Thursday 5 November 2015

Android most useful Apps

Are you new to Android and looking for applications (apps) to
install? Or perhaps you’re not exactly new but would still love to
have a list of apps that will serve you excellently. Here are ten (10)
for you to start with:
1. Whatsapp: WhatsApp has become so universal that if you are
not using it, you are missing out. It is the new SMS. But it is SMS
on fleek. You can set up Groups e.g. for your family, inner clique,
or even to provide tutorials to a class or to run an online seminar.
Awesome!
2. Instagram: Want to get in on the new narcissism and show off
your selfies and photos of the things that matter to you? Instagram
is what the doctor ordered.
3. Flash share (Xender): If you share files a lot across different
devices, Flash Share does it fastest. Bluetooth doesn’t even come
close. Flash Share also lets you share your mobile internet access
with other users in your group, so you can forget about WiFi hotspot
too.
4. Evernote: Evernote is an awesome work tool that lets you create
and edit text notes, snap and save photos, attach documents for
easy access across devices and to share with others. You can set
up reminders too. One of the best features of Evernote for me is
the ability to save a webpage I am reading for later reference. And
now, there’s a Work Chat feature that improves your team
collaboration. You can stay logged into your account on multiple
devices too.
5. Boom player: This music player gives you access to a huge
library of music from Nigerian artistes. Want to stream or
download? Your choice. The app also lets you access the lyrics to
playing songs, as well as edit the meta details of each music file.
Priceless. But Boom Player does more than just music. It supports
video streaming/download as well. With TECNO Own The Stage
karaoke show going on right now, those who miss it on DSTV don’t
have to miss out totally. Watch it for free on BOOM player.
6. Pocket casts: This is a versatile podcast player. You can set it to
auto-download podcasts while you sleep, you can speed up
playback, and you can share your lists, among other cool features.
7. Google keep: If you do not like the business-like nature of
Evernote, you should consider Keep. In is not as comprehensive,
but the interface is breezier and certainly more colourful. With
Keep, you can record voice notes, draw up your shopping list, write
notes, and even add photos. You can set up location-based
reminders so you get beeped when you are about driving through or
past your favourite store or market.
8. Buffer: Buffer app allows you to schedule your tweets and
Facebook updates for publishing at specified times later. It is great
for people who work with social media. The app is free, but
requires some payment for usage at some point.
9. Sunrise Calendar app: has been described by some as the first
great calendar app for Android. It syncs with Google Calendar,
Exchange, iCloud, Facebook, Evernote, Foursquare, TripIt, Todoist,
Trello and more to make sure you’re always up to date with all the
events happening in your life. If you want a very comprehensive
calendar app for all your calendar/reminder services, this is it.
10. Endomondo: Are you team fitfam? Endomondo is a good app to
help with your goal of keeping trim and fit.
You would have noticed that I left out twitter and Facebook. That is
deliberate, as they usually come pre-installed on most Android
smartphones. Have you discovered/installed any new apps
recently? Do share five (5) of them with us. Perhaps you would
also love to share your five (5) most used apps.

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