By akademiotoelektronik, 30/01/2023

The best applications for your new smartphone or new Android tablet

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You have just received or offer yourself a Android smartphone or tablet and you may want to take full advantage of it.So it's time to choose the right apps to install.Here is a selection of the best Android applications, essential to download to start well.

On the Google Play Store (and its alternatives), you can find millions of applications of all kinds, some useless and other particularly practical.It is sometimes difficult to navigate in this jungle of content, especially when you buy a new smartphone, that you are offered one, or that you come from another ecosystem like that ofApple iPhone (iOS).

Here is a selection of the best applications essential to download and install on Android, other than the essential Facebook and Twitter for some or Instagram and Tiktok for others.Note that if you buy an application on the Google Play Store and that it does not suit you, you have two hours to request a refund.

For the pictures

Take photos, edit them, send them ... It is not always very simple with the basic apps of Android.Google Photos is essential for its ability to save all your photos while offering some easy touch -up tools.

To go further our selection of the best photo editing applications

Beware, however, of the new Mountain View firm policy which ends free unlimited storage.

Google Photos

Télécharger Google Photos gratuitement APK

We would not recommend you too much Photoscan.This application allows you to scan your printed photos in Google photos from a photo album or under a glass frame.Your family, class or childhood memories are scanned in seconds, cropped and automatically improved.She may not serve you every day, but she is always a pleasure when used.

Google Photoscan

Télécharger Google Photoscan gratuitement APK

With Snapseed, you will be able to make precise and varied touch -ups.It’s really a rich and pleasant application to hand.

Snapseed

Télécharger Snapseed gratuitement APK

For music

For music, we really advise you to give YouTube Music a chance, now preinstalled on most Android smartphones.In addition to the fact that the service has improved a lot in recent months, you often have between one and three months of subscription offered with a new smartphone, which is far from negligible.You can find the music and covers available on the huge YouTube library, and finally because you can sometimes take advantage of Premium Youtube for a few more euros and that will allow you to delete advertisements from the service.

YouTube Music

Télécharger YouTube Music gratuitement APK

We must obviously also orient you towards Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music or Deezer.For the most music lovers, preference may go to Qobuz or Tidal.As the choice is not easy, do not hesitate to consult our ultra -complete file comparing the different music services streaming.

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For videos

Here are the two video players that we can advise you with your eyes closed and who read all video formats, or almost.First Vlc, which is a reference on both computer and smartphone, while remaining completely free and open source.

Vlc

Télécharger Vlc gratuitement APK

Xplayer offers an ultra pleasant interface - especially thanks to its very elegant dark theme.The reader supports all video formats and knows how to manage content in 4K.

To go further the best video players on Android

It also takes into account the subtitles files and has a private folder where to store your confidential videos.Xplayer is available in premium version to get rid of advertisements, but these are already very discreet on the free variation.

Video player all formats - Xplayer

Télécharger Video player all formats - Xplayer gratuitementAPK

For series, films, anime ... and for television

We no longer present the essential Netflix, Amazon Prime Video or Disney+.

Netflix

Télécharger Netflix gratuitementAPK

Disney+

Télécharger Disney+ gratuitement APK

Amazon Prime Video

Télécharger Amazon Prime Video gratuitement APK

If your thing is rather French production or HBO series (Watchmen, Chernobyl, Westworld, etc..), we recommend the OCS service while MyCanal offers you a nice catalog with in particular the Canal creations.For a really enlightened choice, we especially recommend that you read our comparative folder of the different SVOD platforms.

To go further DRM problem on Android

We have even concocted a similar comparison, but dedicated to Japanese anime!You will be able to choose between anime Digital Network, Crunchyroll and Wakanim to name a few.

Finally, to watch French television comfortably, the best thing to do is to go through the Molotov application, which also allows you to enjoy TNT channels live and other services.We really appreciate this service for writing!

Molotov

Télécharger Molotov gratuitement APK

For games

There are tons of good games on Android and we have written several thematic guides to help you in your choices.We are forced to mention Among US.This title was a phenomenal success and it is well deserved!

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Between giggles and small betrayals with friends, the game is a monster simplicity to be taken in hand and yet we can spend hours there.

Among US

Télécharger Among US gratuitement APK

If your thing is rather to live adventures worthy of those that can be experienced on the games of the Zelda series, and more particularly Breath of the Wild, we highly recommend that you take a look at GENSHIN IMPACT and toIts very beautiful graphics.An epic journey awaits you!

