The free software distribution policy has taken android devices far ahead compared to gadgets running on Windows or iOS. And the ability to install applications through a computer without any additional programs turns Android into a powerful interactive device that serves a variety of purposes. So, we welcome the most necessary programs for Android.
Cards
Why not? It doesn’t matter which section to start our top "Most Essential Android Programs". Most programs are equally useful and important in various situations.
You can live in your city for 20-30-40 years, but never visit any of its remote corners or areas. Or maybe you went to another country on vacation and got lost? This is where you need an application that can lead you out of a difficult situation. The most popular are two programs.
- Google maps. This utility does not have a very wide functionality, but it most accurately displays the real situation and your current position on the map. In addition, it allows the user to “live” visit the place thanks to the ability to view photos from the satellite or images downloaded from the DVRs.
- 2GIS. A very powerful tool, which is a map with an attached directory. It allows you to track the routes of public transport, pave the optimal path, find the right object by legal name. An indispensable program for any traveler, it deserves its place in the "Most Essential Android Programs" top.
Communication
One of the most popular questions that can be found on the Internet: "How to make free phone calls ?". A few more utilities included in the "Most Essential Android Programs" answer this question. ICQ and Skype are the two most widely used services for instant messaging. At the same time, the second one is more functional and if there is unlimited Internet in the phone, it allows you to make free calls with a video call.
Speaking about these two utilities, one can not help but mention the IM + program. It combines all accounts of different applications (ICQ, Skype, mail agent, VKontakte) into one. Thus, you do not need to download many separate applications, just use it and connect everything you need. No wonder it can be entered into the most necessary programs for an Android tablet.
Social networks
Another thing that 50% of the world's population can no longer do without is social networks. Some psychiatrists call this a disease, but the facts are that almost every second person, waking up in the morning, goes to check his mail on a social network or leaf through a news feed in his favorite public. Suddenly while he was sleeping, someone wrote?
It is precisely because of this situation that the “Most Essential Android Programs” includes several client applications of the most common social networks - VKontakte, Odnoklassniki, Facebook. At the same time, most of the features available in the full versions of sites that can be visited through the browser remain in them. View videos, photos, send messages. Everything an avid visitor of social networks needs.
Browser
Since we mentioned this, let’s immediately deal with this problem. Most modern smartphones have their own built-in browser. However, they are not always convenient for various models. For example, old phones with a small screen are not suitable for working on the Internet, so you can safely enter the Opera Mini browser (or just Opera) into the most needed programs for Android 2.3 (old version). This is a very convenient network application with high functionality and support for a large number of bookmarks. Most users also consider this browser the most secure.
On the other hand, at present, you can add the Google Chrome browser to the “Most Essential Programs for Android Smartphones”. It differs in speed and unpretentiousness, since it easily runs on almost any version of the Android OS.
Credit cards
In our digital age, few are able to do without one or more credit (plastic) cards. The application of the Russian developer called "Mobile Bank" allows you to track the amount of money in your account. It is very convenient for those who use the services of various banks and do not want to run between ATMs. There are several conditions necessary for the operation of this program.
- The utility should support your bank. Currently, work is supported with 75 banks.
- The Mobile Alert service must be activated. The program does not "climb" into your bank account. It only works with the alerts that the bank sends about the movement of funds in the account.
- The program is shareware. You will have to pay for the "mobile banking" service, which must be connected.
Widgets
Each of the users of android devices seeks to make their desktop the most convenient for themselves. To do this, he uses the "widgets" that are preinstalled in the smartphone. However, they are not always enough. Judging by the reviews and the number of downloads, Beautiful Widgets will be the best choice.
This utility is a collection of a huge number of various utilities designed to personalize the desktop of your smartphone. Unfortunately, the program is paid, but Android users have long been accustomed to finding workarounds for obtaining this or that content completely free of charge. Therefore, this package of widgets can be safely entered in the "Most necessary programs for Android 4.4."
Music
The evolution of mobile devices went in a strictly defined order. At one time, the ability to fully listen to music from a mobile device was a real breakthrough. Now we can not ignore this area. Most smartphones in the basic configuration do not have music players. No, of course, there are built-in utilities that allow you to play music, however, in order to organize it, create playlists or adjust the sound using the equalizer, you have to download a third-party application.
The undisputed leader was the WinAmp player. Yes, the same player that everyone installed on their computer, migrated to a mobile platform. In addition to its standard functions, it now also supports synchronization with a computer, which allows you to transfer your favorite playlists without losing melodies.
Video
Modern smartphones are able to work with almost any video file format. However, sometimes they may lack any codecs or performance. You can’t help but add MX Video Player to the "Most Essential Programs for Android 4.2" top. It works with all famous video formats.
For those who prefer not to store the video on the device, but to watch from the Internet, a proprietary utility for working with YouTube is sure to come in handy. This application allows you to monitor your subscriptions, search for new files on this network. In general, to carry out all the operations that can be done from a home computer in a browser.
Documents
Now we will consider the applications needed by any business person or lover just to read. Android devices themselves support the reading of many text formats, but when you purchase a smartphone it is very difficult to accurately determine which file format it can read.
In order not to get into trouble, we recommend using the Polaris Office application. This multifunctional utility allows you to work with all documents that were created in Micrisoft Office.
To work with PDF files, the ezPDF Reader utility is suitable. Judging by user reviews, it is much more convenient and functional than the official program from Adobe.
If you have not got your own separate e-book and prefer to read the Android device from the screen, then EBookDroid is useful for you. It will allow you to open and read books of various formats - PDF, DjVu, XPS, cbz, cbr, fb2, fb2.zip, EPUB and RTF.
Games
And, of course, how could we ignore the entertainment side of any android device. When buying a smartphone or tablet, they will not have pre-installed games. And what else to do in a traffic jam or queue if you are not a fan of reading or a user of social networks? There are millions of different game applications for every taste and color. From simple walk-ups, strategies and tamagotchi to multi-player online games, like the world-famous World of Tanks. Find a few games that you like, and be sure to install it on your device so as not to be bored when you get a free minute.