Best Android apps 2015: Supercharge your Google phone

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxtF40d0iYHGjMNsi7pZbg2qH2vrz0ehS_O5hgHmP0ZYEbPHo0JU3mLzzDoi-NPZwWFRP34PBbSZ9PCVfAQQpUn4c_sRiaiocS2dC9HLYyqBvg28dwTXUSZyfC64fi8lVPjB2GAjpcsjQ/s1600/download.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="358" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxtF40d0iYHGjMNsi7pZbg2qH2vrz0ehS_O5hgHmP0ZYEbPHo0JU3mLzzDoi-NPZwWFRP34PBbSZ9PCVfAQQpUn4c_sRiaiocS2dC9HLYyqBvg28dwTXUSZyfC64fi8lVPjB2GAjpcsjQ/s640/download.jpg" width="640" /></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> Google Play is now so chock full of quality free and paid for Android apps, that getting the best can be difficult. That's why we're here, to cut through the noise and help you find the best Android apps of 2015. From fun add-ons to productivity stalwarts, we've done a download for everyone.<br /><br />Once the lowly second fiddle to Apple's bustling App Store, Google Play continues to go from strength to strength as more great Android smartphones like the Samsung Galaxy S6, the HTC One M9 and tablets like the Google Nexus 9show what the Google-powered mobile platform is truly capable of.<br /><br />If you've just bought a new Android smartphone or tablet and looking to pack it with the finest app offerings on Google Play, each month T3's app experts will bring you the very best free and paid for Android apps available right now. Here's what delights we have discovered this month.<br /><br />Additional reporting by Sam Pegg<br /><br /><br />Weather Timeline<br /><br /><br />Another Material Design infused app here and a very swish looking one at that. Unlike other weather apps, this gives you a quick overview of the next hour, next two days and next week all in one single view. The themes are customisable, support for Android Wear is included and it’s formatted for tablets too.<br /><br />99p | <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.samruston.weather&hl=en_GB">Download Weather Timeline</a><br /><br />Lumosity<br /><br /><br /><br />Let’s face it, Fruit Ninja or Temple Run are not exactly helping keep your brain ticking. But, your smartphone or tablet could actually help you improve your memory, boost your IQ and improve reaction times. Lumosity helps with all of the above.<br /><br />However don’t think of this app as a chore, Lumosity, unlike many brain training apps, is actually fun. It creates a personalised training routine that keeps your brain fit, through a series of tasks aimed at improving your mental capacity.<br /><br />Puzzles include a ‘my aunt went to market’ style game where you have to recall a sequence of objects. At the end of each you get told how you compare to the rest of your age category, which is a really handy element. If slightly off-putting, especially if you don't come out with the best results.<br /><br />The design is simplistic yet functional, making it a pleasure to use.<br /><br />Free (+ IAP) | <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.lumoslabs.lumosity&hl=en_GB">Download Lumosity</a><br /><br />Supercard Flashcards<br /><br /><br /><br />Supercard Flashcards makes revision a whole lot more colourful and simple, letting you throw out endless stacks of paper and condense your revision notes into a simple, easy to use app.<br /><br />Included in the app are two different types of quizzing formats to pick. The first replicates how you learn when you're using physical flashcards. You see the contents of the flashcard and have to decide what the answer is. Then, press the button to have the correct answer shown to you. The second option is a multiple-choice quiz where four answers are shown on the screen at all times, from which you need to select one.<br /><br />With 1000’s of publicly listed quizzes as well as the option to create your own questions, the options with this app are endless. If you are looking for a flashcard app, this is one you should consider getting.<br /><br />Free | <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.hillman.supercard&hl=en_GB">Download Flashcards</a><br /><br />Voucher Codes.co.uk<br /><br />The UK’s no.1 voucher website has finally launched its long awaited app for Android. Featuring deals from over 2,500 stores such as: tourist attractions, restaurants and high street stores. No need for paper, simply present your device with the voucher and rake in big savings.<br /><br />Free | <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=uk.co.vouchercodes.android&hl=en_GB">Download Voucher Codes</a><br /><br />Busuu- Learn Languages<br /><br /><br /><br />Ever fancied taking on a new language? Busuu is the perfect app to do so. With over 150 topics and 3000 words to learn for each language through quizzes and interactive tests, it’s one of the most simple and least daunting language apps we’ve used. To unlock the whole language you have to pay, but it’s well worth the buck if you’re prepared to take language learning seriously.<br /><br />£2.99 - £43.71 per item | <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.busuu.android.enc&hl=en_GB">Download Busuu</a><br /><br />7-Minute Workout<br /><br /><br /><br />No money for a gym membership, not enough time in the day to workout? With this app there simply are no more excuses. Video tutorials guide you through the many exercises focused on strengthening and toning your entire body, and a customisation feature allows you to adapt your workout to suit your needs. With Google Fit compatibility you can now import all your data.<br /><br />7 Minutes of your time well spent.