What programs need to be installed on Android. What programs are needed for the tablet?

Every owner of an Android tablet mostly uses it for the same purposes. This is watching movies, reading news, surfing the Internet and so on. So I decided to collect all the so-called “must-have” applications that everyone needs into one post. For beginners, I think it will be useful to familiarize themselves with the above list so as not to search for the necessary applications and choose the best one by trial and error. I’ll say right away that we won’t talk about games, we’ll talk about them some other time :)

I will try to look at things as objectively as possible and choose an application not only because I like it, but because most users like it. And if you don’t like the proposed program, pay attention to the alternative option. After describing the main application, I indicate its competitor, perhaps you will like it :)

I can’t imagine a tablet without Office. Whether you need to cheat on an exam or show important documents to a colleague, the program will help. She can show and edit files

text formats: DOC, DOCX, RTF, TXT
table formats: XLS, XLSX, CSV
presentation formats: PPT, PPTX, PPS, PPSX
and also: PDF, EML

In addition, OfficeSuitePro 6+ can open zip archives thanks to the built-in file manager, allowing you to transfer the desired document directly from the application via Wi-Fi Direct, mail or print. Able to work with cloud services GoogleDrive and DropBox. A great bonus is the built-in pdf converter. And it’s also cool that the application interface is in Russian.

The program allows you to save and play your text, graphic and voice notes, and to-do/task lists on other devices. It might look something like this: you started writing an article on the road, and then came home, sat down at your computer, your Evernote account synchronized, and you can open and continue writing the article that you started writing on your tablet while you were driving home.

This way, Evernote won't let you forget anything. The program client is available on iOS, Windows, MacOS and many others. There is also an online version.

Personally, I never found a use for Evernote for myself. But many Android device owners really liked it. That's why I included it in the article.

I think I won’t be wrong if I assume that this situation happens to everyone: you found an interesting web page or video on the Internet, but you don’t have time to read/watch the material, because you have to go somewhere. And the maximum that you could do in this case is to re-visit the page you are interested in on your tablet on the road, spending not so little money for mobile Internet.

Now everything has become much simpler. You simply mark that you want to view this article or video in your browser, and it downloads to your tablet. Then, somewhere away from the Internet, you can enjoy the necessary materials through Pocket. Moreover, without any advertising or unnecessary site elements such as a navigation menu. It’s possible even without illustrations, it’s all customizable.

Well, where would we be without a file manager? FileManager HD is specially designed for tablets and supports all the functions necessary for such software: copy/paste, packing/unpacking archives, searching and transferring files, working with DropBox and GoogleDrive services, there is support for Root rights. It can also play streaming video from the network, has a built-in text editor, swf player, and gallery.

In my opinion, the best alternative desktop for Android. And many will agree with me. It comes by default with some custom firmware, and I liked it so much that now I always install it on any firmware.

There may be a lot, it’s impossible to count everything. If you are tired of the standard “bare” Android 4.X (and it does not work on Android 2.X and 3.X), just try Apex Launcher or its alternative, they are similar in many ways.

Awesome video player with hardware decoding. Can play all the most popular video formats, including subtitles. Adapted for multi-core devices. Convenient control of brightness, volume, rewind and zoom with gestures during video playback. Average rating of MX Player by users in the GooglePlay store: 4.7 out of 5.

alternative: MoboPlayer, VLC

Previously, mobile phones could only perform a limited set of functions. As a rule, these are calls and sending messages. Thanks to the development of the technical sphere, many interesting developments have appeared that have allowed manufacturers to turn simple “dialers” into a full-fledged PC. Just 15 years ago, few could have imagined that the functions of a large bulky computer could be performed by a small compact smartphone or tablet. Now all this has become an everyday reality. But the gadget itself will not provide such opportunities. It can be conditionally called a base, which creates certain conditions for installing various applications. And it is the latter that make it possible to use the full resources of multimedia devices as efficiently as possible.

Currently, the most popular operating system is Android. Most manufacturers install it on their gadgets. We are talking about such well-known brands as Samsung, Huawei, HTC, Xiaomi, etc. When purchasing a new smartphone or tablet, users most often wonder what applications are needed for Android? Of course, the level of functionality of the device will depend on their correct choice. When you go to Google Play Market, it’s easy to get lost in the wide range of applications. Not every user will immediately understand what exactly needs to be installed on the gadget. This article will describe exactly those services that, according to users, are the most necessary.

