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Smartphones are becoming increasingly sophisticated each day, as they can be used to handle a wide range of tasks and activities. In recent times, most smartphones come packed with interesting apps with features that are difficult to resist. Generally most Nigerian youths, living in the major cities of the country, are tech savvy people. They use their Smartphone apps to interact as well as carry out their daily task and schedules. Google play has exploded in recent times and these are 25 apps you should install on your android.
1. Instagram
Instagram is currently one of trendiest apps world. It’s currently the world’s most popular photo sharing, video sharing, and social networking services that enable users share media files with friends, colleagues, and family. Its unique and innovative approach made instagram popular especially amongst the youths and celebrities. Instagram was launched in 2010 and it currently has over 300million register users, making it one the largest photo sharing app in the world.
2. Twitter
Twitter was founded in 2006, and has risen to become one of the world’s most popular social media app. messages are sent as tweets, which consist of a 140 character message. Nigeria has a well developed entertainment sector, with well known celebrities. This development hasn’t gone unnoticed by Twitter’s management as most of these celebrities now possess the “verified by twitter” badge. Nigerians love to tweet about their favourite celebrities, songs, movies, gossips and other activities, making it a perfect app for your android device.
3. WhatsApp
WhatsApp founded in 2009 is one of the most popular instant messaging app in the world. Android smartphones makers used WhatsApp to counter the growing popularity of BBM, and it has since usurped BBM as the world leading instant messaging app.
4. Facebook
We all know how addictive facebook is and it was founded in 2004 by Mark Zuckerberg and it has since grown to become world’s leading social media platform. Currently, there is hardly any android smartphone that doesn’t come packaged with the facebook app.
5. Google maps
Google map is a mobile web and desktop mapping app that provides you street view perspectives, satellite images, street maps and other services such as route planner. It’s the perfect mapping app for your android that will help you navigate your city easily.
6. BBC weather
The BBC weather app was introduced late 2013 and it has proven to be a very useful app, especially in this part of the world where the weather is becoming increasingly unpredictable. It’s an app you must check before stepping out of your home.
7. Google Now launcher
Formerly, this app was available to only Google Nexus devices but it has now been thrown open to android devices. Google now fills up your home screen with the app, giving you immediate access to Google services.
8. HTC Zoe
The HTC Zoe app is camera app that gives you the freedom to manipulate your pictures the way you want. The strong point of amazing app is that it gives you the opportunity to create short animated clips which you can then share with friends and family.
9. Glympse
The Glympse app gives you the ability to share your location with friends and family. It uses your cellphones’ GPS to accurately pin point your location, and it sends the result to your friends in a format their Smartphone will understand.
10. Vine
The Vine app is a recording and stopping animation tool. It gives you the ability to shoot live videos on your Smartphones and share it via social networks.
11. Dropbox
The main advantage of this amazing app is that it gives you the ability to access your files anywhere. You can upload valuable files to your dropbox account and then download it on any device anywhere in the world.
12. Speed Test
Speed Test is a special app available on android that gives you the ability to check the speed of your internet connection as well as those of your friends and neighbours.
13. eBay
The eBay app gives your instant access to its world-class website where you can shop online for the goods and service you might need. It’s also integrated with PayPal, lets you watch items, browse and other sell items.
14. BBC iPlayer
The BBC iPlayer was originally created for iOS devices, however, it has successfully been launched on the android devices and it allows you watch live BBC programs.
15. Google Keep
Google keep is an excellent app created by Google that lets you take notes quickly.
16. Spotify
This is an android app that lets users listen to international radio programmes and playlist.
17. Unclouded
Lets you integrate your Dropbox and Google account seamlessly, ensuring that you have steady access to your backed-up files in one place.
18. Amazon Kindle
It allows you to access Amazon’s online bookshop. It gives its users access to millions of books on Amazon’s online store and lets them send them to the app.
19. Tinder
It’s basically a dating app that uses the location and social media information of it users to connect with nearby users of the app.
20. Swiftkey Keyboard
It’s basically an app that predicts your next word after learning your writing style. This makes typing a lot faster.
21. Google Camera
This is a standalone app that’s available to all users of android smartphones. It offers a lot of interfaces that gives users the ability to edit their pictures easily.
22. Swype keyboard
The swipe keyboard is an app that gives its users the innovative ways to write as they swipe on its unique interface.
23. Horizon
This app helps you stabilize your video while recording, even if you shake your phone, it wouldn’t affect the quality of your videos.
24. RunTastic Pro
The Runtastic pro is a fitness app that helps you put your weight in check. It has the ability to track your progress and cheer you based on your accomplishments.
25. Tasker
Tasker is an android app that lets you manage your activities and schedules easily.
