The use of smartphones is no longer possible without a variety of applications and games. Resourceful developers constantly come up with new applications for Android that make our life easier and allow us to pass the time.
Nevertheless, their excessive abundance in the Play Store often forces us to download unnecessary or not quite high-quality products. Therefore, it will be useful to know about the 20 most popular free applications in the Play Market.
1. Instagram for Android (Download)
Photo: Instagram on AndroidIt's hard to find someone who doesn't have an account here. The application is designed for quick publishing of photos and videos. Before uploading it is suggested to process the images with filters or other tools.
There is the possibility of live communication on the air, creating personal stories, editing videos, chatting with friends in Instagram Direct.
The application is very convenient, it allows you to keep abreast of the events and lives of your friends and easily share the moments of your life with them.
2. Facebook (Download)
When Facebook switched to the Android mobile platform, 1 billion users immediately downloaded the application.
Photo: Facebook on Android The application largely duplicates the functionality of the web version of Facebook.
However, many users often complain about the imperfection of the program and various technical problems. It is hoped that in the new updated versions all problems will be fixed.
3. SHAREit for Android (Download)
A useful and simple application for Android.
The essence of its work is to transfer any files between different devices (smartphone, tablet, laptop, PC, android, iOS). The transmission is carried out only over a short distance, however, it does not require absolutely any waste of traffic and connection to the network.
This is a good alternative to bluetooth, as SHAREit transfers files many times faster. It is clear that it is not used every day, but such an application should still be at hand.
4. My talking Tom (Download)
One of the most popular games, which resembles a modern and improved version of Tamagotchi.
Raise your virtual pet, monitor its health and mood, give it a name. Choose your own coat color and various accessories for the animal. Many functions and possibilities give real emotions and good mood. There are also a dozen entertaining mini-games available in the application.
Photo: My Talking Tom 5.100 doors (Download)
Continuing the theme of games, it is worth noting the application of 100 doors (100 rooms). This is a whole series of entertaining puzzles, in each of which you need to go through exactly 100 levels.
These applications for android will appeal to those who like challenging tasks. Solve tasks and puzzles to open the next door. Interestingly, you can use all the features of the phone - tilt it, turn it over or shake it. Hours of play will pass unnoticed.
Photo: 100 doors on Android 6. Snapchat (Download)
This is another social mobile application that has broken the bar of 500 million downloads. The developers managed to create a bright and simple program for communication.
Various effects for photos, unique stickers and pictures, easy communication with friends, as well as publications from well-known publications.
Photo: Snapchat on Android 
They not only allow you to quickly access the Internet, use mail, maps, a translator, download and store various files and photos, but also set up useful functions in the phone (for example, etc.)
Photo: Google on Android 9. Line free calls (Download)
An excellent communication application that is popular in many countries.
Photo: Line Free Calls The principle of its operation practically does not differ from many other messengers. Free messages, calls, video calls, group conversations and chats (up to 200 interlocutors at the same time). Simple and colorful design, unique and themed mood stickers. The optional Keep function saves important files, photos or forwarded messages.
10. Shazam (Download)
One of the best Android apps in the "Music" category.
Photo: Shazam on Android Instantly identifies the currently playing song, finds its words and video. Now you don't have to rack your brains for days, remembering a melody that has stuck in your head.
You can add your favorite songs to the playlist. The collection of songs and clips to them is constantly updated. The latest news, top and time-tested legendary hits are always available for listening.
By the way, many famous artists also use Shazam (for example, Pitbull).
11. Clean Master (Download)
The cleaning wizard will be a useful assistant in every phone.
The application filters and removes various spam, cache, unnecessary notifications. Improves and speeds up the phone, optimizes memory. Additional features include battery saver, device cooling, and virus scanning.
Photo: Clean Master on Android 
Based on the reviews and the number of downloads (almost 1 billion), this application can be considered one of the best in its category. The program is free, it works through paid advertising.
12. AliExpress Shopping App (Download)
The application is popular with all fans of this trading platform.
Photo: AliExpress Shopping App The application is simple and straightforward, full confidentiality is in effect, conversion of many currencies is supported. It is in no way inferior to the full version of the site. Directly from a mobile device, you can select a product, place an order, pay, and then track your package. In addition, there is an additional discount for some products in the application.
13. Microsoft Word (Download)
A useful application for Android that allows you to use a convenient text editor on any smartphone.
The program was created specifically for those people who need to work with documents quickly and on the go. The design is quite familiar, practically does not differ from the version on the PC. Convenient touch control allows you to use numerous functions. In short, it is practically a full-fledged Word on the phone.