Top necessary applications for Android

Buyers, when purchasing a new gadget, notice that the manufacturer has already equipped it with various utilities. However, are they all really needed? Unfortunately, some applications turn out to be completely useless in practice. But, fortunately, such software can be removed and instead installed those programs that are needed by a specific user.

The Google store offers a wide range of paid and free content. Among this variety, there are applications that a modern user simply cannot do without. In order for the gadget owner not to waste time on independent searches, we present a list of them below.

So, let's look at what are the most necessary applications for an Android smartphone in the top 10.

Antivirus. A modern gadget cannot do without protection. Currently, there are a large number of viruses that can not only harm the device, but also completely disable it.
Managers. In order to put all the files in order (organize and distribute them into folders) available on your phone or tablet, it is recommended to use a special utility. It's called a file manager.
Browser. Currently, it is difficult to imagine a user who can do without the Internet. In order to be able to visit the World Wide Web, you need to install a browser.
Navigator. According to statistics, the majority of the Russian population has cars, so it is recommended to equip your gadget with a special program that can get directions to any object. This will help save not only the driver’s nerves, but also gasoline.
Cards. Previously, when arriving in a foreign city, you could easily get lost. I had to ask people to show me the way, for example, to the train station or to the museum. Now everything is much simpler. If you install maps, you can feel at home even in a foreign city.
Social media. You can communicate with friends and relatives living in another country every day. To do this, just install the application and create a profile.
Video communication. How good it is during a call not only to hear the caller’s voice, but also to see him! To do this, it is enough to have a gadget with a camera and a special service installed. The application must be on two phones.
Adobe Flash Player- a multimedia platform that allows you to reproduce graphics, audio recordings and videos.
MX Player- an excellent video player that supports a large number of formats.
Cool Reader- a program for those who prefer to read e-books.

Of course, the most necessary applications for Android are not limited to this list. Each user can additionally download educational games, fitness programs, health services (fluid control, anti-smoking, etc.), weather and much more from the Play Market.

Protecting your gadget from malware

The Android operating system is considered quite vulnerable compared to iOS. Unfortunately, danger can lurk where you least expect it. Users who are going to turn their gadget into a powerful working platform simply cannot do without an antivirus. There are a lot of different types of malware on the Internet. It is impossible even for the most experienced programmer to determine them without a special utility. You can get a virus on your device by downloading music, pictures, or simply visiting websites. Malware can greatly ruin a user’s life. At first, minor glitches will appear, and then the device may not turn on at all.

It is much easier to prevent such a nuisance than to “cure” the device later. To do this, you will need to choose the right antivirus and install it on your tablet or smartphone. However, you must act extremely carefully. The fact is that such programs are resource-intensive, so they must be selected carefully, based on the technical equipment of the gadget itself. If the characteristics of the device are not powerful enough, this will lead to severe slowdowns in work processes and, as a result, to freezes.

So, what applications should you install on Android in order to protect your gadget from attacks by virus programs?

Dr.Web. The most popular application. Copes well with the assigned tasks. To install on a smartphone, it is recommended to use the simplified version - Light. According to users, this antivirus is the most reliable. It provides various functions: database updating, blacklist, system check (quick, full), etc. A significant advantage of this program is the low hardware requirement. It is this utility that tops the list of necessary applications for Android. True, you can only install a trial version for free for a period of several months, while the full version is offered by the developers for a certain price.
Avast! Mobile security. No less popular antivirus. Works efficiently and quickly. You can install it on your gadget for free. Protects against various viruses, infected codes and malware. Can track online activity. The interface is simple, the controls are well thought out by the developers.

File managers

Continuing to study the necessary applications for a smartphone on Android, we need to talk about file managers. Many gadget owners will ask, what are they for? Users download a large number of music, graphics and video files to their phones. For example, an exciting movie helps pass the time in a traffic jam. The way to work becomes much more exciting if you listen to your favorite music. However, not all devices have special utilities that manage such files. Having downloaded data from the Internet, you can spend a day (or even more) searching for it in numerous system folders. To avoid this, a manager is installed. This application allows you to save downloaded files in a specific location so that the data is not lost.

