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Appears on the app market every day a large number of new programs. Applications for devices with operating system Android takes up a significant share, partly due to the fact that it allows more functions to be implemented on it compared to other platforms.

So that you don't get lost among the huge variety, website made a review of the most useful applications for Android that are really worthy of attention and space in your mobile device.

Save web pages for reading

Pocket is recognized as one of best apps on Android in 2014. This service allows you to save articles, videos and other materials for viewing later, and this information will be available on all devices. If you save content in Pocket, it will be on your phone, tablet, or computer, even if you're offline. This app is ideal for use on your way to work or while traveling.

Message exchange

There are plenty of messaging services. To the popular Viber, iMessage and Telegram, Facebook Messenger has also been added, the audience of which has already exceeded 200 million users. It is distinguished by its minimalistic design and excellent functionality: in addition to sending text messages, the application allows you to share photos, audio recordings and videos, as well as make and receive calls.

Alarm

Waking up in the morning is easy for few people. We all, of course, set the alarm clock for the right time, but as soon as it starts to ring, we snooze the call again and again with our usual movement. The Puzzle Alarm Clock app, available on Android devices, will help you overcome this bad habit. To turn off the melody, it offers several options: solving puzzles, mathematical problems, unpleasant flickering of the flash, and, for especially severe cases- a monetary fine for each change in alarm time!

Physical activity

Tracking services physical activity are gaining popularity. So Google launched its Google Fit application, which allows you to collect the activity statistics you need and monitor all indicators using sensors. The program keeps track of how far you have walked, run or cycled and counts the calories burned.

Increased Productivity

If you are familiar with the concept of procrastination, the Focus Lock app for Android can help you increase your productivity. It allows you to temporarily block all “harmful” applications that distract you and prevent you from focusing on important things. All you need to do is set the time intervals for work and rest, and the program itself will give a signal when you have the opportunity to use blocked services. If you try to launch a prohibited application, you will not succeed, and you will not be able to remove the lock in Focus Lock itself. For some, such a radical method can be a salvation.

Sync apps

The amazing IFTTT automation app is now available on Android. The service allows you to save your time by creating connections between actions in different applications. For example, you can duplicate all the photos you added to Instagram on Twitter, or save files received by mail to Dropbox. There are a huge number of recipes, you can find ready-made ones in the application, or you can create your own.

Weather

Now Android device owners have the opportunity to use the amazing weather app from Yahoo! - Yahoo Weather. It has one of the most beautiful interfaces: beautiful photos from Flickr are selected for each city and weather. In addition to air temperature, there is also animated data on wind strength, a city map, moon phase and the current position of the sun.

Convenient calendar

Users of Android mobile devices can use various applications to organize their day. This can be either a full-fledged calendar planned for months in advance, or a simple to-do list containing simply a list of tasks. Accomplish combines both of these approaches: you can drag tasks directly from your to-do list onto your calendar and schedule when it's convenient for you to do each task.

Time management

Another useful application that allows you to plan and organize your time. MyLifeOrganized will become your personal secretary, who is constantly next to you, keeps a list of tasks and promptly reminds you to complete them. Tasks can be combined into groups and the dependence of the implementation of some tasks on the execution of others can be established. There's even an option to specify the location where the reminder should go off (for example, to remind you to buy batteries when you're in the store).

Learning new words

Lingo Vocabulary Trainer is an interesting and effective method learn and repeat the necessary words in many languages. During the learning process, you will simultaneously see a card with an image of an object denoting its foreign word and will be able to listen to the pronunciation. And when you see or even just think about this object again, the right word will come to mind. Even if learning a language is difficult for you, this method will help develop your memory.

Storing personal information

With the 1Password app, you can securely store passwords, credit card information, passport information, and other important personal data. The program also creates complex and unique passwords for each site, remembers them and enters them with just one click. This application is like a multi-platform safe for important information, a worthy alternative to which is difficult to find.

Brain training

The Lumosity app creates a workout program that challenges your brain. Train your memory and attention with exciting mini-games. This keeps track of your results, allowing you to track your progress over time. Thanks to this application, mental gymnastics turns into a daily habit, rather than a burdensome duty.