<br /><br />Free | <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.popularapp.sevenmins&hl=en_GB">Download 7-Minute Workout</a><br /><br />Microsoft Office for tablet<br /><br /><br /><br />The ubiquitous suite of word processing, presentation creation and spreadsheet management apps is now available on Android slates, and we’re pretty impressed. Word, Powerpoint and Excel are all separate downloads and come packing a strong amount of free features, including basic creating and editing, multiple formatting options and easy sharing. If you’re an Office 365 subscriber you’ll flesh out the feature list even further with a bunch more formatting options.<br /><br />Free | <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.microsoft.office.word&hl=en_GB">Download Word</a> | <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.microsoft.office.excel&hl=en_GB">Download Excel</a> | <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.microsoft.office.powerpoint&hl=en_GB">Download Powerpoint</a><br /><br />Plex<br /><br /><br /><br />If you struggle to keep all your media organised across multiples PCs, smartphones, tablets and other connected devices, Plex is a lifesaver. Just install the server on your main computer, point the app to your files and it’ll instantly clean everything up, add in the relevant artwork and metadata and make everything available for streaming, anywhere.<br /><br />Free (subscription needed) | <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.plexapp.android&hl=en_GB">Download Plex</a><br /><br />Action Launcher 3<br /><br /><br /><br />Our current favourite homescreen replacement for Android has just seen a rather large, Material Design infused update and it’s better than ever. The new Quicktheme feature pulls colours out from your wallpaper and infuses other parts of the system, like the app draw, while Covers let you add multiple functions to folders. Shutters though are our favourite feature here, letting you swipe on an icon to display a relevant widget. It’s time saving at its best.<br /><br />£3.19 | <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.actionlauncher.playstore&hl=en_GB">Download Action Launcher 3</a><br /><br />Cabinet<br /><br /><br /><br />A clean, simple and well functioning Android file manager that gives you quick access to all your files along with remote server support.Thanks to the Material Design makeover, this is an app that almost looks like it came straight from Google.<br /><br />Free | <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.afollestad.cabinet&hl=en_GB">Download Cabinet</a><br /><br />QuickPic<br /><br /><br /><br />Instead of using a 101 different apps to manage all your cloud photo collections, QuickPic pulls all those different accounts together to create one complete photo album. An included editor lets you touch up drab pics, GIFs and videos are supported and it automatically groups similar photos together.<br /><br />Free | <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.alensw.PicFolder&hl=en_GB">Download QuickPic</a><br /><br />Quick<br /><br /><br /><br />While we all have countless photo editing apps installed on our phones, Quick takes it a step further and lets you add a text overlay to your snaps. The range of fonts is impressive and when you’ve finished there are plenty of built-in sharing options.<br /><br />Free | <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.overllc.quick&hl=en_GB">Download Quick</a><br /><br />Vivino<br /><br /><br /><br />We all like to think we’re experts on wine, but most of us in reality only know the difference between red and white. Vivino, though, can make you an expert. The app scans the bottle of wine and produces loads of fact, right down to comparing it to other wines you like. You can even scan the entire wine list of a restaurant to see which is the highest rated by the 6 million Vivino subscribers.<br /><br />Free | <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=vivino.web.app&hl=en_GB">Download Vivino</a><br /><br />Edjing DJ Music Maker<br /><br /><br /><br />One of our favourite music apps for Android, Edjing gives you access to a pair of virtual DJ decks and pulls in music from both SoundCloud and Deezer, along with any music stored on your device, so you’ve alway got something to play. Your mixes can be stored in the cloud and shared with others and there are a whole load of effects to play with.<br /><br />Free | <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.edjing.edjingdjturntable&hl=en_GB">Download Edjing DJ Music Maker</a><br /><br />Trello<br /><br /><br /><br />Trello is a slick, easy to use yet powerful to-do list organiser that lets you create combined lists and receive real time updates. It’ll show you who’s currently working on a task and you can each leave comments, ensuring everything is completed. Pictures and videos can be included and it looks great on tablets too.<br /><br />Free | <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.trello&hl=en_GB">Download Trello</a><br /><br />Tidy<br /><br /><img src="http://static.t3.futurecdn.net/media/img/missing-image.svg" /><br /><br />This is an entirely new way to organise your photos. It first groups your pictures automatically – by location, time taken, even by where they’re stored – and then borrows a bit of swipe magic from dating app tinder. Take a selection of grouped images and swipe right to make it an album, or swipe left to archive. Anything unassigned is marked as “untidy” and flagged for attention. It’s also as adept as a gallery as it is at organisation, although there are no sharing options yet. An update please, Mr Tidy.<br /><br />Free | <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.covworks.tidyalbum">Tidy</a><br /><br />FoodSwitch UK<br /><br /><img src="http://static.t3.futurecdn.net/media/img/missing-image.svg" /><br /><br />Scan the barcode of an item to see its salt, fat and sugar levels. The app will track your daily intake and even has a gluten-free mode.<br /><br />Free | <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bupa.foodswitch">FoodSwitch</a><br /><br />Threes!