Unfortunately, there is currently not a large selection of programs. This, of course, greatly surprises users, since interacting with a gadget without a file manager is quite problematic. Now the store offers you to choose one of two applications - File Manager HD or File Manager. The utilities do not have any significant differences. With their help, the user can manage all files installed on the device, view them and even archive them if necessary.

World Wide Web - browser installation

Of course, the list of the most necessary applications for Android includes browsers. Without them, the user simply will not be able to access the vastness of the World Wide Web. Today there are a lot of such applications. Each of them (according to the developers) is as convenient as possible. But is this really so? Unfortunately no. If, when purchasing a gadget, a browser is installed that the user does not like, it does not matter. It can be easily removed and replaced with another. There are a lot of offers in the Google store. After studying the reviews, we were able to identify two leaders.

Google Chrome. This browser is unrivaled in terms of speed. Does not load RAM, which has a beneficial effect on the functioning of the gadget. Information is displayed on the screen in high quality. A significant advantage of Google Chrome is synchronization. In order not to re-enter information, just log into your account. After this, the user will have access to all saved data: history, bookmarks, passwords, etc. It is also worth highlighting the voice search option. With its help, there is no need to waste time entering text from the keyboard, but simply say the request out loud.
Opera Mini. This browser has been familiar to users for a long time. It began to be installed in simple mobile phones to access the Internet. Now the developers have focused the application as much as possible on modern smartphones. This is currently the only browser that has a built-in VPN option. Some domestic cellular operators offer unlimited Internet if you use Opera Mini.

Navigator

Of course, the required Android applications for a tablet or phone cannot be specified unambiguously. They will be different for each user. For example, it is difficult to imagine a driver who does not use a navigator. You can purchase a DVR with this function, but it would also be a good idea to install the service on a smartphone or tablet. It will be useful even to those people who know the city well. Most of all, couriers, forwarders, and taxi drivers need it. This program will be able to plot a route taking into account traffic jams.

Among such applications, the leader is Navitel Navigator. This service is paid. The program reads information from satellites. There is a voice notification option. Works only on gadgets that are equipped with a GPS receiver. Minimum requirements - takes up 14 MB of RAM. Supports graphics acceleration and display filters. The search is carried out by objects and addresses. The user can customize the interface at his own discretion. There are no comments regarding the operation of the application. The system functions clearly and without errors, although the quality is inferior to professional devices.

Cards

So, what are the most necessary applications for Android? In addition to the ones described above, it is also necessary to highlight the cards. At first glance, it may seem that only travelers need them. However, this is not true. Few people even in their city know all the streets, not to mention the numbering of houses and the location of service buildings.

Previously, large maps printed on paper were sold. But using them is not always convenient. As a rule, they are not at hand at the most necessary moment, and then a smartphone with an installed application comes to the rescue. Based on this, we can safely say that maps belong to the category of necessary applications for Android. User reviews will tell you which of all the available ones you should choose. The undisputed leaders are:

Google Maps. The application allows you to get directions to a specific object. Provides information about the length of the journey and the time spent (by car, public transport and on foot). If you wish, you can view pictures of the area, work schedule, telephone numbers of office buildings, etc. All data is downloaded only when there is an active Internet connection. The only drawback of this application is its large size.
"2GIS". This application provides the user not only with city maps with house layouts, but also complete information about organizations, even on which side the entrance to the building is located. You can also find out public transport routes, phone numbers, work schedules, etc. “2GIS” is not just maps, but a full-fledged reference book that is a worthy competitor to Google Maps, so if you still doubt what applications you need for Android, then be sure to install this program.

Social media

Social networks occupy an important place in the life of a modern person. Young people communicate with friends, housewives exchange experiences, men discuss politics, sports news, etc. Accessing the Internet only from a computer is not always convenient; it is better to use a smartphone for these purposes. You can access, for example, Facebook, Odnoklassniki or VKontakte in two ways: through a browser and through an application. As for the first, it can be called a costly method. Users must open a browser, enter a query, and follow a link, which takes some time. It is also worth noting that such actions waste traffic. And those owners who have already installed the necessary applications for their Android phone can significantly reduce the time it takes to access their profile on social networks. The Play Market has special utilities that are downloaded completely free of charge. They are very easy to find as they have the name used on the sites. All versions are safe. With their help, you can use social networks without a browser, saving Internet traffic.