Photo: Microsoft Word on Android 
14. Tinder (Download)
The dating app Tinder has been recognized by Forbes magazine as one of the most popular and successful.
Tinder allows you to find new acquaintances for pleasant communication or romantic relationships. Browse through a huge number of photos of participants and choose the ones you like. Their contacts or location will immediately appear on your screen. Since the release of the app, the concept of “getting to know” has changed a lot. Now it's easy to find friends while traveling or quickly organize a party.
The application is easy to use. Due to its specificity, it has an age limit of 18+.
15. Weather (Download)
Weather is a very functional and fairly accurate weather forecast application.
The data is regularly updated, so it is possible to find out the current temperature in real time. Forecasts can be short-term (for every hour) or long-term (up to 9 days).
If necessary, additional information is displayed on the screen, such as humidity or atmospheric pressure.
It is worth noting the colorful design and convenient widgets for the main screen of your android.
16. You Tube (Download)
The official YouTube app for Android gives you quick access to all the videos on the site.
Convenient design and navigation helps you find the videos you want, subscribe to channels, upload your own videos. Videos viewed or liked are saved in separate tabs.
Photo: YouTube on Android 
17. Liters (Download)
The most popular free book reading app.
The virtual library has more than 50,000 works, its assortment is constantly growing. All books are divided into many categories for ease of search.
The pleasant interface does not irritate the eyes after prolonged reading. All books are completely free, so you have to endure 5 seconds of advertising.
Photo: App Liters 18. Fitness plan 30 days (Download)
Android apps that help you lose weight, eat right and exercise are becoming incredibly popular.
One of the best in this category will be “Fitness - plan 30 days”.
This is a personal home trainer. The training course is divided into a month. Clear and high-quality video tutorials teach you how to do all the exercises at home. The set of exercises is composed correctly and competently. Physical activity increases gradually, which is not harmful to health.
It is possible to record your achievements and parameters. Convenient notifications and reminders will not allow you to miss a workout.
19.Marvel Contest of Champions (Download)
Back to the most popular games again. Marvel Contest of Champions is a colorful and realistic RPG inspired by your favorite comics.
All the Marvel heroes are present here who are constantly fighting evil. Gather your team, invite friends, develop a combat strategy.
20. Hay Day (Download)
The very kind and equally popular game Hay Day rounds off the list.
This is a well-known farm that is popular with more than 100 million users. Take care of your land, harvest crops, trade, buy inventory and equipment. Gorgeous graphics, interesting tasks, new functions and opportunities will be able to drag you into the game for a long time.
Photo: Hay Day on Android 
This was a selection of the best free Android apps that will come in handy for all occasions.
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Greetings, my dear readers! The Google Play Store contains a great variety of applications and their number is growing at an unrealistic rate every day, how do you navigate through them and identify the best ones? I will try to compile a list of the best Android apps. I will try to do everything as structured and categorized as possible for better navigation.
Regardless of what you are looking for, this collection is sure to find the application you need. Happy reading and let me know if, in your opinion, the selection is not complete enough and some applications are undeservedly not included in this TOP.
Last year, you really liked the post about, it's time to make a similar TOP about applications. (and if you want to run them on a computer, then you know what to do)... I will not use emulators - we will run everything on a smartphone and test it, so do not worry about the relevance ... everything has been checked personally on a live device and I can guarantee the full performance of all programs in today's list.
Android interface customization
Users usually think about changing the Android interface when they have been using their smartphone for a long time and the soul requires changes, at least in the external design of the system. So the question arises, what are the interesting applications for Android that perform customization of the appearance.
I repeat that I chose the list of programs to my taste and purely subjective opinion ... but I tried to listen to the opinions of friends and did not use completely unknown programs - they are all very popular on Google Play and highly rated by users
Pixel Icon Pack
It's no secret that the flagship of the corporation is good - Google Pixel received a unique interface, so it was a matter of time to wait for the icons and design from this device. Meet the Pixel Icon Pack. In my opinion, one of the nicest icon sets (there are many more collections there, but only free from Pixel)
The screenshots below show the appearance after activating the icons and design - as for me it looks great, the smartphone interface has changed completely.
