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Must Have: Best Android Apps by Nobody: 6:53pm On Jul 18, 2016
Best file manager app for Android (Solid Explorer)
feature-rich and highly accessible thanks to a crisp Material Design UI. It also houses a very handy double-panel display that lets you navigate to two separate folders and drag a file across from one to the other. Integration with cloud services like Google Drive, Dropbox and OneDrive, as well as FTP servers, make it a formidable all-in-one solution for managing your files. Some of its other features include hidden folders, ZIP and RAR archive extraction, and customization through icons, color schemes and themes.
The app is free to try out for two weeks, and then you have the option to pay $2.

Best password manager app for Android(Dashlane)
Manually typing passwords takes a lot of time and remembering them all is difficult. Everybody has forgotten a password or two at some point in their lives. Enter Dashlane, the app which saves all of them so you can easily copy and paste these into online forms when necessary.
A common concern with password manager apps is whether you can trust their security service. Dashlane uses encrypted codes and regularly monitors them to ensure security, it stores online transaction reciepts, it helps online shopping by saving your financial details among other interesting features.

Best job search app for Android(indeed)
Indeed’s mobile app for Android lets you search for a job anywhere, anytime. You can narrow the results for specific geographical regions, salary expectations or type of employment (full-time, part-time, etc.).
The Indeed app tracks your search history so you will only see the results you haven’t viewed yet. You can also upload your resume if you want make it easier to apply for job you’re interested in. Employers can then view your uploaded resume and see if you're a good fit for the position.

Best weather app for Android(morecast)
There are plenty of weather apps available that are more accurate and better looking than the ones that come pre-installed on your Android device.
MORECAST has one of the best-looking interfaces, with a clear and sensible layout. It's also one of the most advanced apps of its kind, featuring such options as side-by-side weather comparisons for two cities, and accurate weather information for a
particular route or journey. MORECAST is the right way to make a smartphone weather app, and best of all, it's free.

Best launcher app for Android Action Launcher 3)
This is an excellent launcher because it provides clear and intuitive interface changes without adding so many that it becomes off-putting. With Action Launcher 3 you can perform simple tweaks such as changing the app drawer layout, changing app icons, and even altering the way you use your homescreen folders. It offers genuinely useful interface improvements and it's free.

Best fitness and lifestyle app for Android(7minutes workout)
Whether you want to lose a few extra pounds or just improve your energy levels, the 7 Minute Workout app is a great entry point into Android-assisted health and fitness.
The 7 Minute Workout focuses on a short, high-intensity routine, Unlike many Android fitness apps, the 7 Minute workout doesn't ask
for your height and weight or track your overall progress, but what it lacks in features, it makes up for in simplicity. You just look over the exercises, hit the start button and away you go.

Best security/antivirus app(avast)
Mobile Security & Antivirus keeps you safe from malware threats with its excellent virus detection software, which can search through your browser history, microSD card, and internal storage space. What's more, it employs anti-theft features such as location tracking and remote data wipe, which work even if your device is not currently in your possession. As far as free mobile security is concerned, Avast's app is about as comprehensive as it gets.

Best Android browser app(UC browser)
UC is the perfect browser for Android and, since it comes pre-installed on most phones, it’s something that most people are familiar with. IT boast of functions like incognito browsing, cloud storage, resumable downloads among others.

Best Android podcast app(podcast addict)
Podcast Addict is a beautiful app because it piles an excellent free service on top of free service — that is, listening to awesome podcasts. Podcast Addict itself is a free download and it lets you search for, download and listen to podcasts (with its integrated audio player), as well as create playlists of the upcoming shows you want to tune in to.
What's more, it houses a neat "trending" search feature so you can see what else is currently popular in the podcast world, providing a simple entry point for newcomers.

Best Android keyboard app(fleksy)
This keyboard is one of the best for fast, accurate typing it’s big, it’s clever and once you use it for a couple of hours, you realize how useful some of the smaller details are.
For example, most keyboards use a "press and hold delete key" gesture to delete words, Fleksy uses a super-quick backward swipe. Be sure check out some of the extensions like invisible keyboard too — it works surprisingly well. Download it from the
Play Store for free now.

Best Android apps for downloading free music Best app for watching TV and movies(hulu)
Hulu is an excellent app for watching movies and TV shows on Android. It's a free service that relies on ads, but there are some great shows available. You need to pay a subscription fee to access all of the content, but there is a range of excellent shows available without subscription, including classic US comedies such as Family Guy, Seinfeld and South Park.

Best camera app for Android(camera360)
Camera360 offers so many features, including more than 200 filters, NFC photo sharing and tons of one-touch fixing tools. These adjustment options are both powerful and easy to use, making Camera360 a great choice for new and experienced photographers. It's a comprehensive free app that ensures you get the best out of your Android camera.

Best image-editing app for Android(photo director)
PhotoDirector is the whole package. It has everything you could possibly need to edit your photos. The tools range from simple text
bubbles and filters, to more complex things such as HSL and curves, and they're all heavily adjustable, helping you get the best out of your photos. It's for messing around on and seeing what you end up with. The app is developed by CyberLink, PhotoDirector's array of features is impressive, to say the least.

Best video app for Android(Mx player pro) supports a huge number of video formats and has a slew of adjustable settings to create the viewing experience you desire. You can also use hardware acceleration to take full advantage of your smartphone's processor. The gestures are simple and intuitive, and the audio player is also highly capable. Check it out.

