The 20 essential Android applications to start the year

Loading your mobile with applications doesn't help it work, but it does help you meet your needs. And there are applications for all tastes. At tuexperto.com we have made a selection with the essential applications to start the year on the Android platform They are applications that are not only passing through on our mobiles, and that They are useful, and not just to take up memory space. These are:

The queen of communication in Spain and half the world. And it is a tool that we cannot stop using in our daily lives. It is already completely free, not like at the beginning of its journey. Plus, update after update, it grows in features and security. Video calls, delete messages, anchor conversations”¦ In short, an essential application if you want to be in direct contact with family, friends and co-workers In addition, soon it will also be useful to be in direct contact with companies.

It is free to download from Google Play Store.

Facebook

You will like it more or less, but Facebook continues to be the most massive and complete social network of the moment. And yes, its official application is a real pain, especially for mobiles that have little RAM memory In exchange, it presents all kinds of publications, where we can find out about the life of friends and colleagues, or from where to follow artists, web pages or even find out everything.Fake news is hurting your credibility, but you can still find all sorts of posts that are more Santeria than a highly shared, reactive outlet.

You can download Facebook for free on the Google Play Store.

Instagram

The photography social network is increasingly blurring its limits, focusing on direct communication. In the last year, Stories have caused a sensation, despite being a mere copy of what is seen on Snapchat. Videos, dramatic superzoom effects, stickers or labels and lots of fun to share in an ephemeral way. Or so that they remain in the profile permanently. Instagram is expanding its possibilities more and more, copying but also developing their own ideas.

Instagram is also a free app on the Google Play Store.

Twitter

In the end the 140 characters fell short. Twitter has also evolved, and its application, although in fits and starts, has accompanied it. Now you can write messages of up to 280 characters, it even has the possibility of publishing a whole continuous thread. It is the platform where Manuel Bartual publishes his curious comics, or where the news and information are more current. Without a doubt, and despite the decline of the social network, it continues to be essential to be up to date with everything instantly

Here you can download Twitter for free.

For many it is the best messaging application.For others, only the alternative when WhatsApp fails. Be that as it may, Telegram can boast of being a secure and private tool. Its secret albums, as well as the chats that self-destruct, or its encryption, let its users know that everything that is spoken on Telegram does not come from Telegram. It has call options or a web version for computers, and it is a place where all kinds of groups proliferate: information on the road, politics or even pornographic content. There is everything.

Download Telegram for free from Google Play Store.

Cabify

It is one of the transport alternatives available in large cities. And it can boast of several issues: on the one hand its design, which is simple and attractive, and on the other the possibilities it offers.From the application it is possible to request or even schedule a race. We can choose between different types of vehicle, or even take advantage of their courier service Of course, the application can now charge a supplement for high demand, something that makes this service is no longer competitive in terms of price.

The Cabify app is free on the Google Play Store.

Fintonic

Carrying finances couldn't be more simple and attractive. Fintonic has taken care that the bank statements do not turn out to be an accumulation of meaningless or oppressive operations. All you have to do is register your entity and sign with your data for the application to show your accounts. Each expense or income is categorized and displayed in a simple and attractive way. It is also full of notifications with the expenses of the week, commissions and alerts of everything strange that happens in a bank account.

You can get Fintonic for free from the Google Play Store.

Spotify

Listen to free music from your mobile continues to be one of the activities of Android mobile users. This year Spotify has remained among the popular tools thanks to its possibilities, its music and its playlists. Whether you are a free user or with a Premium account (about 10 euros per month), the accessible music is huge, with a multitude of possibilities in terms of genre and artist. There are even Christmas carols

You can listen to music on Spotify for free by downloading its app from the Google Play Store.

Netflix

But if there is a service over the Internet that has stood out this year, it is Netflix.Thanks to its application it is possible to access series and movies from the platform, at any time and place, if the Internet connection allows it. With sub titles, in English or as you prefer. Even without an Internet connection, if you previously download the contents to your terminal. All you need is a Premium account and the Netflix mobile app.

Netflix is available for free on the Google Play Store.