To apply this pack of icons, you need to install it and click “Apply” in the application menu next to “Pixel Icon Pack”, do not pay attention to the English interface, everything will be Russified in the menus themselves. However, there is one small but, to install this set of graphics, you need a third-party launcher ... the list of supported ones is large enough, I used Apex Launcher for testing (just click on the name and press the Install button)
I really liked this set of resources and can recommend it to everyone who is tired of the boring and boring appearance of the interface of their smartphone
Next Lock Screen
When I was the owner of Nokia Lumia 920 I really liked the lock screen on Windows Phone (especially Bing pictures, which changed every day)... Unfortunately, this device no longer covered my needs and we had to part, but I still have nostalgia for Lock Screen Lumiya. Imagine my surprise when I found out that Microsoft itself has released an application for the Green Robot, which allows me to see this screen on my Android device.
After launching, you need to set permissions for the application, in general, everything is intuitive - a good alternative to the standard lock screen.
Of course, this is not an exact copy from Windows Phone, but the main features remain. In general, a strange tendency, Microsoft has hammered on their devices, but they release software for a third-party platform of competitors
SwiftKey Keyboard
It is difficult to overestimate the importance of input methods on your smartphone, because we are faced with a set of texts every day. If you are not satisfied with the standard Android keyboard, then there is a choice - SwiftKey Keyboard and you will never return to the stock keyboard.
What's the trick? Is a customizable interface and themes. You can choose the arrangement of the buttons yourself, whether to display the digital block on the screen and at what moments to do it, well, choose the design to your liking from hundreds of different themes. There should be no problems with the installation, quite understandable prompts will pop up that will show you where to poke your finger.
Apparently I have become so old that I have no desire to use third-party keyboards and I prefer to stay on stock from Android
Browsers
The list of the best programs for android will not be complete if you do not consider the most interesting browsers in my opinion. A modern smartphone is simply useless without the Internet at the present time, namely the browser shows us the contents of the World Wide Web.
Looking ahead, I want to warn you that it is simply impossible to describe absolutely all web browsers - this is Dolphin Browser or Puffin, all of them are slowly losing their popularity and are less and less often found on mobile devices.
Yandex Browser - with protection
You can scold Yandex for a very long time for the policy of distributing Yandex Browser to computers, but for Android the application turned out to be just excellent - I can recommend it to everyone and use it myself. All thanks to the fast and stable operation of the browser, and the feed will help you find interesting information when you want to look at something, but you do not know exactly what.
I really like that the search line is at the bottom, very convenient as the owner of a 5.5-inch device ... on the same Google Chrome or Firefox they are at the top and you have to take the phone in two hands or try to reach this element with your finger.
Firefox fast browser
On my computer, I use the Mozilla Firefox browser as the main one, so I decided to add it to our TOP. To be honest, I'm a little disappointed ... on the computer, he can spit 5-6 gigs of RAM with a couple of tabs, but as it turned out, the fox also slows down on the android in comparison with the same Yandex Browser. Otherwise, everything is fine, maybe the updates will fix the performance problem.
In Firefox, I loved the tabbed organization and the user-friendly, customizable browser start screen. However, if you have a sufficiently productive smartphone, then you may like this browser - I do not recommend it to ultra-budget owners.
Just a good and interesting web browser, it's definitely worth a look ... who knows, maybe it will become the main one for you
Google Chrome: Fast Browser
Scratching a note about the best Android apps and not mentioning Google Chrome would be just a crime. The most popular browser for Andryusha, but historically it did not work out for me. All my life I was sitting on the Fox, and then I discovered Yandex.Browser ... I'll leave the link just in case, as it is most likely already installed on your smartphone.
In general, nothing special, just a mobile version of one of the best browsers for a personal computer based on the Chromium engine.
An excellent browser from Android developers, but there is nothing in it ... something is missing to use it
UC Browser - UC Browser
Probably one of the best browsers, which is more relevant than ever since the leadership of Nokia and Symbiam ... oh, nostalgia. However, surprisingly, the browser just feels great on the new platform and has a fairly rich functionality.
Nice home page, powerful ad blocker, smooth interface, night mode - this is just a drop in the wide capabilities of a web browser, I can definitely recommend it for installation on a smartphone.
UC Browser is not only a browser, it is also a huge number of services available from the program menu
File managers
A huge advantage of the operating system from Google is an open file system, so there are many interesting file managers for Android in the store, now we will try to find out which ones deserve your attention.
ES Explorer
I think many will agree with me if I say that ES Explorer is one of the best apps for android. True, the functionality has long gone beyond the scope of a simple file manager - for several years it has grown very much, but this did not greatly affect performance ... everything works as always quickly and without any problems.