Numerous is an interesting application for Android that tracks important numbers: both the most banal ones - currency and stock rates, and more personalized ones, such as the number of days until the release of new films and TV series. If the number changes, the application notifies you about it. If configured correctly, the application can become really useful.

Switch between tasks

The Pintasking app makes it easy and convenient to switch between different running programs on Android. Sometimes mobile devices just needs to be used in multitasking mode. Thanks to this application, you can minimize windows into small floating buttons, and then expand what you need back. Try it, this method is much more convenient than standard switching between tasks.

Entertaining tasks

If you're tired of your usual routine life, the cool app Shuffle My Life will help you overcome boredom and bring a little spontaneity into your every day. The application will offer you to complete one of the random tasks, of which there are currently more than four hundred. For example, take a photo of five unusual objects on the way to work, read a new book, or write a speech on an arbitrary topic and record it on a voice recorder. The program controls the execution of tasks, so don’t try to cheat.

After purchasing a new phone, the owner usually wonders what programs he needs to install on the phone first? Phones vary technical characteristics and the operating system installed on them. The most popular are iOS from Apple and the well-known Android operating system. The systems, in turn, are constantly developing and newer versions are being released that work more stably and reliably without brakes or freezes. Therefore, the newer the phone model, the newer the OS (operating system) is installed on it. Typically, most manufacturers preinstall a minimum set of programs that are installed immediately after the phone or tablet is released. We invite you to familiarize yourself with the list of the most necessary and necessary programs on your smartphone after purchase.

Basic programs that need to be installed on your phone first

Programs for working on the Internet

Then you can get any popular messenger. allow you to communicate for free! You will be able to write SMS and call anywhere in the world without paying a penny. is WhatsApp Messenger, which has 800 million users around the world. Recently, WhatsApp added the ability to make free calls; if your interlocutor cannot receive the call, he just needs to update the application to the latest version.

For users social networks, Facebook and Google Plus also have separate applications. With them you will be aware of all the news and events with your friends. It is convenient to listen to music, update photos and conduct correspondence.

Antivirus to protect your smartphone

To work comfortably on the Internet, you need to protect yourself from viruses and malware, you need to install. Which antivirus to choose for protection? It all depends on your preferences too. The danger and likelihood of your smartphone becoming infected is low, but we still recommend choosing and protecting your data.

Navigators and maps

If you use your phone as a navigator, you can install programs on it, or. In order not to waste mobile traffic, you can download a cache of maps of your city and save them immediately in memory. Now you can use maps even without the Internet; GPS will be enough. There are also Metro maps for different major cities. It will be very convenient to calculate the travel time so as not to be late for meetings.

For people who often use taxi services, the application is suitable - Yandex Taxi. The convenience of this service is that you immediately enter the departure address and destination. The program automatically calculates the route taking into account traffic jams and shows the approximate cost of the trip! In addition, you will receive an SMS with the phone numbers of your future driver. Very convenient and not expensive.

Games, widgets and entertainment

For those who like to shoot and while away time on the road, you can install various games to your phone.

Combine for SMS and messages from instant messengers, the best offline maps, the largest library of GIFs, a convenient and concise player with free music, mobile document recognition, mail and a smart calendar in one bottle, an award-winning photo editor and unlimited VPN with ad blocking . These and others are not well-known, but very useful applications, — Vesti.Hi-tech included in the New Year's selection.

Backdrops (Android)

This application contains hundreds of background images to decorate the home screen of your Android smartphone. Backdrops' wide and constantly changing collection includes wallpapers for any occasion: whimsical geometric patterns, landscapes, abstract or food.

Users of the program can synchronize backgrounds between different devices, create their own drawings, download images of other people, add to favorites, rate and share them with friends. High quality "wallpapers" appear on Backdrops daily. An in-app purchase will remove the ads and also unlock the premium background pack.

Snapseed (Android, iOS)

Snapseed is a logical and easy-to-learn photo editor owned by Google. The program will help you quickly edit your photo by cropping it, applying a filter, or sharpening it. The program's "serious" tools (color correction, spot adjustments) are side by side with simple ones - photo aging effects, scratches and frames. The original picture can be immediately compared with the result.

Snapseed allows you to work with both JPG files and DNG “digital negatives” without loss of quality. The Brush tool is used to work on specific areas of an image, and the Adjustment tool is used to automatically adjust exposure and color. You can also rotate the photo at any angle, level the horizon, add vignetting, grain, vintage, noir, frames and other effects. The finished picture can be immediately sent to social networks.

