5 Essential Apps for Every Android Smartphone

Posted on the 11 April 2014 by Anna Peterson

You’ve just received your new Android smartphone and now you need to download some cool and useful apps. But where to start? Here are top five apps that we think each Android user should have on their phone.

Five apps for your Android Smartphone.

Google Maps

Most of Android phones come with this app, but if you don’t have it, now is a good time to install it. You get maps for over 200 countries and you can find all the best spots in town quickly and instructions how to get there.

WhatsApp Messenger

If you’re looking for a cheap way of communicating with your friends and family, then WhatsApp is for you. You can send text messages, images and audio notes using your Wi-Fi or 3G connection.

Skype

With Skype, you can talk to people via home and cell phone lines alike, and video chat, too. Skype to Skype conversations are free, but if you want other available options, you’ll need to purchase some credit. Still, you pay less than you would if you were to make a call on your mobile/home phone.

AirDroid

Manage your Android smartphone from your computer! You can send SMS, load files to your device, install apps, manage data, take screenshoots etc. AirDroid should work for all Android users and you do not need any root rights.

Dropbox

Store your data on a virtual cloud. Don’t have enough room on your smartphone? No big deal – upload all of your photos, videos and music to Dropbox. There’s an automatic camera backup option, so you don’t have to be afraid of losing your recently taken pictures. You can share files and folders amongst friends, even if they’re not Dropbox users.