GENSHIN IMPACT

Télécharger GENSHIN IMPACT gratuitement APK

Still in another style, Pokémon Unite is also a very good choice to face your friends in turn -by -turn fights in the team.Put your Pokémon, take levels and try to win all your games.It takes work!

Pokémon Unite

Télécharger Pokémon Unite gratuitement APK

We offer a large selection of free games on Android if these few suggestions are not enough for you.Furthermore, here is a small list of video game applications that deserve a place of choice on your new smartphone.

Call of Duty: Mobile

Télécharger Call of Duty: Mobile gratuitement APK

Card Thief

Télécharger Card Thief gratuitement APK

Monument Valley 2

Télécharger Monument Valley 2 à 5,49 €

Stardew Valley

Télécharger Stardew Valley à 4,89 €

Finally, you can also consult our game suggestions operating offline.It's always practical to embark on a new smartphone!

To go further the best free games on Android

For the Cloud Gaming

If you are fond of video games and rather follower of the console or PC game, then you can go to Cloud Gaming services.There are plethora today.

To go further added cloud gaming to choose

Google Stadia or the Xbox Game Pass service for example are very interesting for players on smartphone.

To go further subscription services for your games

In addition, with the deployment of 5G in France - our comparison of the packages is there in case -, the cloud gaming has a bright future before him to the point where we can even wonder if this will not become the best wayto enjoy the most gourmet games in the long term.

Stadia

Télécharger Stadia gratuitement APK

Xbox Game Pass

Télécharger Xbox Game Pass gratuitementAPK

NVIDIA GeForce NOW

Télécharger NVIDIA GeForce NOW gratuitementAPK

Shadow

Télécharger Shadow gratuitement APK

For an even more complete experience, you can even enhance your new smartphone with a compatible controller.

For accessibility

Accessibility is an important point to approach when you are interested in smartphones.It is indeed necessary to ensure that everyone can fully enjoy their Android device.There is still a lot of effort to make in this area, but fortunately, some practical applications already exist.

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Thus Rogervoice and AVA thus make it possible to display what the hearing impaired cannot hear.

Rogervoice: deafness and telephony

Télécharger Rogervoice: deafness and telephony gratuitement APK

AVA - Subtitles for life (deaf/hearing impaired)

Télécharger AVA - Subtitles for life (deaf/hearing impaired) gratuitement APK

Let us also quote action blocks of Google which reorganizes the interface of smartphones to make it easier to access certain elements so that people suffering from motor skills can use their device more quietly.

Action Blocks

Télécharger Action Blocks gratuitementAPK

To go further, our accessibility focused dossier presents you in detail of the applications in detail of this kind.

To read the news

To take your news everywhere, there are a lot of solutions on Android.Le Monde, and more particularly its La Matinale application, is surely what is best to be able to know the news quickly every morning thanks to a system of selection of articles.

The morning of the world

Télécharger The morning of the world gratuitement APK

The Feed application is essential to easily follow the news of its favorite sites, such as Fandroid of course.With the same principle, Flipboard offers quality content, arranged by themes or according to your centers of interest.You can customize your space to see the first subjects that interest you and even create your magazine appear by grouping items.You can share it with your friends.

Feed

Télécharger Feed gratuitement APK

Flipboard

Télécharger Flipboard gratuitement APK

The Google News application is also a safe bet when it comes to getting information, always checking the quality of the media chosen at source.

Google News

Télécharger Google News gratuitement APK

Obviously, our Fandroid application appears in this guide.We work every day to make it better!

Frandroid

Télécharger Frandroid gratuitementAPK

For podcasts

Between music, podcasts, video ... You are really not bored.

To go further best applications to listen to podcasts

For podcast management, the best of its kind for those who do not want to pay too much is undoubtedly Podcast Addict, both complete, intuitive and above all free.You will find podcasts on all subjects, in English as in French.

Podcastaddict

Télécharger Podcastaddict gratuitementAPK

Pocket casts is free, with a paid subscription for certain premium functions.The application is also very popular and has the merit of being available on all mobile platforms.

Pocket Casts

Télécharger Pocket Casts gratuitement APK

To take notes

Still in the pocket or nearby, the smartphone is the ideal tool to quickly take elements in note.On application stores, there are a lot of choice in this category, and above all there is something for everyone.

To go further the best tools to take notes under Android

Google Keep is an application designed to take small notes and go to the oldest, old-fashion.