What is so interesting about this explorer? - First of all, the support of ZIP and RAR archives is important for me, since practically none of the stock can do this. When the program starts, we learn that ES Explorer can search all types of files on your device and it does it in real time - let's go directly to the application itself.
The picture below shows that you can use both the new menu and the standard structure of files and folders familiar to everyone. A space analyzer has appeared in the program, which will tell you what large and superfluous lies in the bowels of your phone and presses the free space on the drive. Of course, the free version contains unobtrusive advertising, but you can easily put up with this given the available functionality.
I tried to analyze the free space of my phone and you can see the result below, and in the picture on the right I was able to access the network folder on my home computer without any problems - at home you can watch movies over the network via Wi Fi, it's convenient to burn it.
MK Explorer
If for some reason you do not have a stock file manager, and you do not need any other functionality other than viewing folders and copy / paste, the MK Explorer application will be an excellent solution. The program is insanely simple and practically does not take up space in the device's memory.
As in ES Explorer, it is possible to browse both by category and a standard file manager with direct access to the file system.
If you don't ask a lot from the file manager, MK Explorer will come in handy for you more than ever
Social networks and messengers
If a couple of years ago the primary purpose of smartphones was calls, then in 2017 everything changed dramatically. Currently, calls have faded into the background, and social networks and instant messengers have come to the fore - well, most smartphones do not buy to make calls, the main thing is that VKontakte works stably and you can call or send a message via Whats App.
In contact with
The undisputed leader in the Russian market is undoubtedly Vkontakte, probably almost every smartphone has a client of this social network. There are tons of unofficial apps out there, but we'll take a look at the most popular. So what's so interesting about it?
I think many will agree with me that the consistency of such clients is a functionality that is fully implemented and can repeat everything that is on the version for a computer. In general, if you do not dig very deeply, then all daily activities can be done from your smartphone without touching your computer.
Viber
Another interesting application for your Android smartphone is the Viber messenger. I didn't use it for a long time until I persuaded my mother to switch from a push-button phone to an android device. As it turned out, she had many acquaintances abroad, and after Skype on the computer, they all almost migrated to Viber and were satisfied.
An excellent design of the application, an intuitive interface ... animated stickers and other goodies bribe many users and there is no point in using competing solutions ... but with the main task (these are calls and messages via the Internet) the application does it with ease and without any problems.
Almost all messengers are similar to each other - my advice: use the application that is more common in your circle
Whats app
The pioneer among Internet messengers was, of course, Whats App. As it historically did not work out for me with him, maybe the bulk of my acquaintances are sitting in VK and there was simply no need to install Whats App ... however, it is foolish to deny that this application is very interesting and does an excellent job with its tasks.
Verdict? - An excellent internet messenger, not overloaded with useless functionality, nothing superfluous ... but what else do you need?
Telegram
Thanks to Roskomnadzor, the Telegram messenger has become very popular in Russia - the brainchild of Pavel Durov ... messages in which no one can read thanks to modern encryption methods directly on the device itself, and not on the program servers.
Otherwise, everything is like everyone else, however, there are various groups and channels, which is a little more functional compared to analogs ... however, there is no Russian language, but this is a small problem - it's not worth working out.
Unlike Viber and VKontakte, Telega has a huge collection of free stickers - for many, this can be a big plus in choosing their main application.
Maps and navigation
If not so long ago, only top-end devices were supplied with GPS sensors for very big money, but now satellite navigation is probably even in the most budgetary device for android ... and for navigation there are many interesting programs for OS from Google corporation.
Yandex.Maps - search for places and navigator
As for me, the standard for the Russian Federation is the Yandex.Maps application. Why such a choice? - My city is not in the same 2 Gis, and Yandex is full of organizations, and the presence of a people's map makes it simply mandatory for installation.
I recommend that you familiarize yourself with all Yandex products - there are a lot of interesting and useful things ... for example, Yandex.Transport will tell you bus routes, which will be very useful for navigating in an unfamiliar city
2GIS: reference book and navigator
If you choose an application for orientation in large cities, then 2GIS will probably be the best choice. He helped me a lot to navigate in Samara, everything works smartly and support for the offline mode is implemented. On the map you can see not only the streets and house numbers, but also there is an opportunity to look into the shopping centers and see the location of the pavilions inside.
The application works quite fast and has a huge database of organizations with easy navigation - everything is on business and nothing more.
