Here I'm gonna share some essential or must have apps for every Android phone. This list is very helpful for those new Android users who have no idea where to start and how to get apps.
You must have already got Gmail, Gtalk, Maps etc which are stock apps from Google. You can try other Google products like Google+, Docs too. I'm not going to introduce you to Google related apps here. Instead I'm going to share other apps.
Some Android phone don't have a stock file manager, in that case download any of these.
Google Play Store Link: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.metago.astro&hl=en
OR
Google Play Store Link: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.rhmsoft.fm
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- SAMI(.smi/.sami) with ruby tag support.
- SubRip(.srt)
- MicroDVD(.sub/.txt)
- SubViewer2.0(.sub)
- MPL2(.mpl/.txt)
- PowerDivX(.psb/.txt)
- TMPlayer(.txt)
Perfect companion for watching movies on your Android phone. I personally use MX player to watch movies and TV Series/Documentary.
Google Play Store Link : https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mxtech.videoplayer.ad![](https://ssl.gstatic.com/android/market_images/web/left_fade.png)
It is a streaming app used to stream videos from your computer on your Android device. It also works as a remote control for VLC media player installed on your PC.
Features:
* Remote control VideoLan VLC from your Phone/Tablet (play, pause, stop, volume, fullscreen, change video/song, dvd menu control, change audio tracks, change subtitle tracks, etc.)
* Streaming from Android to Computer (Video, music and photos)
* Its internal video player allows streaming content Computer to Android (Video, music and photos)
* Subtitles supported
Google Play Store Link: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.vlcforandroid.vlcdirectprofree
America's most useful and respected dictionary.
In addition to all the definitions from Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary, this app offers voice search – to let you look up a word without having to spell it – along with synonyms, antonyms, example sentences, Word of the Day, and more. It’s a great tool for reference, education, and vocabulary building.
The app is free, and supported by ads. No internet connection is required to view any of the definitions.
Features:
* Synonyms & Antonyms
* Voice Search
* Example Sentences
* Audio Pronunciations
* Word of the Day
* Favorites - lets you keep a list of words that are particularly interesting to you
* Reader View - lets you hide navigation buttons to see text in full screen
* Recent History - lets you keep track of the words you've looked up
Google Play Store Link: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.merriamwebster
Professional book reader with powerful controls & full functions.
*Support online ebook libraries and personal calibre ebook server.
*Read local books with smooth scroll and tons of innovation., key features:
A handy ebook reader that supports txt, html, epub, mobi, umd, fb2, chm, zip or OPDS
Google Play Store Link: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.flyersoft.moonreader
To be continued...
You must have already got Gmail, Gtalk, Maps etc which are stock apps from Google. You can try other Google products like Google+, Docs too. I'm not going to introduce you to Google related apps here. Instead I'm going to share other apps.
Some Android phone don't have a stock file manager, in that case download any of these.
File Manager Apps for Android
1. Astro File Manager -
It will display all the SD card contents so that you can easily navigate and choose files to send over Bluetooth or edit/upload/share.Google Play Store Link: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.metago.astro&hl=en
OR
2. File Manager -
This one does everything Astro File Managerdoes but has a clean UI and has some additional features.Google Play Store Link: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.rhmsoft.fm
Audio / Video Player / Steaming Apps
1. MX Player
It is the best video player for Android that supports a wide range of video formats. Subtitles are also supported. Plays videos smoothly. It provides CPU optimization.
Subtitle formats:
- DVD, DVB, SSA/ASS Subtitle tracks.
- SubStation Alpha(.ssa/.ass) with full styling.- SAMI(.smi/.sami) with ruby tag support.
- SubRip(.srt)
- MicroDVD(.sub/.txt)
- SubViewer2.0(.sub)
- MPL2(.mpl/.txt)
- PowerDivX(.psb/.txt)
- TMPlayer(.txt)
Perfect companion for watching movies on your Android phone. I personally use MX player to watch movies and TV Series/Documentary.
Google Play Store Link : https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mxtech.videoplayer.ad
![](https://ssl.gstatic.com/android/market_images/web/left_fade.png)
2. VLC Direct Pro
It is a streaming app used to stream videos from your computer on your Android device. It also works as a remote control for VLC media player installed on your PC.
Features:
* Remote control VideoLan VLC from your Phone/Tablet (play, pause, stop, volume, fullscreen, change video/song, dvd menu control, change audio tracks, change subtitle tracks, etc.)
* Streaming from Android to Computer (Video, music and photos)
* Its internal video player allows streaming content Computer to Android (Video, music and photos)
* Subtitles supported
Google Play Store Link: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.vlcforandroid.vlcdirectprofree
Offline Dictionary App
1. Merriam-Webster Dictionary
This is a must have dictionary app for all. Check up words/synonyms easily on the go without internet connection. If you want to listen to pronunciation, you need internet access.
America's most useful and respected dictionary.
In addition to all the definitions from Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary, this app offers voice search – to let you look up a word without having to spell it – along with synonyms, antonyms, example sentences, Word of the Day, and more. It’s a great tool for reference, education, and vocabulary building.
The app is free, and supported by ads. No internet connection is required to view any of the definitions.
Features:
* Synonyms & Antonyms
* Voice Search
* Example Sentences
* Audio Pronunciations
* Word of the Day
* Favorites - lets you keep a list of words that are particularly interesting to you
* Reader View - lets you hide navigation buttons to see text in full screen
* Recent History - lets you keep track of the words you've looked up
Ebook Readers
1. Moon Reader
Professional book reader with powerful controls & full functions.
*Support online ebook libraries and personal calibre ebook server.
*Read local books with smooth scroll and tons of innovation., key features:
A handy ebook reader that supports txt, html, epub, mobi, umd, fb2, chm, zip or OPDS
Google Play Store Link: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.flyersoft.moonreader
To be continued...