<br /><br /><img src="http://static.t3.futurecdn.net/media/img/missing-image.svg" /><br /><br />Already a smash hit on iOS, now Androiders can join in the Sudokumeets-slidey puzzle fun, and obsess over multiples of three all bloody day.<br /><br />£1.20 | <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=vo.threes.exclaim">Threes</a><br /><br />Dormi<br /><br /><img src="http://static.t3.futurecdn.net/media/img/missing-image.svg" /><br /><br />Instant baby monitor action! Adjusts automatically to background noise and notifies you when your baby wakes up or starts crying. Very clever.<br /><br />Free | <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sleekbit.dormi">Dormi</a><br /><br />Meet Me Half Way<br /><br /><img src="http://static.t3.futurecdn.net/media/img/missing-image.svg" /><br /><br />Always arguing with friends over meeting spots? This gives you both a route to meet halfway, and finds cool stuff for you to do in the middle.<br /><br />Free | <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.jonathannakhla.meetmehalfway">Meet Me Half Way</a><br /><br />Opera Max<br /><br /><img src="http://static.t3.futurecdn.net/media/img/missing-image.svg" /><br /><br />Shows you exactly which apps are hogging your data. Can compress your usage by up to 50 per cent, too. great for vine and YouTube addicts.<br /><br />Free | <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.opera.max">Opera</a><br />Google Docs<br /><br /><img src="http://static.t3.futurecdn.net/media/img/missing-image.svg" /><br /><br />Months after Apple announced that it'll be bringing Microsoft Office to its Smart devices, Google has unveiled Google Docs and Sheets. Google Docs allows users to create new documents, open, edit and share them later – all of which can be done from your smartphone or tablet. TYou can even open documents you began on the computer, with or without a WiFi or network coverage (if saved on Google Docs).<br /><br />Free | <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.doc">Google Docs</a><br /><br />Google Sheets<br /><br /><img src="http://static.t3.futurecdn.net/media/img/missing-image.svg" /><br /><br />Similarly to Google Docs, Google Sheets is made specifically for spreadsheets. Like Google Docs you can also create new, open old spreadsheets, and edit them via your device. You can also share the spreadsheets and work together to create the perfect document. Again, no Internet or network coverage is needed and it saves automatically.<br /><br />Free | <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.docs.editors.sheets%20">Google Sheets</a><br /><br />Here Maps<br /><br /><img src="http://static.t3.futurecdn.net/media/img/missing-image.svg" /><br /><br />Nokia's upcoming maps app for Android aims to encourage users to discover something new every day. Nokia Maps, which works without Internet, can be accessed whenever and wherever, which is great for city breaks when you're steering clear of the roaming charges.<br /><br />It offers directions audio-guided navigation to help you arrive safely both online or offline.<br /><br />Free | <a href="http://www.nokia.com/gb-en/apps/lumia/here/">Nokia Here</a><br /><br />Google Camera<br /><br /><img src="http://static.t3.futurecdn.net/media/img/missing-image.svg" /><br /><br />Google's eagerly-anticipated app Google Camera is finally here, ! The app captures photos/videos in a quick and easy fashion.<br /><br />Its list of creative picture modes such as Photo Sphere, Lens Blur and Panorama add extra creativity which will be a sight for sore eyes for users of Google's older and limited camera app.<br /><br />Free | <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.GoogleCamera">Google Camera</a><br /><br />Chrome Remote Desktop Control<br /><br /><img src="http://static.t3.futurecdn.net/media/img/missing-image.svg" /><br /><br />Google Remote Desktops enables users access to a Windows or Mac machine in order to make connections through the Chrome Web Store app. Users will then launch Android app via their phone or tablet, tapping on the computer’s name which they'll like to control.<br /><br />Free | <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.chromeremotedesktop">Chrome Desktop</a><br /><br />Retrica<br /><br /><img src="http://static.t3.futurecdn.net/media/img/missing-image.svg" /><br /><br />Photography apps seem to be taking over the app world, so you won't be surprised to hear that there's another filter-centric on Google Play. The app's status bar is hidden to make more room for the viewfinder, a neat design twist, and Retica's UI is clean and pretty smooth.<br /><br />Free | <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.venticake.retrica">Retrica</a><br /><br />IFTTT<br /><br /><img src="http://static.t3.futurecdn.net/media/img/missing-image.svg" /><br /><br />IFTTT is the app for all your website essentials, enabling you to control and connect your social-media profiles, quickly and easily. Just log into Facebook, Gmail, Twitter, as well as devices like Philips Hue, Belkin WeMo, and UP by Jawbone, for a host of nifty features, without wasting time jumping from app to app.<br /><br />Free | <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ifttt.ifttt%20">IFTTT</a><br /><br />Fenix for Twitter<br /><br /><img src="http://static.t3.futurecdn.net/media/img/missing-image.svg" /><br /><br />Fenix allows for a sleeker Twitter experience that's specially tailored for your smartphone or tablet. The app supports real time updates, e.g. live notifications of who's retweeting or favouriting your tweets or following you.<br /><br />£1.64 | <a href="http://%20https//play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=it.mvilla.android.fenix">Fenix</a><br />Now TV<br /><br /><img src="http://static.t3.futurecdn.net/media/img/missing-image.svg" /><br /><br />Wi-Fi and 3G access to ten of Now TV’s channels, plus all of Sky’s Movie and Sports programming. You need to have paid for access, of course.