If you’ve just purchased a smartphone or other device that runs the Android platform, you may be wondering what are essential apps to download. If that’s the case, continue reading, or check out this article on The Verge website for recommendations.
Password management
Let’s face it, passwords are a pain, but the good news is that there is software that can help. LastPass is a popular app that creates a unique password for each and every site you need one for. This means that, in the event that your device is hacked or stolen, your passwords are compartmentalized, and you’ll be more secure.
Time management
An app that is excellent for organizing your calendar and generally keeping you on track is TickTick. Not only can you use it on Android but on other platforms as well, and it is very easy to use. TickTick sends notifications, syncs across devices and will quickly become your trusted partner in managing your life.
Information and news
In the course of a typical day, many of us come across articles on the Internet that we’d like to read but simply don’t have time to do so immediatiely. That’s where Pocket can help. This app helps you file away articles you come across to read later, and you can check them out offline, which is helpful is you’re on a subway or somewhere else where there is no Internet access.
Email organization
There are plenty of different email services, of course, but one the one that is most likely to have all the bells and whistles you need is Outlook. This common service allows for many ways to organize your emails and functions almost as a digital secretary. Furthermore, it’s an extremely popular service, so you aren’t learning something obscure and non-transferable when you build up expertise.
Voice recording
If you’re someone who records conversations, then Otter is the app for you. This remarkable software doesn’t just record conversations, it can turn them into written transcriptions as well. You have to send your recording to be processed by the Otter servers, and it only works in English, but this app can save you hours of time making transcriptions of your meetings, interviews and other conversations. In conclusion, Android remains a platform that allows for the use of many excellent apps, which was what Google intended.