Photo scanner from Google Photos (Android, iOS)

In November, Google released a mobile "Photo Scanner" that makes it easy to scan old photos taken with a point-and-shoot camera. The process of scanning and processing images is designed so that the quality is as high as possible. After launching the application, you need to “catch” the photo you are taking into the frame on the screen and take the first frame. After this, four white circles will appear on top of it - you need to alternately align the circle in the center of the screen with them.

Next, the smartphone will automatically take four pictures, from which it will then create a final image free of glare and shadows. Quick test“Photoscanner” showed that the application copes with the stated task quite successfully, simultaneously adjusting the brightness and colors of the image, except that automatic cropping can in some cases remove too much from the edges of the image. However, the application provides manual trim adjustment. In addition, the photo can be rotated. The result is uploaded to the Google Photos service.

MAPS.ME (Android, iOS)

Offline maps from Russian developers, which have repeatedly been included in the lists of the best Android applications according to Google. Users can download a detailed map of almost any city in the world (345 countries in total, including islands, winter resorts, etc.) and get directions without an Internet connection.

In addition to basic information such as roads, streets and buildings, MAPS.ME displays cafes, ATMs, gas stations, museums, local attractions and other points of interest that may be useful while traveling. MAPS.ME is compatible even with old smartphones and tablets. IN new version application, released at the end of December, added traffic data. The traffic situation can be viewed in 36 countries, including Russia. Moreover, traffic information is compressed (about 1 megabyte per hour of travel), which is especially useful when roaming.

Google Photos (Android, iOS)

Google Photos is a stand-alone Internet search engine application, separate from the Google+ social network. Its main advantage is that users are provided with unlimited storage space for images, but only if their maximum resolution does not exceed 16 megapixels (for video - Full HD).

With Google Photos, there's no need to create albums or tag or tag photos—computer vision technology does everything on its own. The user will be able to find any photo he is interested in by simply entering search query- for example, “pizza” will display all photographs with this dish, and “St. Petersburg” will show photographs taken in this city.

And the “Assistant” built into the program will save you from manually sorting pictures taken while on vacation or going to a concert. This function will independently create a thematic album and put the most successful (from the point of view of computer algorithms) frames into it without any human intervention.

Phonograph (Android)

Phonograph (formerly Gramophone) is a simple, minimalistic and very beautiful player for Android, made in the spirit of “material” design. Having recognized the track, the program automatically loads data about the artists, including their photographs, album covers and biography.

There is an equalizer widget, a “sleep timer” that turns off the program after a specified period of time, the ability to create playlists, a widget for the Android home screen, and support for editing tags. Phonograph also supports a scrobbling feature that marks music as played in Last.fm to improve personalized recommendations.

Microsoft Outlook (Android, iOS)

Outlook mobile is often called the best email app for both Android and iOS devices. The reason is simple: Microsoft's program automatically sorts incoming emails into thematic folders, allows you to delete and archive messages with one touch, and also add them to Calendar, OneDrive or Dropbox. Additionally, Word, Excel, and other Office document attachments can be opened directly within the app.

In addition to Microsoft email servers (Exchange, Office 365, Outlook.com, including Hotmail and MSN), the program supports Gmail, Yahoo Mail and iCloud, and calendar integration allows you to find out about scheduled events and meetings directly from your mail.

Flychat (Android)

The Flychat aggregator allows you to read messages without leaving your account. this moment program from any messenger, including WhatsApp, Telegram, Skype, Twitter, Facebook Messenger and Slack. The application notifies you of an incoming message with a pop-up bubble right on the home screen. By clicking on it, you can immediately write a response. An obvious drawback of Flychat is banner advertising, which, however, can be disabled using an in-app purchase.

Giphy (Android, iOS)

Opera VPN (Android, iOS)

Opera VPN provides free and unlimited virtual private network (VPN) connections. The new tool allows you to bypass firewalls and geo-restrictions on access to Internet content, as well as block advertising and online bugs.

So, Opera VPN can be used to access blocked sites, hide your IP address and surf the web safely while connected to public Wi-Fi. Unlike the vast majority of other VPN services (for example, TunnelBear), Opera's service is completely free and there are no Internet traffic charges.