<br /><br />Free | <a href="http://www.nowtv.com/">Now TV</a><br /><br /><br />Pump Up<br /><br /><img src="http://static.t3.futurecdn.net/media/img/missing-image.svg" /><br /><br />Step-by-step coaching, customised workouts and schedules, with a very well- designed interface and Endomondo-like social interactions.<br /><br />Free | <a href="http://www.pumpup.com/">Pumpup</a><br /><br /><br />Stack Exchange<br /><br /><img src="http://static.t3.futurecdn.net/media/img/missing-image.svg" /><br /><br /><br />Huge forum of experts in every field, from gaming and tech to cooking and gardening. Search for answers, or just post your own, Mr Know-It-All.<br /><br />Free | <a href="http://www.stackexchange.com/">Stackexchange</a><br /><br /><br />Dailymotion<br /><br /><img src="http://static.t3.futurecdn.net/media/img/missing-image.svg" /><br /><br />In the shadow of YouTube, it’s easy to forget the 30 million videos hosted on this visual hub. The new app is great, too, with offline viewing in HD.<br /><br />Free | <a href="http://www.dailymotion.com/">Dailymotion</a><br />Cliffhanger<br /><br /><img src="http://static.t3.futurecdn.net/media/img/missing-image.svg" /><br /><br />There are so many great TV shows on these days and sometimes it can be tough keeping up with them all. This clever app lets you input your favourite programmes (it’ll search the net and find basically anything) and then it’ll update you when it’s on next. A handy diary function means you can tick off the episodes you’ve seen and all this is encased in a well designed app. Bravo.<br /><br />Free | <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.cliffhanger&hl=en_GB">Download Cliffhanger</a><br />Evolve SMS<br /><br /><img src="http://static.t3.futurecdn.net/media/img/missing-image.svg" /><br /><br />Android 4.4 Kit Kat gave us the ability to set out favourite default SMS app and our current top Hangouts replacement is Evolve SMS. Along with all the usual messaging app additions, Evolve has some nice shortcuts that let you reply to a message without leaving another app, along with starting to write one with just a swipe down from the notification bar.<br /><br />Free | <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.klinker.android.evolve_sms&hl=en_GB">Download Evolve SMS</a><br />Jotter Pad X<br /><br /><img src="http://static.t3.futurecdn.net/media/img/missing-image.svg" /><br /><br />Simple document creator Jotter Pad X is a stylish way to quickly knock up notes on your Android device, then easily sync them with Dropbox – so they’re accessible anywhere. One really clever addition is ‘Versions’, which keeps a track of all the alterations you make to a doc, so you can always go back if you change your mind.<br /><br />Free | <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.jotterpad.x&hl=en_GB">Download Jotter Pad X</a><br />Movie Roll Pro<br /><br /><img src="http://static.t3.futurecdn.net/media/img/missing-image.svg" /><br /><br />Combining a cinema locator, movie charts and an almost endless list of recommended titles, this app will become your one stop shop when it comes to film night. It’s pretty much completely visually based, so you’ll see movie posters everywhere – tap on one to get everything from full actor info, to loads of ratings and even a personalised discussion feed.<br /><br />Price: £1.76 | <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.uroboros.movierollpro&hl=en_GB">Download Movie Roll Pro</a><br />Talon<br /><br /><img src="http://static.t3.futurecdn.net/media/img/missing-image.svg" /><br /><br />The latest update to the official Twitter Android app was pretty bad, but fear not, there are plenty of replacements available. Talon takes advantage of the transparent menu bars in Kit Kat to reduce the amount of wasted space and increase the number of tweets you see on one screen.<br /><br />Price: £1.21 | <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.klinker.android.twitter&hl=en_GB">Download Talon</a><br />Ruffl<br /><br /><img src="http://static.t3.futurecdn.net/media/img/missing-image.svg" /><br /><br />With so many restaurants lining the streets of our capital, it can sometimes be a tricky task in deciding where you’re going to eat tonight. Pizza or Indian? Burgers or Mexican? The choices are almost endless. Ruffl hopes to end this pain by suggesting great places to eat nearby. Once you’ve chosen, it’ll give you all the info you need to get there. What could be simpler than that?<br /><br />Free | <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.anqa.hungrytony&hl=en_GB">Download</a><br />Linqapp<br /><br /><img src="http://static.t3.futurecdn.net/media/img/missing-image.svg" /><br /><br />Online based apps for translating language, like Google Translate, are all well and good, but there’s nothing better for when you’re trying to learn something new than chatting to real life fluent speakers. Linqapp allows you to easily ask questions, get direct assistance and even listen to high-powered actual human based translations – no more squeaky robotic voice. What’s more is that you can even search your local area for professional language experts.<br /><br />Free | <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.linqapp&hl=en_GB">Download</a><br />Flipagram<br /><br /><img src="http://static.t3.futurecdn.net/media/img/missing-image.svg" /><br /><br />Turn your snaps into a beautiful looking magazine, complete with Facebook sharing, customisation options galore and to make things even more personal, watermarking. Great if your Instagram library is growing at an uncontrollable rate, you can reel it in and relive all those great moments once again. Add music, titles, adjust the timing and transitions and then store in it all in your Flipagram library for easy access in the future.