Video calling

There are also necessary applications for Android (2017), which are repurposed for communication via video calling. Mobile operators constantly offer favorable rates for calls and SMS, but if the user has unlimited Internet, then it is best to take advantage of an alternative offer.

Not so long ago, the ICQ messaging application was popular. The developers did not stop there and moved on. Now every owner of a tablet or smartphone can install Skype or Viber. They are offered to users completely free of charge. You can call or correspond with a subscriber who also has such an application installed. If there is no traffic limit, then you can communicate for an unlimited time without any additional costs.

The necessary programs for the gadget, according to users

Reviews from owners of modern gadgets will help you choose the right applications for Android. Most of them have already been discussed, but there are others. They deserve no less attention.

Cool Reader is a great app for those who love to read. It works with all known text files.
Adobe Flash Player. To watch videos on the Internet, you cannot do without this application. It also allows you to open all graphic images.
MX Player- a utility that can completely replace the built-in video player. The developers have provided a convenient library and a large number of codecs. The application works with almost all known file types.

Do I need to update applications on Android?

It often happens that when you log into a certain application, you may be faced with a request to update the program. Not everyone knows what to do in such a situation. For example, user reviews often provide information that after updates the application begins to work with errors. However, in most cases, it is the new version that opens up many opportunities for the user. Therefore, if the question arises whether to update the program or not, then the answer can be one: of course, yes! Developers, having released the application, subsequently improve it by implementing new functions.

And one more thing you need to pay attention to: if you do not update the downloaded services in a timely manner, they may simply not start after a certain period of time.

Conclusion

In principle, this is where we can finish describing the applications that definitely need to be installed on the gadget. But this does not mean at all that the user should not download anything else from the Google store. There is a high probability that it will contain many more useful programs that will be useful specifically for specific activities. Everyone must decide for themselves which Android applications are the most necessary!

After purchasing a new phone, the owner usually wonders what programs he needs to install on the phone first? Phones differ in technical characteristics and the operating system installed on them. The most popular are iOS from Apple and the well-known Android operating system. The systems, in turn, are constantly developing and newer versions are being released that work more stably and reliably without brakes or freezes. Therefore, the newer the phone model, the newer the OS (operating system) is installed on it. Typically, most manufacturers preinstall a minimum set of programs that are installed immediately after the phone or tablet is released. We invite you to familiarize yourself with the list of the most necessary and necessary programs on your smartphone after purchase.

Basic programs that need to be installed on your phone first

Programs for working on the Internet

Then you can get any popular messenger. allow you to communicate for free! You will be able to write SMS and call anywhere in the world without paying a penny. is WhatsApp Messenger, which has 800 million users around the world. Recently, WhatsApp added the ability to make free calls; if your interlocutor cannot receive the call, he just needs to update the application to the latest version.

There are also separate applications for users of social networks, Facebook and Google Plus. With them you will be aware of all the news and events with your friends. It is convenient to listen to music, update photos and conduct correspondence.

Antivirus to protect your smartphone

To work comfortably on the Internet, you need to protect yourself from viruses and malware, you need to install. Which antivirus to choose for protection? It all depends on your preferences too. The danger and likelihood of your smartphone becoming infected is low, but we still recommend choosing and protecting your data.

Navigators and maps

If you use your phone as a navigator, you can install programs on it, or. In order not to waste mobile traffic, you can download a cache of maps of your city and save them immediately in memory. Now you can use maps even without the Internet; GPS will be enough. There are also Metro maps for different major cities. It will be very convenient to calculate the travel time so as not to be late for meetings.

For people who often use taxi services, the application is suitable - Yandex Taxi. The convenience of this service is that you immediately enter the departure address and destination. The program automatically calculates the route taking into account traffic jams and shows the approximate cost of the trip! In addition, you will receive an SMS with the phone numbers of your future driver. Very convenient and not expensive.

Games, widgets and entertainment

Those who like to shoot and pass the time on the road can install various games on their phone.

There are over 2 million applications on Google Play, most of which copy each other's functionality or are simply outright slag. It’s difficult to choose software that will become your assistant and move from smartphone to smartphone, and the tasks of all users are different. But we are confident that our rating, which includes only the best programs for Android, will add a couple of titles to the list of your favorite programs.

