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IN Google Play There are over 2 million applications, 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 an extensive number of settings: more than 8 audio formats, recording in automatic and manual mode, uploading files to the cloud, protecting records with a password, deleting them via specified time and much more.


The program is shareware, the Pro version without advertising costs a little more than a dollar, 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 for planning tasks, creating notes and abstracts, preparing for a speech or a business event - it is much easier to navigate any thoughts and ideas that are presented visually than with 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 in 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 flexible settings application menu, context menu on the 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

Everyone probably knows about Google Photos Android users, 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 processing tools, automatic creation collages, animations and mini-films, grouping photos by places, objects and faces, reminders of photo events of the past and 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 cameras budget smartphones, but you need to at least minimally learn how to work in 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 at the same time 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.

This application removes unused files from your smartphone - this way you maintain order and get rid of garbage that eats up the memory of your Android device. The Clean Master Lite utility will delete the application cache and also free up unused memory. running applications. Also, there is a function for analyzing the performance of the device and files on the SD card and an antivirus for checking downloaded files. The AppLock function allows you to block access to Facebook, SMS, contacts, photo gallery, as well as any other applications.

29th place: AirDroid


With AirDroid, you can wirelessly sync your Android device with personal computer. The only thing you need for this is the appropriate version of the program on your PC. You can download it from the official website of the program. However, it is worth noting that many useful options, for example, copying not only files, but also entire folders, are available only for Preemium accounts, which means that the manufacturer deliberately cuts down functions free version.

28th place: RIA Novosti


It is always worth having an idea of ​​the picture of events in the world. With the free RIA Novosti application you will always be up to date with the latest news. But even here there are some peculiarities of the free news feed, in which it is not very convenient to customize the font.

27th place: Adobe Acrobat Reader

With the Android version of Adobe Acrobat Reader, documents in PDF format you can now open and view on any phone and tablet PC with operating system Android system.

26th place: Yandex.Maps


The popular mobile application Yandex.Maps has high positioning accuracy on the ground, a unique system for laying out and guiding the route, and also has a convenient search for objects on the map. To plot and guide the route, the program requires the Internet, but you can download a map of the desired area in advance to use it offline. The map contains all infrastructure facilities, including gas stations, workshops, banks, shops, cafes, theaters, etc. In addition, the function of displaying traffic congestion - Traffic Jams - is also very useful. In the 3D map mode, when following a route, there is information about lane indicators.

25th place: WPS Office Lite


Free office suite WPS Office Lite will help you view documents sent to you via e-mail, as well as a set of new text and table files. This is perhaps the best replacement for Microsoft Office.

24th place: Evernote

Anyone who places great importance on being well organized can rejoice at the free app. It allows you to create, edit and retrieve notes for offline use, as well as create voice memos. In addition, you can import the resulting images into the application and then process them using Skitch.

23rd place: Snapseed

is a versatile image optimization application suitable for both beginners and experienced photographers.

22nd place: SoundCloud


From the SoundCloud streaming service, you can legally and free listen to several million songs, and the service automatically downloads content to your smartphone and, if the Internet is unavailable, allows you to play tracks offline.

21st place: TripAdvisor

To avoid ending up in a hotel that disappoints you, simply check the app's many user ratings in advance. At the same time, you can choose not only hotels. Here you will find ratings of restaurants and other leisure activities.

20th place: Instagram

This is a social service based on photographs that people share not only among a narrow group of friends, but also create entire communities. And although the format of the published photographs is painfully disappointing with its “square” proportion (the second eye is not needed for viewing), people are forced to put up with this, because this has become the de facto standard in this social network. Here you can upgrade your photos: 20 effects are available with which you can give your images a style, for example, Gotham. During the test, this worked smoothly and quickly. Then the photo is given a short title, the current GPS location is assigned, and now your friends can see photo news in your Instagram app.

19th place: Google Translate


The free Google Translator scores points primarily with its very powerful online engine, which allows you to translate text into photos and videos, as well as recognizing voices in real time. It is noteworthy that the application can also work offline. You probably won’t find a better universal translator than this one.