<br /><br />Free | <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.cheerfulinc.flipagram&hl=en">Download</a><br />PeeeM<br /><br /><img src="http://static.t3.futurecdn.net/media/img/missing-image.svg" /><br /><br />Currently exclusive to Android, this instant messaging app has one particular trick up its sleeve to put it ahead of the rivals, the ability to share any type of file with your friends. Talking about friends, finding them is really easy and is done through either scanning your Facebook, sending them an email or using the PMiD system. Privacy is obviously of high importance and you’ll be pleased to know there’s a proprietary encoded protocol at work here to keep things safe.<br /><br />Free | <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.hsw.peeem&hl=en_GB">Download</a><br />Weye Feye<br /><br /><img src="http://static.t3.futurecdn.net/media/img/missing-image.svg" /><br /><br />Acting as a second screen for your compatible DSLR, you can take control of the cam and do everything from snapping shots to altering setting, all from your smartphone and with the assistance of just one additional piece of kit. A killer feature though is the ability to save pictures straight onto the phone, without having to mess around exporting and importing files, it’s just there waiting.<br /><br />Free | <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.imaginevision.weyefeye&hl=en">Download</a><br />TRX Force<br /><br /><img src="http://static.t3.futurecdn.net/media/img/missing-image.svg" /><br /><br />We all do it – promise ourselves we’re going to get fit, eat healthier and be more active, yet, how often does the meticulous regime fizzle out after the first few weeks. Using the same Tactical Conditioning Program as the US Military, TRX will push you to your limit in a vicious 12-week fitness programme. With constants updates and additional feature being added all the time, you’ll finally be the ‘new you’.<br /><br />Free | <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.trxtraining.trxforce&hl=en_GB">Download</a><br />Nooz<br /><br /><img src="http://static.t3.futurecdn.net/media/img/missing-image.svg" /><br /><br />By scanning your activity on social networks, Nooz brings you just the latest news that is actually relevant to things you’ll be interested in, cutting out all the gibberish you normally avoid. Stories are taken from a load of news outlets, you can easily comment on and share articles you’re passionate about and there’s a great widget for your homescreen. Never again will you be paging through countless stories you’re never to read.<br /><br />Free | <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sandfly.freakyturtle.nooz&hl=en_GB">Download</a><br />Ifussss<br /><br /><img src="http://static.t3.futurecdn.net/media/img/missing-image.svg" /><br /><br />Ever fancied yourself as the next big citizen journalist? Capturing and reporting on news from around the globe and even getting paid to do it? Well, know that’s now even easier than it was before. Simply go through the quick set-up process and get filming, then upload your content to some of the world’s biggest news desks. If your footage is used then you’ll earn rewards – plus that satisfaction of breaking a great story.<br /><br />Free | <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ifussss.android&hl=en_GB">Download</a><br />Your Wealth<br /><br /><img src="http://static.t3.futurecdn.net/media/img/missing-image.svg" /><br /><br />Manage your money with ease, thanks to access to the latest tech and a whole load of features to make sure you have enough money left come the end of the month. Money Hub technology lets you gain a clear understanding of your financial situation, track your net worth, see a live view of all your current accounts and, best of all, set reachable monetary targets, tracking there progress all the way.<br /><br />Free | <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.yourwealth.app&hl=en_GB">Download</a><br />Tado<br /><br /><img src="http://static.t3.futurecdn.net/media/img/missing-image.svg" /><br /><br />Pair this well designed app with the tado connection kit and you’ve taken the first steps into turning your house into a truly 21st century connected home. Display the current temperature, see a visual display of your homes stats and get a fairly accurate prediction of your monthly bills. You can even automatically set the system to turn off when it senses you’re no longer in the house – now that’s efficiency.<br /><br />Free | <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.tado&hl=en_GB">Download</a><br />Duolingo<br /><br /><img src="http://static.t3.futurecdn.net/media/img/missing-image.svg" /><br /><br />Critically heralded and constantly seen in lists of the best apps, Duolingo is a free tool that helps you learn a new language, as well as improving your current skills. The best bit is this that free actually means free – there are no subscriptions, no pestering ads and no hidden fees – can’t say fairer than that. As the app is always being updated, there are constantly new challenges and languages to learn and master.<br /><br />Free | <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.duolingo&hl=en_GB">Download</a><br />Blinkbox<br /><br /><img src="http://static.t3.futurecdn.net/media/img/missing-image.svg" /><br /><br />Instead of heading down the subscription route take by the juggernauts of movie streaming Netflix and LoveFilm, Blinkbox offers a much more A La Carte service where you simply pay for the movies you want to watch. Smooth and fluid, with good quality playback, the app is easy to navigate and takes little time to master. If you’d rather cherry pick what you want to watch, this is the service for you.<br /><br />Free | <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.blinkbox.tablet.live&hl=en_GB">Download</a><br />Repix<br /><br /><img src="http://static.t3.futurecdn.net/media/img/missing-image.svg" /><br /><br />Photo editing apps are two a penny on the Google Play Store, and it doesn’t look like the influx of picture altering tools is going to be stopping anytime soon. Repix hopes to offer something a bit different, giving you even more control over your snaps than before. There are over 28 brushes, 15 filters and it works really smoothly, especially if you one of the super powerful Android phones.