Google Keep

Télécharger Google Keep gratuitement APK

Microsoft OneNote is much more complete and allows you to list notes on many subjects.This is the ideal tool for taking on current notes for example, especially since the application also manages handwriting with a stylus.

From the simple race list to a complete semester of courses, including the organization of a trip, OneNote is the essential application of this category.

Microsoft OneNote

Télécharger Microsoft OneNote gratuitement APK

Also try notion.In English and very rich in various options, this application is not obvious to handle.But once you have taken your marks, you will then take advantage of the most complete tool to take notes and organize the tasks of the teams with which you work.

Concept - Notes, Tasks, Wikis

Télécharger Concept - Notes, Tasks, Wikis gratuitement APK

For your list of things to do

To organize on a daily basis, it can be practical to create "to do list", lists of things to do.

To go further the best “to do list” applications to organize your tasks

To do things simply, we recommend Microsoft TO-DO, inherited from the takeover of Wunderlist by the American giant.

Microsoft TO-DO

Télécharger Microsoft TO-DO gratuitement APK

To go further, it is rather towards Tick Tick that you have to turn.A universal application that offers a refined interface, but very complete.

Ticktick - List of tasks

Télécharger Ticktick - List of tasks gratuitement APK

To edit your documents

To quickly create a document to share with its contacts, the best is still Google Docs.The application is also very effective in quickly modifying a document created beforehand on a computer.

Google Docs

Télécharger Google Docs gratuitement APK

Note that the official Office suite of Microsoft is available on the Play Store and is very effective.It allows you to edit your Word, Excel or PowerPoint documents.However, it is necessary to have a Microsoft 365 account to take full advantage of it.

Microsoft Office

Télécharger Microsoft Office gratuitementAPK

To manage your files

Yes, on Android, file managers allow you to do a lot of things: copy, paste, cut, extract… all the tools are at hand.Plethora of applications offer to organize your documents in a simple and effective way.

To go further the best file managers

Google offers its own file explorer with files by Google, which offers a simple experience to handle.It will even make recommendations to free up space on your smartphone and even save your files in the cloud.

By Google files

Télécharger By Google files gratuitementAPK

For a very complete and versatile solution, the publisher File Manager Plus has developed an application in the extreme sobriety: file manager.You will just have to go beyond the very old -fashioned design of the interface to enjoy a slew of options thanks to which you will always easily find what you store on your device.

File manager

Télécharger File manager gratuitementAPK

To store your files in the cloud

Managing your files online is even better to access where you want.The two large customers for this are Dropbox and Google Drive.ONEDRIVE is also a solid alternative that works with a Microsoft account.Note that your operator can also provide you with an online storage space, with a dedicated application.

Dropbox

Télécharger Dropbox gratuitement APK

Google Drive

Télécharger Google Drive gratuitement APK

Microsoft OneDrive

Télécharger Microsoft OneDrive gratuitement APK

To improve your keyboard

There are very good alternative keyboards that can really improve your strike.The two market references are Swiftkey, one of the oldest and today under the control of Microsoft, and Gboard developed by Google directly as a default keyboard for Android.

Gboard: Google keyboard

Télécharger Gboard: Google keyboard gratuitement APK

Swiftkey

Télécharger Swiftkey gratuitement APK

To see more the best alternative keyboards on Android

For your SMS

On Android, you can also use an alternative SMS customer to the default that.

To go further best SMS applications for Android

The simplest, but effective, is none other than Google Messages.It allows you to manage SMS, MMS and even the RCS cat.And you can play complementarity with your computer to receive and send messages from it.

Google Messages

Télécharger Google Messages gratuitementAPK

To take advantage of more options, and in particular an end -to -end backup, the best alternative is Pulse SMS, whose interface takes up Google codes to respect the coherence of its ecosystem.It is a very complete application and available wherever possible, to be able to write SMS from its connected devices.And she saves everything.So you can get everything back if you reinstall the app on another smartphone.

Pulse SMS (Phone/Tablet/Web)

Télécharger Pulse SMS (Phone/Tablet/Web) gratuitementAPK

To protect your device

In the "security" category, we are especially not advised to advise you an antivirus.Common sense will be your best ally: do not take apps anywhere and watch them avoiding giving them access to information that would be useless to work.

On the other hand, we recommend that you install the Locate my device application which allows you to find your smartphone remotely (in the event of a flight).

Google Locate my device

Télécharger Google Locate my device gratuitementAPK

To manage your passwords, we recommend Bitwarden, our favorite application.It is free, open source, free and available everywhere, and offers to easily self -control password fields in your favorite applications.