Another Call Recorder

ACR is one of the simplest, most intuitive and well-functioning programs for recording calls. The application offers a wide range of settings: more than 8 audio formats, automatic and manual recording, uploading files to the cloud, password protection of recordings, deleting them after a specified time, and much more.

The program is shareware, the Pro version without ads costs a little more than a dollar, and it also adds the ability to automate recording for individual contacts. When running in the background, ACR consumes virtually no battery. Judging by the reviews, 95% of users have no problems with the launch and operation of ACR, so in terms of stability, this is the best program for recording calls on Android.

Mindly

Mindly is a great free mind mapping app, and if you don't know what it is, we highly recommend catching up. Memory cards can be used to plan tasks, create notes and abstracts, prepare for a speech or business event - it is much easier to navigate any thoughts and ideas that are presented visually than in regular notes.

Unlike other similar programs, Midnly not only has no limit on the number of elements inside the map, but also no advertising, and you can attach images and extended notes to any icon. This is definitely one of the most useful free apps on the Play Market!

Lightning QR scanner

Many people still don’t understand why a QR scanner is needed in a smartphone and why decoding a QR code may be required. But it’s worth keeping your finger on the pulse of technology: such tags provide quick access to expanded information on products, addresses, tickets, attractions; they allow you to follow an encrypted link on the Internet, get a discount on a product, or instantly pay for utilities.

The best program for reading QR codes for Android is Molniya QR scanner, it works quickly and error-free, has the most unobtrusive advertising in the free version among all analogues and works equally effectively with regular barcodes. Simple, fast and free - what more do you need?

MapcamDroid

An indispensable assistant for any driver, MapcamDroid performs the functions of a radar detector and warns of the approach of traffic police posts, speed cameras and places with high accident rates. You don't need the Internet to work; you just need to download the database for your region when installing the application. About 250 countries are available in the program, including Russia, Ukraine and Belarus.

The application works seamlessly in the background and synchronizes with any navigators and DVRs. MapcamDroid is undoubtedly the best radar detector program for Android; it is supported by tens of thousands of users who update the database daily and check the correctness of the available information.

Pedometer from Leap Fitness Group

The Market is full of carbon copy pedometers that are similar to each other, and they all suffer from the same disease - inaccurate calculations. The application from Leap Fitness Group has a minimal number of false alarms; it works according to the readings of the accelerometer sensor (the sensitivity of which can be adjusted to suit your needs), which means there is no excessive battery consumption due to constantly active GPS.

The pedometer has a nice minimalistic design, it is completely free, supports advanced physical activity statistics and many other interesting features. In general, if you need a pedometer program for Android, this is the best choice.

Nova Launcher

Of all the launchers, Nova is the most customizable, smooth and beautiful. If you are tired of the stock interface of your smartphone, this application will help you change it beyond recognition. Nova brings not only visual changes, but also functionality - there is expanded support for gestures, a counter of unread applications on desktop shortcuts, the ability to flexibly customize the application menu, and a context menu on icons.

The launcher is entirely in Russian, it is not demanding on resources and works correctly even on old smartphones (Android 4.1+ is required). Another undeniable plus is the thorough support from developers who promptly fix any bugs and regularly release updates. In general, Nova Launcher must be included in any top Android program.

Google Photos

All Android users probably know about Google Photo, but many do not use this great application, preferring a regular gallery. Of course, you can use something like QuickPick to view images, but that’s not the beauty of the product from Good Corporation - Google Photo automatically uploads photos to the cloud. Imagine: you come home from vacation, and the pictures on your computer are already waiting for you to view them.

Add here built-in tools for processing, automatic creation of collages, animations and mini-movies, grouping photos by places, objects and faces, reminders of photo events of the past and you will get one of the most useful applications for smartphones in principle.

Snapseed

Snapseed has been and remains a top tool for working with color correction, it has comprehensive functionality, including working with RGB curves and lighting balance, retouching, noise reduction, sharpening, and there are also many presets and effects, including double exposure.

