The popularity of Android devices is increasing by the day. With professional-
grade cameras, long battery life, and great internet plan like those
on Optimum packages, they have the ability to have our lives faster, easier,
and better.
There are millions of Android apps out there, some require internet
connectivity while others function offline as well. So, to make the most of
your Android device experience, you should be familiar with the best and/or
most popular apps it has to offer. Here are some of them.
1. Spotify
The first name that comes to mind when you think of music apps is Spotify.
And that’s for good reason. It is among the best music streaming services
available. It offers a huge selection of music, ranging from the latest releases
to the upcoming acts. Spotify now also offers video support for some
podcasts on the platform.
There is a free version of the app available. However, if you want to enjoy ad-
free listening, then you should subscribe to the $10 per month package. It’s
worth mentioning here that Spotify providers a three-month free trial of its
services. You can get a family household plan for only $15 a month, and if
you have a student account you get get a discounted deal of $5 a month.
2. YouTube
You might think what’s the use of having the YouTube app when you can
access it on browsers. But do not underestimate the value that the YouTube
app brings to your mobile experience. The sleek and intuitive app brings the
huge video-sharing site in the palm of your hand. It allows playing back
videos in high resolution, offers features like picture-in-picture mode, and
also supports HDR video. If you are a YouTube Premium subscriber, you
would be able to access all the premium content in addition to special
features like audio playback when the mobile screen is off.
3. TikTok
TikTok is home to amusing and meme-laden videos that are generally fit for
user consumption. The app started as a platform where young people
shared their videos of dancing and miming songs. It then bloomed into one
of the most popular social media apps in the world. Users love it because it
curates content for them according to what they like and interact with. Today
the app has content for people belonging to all generations, backgrounds,
and interests.
4. LastPass
LastPass is a must-have Android app. It is essentially a password manager
that allows you to save your login credentials securely and safely. Besides, it
can also generate unique and impossible-to-crack passwords for you. The
premium version of the app also has cross-platform support. This means
that you can use it on mobiles, tablets, computers and more. And if you want
additional security, you can also download LastPass Authenticator.
5. Google Maps
Google Maps is one of the best navigation apps out there. It is updated
frequently which adds to its already incredible list of features. Apart from the
basic information, Google Maps provides access to traffic data, places of
interest as well as directions to gas stations and rest stops. Now it also allows
you to access maps offline (albeit temporarily).
6. Weather
1Weather is a very helpful and accurate weather app. It has a simple design
that shows the current climate, a forecast of up to 12 weeks as well as other
fun stats. Besides, it also gives severe weather notifications and has a radar
so you can be aware of the storms approaching. The free version has all
these features, but with ads. For a minimal $1.99, you can enjoy ad-free
weather updates. There is no difference in terms of how the two versions
work otherwise.
7. Feedly
Feedly is a powerful news aggregator app that brings all your favorite news
sources together. It is home to more than 40 million unique feeds and allows
easy integration with all major social media networks. It can serve as a one-
stop shop for all your favorite newspapers, YouTube channels, magazines,
and more.
8. Audible
If you wish to enjoy audiobooks on your Android device, Audible is the best
app for this purpose. It offers thousands of audiobooks, ranging from recent
hits to the classics. Also, your first audiobook on the app is free. With a $15
per month subscription, you get a credit to spend on audiobooks, an option
for playback speed, and cross-device syncing. You can also use the car mode
if to want to listen on the go.
9. MyFitnessPal
MyFitnessPal is a very useful app for those who are trying to lose weight or
get in shape. It calculates the number of calories you consume from food and
also how much you burn from exercise. Besides, it tells you how many more
calories you can eat for the rest of the day. It is a free, easy-to-use, and
helpful fitness app.
