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It’s a powerful weapon if you know how to use it, but has the potential to look truly terrible if styled poorly. Get it right and you’re Marlon Brando. Get it wrong and you’re a mid-life crisis personified. Half the battle is wearing it with confidence. Nothing looks more contrived than a guy in a leather jacket who seems unsure of himself. In order to really nail that devil-may-care, rockstar air that goes hand in hand with this piece of outerwear, you need to approach it with conviction. And that’s a hell of a lot easier if you actually know...

As a result, technology’s role in keeping us healthy, connected and sane is more important than ever before and one way you can reap the benefits is through the apps that populate your smartphone’s home screen. There’s a whole host of tools out there perfect for turning your lockdown experience from Groundhog Day into a chance to get in shape, reconnect with friends and family and focus on your wellbeing. From cooking up a storm in the kitchen to reigniting your social life, here’s Ape’s pick of the best apps for making the most of life in lockdown. All you...