18th place: Gismeteo lite

With the free Android app you will be aware of the weather conditions in your region and the 10-day forecast. The GPS location feature tells you where you are at a glance.

17th place: FBReader


FBReader e-book reader is one of best apps in the digital reading segment. Here you will find a convenient cataloging of books by author, title and topic, a wide range of accepted formats, and even a search for books on the Internet. And also in this application you can synchronize with the selected cloud storage to read books on all your devices - smartphones and tablets, from the place where you stopped reading.

16th place: AliExpress


In the mobile version of AliExpress, every day you can select profitable purchases not only from China, but also from Russia.

15th place: Netflix

Even if there is no huge Smart TV nearby, it works on both a smartphone and a tablet.

14th place: barcode scanner QR and barcode scanner


Take photos and compare: With QR and Barcode Scanner's barcode scanner, you quickly get independent product information directly to your Android smartphone. Using the integrated scanner, you can photograph the code that is located on almost every product. This can be a European barcode (EAN), a two-dimensional barcode (QR) or an International Standard Book Number (ISBN). The product and all available information about it, such as price and customer reviews, will quickly appear on your smartphone.

13th place: OneFootball

The application will not be useful to everyone, but it will be very useful on the mobile phone of a football fan: with its help you will receive information about individual matches and much more.

You can also get detailed reports on all major European championships, Champions League, Europa League and cup competitions here. With this app you will never miss a game.

12th place: Google Chrome

Probably everyone knows the desktop version of Google Chrome. Google itself has released mobile version a popular browser for Android smartphones, which, however, only works on devices with Android 4.0 (“Ice Cream Sandwich”) and later versions.

11th place: VLC for Android

VLC for Android - like the original, stands out for its support for many audio and video formats.

10th place: Snapchat

Through you send photos to your friends. The trick is that all the pictures you sent will appear only for a few seconds, and after that they will be automatically deleted. So, you can send your wildest selfies seamlessly through Snapchat and not worry about the consequences later.

9th place: WhatsApp messenger

The application, surprisingly, is probably used by many of your friends and acquaintances. And all because during installation it scans your entire phone book and automatically enters it into its database located in distant America on some CIA server. necessary, if only because all friends have it. And since you are in someone’s phone book, then your number is in this extensive file cabinet. That is, by installing this application, you will certainly be able to find your friends there and communicate with them, organizing, for example, a family or friendly chat.

8th place: Dropbox

The online service puts at your disposal free 2 GB of disk space on the Internet, which you can use from anywhere. Including, of course, from your mobile phone. Is there any reason to refuse such an offer?

7th place: File manager


One of the main distinguishing characteristics of the Android system is that it supports third-party software. Thus, if you wish, you can replace absolutely everything in your smartphone and make it ideal for yourself. This article will talk about applications that will make using your device convenient and practical. All programs from the list are created both for decoration and to expand functionality.

From the article you will learn

Categories of programs under consideration

Please note that we only list a few apps from a specific category. In fact, in each area you can find more than a hundred software, each of which will have some unique solutions and design thoughts. Therefore, there is no need to dwell on our list, we will give an impetus to creativity, and you decide for yourself which program to install and which not.

There are a lot of categories that can be distinguished; for each user they all represent different values. Some people often use a calculator and are not averse to installing an engineering view, while others work more with photographs and want a multifunctional photo editor.

The article will present the main categories that are used to a small or greater extent by all people who have an Android device.

This list included:

  • Start screens – launchers;
  • Calculators;
  • Notepads and other means of reference communication;
  • Other additions to make life easier.

We’ll also touch on some utilities for root devices. They are no less functional. Root is hacking into a system and gaining access to its entire file system. Through root you can do virtually anything you want. Getting a root on your device is not easy, so it is not recommended for beginners to try it. The fact is that such actions can turn a smartphone into a brick! It's very risky, but sometimes it's worth it.

For example, using programs that require so-called “superuser rights”, you can change the assignment of physical and touch buttons (home, volume, back, and so on). So, by long pressing the “home” button, you can launch some application, use the volume swing to switch, turn on and pause music and videos. Through root, you can overclock the device, or vice versa, reduce consumption, saving significant resources. These are just the basics for rooted smartphones.