<br /><br />Free | <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=it.repix.android&hl=en_GB">Download</a><br />Contactive<br /><br /><img src="http://static.t3.futurecdn.net/media/img/missing-image.svg" /><br /><br />Easily one of the most useful apps you’ll download for your phone, this will help you say goodbye to answering the phone from cold callers. By searching the web, the clever phone book identifies the incoming calls and matches the number, giving you full information about the person on the other end of the line. This feature is so useful, Google decided to build something similar into its latest Android 4.4 update.<br /><br />Free | <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.contactive&hl=en_GB">Download</a><br />Digg<br /><br /><img src="http://static.t3.futurecdn.net/media/img/missing-image.svg" /><br /><br />Digg is back and once again acting as the homescreen of the Internet, bringing tons of content and a new Reader section. Integrate your RSS feeds to stay up to date with all the goings on in the world and share your favourites to Facebook, Twitter and Google Plus. Quickly find and follow writers and bloggers, so you’ll always be the first to see and consume their new content.<br /><br />Free | <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.diggreader">Download</a><br />VCSO Cam<br /><br /><img src="http://static.t3.futurecdn.net/media/img/missing-image.svg" /><br /><br />Targeting the filter loving, snap sharing market, VSCO Cam is more feature packed than rival Instagram. With a myriad of filters and presets, control over white balance and exposure along with the ability to import and export at full resolution, this app definitely looks to be a winner. While it is free, to access all the filters and presets you will have to cough up some cash through in-app purchase.<br /><br />Free | <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.vsco.cam">Download</a><br />Moves<br /><br /><img src="http://static.t3.futurecdn.net/media/img/missing-image.svg" /><br /><br />Personal fitness accessories, like the Jawbone Up and Nike Fuelband, have seen a boom in the last few years, though they can often be very pricy bits of tech. Moves packs a load of the same features you’ll see in those products, but in a free app. Automatically track your daily steps, see your routes and most visited place in a good looking visual timeline, and set achievable, and beatable, goals.<br /><br />Free | <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.protogeo.moves&hl=en">Download</a><br />FIFA<br /><br /><img src="http://static.t3.futurecdn.net/media/img/missing-image.svg" /><br /><br />Just in time for the upcoming World Cup in Brazil, the official FIFA app aggregates a ton of footy news, player profiles and info about all the teams. Design was clearly a key feature for the developers, as it truly does look stunning – brimming with intuitive menus and neat touches, it really is a joy to use. This should keep all your football needs covered throughout the biggest tournament in the sport.<br /><br />Free | <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fifa.fifaapp.android&hl=en_GB">Download</a><br />Kindred Photo Books<br /><br /><img src="http://static.t3.futurecdn.net/media/img/missing-image.svg" /><br /><br />You no doubt take a lot of snaps on your phone, and with the cameras improving all the time, why wouldn’t you. But what’s the point if all those great photos just languish in your gallery. Put them to use and create great looking photobooks, cards and invitations. Take shots from Facebook, Dropbox and Instagram, along with your phone itself and after a few taps you’re done.<br /><br />Free | <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.kindred.android&hl=en">Download</a><br />Aviate<br /><br />Free | Download <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.tul.aviate&hl=en_GB">Aviate</a><br /><br />One of the great things about Android is that you can customise the launcher – this is basically the home screen and app menu. There are a few apps currently in the Google Play Store which take advantage of this; though we’d have to say Aviate is the most inventive. Taking cues from Google Now, Aviate constantly updates your homescreen, only showing information you need to see. It’s clean, quick and definitely an app to try.<br /><br /><img src="http://static.t3.futurecdn.net/media/img/missing-image.svg" /><br />BBM<br /><br />Free | <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bbm&hl=en_GB">Download BBM</a><br /><br />Nope, you’ve not gone back in time five years to a high school playground, Blackberry is looking for halt a dip in fortunes by offering the popular BBM messaging service out to rival platforms. The good old PIN system of gaining contacts is still around, as is a very BB10 influenced look and feel, complete with a whole host of gestures.<br /><br /><img src="http://static.t3.futurecdn.net/media/img/missing-image.svg" /><br /><br />Microsoft Remote Desktop<br /><br />Free | <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.microsoft.rdc.android&hl=en_GB">Download Microsoft Remote Desktop</a><br /><br />To go with the release of Windows 8.1, Microsoft has gone ahead and released a free remote desktop app, allowing you to take control of a PC from anywhere in the world, all from the comfort of your Android tablet or smartphone. Multi-touch is supported, the connection is secure and there’s impressive bandwidth compression as well.