However, as I said, there are no small towns in the list and my native Buzuluk is not here - this obviously cannot be written into the pluses of the application for android
Multimedia applications
A modern smartphone without multimedia capabilities is practically useless. Quite often, the stock video player and gallery do not have the necessary functionality, but to our delight there are developments by third-party programmers that make a worthy alternative to standard applications.
What can we say about music, in the age of high-speed Internet and affordable distribution, audio albums do not need to be downloaded to the phone - everything works great online with human sorting, names and covers (I remember before bothering with tags, looking for album covers - now all this is available online and does not take up space at all on the device)
Photo and video
A standard video player is good only when there is nothing else ... but in the android world there are a lot of interesting alternative programs, and if it comes to multimedia, then here in general put out the light- let's try to figure out what is worthy of your attention.
VLC media player
Surely, many are familiar with this player on a regular computer, I want to assure you - everything is fine with the version for android, no one spoiled this player and it can be safely recommended for installation.
If you often watch videos on your device, then VLC should be your default media player. Its arsenal includes support for a huge number of file types and incredibly convenient control on the touch screen, which many applications from the big brother cannot boast of.
VLC already dominates personal computers, and this mobile app firmly positions it as the best in the mobile phone sector.
MX Player
Probably a couple of years ago I would have called it the best video player, but nowadays, compared to its competitors, it has too confusing settings and there are difficulties with installing codecs ... all this is achieved by the presence of advertising in the free version. I understand that developers want to eat, but there are alternatives on the market without it.
Compared to VLC, I didn't really like the controls, but it's more an amateur. I'm not saying that the player is bad, it's incredibly good, but I convey my sympathy to the competing software.
Pay attention to the Software and Hardware Decoders - play around with the settings, this way you can improve the smoothness of playback and significantly save battery power
Piktures - Photo Album Gallery
If for some reason you do not like the standard Gallery application, then try an alternative in the face of Piktures (no, I didn't misspelled the word).
Intuitive and understandable application for android that will make organizing your gallery more convenient and viewing photos easier.
For many, the function of sorting by calendar or setting a PIN code to enter the gallery will be useful, this is much more functional than the stock application
Music
Many people cannot imagine themselves without music, so I decided to present you with a couple of interesting applications for android in order to diversify your collection and make you closer to music.
Yandex.Radio - music online
If earlier it seemed like online radio is something incomprehensible and why is it needed when there is an ordinary one ... now Yandex.Radio is one of the best music applications for Android. We choose a genre or mood and enjoy the music selected for us - you can skip songs, this gives an advantage over conventional radio stations ... we always have a choice - to listen to this song or not
There is also Yandex.Music, but I do not include it in the top due to the fact that it is paid ... but this is one of the applications for which I bought a subscription, since then there is no point in looking for songs on the Internet at all - everything is available online and in excellent quality ...
You can use Yandex.Radio on your computer without any problems - these are all standard Yandex services and everything is available directly from the browser on their website
Google Play Music
When Google was giving away 3 months of free use of their Google Play Music service, an inner Jew woke up in me and I purchased a subscription. Even though it came out for me for free, but after using Yandex.Music I still could not switch to the Google service ... but it’s not just here, if you haven’t used any of these programs yet, you might like Google Music better.
Diko did not like the lack of track rewinding in the application, although this feature is present in the browser version ... and the interface as a whole is not very clear, but it's more a matter of habit ...
As I understand it, Google launched this service for Russia not so long ago, so in the future we are waiting for improvements and replenishment of the collection of tracks (I hope the situation will get better with updates).
Summary and food for thought
Friends, I had great difficulty in writing a note about the best applications for android - I installed all this on my phone, tested it, took screenshots and tried to find the pros and cons of each of the programs. I understand that you can add weather apps, online shopping and many other wonderful apps here.
I'm afraid that it's simply unrealistic to describe everything you want, but I tried to give you information in the most detailed and structured way ... however, if I missed a really worthwhile application - write in the comments, we will definitely add them to our popular top interesting programs for android. All the best!
Every day PlayMarket is replenished with dozens of programs for Android: almost any software has several analogues (sometimes there are dozens of them). Finding really good software in a colossal catalog is sometimes too difficult, as it takes too much time. We often lack patience and perseverance, and we choose the best from the worst. But it shouldn't be so! Therefore, especially for you, we have selected the best programs for Android and compiled the TOP-10 applications. It is quite possible that it is in such a list that you will find what you have been looking for for so long.
Call Recorder from Appliqato
If you are interested in recording calls for Android, the best program is Appliqato. Thanks to its good functionality, this unique application has won the favor of a colossal audience of users all over the world.
