20 Must-Have Android Apps You Must Have
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We can't live without apps. It is the first thing we do when we have a new mobile: download basic applications. Apps help us in our day to day. And we have them of all kinds. Messaging, photo editing, buying and selling articles, streaming platforms... A whole catalog to enjoy with our mobile phone. And due to the enormous number of applications that We can find them in the Android store, we have selected for you the ones that should not be missing. Those applications that you have to install, yes or yes.
These are the 20 Android applications you must have
I'd bet that WhatsApp is the first application we download when we use a mobile for the first time. Even if we didn't have the 'phone' one, this would be the one. How long has it been since you called on the phone? And how long did you send the last message through WhatsApp? This application radically changed our way of communicating. Before we had SMS and its limited characters, you had to pay for them and, ultimately, we wrote badly. With WhatsApp all that changed.
It has rained a lot since WhatsApp was born. From being a simple instant messaging platform, we have become able to share small stories, create photo albums, share our location live... Changes that you may like, more or less. But that they will accompany us, we want it not, at 1.200 million who use WhatsApp worldwide.
And if WhatsApp is the first app we install, Facebook can take the silver medal Although there are voices against its installation, let's things clear: none has as many features as the original. They're not that pretty. Yes, they can better manage RAM, they can save us battery. But after spending 800 euros on a mobile… Are we going to be using substitutes instead of the original?
The evolution of Facebook has also been notorious: now we can broadcast live, apply masks to our videos, we can make stories like in Snapchat... And yes, it is true that the original application is a RAM eater , it drains the battery which is nice... but it is the only one that gives everything that Facebook offers.
And with Instagram we finished with the podium of Android applications. And, what a coincidence, they all belong to the same person: Mark Zuckerberg. But we can't do anything about it. The three applications cover our primary needs when we have a phone: communicate with our loved ones, with those from beyond and take photos . Take pictures. Share them as if there were no tomorrow and gossip about the lives of celebrities.
Last March, Instagram doubled Twitter's active users. In total, there are 700 million people who use daily, and all over the world, this simple application of filters for photography that, little by little, was enhancing its social character. He knew how to reinvent himself, in large part, thanks to the stories, 'inspired' directly by Snapchat. Who doesn't have Instagram installed on their phone?
Spotify
Let's speak loud and clear: those of Spotify could get their batteries a bit, because their application, in general, leaves much to be desired. It is not very intuitive and, if you are not familiar with the topic of applications, it can give you more than one headache. So why do we say that it is a mandatory application? Because it's the most widely used. Spotify is unrivaled among other music streaming apps. And, apart from that, personalized lists deserve a mention. The more users, the more likely to find that tailor-made list. No need to do it yourself.
Of course, Spotify will have to get its act together, since last March it was announced that Apple Music had surpassed Spotify in number of usersassets. Therefore, we are still waiting for a total renewal of the application, which will satisfy us all.
Feedly
One of the main uses we give our mobile phone is reading. Mainly, blogs: fashion, design, movies, music… And since Google Reader closed, the app store was a little orphaned by good managers of web content. Until Feedly came along.
With Feedly you won't find anything spectacular: it is limited to being a functional and basic application to manage your subscriptions to the different blogs that interest you. It has a clean design, is tremendously intuitive and also its recommendation engine works extremely well A real 'must' for those who like to be constantly informed.
Google Docs
A necessary application on any Android device: a document manager to have those notes, photos, documents synchronized on all our devices notes, inspirations, that we have throughout the day.Although, the main advantage of this app is that we can manage our word files without having to download another heavier application. It works even without an Internet connection.
Star
Astro is one of the best file managers you can find in the Play Store. The throne was vacated once the old ES File Explorer app began to fill up with invasive and useless memory management tools. With Astro you will have at hand all the folders where you store your videos, photos... So you can do whatever you need: convert to .ZIP, cut, paste, change name... A basic tool on any Android worth its s alt.
Snapseed
One of the best and most complete photo editing applications that you can find in the Android app store.With the possibility of editing .RAW files (as if it were a negative), Snapseed is a complete laboratory with which you will obtain professional results and, above all, without spending a penny. An essential application for all lovers of the noble art of photography.
Shazam
A classic among classics and one of the first times we were left speechless when we saw what could be done with an application. It seemed like magic: a song would play, we would click on the magic Shazam symbol and, a second later, there we had it. perfectly identified. And with links to YouTube, Spotify, lyrics, concert dates… How was it possible for me to detect what song it was?
There are few cell phones without Shazam installed, and it is an essential application for any music fan.
Tripadvisor
It can serve us both as a local guide, to discover the most valued restaurants in your city, as a travel guide and discover, by heart , all those bars that we cannot miss.And beware, this application is usually closely related to food, and nothing is further from the truth: on Tripadvisor you can see the opinions of the users of hotels, museums, attractions, clubs, and any other tourist point of interest. It is, in short, an essential app for the pro traveler… And to learn more about your own city.
Amazon purchases
The most used online store in the world has a functional application, easy to use, and with which you can stay up to date of any flash offer on mobile phones and technology products... Or whatever you are looking for. With its Premium option, you will also have free shipping costs.
Faceapp
Of the most recent applications that we can have on this list and, perhaps, one of the least 'practical' in a strict sense. So why do we say it is essential? For the amazing results it offersYou take a photo of yourself, or you take a photo of a friend or friend, and you can put a smile on them, or see how they will be when they grow up. Or how in its masculine version and vice versa.
What, a priori, might seem simply child's play surprises locals and strangers alike due to the quality of the assemblies . They are far from poor looking. So much so that seeing each other as adults can even scare us a little.
Booking
The star application to find and book accommodation in all the countries of the world you want to visit. You can adjust the search by place, estimated budget, user rating, star category, city area... A very complete app for the modern traveler.
The official application of Twitter, unlike that of Facebook, meets the expectations of a good social network.Although more focused on information, and although its popularity has decreased in recent times, an app that cannot be missing from the phones of anyone who wants to be informed .
Wallapop
Although some people are reluctant to buy second-hand items (and rightly so: just read the latest news), it is also true that we can find some succulent bargains. And nothing weird or illegal has to happen. The Wallapop application is functional and practical: we can search for the item we want or simply see everything that is sold around us. Not recommended for compulsive buyers.
Boomerang
One of the best applications to capture small videos and turn them into unrepeatable GIFs. Point, shoot, and the app will pick up a tiny little clip that you can apply filters to and share, directly, to Instagram.
Google Photos
There are many phones that come with this application pre-installed. If this is not your case, download it and use it instead of the gallery. Here are a few tricks to get the most out of one of the best apps for managing your images, on device and in the cloud.
Tinder
The star app for singles of pros is, of course, Tinder. Already fully established in the phones of all those who are looking for a partner (or occasional sex), the application has become essential for anyone who wants to give their body joy... or look for a stable partner, who knows.
Just Eat
The queen application for those who don't feel like cooking or going out to eat. With Just Eat you can have at home all the menus of your favorite restaurants with a single touch of your finger. There are even places that send you food for free, without having to pay anything more than the cost of the menu.
Netflix
What would our weekends be without Netflix? Series like House of Cards or Daredevil are safe bets to spend a weekend… Out of series!