The launcher is the start screen, that is, the phone’s desktop. It opens the first time you launch it after unlocking. All main actions begin with the launcher, so its convenience and functionality are paramount.

Most custom launchers are limited in functionality and are made only for opening applications. This big mistake, since on start pages you can perform unimaginable actions that not only improve the capabilities and speed of use, but also give it a pleasant appearance. To combat this dullness, you can download another launcher. All of them are available for free on the Play Market, just find them through the search.

Nova Launcher

Peculiarities:

  • Unique page transition animations and application manager opening;
  • A pattern to open something;
  • Folders open full screen, not partially;
  • Exclusive theme market support.

Evie Launcher

A minimalistic but very nice launcher for lovers of simple and beautiful things. This launcher consumes the least resources compared to others, as it has limited functionality and simple animations.

The creators approached their development wisely, introducing the most necessary features into such small size. Some people will like the special style of the launcher.

Calculators are used by everyone everywhere, from the simplest tasks of counting purchases in a supermarket to the calculation of algorithms. Alas, standard calculators are not particularly impressive, so they are replaced by new, more advanced and sophisticated calculators! We will indicate only a few worthwhile programs, and it’s up to you to search and choose your favorite one!

Stylish calculator CALCU

This application cannot boast of cutting-edge calculations, solving graphs and other equations, but it is strong in another way - in its aesthetic form. Using such a calculator, you enjoy the process due to constant smooth animations, crashes, colors, and so on. It will be good for lovers of beauty in a smartphone and those who do not need solutions to academic questions in mathematics. You can download it.

MyScript Calculator

Extremely unusual, but sometimes useful application to calculate equations by drawing them. To draw up a solution, you do not need to type the problem itself on the keyboard for a long time, but only draw it on the desktop. Very convenient as an alternative to constantly and inconveniently entering large calculations.

Photomath – camera calculator

Already from the name you can understand that in this application we will solve mathematical problems using the gadget’s camera. It's essentially the same as MyScript, but the input is automatic after taking a photo of the equation.

System explorers are engaged in reading all files located in the system root and on the memory card. Through Explorer you can delete junk files, view your downloads, install something via .apk, and so on. For an advanced user, the explorer is very important.

In principle, the standard explorer is not so bad, it is simple, fast and can do the simple tasks that are needed. But, having installed a third-party explorer, you quickly get used to their sometimes very convenient and necessary capabilities.

ES Explorer

A lot can be said about this conductor. This is by far the most popular and functional conductor. But not everything is as bright as it seems.

At the last moment, the developers began to actively introduce advertising into it and added anonymous statistics sent to the servers. In general, you shouldn’t download it from the Market, it will only make things worse. If you are ready to search old version or a version with cut out garbage, then this explorer will become familiar to you.

What does it contain?

  • Firstly, it's convenience. Any folder and menu can be added to quick access;
  • There is a powerful filter and search;
  • Built-in archiver;
  • Hiding unnecessary files;
  • Overlay graphic key or document password;
  • View files hidden by the system and no_media;
  • An event log is maintained that lists all recent actions in folders;
  • Automatic removal of .apk, search for installation files;
  • Cloud storage, albeit limited.

RAR

A simple archiver. Unfortunately, in standard system there is no support for archives, so people who at least sometimes encounter them will desperately need a program to unzip rar, zip, and so on. Like no one else copes with this. In it you can set any unzipping path, create an archive and view it. It has almost everything you need to work with archives. There is also a explorer, but it is made solely for searching archives.

Explorer (File Manager)

A simple conductor, but not as much as a standard one. It has all the necessary functions and a couple of special ones. Supports cloud storage and has a built-in music and video player. A laconic guide for convenient search files, quick removal and sorting. Available in .

MK Explorer

Other useful programs

Ftp server

A simple program for creating a connection between a computer and a smartphone via Wi-Fi. No more wires needed unnecessary programs, just download the application to your smartphone and log in via Wi-Fi file system gadget on any computer in seconds.

