fierce competition has ensured only the fittest apps survive. The bonus here is that IT has become more accessible and been made ‘easier’ and more useful, and a greater number of people rely on apps to provide them with instant access to good quality information, whether it’s checking how much exercise you’ve done, or keeping a check on your weekly appointments.