This editor is ideal for an amateur photographer, but this is not a program where cool processing can be achieved at the press of one button. Snapsid allows you to achieve amazing results even with the cameras of budget smartphones, but you need at least a minimal amount of learning how to use it. If you are interested in the best Android photo editing apps, where the entire process is fully automated, download Photo Lab and enjoy a variety of colorful photo effects and filters.

LAZY IPTV

The most advanced and free client for watching IP television, which also supports playing videos from VK, YouTube and listening to Internet radio. After downloading playlists into the application (search on w3bsit3-dns.com), you will have access to hundreds of domestic and international channels with an integrated program schedule, and you can also watch torrent-tv, through which major sporting events are often broadcast (AceStream is used for this on a computer).

The functionality of LAZY IPTV is in perfect order; it would take a very long time to list everything that this client can do. In general, understand the application and you will not need other best programs for watching TV on Android.

Where are my children

A spy program for Android, designed to be used for good purposes. Using this application, you can track in real time on a map the locations of family members who have similar software installed on their phones.
For greater safety, an alert is provided when a child leaves the designated area, there is a hidden dialing function that allows you to listen to what is happening around the baby, as well as a built-in chat for instant messaging. The application supports synchronization not only with smartphones, but also with children's smart watches. “Where are my children” is definitely a must-have for caring parents.

That's all, we looked at the TOP 10 best programs for Android. We hope that this rating has revealed something new to you and helped you choose a couple of useful assistants for yourself.

If you buy a smartphone based on the Android operating system, then in any case you will receive a device with a certain set of applications. However, not all of them will be useful, and some important programs will not be on the device at all. In this collection we want to talk about those utilities that you need to install first. Their presence on any smartphone can now be called virtually mandatory.

In the old days, it was rare for a person to install additional programs on a mobile phone. Usually the user thought about Opera Mini and ICQ, where his fantasy ended. But modern smartphones offer hundreds of thousands of applications. Here, willy-nilly, you think about which of them you need to download after purchase. In this article we will talk about the most useful applications for Android. All you have to do is click on the button leading to Google Play in order to install this or that program on your device.

Price: Free

A very useful application. But the effect of it can only be noticed on. Or on new ones, but with a minimal price tag and weak components. The essence of the program is to regularly unload applications from memory so that they do not consume battery power. You can also find out directly from the main window of the utility what temperature the battery has reached. Bluetooth and Wi-Fi modules are also controlled here.

In a word, Battery Doctor will increase your battery life. But you shouldn’t count on incredible results - on average, the increase is no more than 5-10%. And there is no point in installing this program on any computer that already has a well-implemented energy saving mode.

Advantages:

Increases battery life;
Possibility to download for free;
Availability of a task manager widget;
Possibility to find out about the battery temperature.

Flaws:

The meaning of the application is lost on the new ones.

Degree of usefulness: depends on device

360 Security

Price: Free

Nowadays it is impossible to use a computer without some kind of antivirus. A similar program can also be useful on a smartphone, especially if you have not asked your operator to block the sending of SMS messages to four-digit numbers. This product will prevent a malicious application from sending SMS without your knowledge, emptying your balance.

You need to download 360 Security not only for protection, but also to speed up your device. The fact is that this utility has a full-fledged optimizer built into it, which tries to speed up the performance of the smartphone. Of course, this works best on inexpensive devices, and also if there are too many applications installed on it.

Finally, 360 Security allows you to locate your device if it's lost or stolen. However, such a function is already built into the Android operating system - it’s just that not every user suspects its existence.

Advantages:

Not a bad antivirus;
Help in finding a smartphone;
Optimizer with automatic cleaning capability;
The interface has been translated into Russian;
Distributed free of charge.

Flaws:

In some cases, the antivirus will be useless;
Optimization is not needed on new versions of Android.

Degree of usefulness: depends on device

Price: Free

The Internet is replete with a variety of interesting articles. After all, even now you are reading exactly this kind of information material. But often the reading process using a browser is somewhat difficult. Advertising may interfere here, and the layout may not be designed for a mobile device. In this case, the easiest way is to use Pocket by moving the Internet page there.

The most necessary applications for Android cannot but include Pocket. In fact, this is a service containing various texts that you decide to save for later reading. The program requires registration, but then you can access articles from several devices at once. And you can even save a web page on your computer by providing the browser with the appropriate extension.