<br /><br /><img src="http://static.t3.futurecdn.net/media/img/missing-image.svg" /><br />Cluster<br /><br />Free | <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.getcluster.android&hl=en_GB">Download Cluster</a><br /><br />A bit like Photo Stream on iOS, Cluster lets you create photo albums, order your snaps and then share them with friends and family. Albums can be set to private, photos are sorted by location and time, plus you can view your shots on the web. The killer feature though is that you have unlimited storage options, so you can save as many photos as you want.<br /><br /><img src="http://static.t3.futurecdn.net/media/img/missing-image.svg" /><br />Mercury browser<br /><br />Free | Download Mercury browser<br /><br />Android already has a bevy of browser options available, from Chrome to Firefox. However there is still plenty of room for competition. Mercury Browser, an incredibly popular iOS client, offers a load of plug-in options – like Dropbox and translate, along with a private mode and you can set even the app up to require a password before it starts.<br /><br /><img src="http://static.t3.futurecdn.net/media/img/missing-image.svg" />

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Samsung Galaxy S7 Release date, Price, Features, Specs and Images

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <br /> Samsung is by far the most used mobile phone in the world. The authority of Samsung came when they introduced the Samsung Galaxy S Series. The Galaxy S series have been the consumers’ choice for they always meet the demands of the ever changing trends in technology. Statistics show that Galaxy S series have sold over 200 million units. This is after the Samsung S5 was released. So, the <a href="http://www.amazon.com/s/?_encoding=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&field-keywords=galaxy%20s6&linkCode=ur2&tag=depromocodes-20&url=search-alias%3Dmobile&linkId=6RQEL4Y53YM66ZXV">Galaxy S6</a> and S7 have not been included in the sales for they are yet to hit the market.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Update : Samsung just released Galaxy s6 on 1st March, 2015. Now we are expecting that company will reveal their upcoming and most desired flagship Smartphone s7 on February of 2016. Experts are already working on adding new features and we will regularly update you with all hot rumors about S7.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Of great interest here is the Samsung Galaxy S7. In here, we will look at all the rumors about its release dates, expected specs and features together with the price. As expected, there is no official news from Samsung electronics concerning the release of Galaxy S7. But that does not stop the people from knowing what is in the making from this giant mobile company.<br /> What is the expected Release date for Samsung Galaxy S7?<br /> <br /> Well, there is no official communication from Samsung Electronics that can confirm when the new Samsung S7 will be released. However, insider sources have already leaked the strategy of Samsung and we now have the expected dates. The new Samsung Galaxy S7 will probably be released in the first quarter of 2016. This is because, the company has to watch its competition and respond aggressively to any threats from its main competitor, which is Apple. It is understood that some of Apple’s unsatisfied customers are going for the Samsung phones and therefore, a clear strategy has to be in place for the company to maximize on profits. So, 2016 is the year to watch out for the biggest invention after the S6.<br /> <br /> <article id="default-usage"> <div class="to-lock" style="display:none;"> - jncncnncncncncn - </div> </article> <a href="http://galaxys6samsung.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/samsung-galaxy-s7-images.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img src="http://galaxys6samsung.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/samsung-galaxy-s7-images.jpg" /></a><br /> <br /> What are some of the Expected Specs for Galaxy S7?<br /> <br /> This is the part that matters most to the eagerly waiting customers. There is so much expectation given the pace set by the S6. The manufacturer, Samsung Electronics, will also be watching keenly on what Apple will be releasing in the market before the first quarter of 2016. Our inside source, reveals that Apple are planning on releasing iPhone 7 which will outdo galaxy S6 and therefore Samsung company has no option but to widen their range of specs for the S7. Here below are some of the expected specs of S7.<br /> 4 GB RAM<br /> <br /> Just think of your laptop and what it can hold in terms of capacity. Well, most of the laptops have a lesser RAM than what the S7 will be offering. 4 GB is not a joke. This has sparked excitement since there are many benefits of having a big space like this. So, all your office work can be done in this gadget. This is just the preliminary figure that has been given; we can still expect more if Apple will come with anything of this size by then. Therefore sit back and expect a minimum of 4 GB RAM!<br /> 64 bit Processor<br /> <br /> It will be the first android smartphone to have the 64bit Exynos processor. For an improved speed, there will be a 3.5 GHz processing power. With this, expect the fastest speed that one can enjoy with a phone.<br /> 32/64 and 128 GB memory<br /> <br /> The Galaxy S series are known to be philanthropic with internal memory unlike their competitors. The trend is bound to continue with the new Galaxy S7 expected to be holding up-to 128 GB of internal memory. Thing could change along the way given that S6 is also carrying the same capacity and S7 is an improved version of S6. It is believed that Samsung Electronics are spreading out the rumor of ‘big internal memory’ to fool Apple and other competitors but come the first quarter of 2016, there will be a great surprise.<br /> <br /> Of course there are many other specs that the phone has but the above mentioned are some of the unique ones that no phone in the market has.