In addition to the VPN connection service, new program Opera has a built-in ad blocker for Safari, Chrome and other browsers. It also knows how to block trackers - online bugs that monitor the user’s actions. You can activate these functions in the settings. In addition, the program determines the security level Wi-Fi networks, connection encryption and threat protection. The developers call Opera VPN “one of the fastest and most reliable VPN services,” but the connection speed is not always as fast as we would like. The application also does not always select the optimal server to connect to. However, in the future, the creators of the service promise to expand the number of virtual locations, which will expand connection options.

There are an extremely large number of applications created for gadgets running on the Android operating system.

All of them, for convenience, can be divided into several categories. In this review we will look at the most useful of them.

Please note that some of the applications are completely free, some are shareware (with the ability to make purchases or purchase a paid version with advanced features).

Some applications are paid.

Android applications: working with files

Synchronization program installed applications between different devices running on .

It’s convenient because once you’ve configured certain game settings, for example, on your phone, the same settings (or saved level) will be on your tablet and your other devices.

With this program you can connect your Android device to your laptop.

By doing this, you will be able to share files, and you will also be able to receive or send, as well as uninstall or install applications.

This application is considered one of the best for cleaning gadgets from excess “garbage”.

Useful in cases where there is little system space left on the device and it is not possible to install this or that application.

Android Applications: System Applications

This application is designed to backup applications, data and settings on your gadget.

It features additional useful functionality: it is possible to transfer all applications to a memory card.

You can also remove those system applications that are not removed in the standard way.

An application that allows you to save battery power on your gadget.

Distinctive feature: Indicates the device's estimated battery life and also shows the approximate time required to charge the device.

The paid version allows you to maintain and view device charging statistics.

This multifunctional program will check your gadget for viruses and show how much memory applications take up.

You can also enable power consumption modes, speed up those installed on the device, or stop this or that process.

Android applications: video, audio, multimedia

A convenient program for instant and automatic transfer of the video you are currently shooting.

After registering on the program’s website, the video you shot will instantly appear on your website page (of course, when the device is connected to the Internet).

It’s useful because the video files are saved on the site and you don’t have to worry about losing data on your device - a copy is always at hand.

A program for listening to more than 50,000 radio stations from around the world. It is possible to add your own stream (by entering a URL).

It is also possible to save your favorite songs and stations in your favorites, save playback history, and rewind or rewind songs.

Master of telecontrol

Master of telecontrol

This universal infrared remote control will fit various devices: air conditioning, music center, etc.

For operation, it is possible to select the type of device and manufacturer’s brand.

Android Applications: everyday life

With this planner, you can write down your plans and ideas, set reminders for the required time, create voice notes that the program can convert into text.

A program that collects discounts from all coupon sites.

It will save your time: when you see a product or service you like in “real life”, you check in the program whether there is a discount on it, and if there is one, you immediately buy it online.

This program is an “advanced” voice recorder.

If you need to record something urgently, don’t look for the voice recorder button on your device; this program records all the sounds around you in the background.

All that remains for you is to rewind the recording for the required period of time and save the fragment you need.

Android Applications: Finance

With this small application you can track the Bitcoin exchange rate.

It is characterized by low resource consumption and is quite informative: the program has four course charts: for the last six months, a month, a week and 24 hours.

This application will be useful for those who want to keep abreast of stock indices, currency fluctuations, etc.

Distinctive feature: it is possible to add indices of other companies or exchanges, as well as prices for precious metals and energy resources.

Android apps: maps and navigation

This Android application can show you how to get from point A to point B using public transport.

There are route maps for most major cities in Ukraine. Useful feature– informs about the cost and travel time on different routes, the number of transfers, etc.

The main “advantage” of this program is the ability to work without connecting to the Internet.

A detailed directory of organizations, equipped with a navigator and map, will tell you their address, opening hours, contacts and even user reviews.

Also shown are city transport routes, plans of large retail establishments, and on which side the entrance to the building is located.

Android applications: social networks, communication

Viber

The Viber application can integrate into your device's address book and log in using your phone number.

With its help, you can make free audio and video calls between devices that also have this program installed.

Moreover, it is not necessary to create your own account.