It should be noted that Pocket displays only text and pictures - nothing extra. This makes the reading process much easier. There is also a recommendation system implemented here, but it works best so far only with English-language texts. What is important is that the application developers do not require money and do not introduce annoying advertising into their project.

Advantages:

The interface has been translated into Russian;
Easy reading of articles;
Using the program without access to the Internet;
Access to texts from different devices;
Distributed free of charge.

Price: Free

If Pocket saves ready-made articles, then Evernote is a kind of “cloud” notepad. You can save the notes you need in it. In the future, you will have access to viewing and editing them from any platform where you install Evernote - this can be Android, iOS and even Windows Phone. The corresponding program is also available on the PC. The creators also offer to use their website, in which case you only need a browser, and this opens up the possibility of creating notes even on outdated platforms.

All notes can be divided into separate notebooks, which act as folders here. Evernote is free to download and use. However, every month the creators provide you with a strictly limited space on their servers. If you want to create notes with many photos, you will have to sign up for a paid subscription annually. And it is very expensive!

Advantages:

The interface has been translated into Russian;
Distributed free of charge;
View your notes on different devices;
Offline viewing of recordings (paid subscription required).

Flaws:

Not the richest text design options;
Notes with photos will require a paid subscription.

Degree of usefulness: depends on lifestyle

KMPlayer

Price: Free

Each smartphone has a standard player created by the device manufacturer. But most often its capabilities are not enough. In this case, irreplaceable video players come to the rescue. For example, you can download and install KMPlayer as it. It is capable of playing video content of any format - even .flv, which many other video players do not recognize, will not be a hindrance.

The application can provide a background playback function. This allows you to read some magazine saved in .pdf format, from time to time being distracted by events in a series or movie. Previously, this could only be achieved through the use of several gadgets - for example, a tablet and a TV.

You can also consider installing other video players. In particular, they perform well MX Player And BSPlayer. Ours, which contains a corresponding comparison, will help you make your choice.

Advantages:

The interface has been translated into Russian;
Distributed free of charge;
Background playback;
No problems with AC3 audio codec;
Ability to create playlists.

Flaws:

Problems with playback on some devices.

Degree of usefulness: required for installation

ES Explorer

Don't listen to those people who say that a modern smartphone or tablet can do without a file manager. No, someday you will definitely need such a utility. And it will be better if it is already in the device’s memory. Now there are a large number of file managers, we even wrote about the best of them. Theoretically, you can install any of these utilities. But if you are going to use it often, then it is better to pay attention to ES Explorer.

This program was developed by ES Global and is regularly improved. Now it includes very rich functionality. The creators even introduced support for themes! The utility allows you to instantly go to the “Downloads”, “Videos”, “Music” or “Pictures” folders. And in a separate tab there is the entire file system of the device - this should be of interest to experienced users. The application also boasts a built-in archiver, FTP client, support for cloud storage and some other useful functions.

Advantages:

Working with cloud storage and FTP protocol;
The interface has been translated into Russian;
Theme support;
Distributed free of charge;

If you just bought a smartphone, you are unlikely to find anything other than Google Maps among the navigation applications. Of course, you can use them, but only in the largest Russian cities. In the outback, you may need Yandex.Maps. They have a large number of points of interest (cafes, restaurants, gas stations and other establishments), as well as the “Traffic Traffic” service.

Using this application you can easily get directions. You can also view panoramas here. Otherwise, this is a typical navigation program. One can only regret the lack of ability to download maps for subsequent offline navigation. More precisely, such a function is present here, but only for maps of the most popular Russian cities. By the way, in a separate material you can meet others.

Advantages:

Detailed maps of most Russian settlements;
Distributed free of charge;
Russian-language interface;
A large number of POI points;
View panoramas;
Support for the Yandex.Traffic service.

Flaws:

Difficulties with offline use.

Degree of usefulness: required for installation

What are the most needed applications for Android?

Perhaps, we have mentioned almost all the most necessary applications. But we deliberately forgot about instant messengers. The fact is that every owner of an Android device gives preference to his own messenger, and therefore we do not undertake to recommend a specific one.

We recommend that immediately after purchasing a smartphone, install such necessary programs for Android as Yandex.Maps, ES Explorer And KMPlayer. The extent to which you need to download the remaining applications discussed today depends on how you use your smartphone and its specific model.