Go through this list of must-have android apps in the following article and find some of the most useful applications in the Marketplace that have to be in your phone.
There was a time when people were a bit skeptical about android apps. However, the tide has turned, and now you can find more than 100,000 android apps available in the Google Playstore. Google’s operating system is very impressive, and has a versatile platform. In this article we have deliberately avoided mentioning WhatsApp, Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat and Google apps like Google Drive, Maps, Photos, and so on, because most of these apps are pre-installed on the device. But if they aren’t pre-installed then you should install them right away! The features of these apps are very easy to use, and understand. Now, let us have a look at some of the must have android apps that you should download on your phone.
Headspace: Guided Meditation & Mindfulness
Andy Puddicombe, a former Buddhist monk, and Rich Pierson, with a marketing background co-founded Headspace with the aim of making meditation available to everyone. Hence the idea of an app came into picture.
The app provides a 10-day basic plan for free, in which they cover all the basics of meditation. You can choose to pay monthly, annually, or for lifetime after the 10-day basic plan. This app soothes you, and helps you in attaining mental peace.
LastPass
Gone are the days when you had to write down your passwords, and get all worked up from the fear of getting hacked because LastPass has come to aid us. LastPass remembers all our passwords for us. It uses end-to-end encryption for security.
You just have to create a long LastPass password and the rest of your passwords are stored in hash values, even LastPass doesn’t have records of your password details. Now you may live in peace!
Duolingo
This app is your hands-on language learning resource. You can learn a varied set of languages on this app. It’s an interactive app, and proves very useful for people who want to learn, or enhance their language profile.
Teachers also use Duolingo for interactive, and fun sessions. You no longer have to pay money for a language course, just turn to Duolingo, and learn for free.
Pocket Cast
When you don’t have enough time to sit and read, or watch a video, a podcast really comes handy. It saves a lot of your time, and also keeps you updated. Pocket Cast team understood this, and created a podcast library where you can listen to numerous podcasts on the go.
You can access the website/app from any device, as it promptly syncs all your devices, and your podcast history. They provide a 14-day trial period after which you get a lifetime access to the new/old podcasts available at USD 9.
Any.do
We have seen a lot of task managers but nothing like Any.do. It’s a special app with impressive efficiency that would put other apps to shame! It does a lot of things with amazing accuracy.
You can voice record your list, add timely reminders, it also extracts important tasks from your emails, and sets it up for you. You can share your tasks with your group, or have a discussion in the inbox, organize, and plan your days eventfully. All-in-all it’s a simple but productive app.
CamScanner
We are always in need of scanning documents like, photos, visiting cards, invoices, bills, and what not! This app turns your phone into a walking scanner, and helps to digitize your documents. You can share, and upload documents in PDF or JPEG format on social media, and in Drop Box, Google Doc, etc.
This app uses smart cropping techniques, and the auto enhance feature sharpens the image. If you are always in need of an instant scanner, this app is a must-have!
Netflix
Our favorite entertainment service is now accessible in the form of an app. Now we can Netflix and chill anywhere and everywhere! There is no need of a web browser to catch our favorite shows.
The app is synced with the website so all the account history, and the recommendations work in line with the app.
Uber
We all know Uber way too well. It’s an online cab booking service which picks you up from a given location, and drops you at your desired destination. It changes the dynamics of your waiting period for the taxi, which is very impressive.
Uber also has come up with uberPOOL, and many such other services where Uber gives you a chance to share your ride with other passengers, and also allows you to book buses.
Adobe Photoshop Express
To Instagram your spectacular photos, a photo editing app is a must, and what better than Adobe Photoshop Express! The app is as good as the desktop version.
You get to perform similar operations on the mobile app as that on the desktop version, that too on the go! So enhance, and play around your photographs as much as you want, and create a brilliant masterpiece!
There are plenty of new android apps waiting to be installed on your phone. So what are you waiting for? Hunt down some of the best android apps from the Playstore today.