ProximityScreen

An extremely controversial, but for some, a very convenient utility that works with a proximity sensor and accelerometer. After setting up the program, it will automatically lock the screen when the smartphone is placed in a pocket or placed face down on any surface. The application is also capable of unlocking the screen when it is picked up. Everything is implemented quite comfortably, so there should be no problems with the sensors. You can download it to your device.

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Appears on the app market every day a large number of new programs. Applications for devices with operating system Android takes up a significant share, partly due to the fact that it allows more functions to be implemented on it compared to other platforms.

So that you don't get lost among the huge variety, website made a review of the most useful applications for Android that are really worthy of attention and space in your mobile device.

Save web pages for reading

There are plenty of messaging services. To the popular Viber, iMessage and Telegram, Facebook Messenger has also been added, the audience of which has already exceeded 200 million users. It features a minimalist design and excellent functionality: in addition to sending text messages, the application allows you to share photos, audio recordings and videos, as well as make and receive calls.

Alarm

Waking up in the morning is easy for few people. We all, of course, set our alarms for right time, but as soon as it starts to ring, we put off the call again and again with the usual movement. The Puzzle Alarm Clock app, available on Android devices, will help you overcome this bad habit. To turn off the melody, it offers several options: solving puzzles, mathematical problems, unpleasant flickering of the flash, and, in especially severe cases, a monetary fine for each change in the alarm time!

Physical activity

Physical activity tracking services are gaining popularity. So Google launched its Google Fit application, which allows you to collect the activity statistics you need and monitor all indicators using sensors. The program keeps track of how far you have walked, run or cycled and counts the calories burned.

Increased Productivity

If you are familiar with the concept of procrastination, the Focus Lock app for Android can help you increase your productivity. It allows you to temporarily block all “harmful” applications that distract you and prevent you from focusing on important things. All you need to do is set the time intervals for work and rest, and the program itself will give a signal when you have the opportunity to use blocked services. If you try to launch a prohibited application, you will not succeed, and you will not be able to remove the lock in Focus Lock itself. For some, such a radical method can be a salvation.

Sync apps

The amazing IFTTT automation app is now available on Android. The service allows you to save your time by creating connections between actions in different applications. For example, you can duplicate all the photos you added to Instagram on Twitter, or save files received by mail to Dropbox. There are recipes great amount, you can find ready-made ones in the application, or you can create your own.

Weather

Now Android device owners have the opportunity to use the amazing weather app from Yahoo! - Yahoo Weather. It has one of the most beautiful interfaces: beautiful photos from Flickr are selected for each city and weather. In addition to air temperature, there is also animated data on wind strength, a city map, moon phase and the current position of the sun.

Convenient calendar

Mobile device users Android control They can use various applications to organize their day. This can be either a full-fledged calendar planned for months in advance, or a simple to-do list containing simply a list of tasks. Accomplish combines both of these approaches: you can drag tasks directly from your to-do list onto your calendar and schedule when it's convenient for you to do each task.

Time management

Another useful application that allows you to plan and organize your time. MyLifeOrganized will become your personal secretary, who is constantly next to you, keeps a list of tasks and promptly reminds you to complete them. Tasks can be combined into groups and the dependence of the implementation of some tasks on the execution of others can be established. There's even an option to specify the location where the reminder should go off (for example, to remind you to buy batteries when you're in the store).

Learning new words

If you're tired of your usual routine life, the cool app Shuffle My Life will help you overcome boredom and bring a little spontaneity into your every day. The application will offer you to complete one of the random tasks, of which there are currently more than four hundred. For example, take a photo of five unusual objects on the way to work, read a new book, or write a speech on an arbitrary topic and record it on a voice recorder. The program controls the execution of tasks, so don’t try to cheat.

Task Manager


Programs for Android are different. There are useful and not so useful, free and commercial, entertaining and intended for solving applied problems, created for the corporate market or with an eye on the mass consumer market, developed with soul or slapped together as if “on the knee” in a couple of minutes, popular and not yet successful gain fame among the online user audience Google market Play, in currently numbering, no joke, almost 3.2 million applications! And there are also programs, without which in the everyday hustle and bustle you are left without hands and which you have to use almost every day. Today’s review is devoted to precisely these products, which are relevant for most owners of Android devices, divided into categories for ease of perception - Internet, office, information security, system, sports, transport and navigation, entertainment, finance and all sorts of things.