Bitwarden - Password manager

Télécharger Bitwarden - Password manager gratuitement APK

Alternatively, 1Password and Dashlane are references.Our selection of the best password managers will need to make the best choice.

To personalize the interface

Manufacturers generally change the Android interface.The operation can be successful, but sometimes it happens that it comes to slow the user experience.Fortunately, on Android, you can do everything, and in particular change the "launcher".

Since Google Now Launcher is no longer available, Nova Launcher is the reference in the field.

Nova Launcher

Télécharger Nova Launcher gratuitementAPK

For a different but effective experience, the Microsoft Launcher could please you.

Microsoft Launcher

Télécharger Microsoft Launcher gratuitementAPK

For traveling

In addition to the popular Google Maps, there are several applications that we recommend for your escapades.The first is Citymapper, which provides access to the best public transport in several cities around the world.

Citymapper

Télécharger Citymapper gratuitement APK

Do not hesitate to use the Transit application, a Citymapper competitor who has the merit of displaying in real time the location of the buses, and of pooling data between users of the service in a practical way.

Transit

Télécharger Transit gratuitement APK

Of course there is also the essential Waze if you hit the road.This is simply the reference of free GPS navigation applications.

Waze

Télécharger Waze gratuitementAPK

Also think of practical applications indicating the state of traffic in real time to avoid annoying plugs.

To connect your computer and smartphone

It is possible to create real links between your computers (PC, Mac or what you want) and your Android smartphone.To do what ?Access your phone remotely, write your SMS to the keyboard, easily transfer files ... The solution offered by Microsoft - your mobile assistant (your phone) - deserves your attention.

Assistant your phone (your phone)

Télécharger Assistant your phone (your phone) gratuitementAPK

For an smooth experience, we are orienting you towards these two practical tutorials:

Conversely, you can access your PC from your Android device, with a remote desktop Chrome.

Chrome remote desktop

Télécharger Chrome remote desktop gratuitementAPK

To manage your money

A smartphone also makes it possible to better manage your budget, in particular by bringing together information from your banking or accounts in the bank.In this area, Linexo allows you to know your balance, your latest operations and sort them to better manage your money.

Linexo

Télécharger Linexo gratuitement APK

Tricout this time allows you to organize your expenses with friends.For example, during a group trip or in a roommate.The application brings together all the group's expenses and makes it possible to calculate what everyone must pay.It’s also a favorite of the editorial!

Trout

Télécharger Trout gratuitement APK

To see more the best applications to manage your budget as a pro

For the weather

Access the weather from anywhere, the dream.And there are lots of applications at your disposal for this.Meteo France or Carrot will do the job very well for the simplest forecasts, while Weather will go much more in depth in the information given.

Meteo France

Télécharger Meteo France gratuitement APK

Carrot

Télécharger Carrot gratuitement APK

Weather

Télécharger Weather gratuitement APK

To automate a whole bunch of things

You can automate all the tasks you want.You want examples ?Send an SMS automatically when you get home, activate wifi as soon as you arrive in the open-space, upload your photos on Dropbox and Google Drive at the same time or automatically post your Instagram photos on Twitter… Tasker and IFTTTallow you to do thousands of useful and unnecessary things.

To go more Loinifttt: our favorite recipes!

To be reserved for patients and who are not afraid to experiment, because the configuration can be a little tedious.

Tasker

Télécharger Tasker à 3,59 €

IFTTT

Télécharger IFTTT gratuitement APK

For widgets

Widgets have long been the specificity of Android - before iOS 14 allows iPhone owners to taste these joys.There are thousands of them, to simplify your life and more easily access key application features directly on the launcher.We highly recommend Kwgt Kustom Widget Maker which we have been able to demonstrate.

KWGT KUSTOM WIDGET MAKER

Télécharger KWGT KUSTOM WIDGET MAKER gratuitementAPK

For everything and nothing

And in bulk, to finish.Google Translation which now allows you to translate dialogues on the fly, but also use the camera to translate display panels on the fly.As for Alarmy, this is an excellent alarm clock thanks to which you are sure not to have a pillow failure.Last Practical Application: Wikipedia.Because there will always be an answer to one of your questions.

Google Translate

Télécharger Google Translate gratuitement APK

Alarmy

Télécharger Alarmy gratuitement APK

Wikipedia

Télécharger Wikipedia gratuitement APK

And to simply secure your smartphone, we have a dedicated guide with advice to follow.

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