The selection of public pages in the program is sorted by various topics. By selecting the necessary publics, you can create your own reading list.

Android Applications: Educational Programs for Children

In this educational game, your child completes various tasks from the kitten.

Will be interesting for children younger age: for example, a child will need to catch a fish of one color or another and put it in a round or square aquarium.

A useful function is keeping statistics: parents will be able to find out what games the child played, his correct or incorrect answers to tasks.

Your child will learn the basics of arithmetic in a fun and playful way.

By clicking on a number, the child will hear a funny poem about it.

Having “befriended” the hedgehog, he will lead him to a clearing where the number of mushrooms specified in the exercise grows.

Android Applications: Foreign Languages

Free application for learning foreign languages.

It differs from many similar ones in its game form of learning and competently similar lessons on various topics.

This program is for training foreign languages will help those who “cram” new words.

It is necessary to repeat words at certain intervals, this way they are better remembered.

Android apps: for all occasions

The application is specially designed for those who want to lose weight, but cannot give up sweets.

Translates “yummy” into the number of steps that must be taken to neutralize the sweetness.

The built-in pedometer allows you to set a goal - to walk a certain number of steps per day.

With this program you can create good habits, while getting rid of harmful ones.

In addition to the built-in ones (for example, spending more time outdoors), it is possible to add your own (for example, learning to knit).

This application will replace your visit to a nutritionist.

With its help, you can develop a menu for the day, week or even month (depending on the number of calories you want to allow yourself and personal data (height, weight).

In addition, the program will suggest dish recipes and maximum serving sizes.

The basic equipment of the smartphone includes not only pre-installed applications, but also those that you can download for free from Google Play, including in the form of APK files.

Our “must-have apps” are intended primarily for those who have just received a new smartphone with the Android operating system. At the same time, application experts from the CHIP editorial team thought about all areas of use of a smartphone: managing files, reading news, downloading videos from YouTube and even watching television.

30th place: Clean Master

Clean Master removes unused files from your smartphone - this way you maintain order and get rid of garbage that eats up the memory of your Android device.

The utility will delete the application cache and also free up memory from unused running applications.

Also, there is a function for analyzing the performance of the device and files on the SD card. IN full version The program has a built-in antivirus.

In addition, the application has an AppLock function, with which you can block access to Facebook, SMS, contacts, photo gallery, as well as any other applications.

29th place: AirDroid

With AirDroid, you can wirelessly sync your Android device with your PC.

The only thing you need for this is the appropriate version of the program on your PC.

28th place: RIA Novosti

It is always worth having an idea of ​​the picture of events in the world. With the free RIA Novosti application you will always be up to date with the latest news.

27th place: Adobe Reader

With the Android version of Adobe Reader, you can now open and view documents in PDF format on any phone and tablet PC with the Android operating system.

26th place: Navitel Navigator 9.6

The Navitel Navigator navigation system has high accuracy of positioning on the ground, a unique system for laying out and guiding the route, and also has a convenient search for objects on the map. Moreover, the program does not need the Internet to plot and guide the route. All infrastructure facilities are already integrated into the map database, including gas stations, workshops, banks, shops, cafes, theaters, etc.

When you connect to the Internet, traffic jam data becomes available, as well as current gasoline prices at many gas stations.

The user can purchase a program with a map of Russia or individual districts (from 800 rubles). It is possible to buy maps of other countries.

Those who do not intend to spend money on a full-featured version, after a 7-day test mode, can continue to use the program for free, but in freemium mode. At the same time, he will not have access to: routing; voice accompaniment; 3D map mode; information about traffic congestion (traffic jams) and lane indicators.

25th place: MAPS.ME

The free MAPS.ME package will help you plan a trip from your current location to a train station, metro station, specific address or other place of interest.

24th place: Evernote

Who gives great importance To stay well organized, you can benefit from the free Evernote app. It allows you to create, edit and retrieve notes for offline use, as well as create voice memos.

In addition, you can import the resulting images into the application and then process them using Skitch.

23rd place: Snapseed

Snapseed is a versatile image optimization app suitable for both beginners and experienced photographers.

22nd place: Spotify Music

With the Spotify streaming service, you can legally and freely listen to several million songs.

