Evernote
Evernote has long been the front runner when it comes to note taking. It has a bunch of features including device syncing, organizational features, compatibility with other applications, and various different types of notes. There is a premium option that adds more functionality but there are millions of people who enjoy the free version of this app.
Dropbox
Dropbox lets you expand your internal storage into a cloud based backup of everything that’s important to you. Music, photos, files and more can be saved, accessed on all your devices and restored if you ever lose your phone.
Google Drive
Like Dropbox, Google Drive is an excellent solution for those who want some cloud storage. Also like Dropbox, you can pay to get more storage but you do get 15GB to start with. You can store your backups, photos, videos, and pretty much any other file you can think of. Google Drive also has the added benefit of having a small assortment of office-style applications like a word editor and a spreadsheet editor. The only downside is that you have to go download those office apps separately but they are also free Android apps. You can also work on documents with other people in real time. It has a lot of unique features and it’s worth having.
Swiftkey keyboard
That officially makes it the best third party keyboard available in terms of sheer features and functionality. There are in app purchases but the only thing SwiftKey is asking you to pay for are some themes. The free version comes with a number of themes included and the entire core app is totally free to use. Its text prediction is among the best in the industry as is its auto correction. People who are sick of the stock keyboard would do well to try this one out.
GOOGLE CAMERA
Unless you’re lucky enough to have a rock solid camera app on your phone that you actually like, the next best thing is Google’s fantastic Google Camera. It’s free and it’s definitely worth trying out.
VLC for Android
VLC has been a trusted media player on desktop for a very long time and now it’s available for Android. If you want to play any media file on Android, VLC is the one app that can handle everything. VLC is technically still in beta, but it is already just as awesome as you’d expect it to be when it’s finished.
WHATS APP
Another essential app for every Android phone, if you’re not using WhatsApp, then how exactly are you communicating? WhatsApp is ubiquitous, like Facebook, and is easily the msot popular instant messaging app in the world.
Pushbullet
Pushbullet is an application that allows you to connect your computer to your Android device. Your notifications will show up on your computer as well as your phone so you’ll always know what your phone is buzzing about. Over the last year, Pushbullet has also worked hard to allow you to interact with notifications such as answering texts and messages from some types of services like Whatsapp. It’s a great way to get your computer and phone connected.
Spotify
Spotify goes up against the likes of Google Play Music, last.fm, Pandora, SoundCloud and even YouTube in the battle to bring music to your ears. An eternal playlist at your fingertips for free.
ES File Explorer
ES FIle Explorer is the king of file managers. If you spend any time downloading files, managing music or images, then a good file explorer is an essential Android app, and they don’t come any better than ES File Explorer.
Microsoft Office
Microsoft Office finally made it Android for free and we couldn’t be happier.If you ever use a mobile device for reading or editing Word documents, Excel spreadsheets or PowerPoint presentations, then you know you need this app.
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