The first thing that attracts Appliqato is its pleasant interface and simple design. The main page of the program - only two folders called "Saved" and "Inbox" - all your recorded conversations are located here. Several operation modes are available for users of this software: "Ignore All", "Record All" and "Ignore Contacts". In the first case, only those phone numbers that are entered in the settings are recorded. In the second - absolutely all the conversations. And in the third - only calls that came from unknown numbers.
The program is very easy to use, but not without its drawbacks. It's about advertising. Nevertheless, it can also be turned off, but for this you will have to purchase a paid, more functional version.
QR Droid Code Scanner
The purpose of this software is to decrypt QR codes using the camera built into the Android-based device. Also QR Droid Code Scanner will successfully cope with the most common barcodes. Thanks to this feature, you do not need to download an additional application, thereby saving space on your phone. The scanner is quite convenient to use.
Even the most inexperienced user can figure out the settings. The principle of working with this utility is quite simple: just point the camera at the desired object and wait a few seconds until identification occurs and the content of the code is reflected. In addition, this QR code reader for android allows you to find out the data hidden in travel guides, as well as read personal information that is enclosed in a QR code. For example, contacts or email address.
GPS AntiRadar from AIRBITS & Reactive Phone
Thanks to its excellent functionality, such software is a good replacement for its stationary counterpart. Radar app for Android is the best among many similar ones. It identifies control cameras on the way and provides data on all traffic police posts. In addition, the program immediately warns that the speedometer has exceeded the speed limit by more than 19 km / h. 
The main advantages of GPS AntiRadar are:
- Simple and very user-friendly interface;
- Completion with detailed maps of the Russian Federation, Ukraine, Belarus and Kazakhstan;
- Ability to work together with other software in the background;
- The utility does not take up too much space and does not consume much battery, it can also work on weak devices.
Lightroom mobile
Lightroom Mobile tops the list of the best photo editing apps for Android. It is a versatile photo editor that allows you to professionally process images directly on your smartphone. Android version 4.1 is required to use the program functionality. and higher.
The program also allows you to organize pictures, synchronize them with other devices. It is possible to edit any photo using the potential of Adobe. In this case, you can use a whole set of tools, ready-made presets and more complex filters. The program interface is quite simple - as a rule, there are no difficulties with them.
Roadly
Roadly (radar detector) is an excellent program for android, video recorder, which is designed to help drivers on the road. In addition, this unique utility includes road sign recognition and anti-radar, which warns of cameras. Roadly is equipped with a function of warning about located fixed cameras and their area of operation. The program's options allow you to send the recorded video to YouTube with just one click.
The unique functions of this software are: recording coordinates, current speed directly into a video file, automatic stop / start when stopping or moving. Since the application is actively using the resources of the smartphone, it is important to ensure a constant charging connection.
Secret Video Recorder HD
An excellent modern spy program for Android, this is one of the best secret video recorders. This unique software is very convenient and simple to use. In order to start and then stop video recording, just one click is enough. At the same time, the application does not reflect what it is recording on the screen. In addition, you can use your smartphone as usual at the same time, playing games or browsing pages in a browser. The phone does not produce any sounds, but the video will be of very high quality. This software is completely free to download.
Secret Video Recorder HD features:
- Lack of preview;
- Unlimited video recording;
- Rear and front camera support;
- Supports night mode.
Lime HD TV
The best programs for watching TV on Android in our rating are Lime HD TV. Such an innovative program is an excellent way out of a situation when, due to the lack of an antenna or for some other reason beyond your control, there is no access to television. You can watch your favorite movie or TV show absolutely free of charge, however there are some restrictions in the list. Although there will certainly be something to watch among the 140 free information, children's and sports channels.
A highlight of Lime HD TV is the ability to search for voice, as well as quickly switch between channels. Thanks to this utility, you will not have to be bored on the road or in a situation when you need to while away an hour or two.
Noom
Pedometer Noom automatically counts the user's steps around the clock, using only two percent of the battery charge per day (this is very economical, because for a day of use, such software uses energy similar to twenty minutes of display operation). Such a pedometer program for Android is a real find for those who are actively involved in sports, trying to lose weight or keep weight at a certain level.
By downloading Noom, you will always be aware of your daily activities, sometimes wondering how much or little you move. The peculiarities of the pedometer are the work in the background and the fact that the interface is available in Russian, the program is free for users, consumes very little energy and, most importantly, motivates well for sports.