21st place: TripAdvisor

To avoid staying at a hotel that disappoints you, simply check the TripAdvisor app's many user ratings beforehand. At the same time, you can choose not only hotels. Here you will find ratings of restaurants and other leisure activities.

20th place: Instagram

Pump up your photos with 20 effects available to give your images a Gotham-like style. During the test, this worked smoothly and quickly.

Then the photo is given a short title, the current GPS location is assigned, and now your friends can see photo news in your Instagram app.

19th place: Translator Translate.Ru

Free Translator Translate.Ru scores points primarily when translating entire phrases and expressions. The history stores the last 50 translations, which are available offline. The dictionary provides especially practical assistance when translating texts.

18th place: Gismeteo lite

With the free Android app Gismeteo lite, you will be aware of the weather conditions in your region and the 10-day forecast. The GPS location feature tells you where you are at a glance.

17th place: Runtastic

The best running app on the market.

16th place: Amazon App Store

In the Amazon App-Store, you get one paid app for free every day.

15th place: Netflix

Even if you don't have a huge TV nearby, Netflix works on both your smartphone and tablet.

14th place: QR & Barcode Scanner

Take photos and compare: With the company's QR & Barcode Scanner, you quickly receive independent product information directly on your Android smartphone.

Using the integrated scanner, you can photograph the code that is located on almost every product. This can be a European barcode (EAN), a two-dimensional barcode (QR) or an International Standard Book Number (ISBN).

The product and all available information about it, such as price and customer reviews, will quickly appear on your smartphone.

13th place: OneFootball

The OneFootball app is a must-have app for any football fan's mobile phone, providing match information and much more.

You can also get detailed reports on all major European championships, Champions League, Europa League and cup competitions here.

If desired, install Toralarme. The application will notify you about the starting whistle and you will never miss a game.

12th place: Chrome

Probably everyone knows the desktop version of Chrome. Google itself has also released a mobile version of the popular browser for Android smartphones, which, however, only works on devices with Android 4.0 (“Ice Cream Sandwich”) and later versions.

11th place: VLC for Android

The Android version of “VLC Media Player” - like the original - stands out for its support for a variety of audio and video formats.

10th place: Snapchat

Through Snapchat you send photos to your friends. The trick is that all the pictures you sent will appear only for a few seconds, and after that they will be automatically deleted.

So, you can send your wildest selfies seamlessly through Snapchat and not worry about the consequences later.

9th place: WhatsApp messenger

Without unnecessary words: You need to install WhatsApp, if only because all your friends have it.

8th place: Dropbox

The online service Dropbox puts at your disposal 2 GB of free disk space on the Internet, which you can use from anywhere. Including, of course, from your mobile phone. Is there any reason to refuse such an offer?

7th place: ES Explorer

ES Explorer is one of the best file managers for Android. Additionally included are the following functions: copy, cut, move, image thumbnails, multiple selection, text editing, program management, search, work with ZIP archives and access to an FTP server.

6th place: avast Mobile Security

Viruses lie in wait for you not only on door handles and handrails on the tram - there are plenty of them on the Internet. Therefore, it will not be superfluous to protect your mobile phone.

The free Avast Mobile Security app offers a scanner that will check your apps for malware. In addition, you also get a web screen that warns you about dangerous Internet sites.

Among other things, there are call and SMS filters, as well as a practical task manager. Moreover, as the owner of the “hacked”(gerooteten)??? smartphone, you can benefit from a built-in firewall as well as a practical anti-theft feature.

5th place: Skype

With the Skype VoiP application you can make free calls and communicate via the Internet with millions of other Skype users.

Thanks to the ability to purchase Skype credits, you can also make calls to landlines.

4th place: Facebook / Messenger

Without the official application from Facebook, perhaps, a smartphone would bring only half the joy. The messenger gives you direct access to your profile and contacts. Additionally, it shows who messaged you and friends' status updates.

With Messenger for Android, you can quickly send a message without having to open the Facebook app.

3rd place: Plus Messenger

Upgraded version of the Telegram messenger.

2nd place: SPB TV Russia

The free SPB TV Russia application gives you access to many domestic TV channels.

1st place: TubeMate YouTube Downloader

TubeMate YouTube Downloader allows you to download YouTube videos to any Android device. It is also possible to download files in MP3 format.

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