Appy Days As Angry Birds Takes Home Top Prize

The popular smartphone app Angry Birds has been named best game at the Appy Awards for the second year in a row.

The game, which has been downloaded millions of times worldwide, involves firing birds from a slingshot at pigs.

The top award, Judges' choice, went to Sky Sports News which was the app of the year. And following on from last year's success, it again took the prize in the sport category.

Dermot O'Leary hosted the event, sponsored by Carphone Warehouse, which rewards apps for the iPad, iPhone and other popular devices that demonstrate innovation and development.

YouTube was a double winner, picking up prizes for music as well as celebrity/entertainment.

BBC News took the prize for the best news and weather app, while Facebook was rewarded as the top social and messaging tool.

Shortlists were drawn up by industry experts and the winners chosen by public vote.

The winners:

Judges choice: Sky Sports News
Best game: Angry Birds
Best news & weather: BBC News
Best social & messaging: Facebook
Best food & cooking: Domino's Pizza
Best money saving: Groupon
Best sport: Sky Sports News
Best fashion & shopping: eBay
Best photography & video: Adobe Photoshop Express
Best celebrity & entertainment: YouTube
Best health & well-being: NHS Direct
Best music: YouTube
Best travel: Google Maps