We are not talking here of the most downloaded apps ever from Google Play, such as Facebook and Google and not even those that all have like Whatsapp or Skype, but rather less known apps that should not be installed on every Android smartphone, be it a Samsung Galaxy, a Nexus, an LG, HTC, Huawei or others. These are, for the most part, mobile and Android system management tools, useful for doing basic operations in the simplest possible way or for meeting general needs. The list of the top 10 may be limited, but opens up to further lists (also from this blog) with other better applications, specific for certain purposes.
The 10 indispensable and free apps for each Android smartphone that I recommend everyone to install is therefore the following.
1) ES File Explorer
An Android mobile phone is like a computer made of files and folders.
Es Explorer is one of the best file manager app to browse folders on Android that allows you to find all the documents, manage space, move files and photos as you want.
It is probably not an app that normal users (who are not inveterate geeks) would often use, but it is still essential and must-have.
2) Microsoft Office Word
Who said you can't have Office programs on a smartphone?
Microsoft Office is available in the Word, Excel and Powerpoint apps, to edit and write Excel, Powerpoint and Word, Doc, xls and ppt files with a comfortable interface optimized for small screens. Of course you cannot expect to write complex documents on a smartphone, but for small changes and updates it is perfect.
3) AirDroid
An Android smartphone can be managed from any computer only by installing this application. On the PC then, without installing anything, all you need to do is open the web browser on a special page to see all the contents of the phone, transfer files send text messages, see photos and do every operation you would do on the phone, without problems.
In another article, the guide to manage the phone from the PC browser with Airdroid.
4) Pushbullet
If with Airdroid it becomes easy to manage your phone from your PC and transfer photos and files, with Pushbullet you can receive notifications on your PC, reply to messages, send links and any notes. After a recent update it is also possible to synchronize the notes of the copy and paste from PC and phone. Communication with the phone is managed by the application and by an extension on Chrome or Firefox.
In another article, the guide on how to send notes, files and links from PC to Android and vice versa with Pushbullet
5) SwiftKey
Since it was free, this application has become a must for every Android smartphone to improve the writing method with a more intelligent type of keyboard, able to predict the words that are written based on the messages of the past and able to correct any error spelling in writing.
In another article, the review on the Swiftkey Android fast writing app.
6) MX Player
As is also the case on Windows, if you want to open all the videos on an Android smartphone without worrying about compatibility and formats, it takes an external application.
This app can be MX Player, which supports all common video formats and is one of the best apps for watching videos and movies on Android.
7) Macrodroid
This app is designed to make Android automatic in changing settings depending on the time of day and where you are. In practice you can activate or deactivate the wifi, change brightness, change the volume etc. depending on the time of day or whether you are at home or away. There are really no limits on what can be done even if it is a bit complex as an application.
8) CM Security - FREE Antivirus
In fact, an antivirus on Android is not essential because, unless you install scam applications or apps downloaded not from the official store, there are few risks of infections, also because Android has a preventive check inside. However, this application does much more and takes care of the maintenance of the phone by correcting problems, eliminating junk files and improving memory management.
In the end it is indispensable for every smartphone owner.
In another article, the guide to CM Security to protect Android smartphone data.
9) Teamviewer
From an Android smartphone you can, at any time and from anywhere, create a direct connection with your computer to control it remotely and do the operations you want as if you were in front of it. Teamviewer is the best remote desktop app for Android, free and without limitations.
10) Navigaweb Tech
The official app of this blog to follow the news in preview; how can it be missing on an Android smartphone?
In your opinion, which application should I have added to this list?