Since we're talking about information security, it would not be amiss to mention such a useful tool in modern realities as a VPN client TunnelBear. With its help, it will not be difficult to quickly establish a secure data transmission channel for web surfing and ensure anonymity in global network, do the work through public Wi-Fi points safer and bypass restrictions set by providers.

⇡ System

A gentleman's set of programs for Android would be incomplete without mentioning file manager, which provides a convenient interface for working with stored in memory mobile device data. There are such applications on Google Play as a wagon and a small cart, but the best of the best among them in all respects is Total Commander- yes, yes, the same one that many IT old-timers remember from the PC version.

In terms of functionality, the Android version of Total Commander is in no way inferior to the original version of the file manager. The program supports work in two-panel mode and has a multilingual user interface, can find mutual language with ZIP and RAR archives, equipped with customizable menus and a control key panel. In addition, the mobile Total Commander includes built-in tools for sorting and searching files, a media player and text editor, tools for transferring files via Bluetooth, support for FTP, SMB and WebDAV protocols, as well as other functions that put the application a step above similar products.

More from system applications Designed by Google deserves a place in the memory of any Android gadget screen keyboard Gboard, supporting more than 400 languages ​​and dialects around the world—more than any other program of its type. In addition to handwriting, Gboard supports voice and continuous text input (to type a word, you need to drag your finger over the letters), and thanks to machine learning The keyboard can predict phrases entered by the user and automatically correct typos. In addition to features that make typing easier on small screen, the application has built-in Google search, a translator and many visual objects - emoji, stickers and animated GIF files, allowing users to more fully express their feelings and emotions when communicating in a virtual environment. Well, so that your stay in the latter is not overshadowed by huge bills for network traffic, it would be logical to keep the program ready Datally, which helps you understand where exactly your precious megabytes are being spent. Datally shows which applications are most demanding of traffic, at what time its consumption increases, recommends ways to save based on user activity, and suggests upcoming Wi-Fi networks, which you can connect to.

⇡ Entertainment

For those who are accustomed to reading in their free time, we advise you to take a closer look at Moon+ Reader- the best, in our opinion, application for working with e-books. Features of the program are support TXT formats, HTML, EPUB, PDF, MOBI, FB2, UMD, CHM, CBR, CBZ, RAR, ZIP, OPDS, integration with online libraries and dictionaries, ability to synchronize books on different devices and the presence of a heap various settings and modes that allow you to flexibly configure the program and enjoy reading books.

It’s one thing to read books thoughtfully, and quite another thing to watch movies on a mobile device or listen to music. In both cases, the popular cross-platform media player will come in handy VLC, capable of playing almost any video and audio format. Strength The player supports Chromecast wireless broadcasting. Thanks to this, users can most in a simple way Cast media content stored on your mobile device or even online storage to your big screen or other Chromecast-compatible devices.

⇡ Transport and navigation

The leader in this category, without a doubt, is "Yandex.Navigator"- An excellent assistant for car owners and travelers. Navigation app provides directions car routes for Russia, Abkhazia, Azerbaijan, Armenia, Belarus, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova, Tajikistan, Turkey, Uzbekistan and Ukraine, taking into account the situation on the roads. The program promptly rebuilds the route based on constantly updated information about traffic jams, accompanies the movement with voice prompts, warns about road events (accidents, repair work, etc.), speeding when driving along the highway and CCTV cameras, and also displays Additional information about buildings and other objects on the map. In addition to this, Yandex.Navigator supports voice control, allows you to find nearby parking lots in the city and pay traffic fines. To save traffic, there is a function to save selected maps in the device’s memory.

For those who prefer public transport to personal transport, the app will serve them well "Yandex.Transport", which allows you to monitor the movement of city buses, trams, trolleybuses, minibuses in real time and find out exact time their arrival. The program contains maps, stops and public transport of Moscow, St. Petersburg, Yekaterinburg, Novosibirsk, Kazan and other large Russian metropolises. Yandex.Transport also operates in Kyiv, Astana, cities of Finland (Helsinki and Tampere), Hungary (Budapest), Australia (Sydney and Brisbane), New Zealand (Auckland) and Belarus (Baranovichi, Slutsk, Lida, Bobruisk, Pinsk, Grodno, Vitebsk, Mogilev and Brest). An important fact is that the application can display not only public transport, but also carsharing cars that can be rented for short-term in Moscow.