Keeper
The top programs for Android also include the Keeper password manager. It is the leading software for secure digital storage and easy password management. This utility can be used not only by individual users, but also by organizations. To protect confidential information, the presented software uses strong encryption and multi-factor authentication.
Keeper offers users a cloud-based, encrypted password storage that is accessible in all situations. In addition, it is possible to use your account on any other gadgets, including a personal computer.
VK Live
VK Live - software for live broadcasts of VK. This is a real find for bloggers, including beginners who dream of popularity. The service allows you to publish video broadcasts on your VK page and in the group. In addition, using such software, you can watch live broadcasts of celebrities and your friends, chat live, reply to comments, add stickers and hearts, create your own broadcasts, making money on this. Using VK Live is quite simple. For recording, simply connect and then configure the camera and microphone. As soon as you start broadcasting, all users who are subscribed to you will receive a notification about the start of the broadcast.
In addition to its advantages, the program has some disadvantages. In particular, we are talking about the inability to block individual users, as well as the lack of information about who has already viewed your posts. In addition, there are no age restrictions in VK Live.
Free, popular and the best - all these programs have found their place in our rating. It is quite possible that among such a list you will find exactly the most optimal software that you will use in the future.
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If you buy a smartphone based on the Android operating system, then in any case you will receive a device with a certain set of applications. However, not all of them will be useful, and some important programs will not be on the device at all. In this collection, we want to talk about those utilities that you need to install first. Their presence on any smartphone can now be called virtually mandatory.
In the old days, a rare person installed additional programs on a mobile phone. Usually the user thought about Opera Mini and ICQ, where his fantasy ended. But modern smartphones delight with hundreds of thousands of applications. Here, willy-nilly, you think about which of them you need to download after purchase. In this article, we will tell you about the most useful applications for Android. You just have to click on the button leading to Google Play in order to install this or that program on your device.
Price: Free
A very useful application. But the effect can only be seen on older smartphones. Or on new ones, but with a minimum price tag and weak components. The essence of the program is to regularly unload applications from memory so that they do not consume battery power. Also, directly from the main window of the utility, you can find out to what temperature the battery has warmed up. The Bluetooth and Wi-Fi modules are also controlled here.
In short, Battery Doctor will allow you to extend the battery life. But you should not count on an incredible result - on average, the increase is no more than 5-10%. And it makes no sense to install this program on any Samsung Galaxy A5, which already has a well-implemented power saving mode.
Advantages:
- Extends battery life;
- Free download;
- The presence of a task manager widget;
- The ability to know about the temperature of the battery.
Flaws:
- The meaning of the application on new powerful smartphones is lost.
Utility degree: device dependent
360 Security
Price: Free
Now it is impossible to use a computer without some kind of antivirus. A similar program will come in handy on a smartphone, especially if you have not asked the operator to block the sending of SMS messages to four-digit numbers. This product will prevent a malicious application from sending SMS without your knowledge, emptying your balance.
You need to download 360 Security not only for the sake of protection, but also to speed up your device. The fact is that a full-fledged optimizer is built into this utility, which tries to speed up the performance of a smartphone. Of course, this works best on inexpensive devices, as well as if there are too many applications installed on it.
Finally, 360 Security allows you to locate your device if it is lost or stolen. However, such a function is already built into the Android operating system - not every user suspects of its existence.
Advantages:
- Not a bad antivirus;
- Help in finding a smartphone;
- Optimizer with automatic cleaning capability;
- The interface is translated into Russian;
- Free distribution.
Flaws:
- In some cases, antivirus will be useless;
- Optimization is not needed on newer Android versions.
Utility degree: device dependent
Price: Free
The Internet is replete with a variety of interesting articles. After all, even now you are reading just such informational material. But often the process of reading with a browser is somewhat difficult. Advertising can get in the way here, and the layout may not be designed for a mobile device. In this case, the easiest way to use Pocket is to move the web page there.
The most needed applications for Android cannot but include Pocket. In fact, this is a service containing various texts that you decide to save for later reading. The program requires registration, but then you can access articles from multiple devices at once. And you can even save a web page on a computer by providing the browser with the appropriate extension.
It should be noted that only text and pictures are displayed in Pocket - nothing superfluous. This makes the reading process much easier. And also a recommendation system is implemented here, but it works best so far only with English-language texts. It is important that the application developers do not require money and do not introduce annoying ads into their projects.
Advantages:
- The interface is translated into Russian;
- Easy reading of articles;
- Using the program without access to the Internet;
- Access to texts from different devices;
- Free distribution.