By far, these are the best apps to install on your android Smartphone. Most of them are free to install and will help you get the best from your android Smartphone. To improve your android experience, visit the Google playstore today and download these amazing apps.
1. Instagram
Instagram is currently one of trendiest apps world. It’s currently the world’s most popular photo sharing, video sharing, and social networking services that enable users share media files with friends, colleagues, and family. Its unique and innovative approach made instagram popular especially amongst the youths and celebrities. Instagram was launched in 2010 and it currently has over 300million register users, making it one the largest photo sharing app in the world.
2. Twitter
Twitter was founded in 2006, and has risen to become one of the world’s most popular social media app. messages are sent as tweets, which consist of a 140 character message. Nigeria has a well developed entertainment sector, with well known celebrities. This development hasn’t gone unnoticed by Twitter’s management as most of these celebrities now possess the “verified by twitter” badge. Nigerians love to tweet about their favourite celebrities, songs, movies, gossips and other activities, making it a perfect app for your android device.
3. WhatsApp
WhatsApp founded in 2009 is one of the most popular instant messaging app in the world. Android smartphones makers used WhatsApp to counter the growing popularity of BBM, and it has since usurped BBM as the world leading instant messaging app.
4. Facebook
We all know how addictive facebook is and it was founded in 2004 by Mark Zuckerberg and it has since grown to become world’s leading social media platform. Currently, there is hardly any android smartphone that doesn’t come packaged with the facebook app.
5. Google maps
Google map is a mobile web and desktop mapping app that provides you street view perspectives, satellite images, street maps and other services such as route planner. It’s the perfect mapping app for your android that will help you navigate your city easily.
6. BBC weather
The BBC weather app was introduced late 2013 and it has proven to be a very useful app, especially in this part of the world where the weather is becoming increasingly unpredictable. It’s an app you must check before stepping out of your home.
7. Google Now launcher
Formerly, this app was available to only Google Nexus devices but it has now been thrown open to android devices. Google now fills up your home screen with the app, giving you immediate access to Google services.
8. HTC Zoe
The HTC Zoe app is camera app that gives you the freedom to manipulate your pictures the way you want. The strong point of amazing app is that it gives you the opportunity to create short animated clips which you can then share with friends and family.
9. Glympse
The Glympse app gives you the ability to share your location with friends and family. It uses your cellphones’ GPS to accurately pin point your location, and it sends the result to your friends in a format their Smartphone will understand.
10. Vine
The Vine app is a recording and stopping animation tool. It gives you the ability to shoot live videos on your Smartphones and share it via social networks.
11. Dropbox
The main advantage of this amazing app is that it gives you the ability to access your files anywhere. You can upload valuable files to your dropbox account and then download it on any device anywhere in the world.
12. Speed Test
Speed Test is a special app available on android that gives you the ability to check the speed of your internet connection as well as those of your friends and neighbours.
13. eBay
The eBay app gives your instant access to its world-class website where you can shop online for the goods and service you might need. It’s also integrated with PayPal, lets you watch items, browse and other sell items.
14. BBC iPlayer
The BBC iPlayer was originally created for iOS devices, however, it has successfully been launched on the android devices and it allows you watch live BBC programs.
15. Google Keep
Google keep is an excellent app created by Google that lets you take notes quickly.
16. Spotify
This is an android app that lets users listen to international radio programmes and playlist.
17. Unclouded
Lets you integrate your Dropbox and Google account seamlessly, ensuring that you have steady access to your backed-up files in one place.
18. Amazon Kindle
It allows you to access Amazon’s online bookshop. It gives its users access to millions of books on Amazon’s online store and lets them send them to the app.
19. Tinder
It’s basically a dating app that uses the location and social media information of it users to connect with nearby users of the app.
20. Swiftkey Keyboard
It’s basically an app that predicts your next word after learning your writing style. This makes typing a lot faster.
21. Google Camera
This is a standalone app that’s available to all users of android smartphones. It offers a lot of interfaces that gives users the ability to edit their pictures easily.
22. Swype keyboard
The swipe keyboard is an app that gives its users the innovative ways to write as they swipe on its unique interface.
23. Horizon
This app helps you stabilize your video while recording, even if you shake your phone, it wouldn’t affect the quality of your videos.
24. RunTastic Pro
The Runtastic pro is a fitness app that helps you put your weight in check. It has the ability to track your progress and cheer you based on your accomplishments.
25. Tasker
Tasker is an android app that lets you manage your activities and schedules easily.
By far, these are the best apps to install on your android Smartphone. Most of them are free to install and will help you get the best from your android Smartphone. To improve your android experience, visit the Google playstore today and download these amazing apps.
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