Wish

2017 has been the year in which Chinese stores have stood out. Among them is Wish, which stands out for its almost ridiculous prices. And it is that getting clothes, objects and any product through this platform barely involves spending a few euros Of course, the waiting times to receive the product are long, of several weeks. They have definitely come to stay.

You can download the Wish catalog directly from the Google Play Store for free.

Joom

And the same thing happens with Joom. A mobile shopping platform that exports from China. The prices are very low, although the sizes can vary a lot, There are no commercial brands, but there is total security to claim the money for an object that has not been delivered. It is a simple tool and full of cheap content.

Download Joom for free from the Google Play Store.

Amazon

Less cheap but much faster is Amazon's delivery service. This online shopping platform has continued to win over more users despite its changes in Prime service policies.And it is that purchases are safe, can be located and have guarantees in case you need a refund or return. All of this managed through the mobile application, from where you can carry out all these procedures.

Just download it from the Google Play Store at no cost.

Wallapop

The purchase-sale from mobile phones has more and more followers. So much so that it is already necessary to declare the goods acquired through this platform in the Income Statement. Wallapop is the most striking, useful and complete exponent. You can put any object up for sale, negotiating its price or not and selling it to a huge community of users. And the same from the other side, if you are a buyer looking for bargains or first- or second-hand items at a good price.It's a simple and reliable application, although sometimes you will come across some really strange objects and people.

Wallapop is available for free on the Google Play Store.

Exercises at home

Throughout the year the Home Workout app has fluctuated on the list of most popular apps. Not surprising, as exercise tools and technology are becoming ever more closely linked It's also not unusual given New Year's resolutions, operation bikini and the different moments in which we try to get in shape. With this application we don't need a gym, just follow the clear instructions of the different exercise plans that can be done in the comfort of your home. There are no excuses.

Workout at Home is a free app on the Google Play Store.

Operation Triunfo 2017

Operación Triunfo has returned in 2017, and it has been quite a media event. Both for the casting that has achieved a selection of the most diverse contestants, and for the importance of the program through all the platforms and social networks of the moment. The application has had a lot to do with this significance, since it is the tool with which to vote for the nominated contestants for free Without a doubt, an essential application for many.

You can download the Operación Triunfo application free of charge from the Google Play Store.

Glovo

Residents in big cities like Madrid and Barcelona will not miss the cyclists, couriers and carriers carrying boxes of Glovo.And it is that this application has become essential thanks to its service. Allows you to request any product from any trade. You just have to choose what you want to buy and where to receive it. With an extra payment of 5 euros, the product arrives at the agreed time. And ready. Ideal to get food, or when you can't get there on time for a specific product.

You can download Glovo for free on Google Play Store.

Waze

Getting to the destination is no longer enough. That is why Waze continues to grow in functionalities, offering updated information on traffic density, estimated arrival times to share with contacts or the possibility of send a route to pick up peopleAll this updated with the latest changes in road layouts, street names or problems on the road.If you travel in your own vehicle, Waze must be on your Android mobile.

You can download and use Waze for free through the Google Play Store.

Tinder

That love is in the air is something that many repeat as a mantra. However, since the arrival of Tinder, this expression has taken another look. And it is that it is the most used application in the world to find a partner. A tool that, thanks to its matching system or matches, prevents harassment and other problems related to these practices. And it is that both users must confirm the mutual attraction. It may not be the ultimate love app, but it's simple, convenient, and increasingly packed with features to ensure a match. Of course, paying for it.

Tinder is available on the Google Play Store for free.

Plusdede

If Netflix has been the star service thanks to the series and movies they offer for a payment of about 10 euros a month, Plusdede has become the alternative.A pirate alternative, yes. And it is that with this application it is possible to access a large amount of content without scratching your pocket, taking advantage of the Internet to reproduce in streaming this content from the mobile or the tablet .

Plusdede is a free app on the Google Play Store.

Airdroid

Those Android users who constantly work between their computer and their mobile phone know how essential Airdroid is. Thanks to it, it is possible to manage the mobile or tablet directly from the computer. Something really useful to give remote assistance to family members who are not very knowledgeable in the field of technology. Or to have direct access to mobile applications directly from your computer All without having root access or making any payment.

The Airdroid application is available on the Google Play Store at no cost.