We have not had must have android
apps ever on here, but a casual acquaintance recently asked what I’d recommend
on his phone so this was birthed. I hope it reaches across anyone looking to
setup their phone one of these days.
NB: Apps like Whatsapp, Instagram,
Facebook and BlackBerry Messenger do not make it on this list because they have
literally become the first apps almost every one loads on their phone right off
the bat.
Truecaller. Because we get calls from unknown numbers every other
day from numbers we do not have on our contacts list and this really comes in
handy whether you are trying to ignore annoying calls from your network
advertising one service or the other or (especially for the women) when you are
trying to field calls from Speed Darlington and his likes. The true caller app
is free on the Playstore.
Your Bank App. Let’s face it, the world has gone electronic double
that for consumer services. From the comfort of your home, via your phone, you
can pay countless utility bills. From DSTV to recharging your phone for call
credits, Checking your account balance, making transfers etc, and the
functionality is ever expanding. For
whichever bank caters to your funds, the App is free on the Playstore.
Socratic. This is a problem solving App. No, it will not fix your
empty bank account problem. That requires hard work and innovation which sadly
there is no app for. Remember those mathematical equations where you can take
photos of math problems and you immediately get a solution? Socratic is that
and a whole lot more. Because not only does it give you the solution, it shows
you every step of the working. It does not stop there; it can also answer
worded questions as well. Simply take a photo of the word and it gives you a
detailed answer, video answer or diagrammatic representation. Socratic is free
on the Playstore.
TV Time. If you spend any time at all watching any tv series, this
is literally the one App you need. It keeps track of all your shows and even
has a calendar reminding you when they will air. But to be honest, my one
favorite feature is this app is a great way to meet like minded people (as far
as shows go anyway). It exposes you to a community of individuals watching
whatever show you may be following where you can interact and share your
thoughts on why you think Jon Snow and Daeny should just get married making Jon
step father to the dragons. TV Time is free on the Playstore.
Reverse Dictionary. Have you ever been in that situation where you
know the definition of a word or you know the characteristics of the word but
you just can’t remember the word? Well that is where this App comes in. The app
even lets you search by words that sound like a certain other word e.g cat,
fat, rat etc. Reverse dictionary is free on the Playstore
Dictionary. ………………………………..are you seriously waiting for me to
explain why a dictionary is essential on your phone? There are a vast number of
free dictionaries to pick from on the Playstore but my favorite is Merriam
Webster.
Shazam. My kid brother actually exposed me to the awesomeness of
this App. Ever been in a situation where a song is playing off the radio, you
really like it but you have no way of knowing who the artist is or song title?
Shazam has you covered. Just launch the App and click the button on the screen,
point your phone in the general direction of music source and seconds later,
you get a song title and Artist name. Even helps you discover similar songs and
artists affiliated to your recently discovered artist. It is THAT effective an
App. And yeah, it also is free.
This list will be updated over
time. Feel free to suggest other essential Apps I did not list or may be
un-aware.
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