<br /> The Amazing Features of Samsung Galaxy S7<br /> <br /> There are new and improved features in the to-be released S7. All the new features have been released to counter all the existing features from other competitors and the previous versions of the S Series. Here below are some of the new features to watch out for.<br /> 30 Megapixels camera<br /> <br /> Who could ever have thought of a 30 megapixel camera for a phone? Well, it is no longer a dream for soon enough it shall come to reality when the Samsung Galaxy S7 will be released. Just to highlight a bit, the 30 megapixel will be at the rear of the sleek phone and also there shall be 10 MP for the camera at front. There will also be a newly introduced GigaPixel feature that will help you in shooting your image with more accuracy and clarity.<br /> Super Amoled Display<br /> <br /> There are some phones enjoying Amoled display but this one will have a super amoled display that is 4k, 5.5-inch.<br /> Waterproof Technology<br /> <br /> Water will be no longer a problem to this phone for it will be equipped with a waterproof technology that will guard it against water. Users will also be guarded against dust that may harm a mobile device. Therefore, the whole body will be dustproof.<br /> 5G Network Connection<br /> <br /> While other mobile companies are still trying to get hold of their 4G networks, Samsung Galaxy S7 will have a 5G network connection that will boost your browsing experience. No more delays when downloading anything from the internet for the 5G technology is really fast. Also on network, there will be asuper fast WIFI to enhance connectivity to the internet.<br /> Infared Sensors<br /> <br /> One of the most amazing features that people should wait to experience is the infared sensor that will be there. It is said that the sensors will be able to measure your body temperature and give an accurate and efficient measure. This is just so amazing that it should be released today!!<br /> <br /> There will be many more silent features that Samsung will be adding to give you superb experience.<br /> Samsung Galaxy S7 Price:<br /> <br /> The phone will be sold at the following prices in different countries.<br /> <br /> US: $999<br /> <br /> UK: $999<br /> <br /> Canada: $999<br /> <br /> India: Rs 68,500<br /> <br /> Italy: €840<br /> <br /> Denmark: 6240 Danish Krone<br /> <br /> Australia: AU $ 1,245<br /> <br /> Germany: €840<br /> <br /> Belgium: €840<br /> <br /> South Africa: 11,145 South African Rand<br /> <br /> Indonesia: 11,542,264 Indonesian Rupiah<br /> <br /> Malaysia: 3,652 Malaysian Ringgit<br /> <br /> The Samsung Galaxy S7 will be out in 2016 and everybody should make necessary arrangements to purchase this phone as soon as it is out. We regularly update this page once we get the information from our sources. If you want to know more details then you should join our email newsletter. You will get Free alert for all the ongoing rumors.<br /> <br /> If you have any queries or question or want some special features to be added then you can post that by commenting here.

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No Android 5.1.1 update for LG G4 in UK and Greece, smartphone may get Android M instead - Report

<div style="text-align: center;"> </div> <div> No Android 5.1.1 OS update for LG G4 for now(LG)<br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3BEARFt1Y-U8N6-hh9LkIRZyJJrS0fuH4NrzDuAblE-UWz6BTjZliZV9PYg3KvG4s3f1gy0Nq9MeTD_ijfGEhg1tlmDrJUrga5Kh-7nq3N5x-stpfExvU2p_z1X3ko3T5d8HyV51XFuk/s1600/images.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="234" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3BEARFt1Y-U8N6-hh9LkIRZyJJrS0fuH4NrzDuAblE-UWz6BTjZliZV9PYg3KvG4s3f1gy0Nq9MeTD_ijfGEhg1tlmDrJUrga5Kh-7nq3N5x-stpfExvU2p_z1X3ko3T5d8HyV51XFuk/s400/images.jpg" width="400" /></a></div> <br /> <br /> After Samsung rolled out the Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop) OS update to Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 Edge users in the US, its South Korean rival LG has confirmed that it will not seed Google's firmware upgrade to users of its flagship G4 device.<br /> <br /> <br /> Wireless carrier <a href="https://www.facebook.com/o2uk/videos/10152837775691254/?comment_id=10152878092446254&ref=notif&notif_t=video_reply">O2 posted on Facebook</a> that it will not release the Android 5.1.1 to LG G4 users having subscribed to its network in the UK. </ div> </ article> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Further, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/lghellas/videos/vb.125595344170688/904920616238153/?type=2&theater&notif_t=video_reply">LG's official Greek unit also confirmed</a> via Facebook that Android 5.1.1 builds will not be released to G4 users in Greece. Previously, LG Greece had confirmed that users of the older G3 flagship device would not receive Android 5.1 OS update.<br /> <br /> <br /> Arrival of Android M<br /> <br /> <br /> With both O2 and LG Greece having confirmed that Android 5.1.1 will not roll-out to LG handsets at least for the time being, <a href="http://www.gsmarena.com/lg_says_no_plans_for_g4_android_511_update-news-12789.php">rumours suggest </a>that the handsets may receive Google's newly announced Android M.<br /> <br /> <br /> Considering the fact that the South Korea-based company had seeded Android 5.0 to its G3 users (running Android 4.4.2 out of the box) bypassing Android 4.4.4, LG could do the same with G4 as well.<br /> <br /> <br /> Meanwhile, Sony and <a href="http://www.gsmarena.com/htc_confirms_that_one_m9_and_one_m9_will_get_android_m-news-12441.php">HTC</a> have confirmed that they would seed Android M, as soon as it is made available, to their new flagship devices.</div> </div>

No Android 5.1.1 update for LG G4 in UK and Greece, smartphone may get Android M instead - Report

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