The 5 must-have apps for your phone
The market for Android apps is huge. There are many free mobile apps available. Among them, there are often games, different types of notes and planner, and themes. There are a few basic applications for the phone that will help the smartphone user in its operation. Many of these services are owned by Google. Of the millions of apps, there are 5 worthy of special mention.
Google Find My Device
Google Find My Device is one of the most used apps not only for Android, but also for iOS. This free app allows you to find a lost smartphone. The functionality is intuitive and easy to use. The app has a lock option with a pin code or password that can be reset remotely if the phone is lost. A search for the phone is possible through linking it to the active user account of the app.
Advantages of Google Find My Device
- Finding a lost device;
- logging in to the app from other devices;
- linking to multiple Android devices through an account;
- Formatting data, resetting your smartphone’s memory;
- locking the phone in case of loss.
Gmail (working with mail)
Gmail, which can be installed free of charge, gives you access to many services related to your email address. You can use Gmail to delete, edit, send and archive emails. Text messages are subjected to full user control when using this Google add-on.
Gmail benefits
- organizing your emails;
- Updating and syncing your mails with Google Docs and Contacts;
- syncing with GMS;
- notifications.
Instasize (photo processing for social networks)
In addition to Instagram, the app is also suitable for other social networks. Among many other photo editors, Instasize features a wide range of tools for free.
Benefits of Instasize
- availability of more than 100 filters:
- vintage;
- tools for adjusting your colour palette;
- templates for all social networks.
Google Translator (translator for smartphone)
This app is considered the best among its kind for several reasons. First, the translator is absolutely free. Secondly, there are more than 100 languages available, among which 50 can be downloaded for offline use. Not only text translation is available, but also voice and photo translation.
Advantages of Google Translator
- assistance in communicating with foreigners;
- offline translation;
- translation of text and photos;
- automatic translation saving.
Todoist (notes and planning)
An excellent app for keeping track of things to do. The app is free to download, but you can take advantage of a larger list of features by subscribing to additional features. In addition to personal use, the app offers access to team scheduling.
Benefits of Todoist
- Collaborative scheduling feature;
- the division of personal and work tasks;
- extensive functionality, even for free.
