Navigation, calculation, information, organisation, relaxation. These diverse human needs are increasingly being fulfilled by just one device. We reach for our smartphones multiple times a day and virtually tick off an ever-growing number of demands. According to global data and intelligence company Statista, apps are becoming a part of our hourly, not just daily, working lives. Their research reveals that the top five most common app categories include business, education, and utilities, with productivity and finances making it into the top ten.