Best education app(khan Academy)
Khan Academy is a portal to a higher educational dimension, and is the place to go if you're interested in learning pretty much anything science-, math- or physics-related. The app is still pretty fresh- faced – although Khan Academy itself has been going strong for almost 10 years – but it puts more than 10,000 videos at your fingertips, covering all learning levels in an admirably approachable way. There are also courses on art history, economics and more. It's all
completely free, so we highly recommend you give it a go.

Best GPS and navigation app(Google maps)
HERE is googles own map app, it comes pre-installed on every android device. It provides everything you'd expect, including turn-by-turn navigation, search and satellite imagery, but the main draw is its offline feature. You can download maps of entire countries and use them almost exactly as you would online, without wasting precious MBs.

Best Android app for kids(kids place)
This app allows you to assign the particular apps and games you want to give young ones access to, and restricts them to a screen that shows these apps only (until a PIN code is entered). Kids Place also prevents children from sending messages or purchasing other apps while using the device, and you can set a
time limit for how long access is granted; think of it as temporarily putting your phone or tablet in safe mode. Determine which apps you wish to grant access to (left) and only these will be accessible unless you enter a PIN code

Best app for musicians on Android(caustic 3)
Do you find yourself composing silent melodies in your head that you know would sound amazing if only you could record them at that moment? Then you should check out Caustic 3, Using this powerful tool, you can use one of 14 different synthesizers,
vocoders and drum machines to create that perfect sound on the move. Caustic 3 is a deep and complex app, so be prepared to put some time into, but the results are great. Caustic 3 is a music-making app for enthusiasts.

Best cloud storage app for Android(google drive)
Google Drive is a great cloud storage option, with tons of free space and Google Docs syncing.

Best messenger app for Android(Dasher)
There are some obvious contenders for 'Best messaging app' on Android – WhatsApp and Facebook Messenger to name a couple. To
suggest something a little different, Dasher is often at the forefront of the messenger universe, introducing unusual features before any other app. It lets you transfer money to contacts, and you can share and play YouTube videos and GIFs in the app itself, to name just a few of the features. Dasher introduces new and interesting features before other messengers.

Best offline app for Android(pocket)
When you don't have data amd you want to save a page for offline reading pocket is all you need.its an offline reader app that saves text and images for reading later on. No more bookmarking, link sharing or copy pasting when you've Pocket in your pocket.

Best lock screen app for Android(Next lockscreen)
Large plethora of functions like checking notifications, calendar reminders, music controls, missed calls, Quick Settings and more, without unlocking your phone Next by Microsoft brings a whole bunch of functionality to your lock screen.

Best alternative to Play Store (humble bundle)
Humble Bundle is an alternative to Google play and its better, apps are bought on pay-what-you-want basis, theres high-end games for Android and PC and apps too, and all the money made is split between the developers, the site itself and a variety of charities.

Best music player app for Android(poweramp)
One of the best music player apps for Android is Poweramp. It’s a great app to enjoy your favorite music, with a ton of options and support for almost any type of file. You can’t go wrong with Poweramp.

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Re: Must Have: Best Android Apps by PiccoloBrunelli(m): 7:01pm On Jul 18, 2016
You should have typed "Snake" or "Olajumoke" in random places to attract the attention of the moderators. This is front page material.

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Re: Must Have: Best Android Apps by Nobody: 7:05pm On Jul 18, 2016
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Re: Must Have: Best Android Apps by grateful4life: 7:45pm On Jul 18, 2016
good job @ op. You forgot to mention some utility apps that enable you earn cool cash on your Android phone like the Z**O, MyAds, geopoll to mention but a few

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Re: Must Have: Best Android Apps by Nobody: 8:03pm On Jul 18, 2016
Guy u try.... nice list!!!
Re: Must Have: Best Android Apps by Nobody: 8:12pm On Jul 18, 2016
grateful4life:
good job @ op. You forgot to mention some utility apps that enable you earn cool cash on your Android phone like the Z**O, MyAds, geopoll to mention but a few
i forgot, it was becoming too cumbersome so i had to stop
Re: Must Have: Best Android Apps by Nobody: 8:12pm On Jul 18, 2016
wizzywisdom:
Guy u try.... nice list!!!
thanks bro

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Re: Must Have: Best Android Apps by Nobody: 8:49pm On Jul 18, 2016
Nice list. But to me the best Android browser is still chrome and the best keyboard is Google keyboard. If just keeps getting better especially the latest update.
Re: Must Have: Best Android Apps by veekid(m): 6:09am On Jul 19, 2016
Fantastically awesome list, bookmarked for future use
Re: Must Have: Best Android Apps by roufy235(m): 7:26am On Jul 19, 2016
nice one
Re: Must Have: Best Android Apps by yusufibrahim(m): 8:24am On Jul 19, 2016
Op u did a great work. Nice one........ God Bless
Re: Must Have: Best Android Apps by Xhaka(m): 8:55am On Jul 19, 2016
greenhulk:
Nice list. But to me the best Android browser is still chrome and the best keyboard is Google keyboard. If just keeps getting better especially the latest update.
I agree with you.
Re: Must Have: Best Android Apps by okitejoseph: 8:28pm On Sep 22, 2016
i Have done a little compilation on the best android app anyone can have, check em out http://www.techpent.com/top-7-trending-android-apps-canada-trending-apps-2016/
Re: Must Have: Best Android Apps by Brayss(m): 8:54pm On Sep 22, 2016
well done
Re: Must Have: Best Android Apps by JamesIfy1: 11:42am On Jul 18, 2017
5 android apps that will make your life easier.

http://krustylab.com/2017/07/09/5-android-apps/
Re: Must Have: Best Android Apps by Techmallz: 1:56pm On May 17, 2018
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