Price: Free
It is very difficult to do without cloud storage now. The easiest way to store photos is in it, so that you can then have access to them from different devices. Yes, and transferring files from a computer to a smartphone or in the opposite direction is much easier this way. We recommend using Dropbox as your cloud. His application has the most thoughtful interface. The program can automatically upload newly taken photos to the cloud storage. It also provides access to the "cloud" for some other utilities. For example, this can be used to store the database of your coin collection, which you maintain through a special application.
The downside to Dropbox is the minimum storage space it offers for free. Some competitors provide much more space on their servers. Therefore, you can still think about installing the Google Drive or Yandex.Disk applications. However, it should be remembered that a much smaller number of third-party programs work with these services.
Advantages:
- Free distribution;
- The interface is translated into Russian;
- Automatic sending of photos;
- Integration into some other applications;
- Convenient use.
Flaws:
- Not much space is provided for free.
Utility degree: required for installation
Price: Free
While Pocket saves ready-made articles, Evernote is a kind of "cloud" notebook. You can save the notes you need in it. In the future, you will get access to their viewing and editing from any platform where you install Evernote - this can be Android, iOS and even Windows Phone. The corresponding program is also available on the PC. Also, the creators offer to use their site, in which case you only need a browser, and this opens up the possibility of creating notes even on outdated platforms.
All notes can be divided into separate notebooks that act as folders here. Downloading Evernote is free, just like using it. However, every month the creators give you a strictly limited space on their servers. If you want to create notes with many photos, you will have to subscribe to a paid subscription every year. And it is very expensive!
Advantages:
- The interface is translated into Russian;
- Free distribution;
- View your notes on different devices;
- Offline viewing of recordings (requires a paid subscription).
Flaws:
- Not the richest possibilities for text design;
- Photo notes require a paid subscription.
Utility degree: depends on lifestyle
KMPlayer
Price: Free
Every smartphone has a standard player created by the device manufacturer. But more often than not, its capabilities are lacking. In this case, irreplaceable video players come to the rescue. For example, you can download and install KMPlayer as it. It can play video content in any format - even .flv, which is not recognized by many other video players, will not interfere.
The application is able to provide a background playback function. This allows you to read any magazine saved in .pdf format, from time to time being distracted by events in a TV series or movie. Previously, this could only be achieved by using several gadgets - for example, a tablet and a TV.
You can also consider installing other video players. In particular, they perform well MX Player and Bsplayer... Our choice will help you to make your choice, which contains a corresponding comparison.
Advantages:
- The interface is translated into Russian;
- Free distribution;
- Background playback;
- No problems with AC3 audio codec;
- The ability to create playlists.
Flaws:
- Problems with playback on some devices.
Utility degree: required for installation
Price: Free
Do not listen to those people who say that a modern smartphone or tablet can do without a file manager. No, someday such a utility will definitely be needed. And it will be better if it is already in the device's memory. Now there are a large number of file managers, we even wrote about the best of them. In theory, you can install any of these utilities. But if you are going to use it often, then it is better to pay attention to ES Explorer.
This program is developed by ES Global and is regularly updated. Now it includes a very rich functionality. The creators even added support for themes! The utility allows you to instantly navigate to your Downloads, Videos, Music or Pictures folders. And in a separate tab there is the entire file system of the device - experienced users should be interested in this. The application also boasts a built-in archiver, FTP client, cloud storage support and some other useful functions.
Advantages:
- Working with cloud storage and FTP-protocol;
- The interface is translated into Russian;
- Support for themes;
- Free distribution;
- Detailed maps of most Russian settlements;
- Free distribution;
- Russian-language interface;
- A large number of POI points;
- Viewing panoramas;
- Support for the Yandex.Probki service.
- Difficulties with offline use.
With this application, you can easily get directions. You can also view panoramas here. Otherwise, this is a typical navigation program. One can only regret the inability to download maps for subsequent navigation in offline mode. More precisely, such a function is present here, but only for maps of the most popular Russian cities. By the way, in a separate article you can get acquainted with other navigation applications.
Advantages:
Flaws:
Utility degree: required for installation
What are the most needed Android apps?
Perhaps we have mentioned almost all the most necessary applications. But we deliberately forgot about messengers. The fact is that every owner of an Android-based device prefers his own messenger, and therefore we do not undertake to recommend a specific one.
We recommend that you install necessary Android programs immediately after purchasing your smartphone, such as Yandex maps and KMPlayer... The extent to which you need to download the rest of the applications reviewed today depends on your way of using your smartphone and its specific model.
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