Must-have apps for Hong Kong movie-going, meals and the me generation
Make the most of the time you spend on your phone with our round-up of the handiest free apps to use when you're out and about
Eating out
Popular online restaurant database and review platform has a free app to make restaurant hunting on-the-go easier. If you're looking for a specific restaurant, limit your search with categories such as cuisine, district, and price range. There are also charts of the hottest restaurants and updates of dining trends for more indecisive eaters.
A good contender would be a search engine for 8,000 restaurants, complete with descriptions, images, and reviews compiled by reporters of the eponymous print food-and-dine magazine. Health-conscious eaters will appreciate vegetarian food finder Available only in Chinese, the two-year-old app not only lists the obvious choices, but also features a good selection of hidden gems and organic stores.
Entertainment
With the app, you don't have to trawl through individual cinema websites for show times and to buy tickets. It remains a firm favourite despite competition from more recent newcomers such as and .