Finally, a good addition to the mentioned products is electronic directory with city maps 2 GIS. It not only contains the most complete and regularly updated information about city organizations (location, opening hours, telephone, website, social media, reviews), but can also work as a navigator, suitable for both a car and public transport and walking. The application's capabilities allow you to build routes taking into account all types of public transport: buses, minibuses, trolleybuses, trams and metro, view detailed maps of shopping centers with floor plans, save your favorite places for instant access to them, share your location on the map and use 2GIS as tourist guide to the city. The program contains maps of Moscow, St. Petersburg, Yekaterinburg, Novosibirsk, Chelyabinsk, Barnaul, Samara, Krasnoyarsk, Ufa, Kazan, Tyumen, Irkutsk, Perm, Omsk, Kiev, Astana, Bishkek, Dubai, Prague, Santiago and more than 300 more cities in 9 countries.

⇡ Finance

On the financial side, it definitely deserves attention payment service Google Pay, allowing you to pay for services and purchases using a smartphone, phablet or tablet with a built-in NFC module. After installing the application, you need to add data to it bank card, and in a store that accepts contactless payments, bring your unlocked mobile device to the payment terminal. Google emphasizes that making purchases in this way is even safer than directly with the card itself, since Google Pay does not store its details on the phone and does not transmit its details to the seller. Instead, a special digital identifier (token) is used, which is created for each card when it is registered in the system. At the same time, you can use any privileges of the linked bank card - accumulation of miles, bonus programs and special offers.

⇡ Sport

For sports and monitoring physical activity, a fitness tracker is a good option. Runtastic, using a GPS/GLONASS receiver, accelerometer and other sensors available in modern mobile devices, measuring time, speed, distance, altitude, calories burned and many other parameters of any type of training. The program collects detailed statistics on all sports activities, is fully compatible with the Android Wear platform, supports voice training and data synchronization with similar applications Garmin Connect, Google Fit and MyFitnessPal. According to the developers, Runtastic allows you to quickly achieve your goals in sports, helps to radically improve your overall well-being and physical fitness. Those who doubt can verify in practice the veracity of these words.

⇡ All sorts of things

SmartTools. A real “Swiss army knife” for Android, allowing you to use your smartphone as a sound meter, range finder, vibration meter, metal detector, light measuring device, thermometer, radar for measuring the speed of moving objects, level, magnifying glass, metronome, tuning fork, cardiograph and many other necessary household tools, of which there are already 38 pieces in the program’s arsenal! Each of them uses readings from the corresponding sensors of the mobile device, so full operation of the application is possible only if there are light sensors, proximity sensors, accelerometer/gyroscope, magnetometer (digital compass), barometer and other sensors.

"Mobile Rescuer". A program developed by the Russian Ministry of Emergency Situations, which is useful to have on hand in case of emergencies (pah-pah-pah). A special feature of the application is the interface, equipped with a large red “Send SOS” button. With just one click on it, a person can call the rescue service from anywhere in the country and notify loved ones, relatives and friends via SMS that he is in an emergency situation or an emergency has occurred. “Mobile Rescuer” automatically determines the user’s location, region of the Russian Federation, telecom operator and selects a suitable number from the database to call emergency services. Additionally, the program includes illustrated guides that clearly demonstrate first aid methods, rules of conduct in various emergency situations and other useful information.

Well, today’s publication ends with an application Google News, allowing you to keep your finger on the pulse of events happening in the world and keep abreast of the most important news. A special feature of the program is an intelligent recommendation system that generates news reports based on the user’s interests and preferences. At the same time, authoritative publications are used as sources of information, which always check the accuracy of the information they have before publication. The Google News database also includes our website, 3DNews Daily Digital Digest, which provides the most objective information about everything that happens in the IT market. Subscribe!