There are millions of apps on Google Play Store and at the last count on December end 2017 the figure stood at a whopping 3.5 million.

If you have a digital Android smartphone then the apps that are listed below would be the ones that you should have on it, because of the sheer usefulness of it.

Today the digital world has revolutionized the way we go about our daily chores, our businesses, our shopping, our holidays and many more.

Everything that we indulge in is helped by an app which is an abbreviation of the world “application” which is what is practically running the economies of most countries.

The different apps that we could use and what are available to us would bring our lives that much closer to the new digital world that we are living in.

The proliferation of digital technology is revolutionizing the world and has brought a new dimension to how we would conduct our daily lives.

There is an app for every conceivable endeavor hence it is not something that is limited to any one industry, sport, social interaction of any other, it is universal.

If we are able to that we use most of what would be relevant to our lifestyle whatever that would be there is undoubtedly going to be advantageous to us as well as for the businesses.

If we own and use an Android smartphone it is imperative that we would have some apps but sorting out what would be conducive to our lifestyle would be the most important criteria.

If you have what is relevant to you and would enjoy then go ahead and download them as they could be free and would also be immensely useful.

We have sifted and selected these nine (08) apps just for you to install on your mobile smartphones.

Try them out if you have not been exposed to them as they could be rated as the best in the business of Android apps for all those discerning users of the ever popular smartphones.

If you have an Android smartphone it is imperative that you master it and seek out what it could do to you and what are the advantages that you have.

The designing and proliferation of apps would not cease as there is more to come and then the competition would hot up too.

#. Simple Habit

This app won the accolade of best “Standout Well Being” because this is one app that has a lot of promise and aids users into a life of empowerment which they would have never experienced.

Quite an interesting app and has performed extremely well which has brought it to the limelight as one that could help the users immensely.

#. Be My Eyes

Serving those who have been sidelined due to disabilities and other special needs, this app supports such endeavors and what is important is that it tends to see all information in a unique perspective and shares them with others.

Specifically targeting a special segment of society who have been left out for long and with this app they should be helped to elevate their lot to a acceptable level.

#. Khan Academy

This app primarily focuses on educating the world. This is a simple app which gives access to many informational videos.

#. Old Man’s Journey

This app is bestowed with the “Best Standout Indie” this generally deals with game play mechanics, artistic designs and many other positives to spruce up and polish.

Positive responses are forthcoming and are a complete app to transform imagination into innovation and have all that it takes to be successful.

#. Episode

Builds, promotes and sustains social interaction, building communities which have been the bane to society, as people are lacking in this, which is creating issues among communities.

If our communities could be built on a harmonious platform we could eliminate most of our inherent problems and this app is endeavoring to ensure that which is laudable.

#. BBC Earth: Life in VR

This is developed by none other than the popular news station BBC, and if you would want to see what it could do for you check it out, as it has very interesting experiences.

This apps uses the Daydream UI and the ARCore to the optimum ensuring it provides extremely positive and engaging user experiences.

#. Canva

The best “Standout Startup” and named so recently which has give this app the impetus to bring out improvements to their imagination that they have included in it.

This has some new developers who have an eye for what is special and unique experiences which has ensured that remains successful.

#. Empire and Puzzles

Developed by small giant games this app is appropriately named the “Best Breakthrough Hit” and has an impressive user experience, superlative design, excellent engagement and strong initiatives.

The best out of the lot because of its presentation and overall performance which has also brought a new dimension to games as it stands tall away from the others.

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Every person today is in a dilemma of which Phone is better Apple or Android. It is not that simple as both offers the same features and they may seem the same other than the brand and price. However, a closer look shows some key difference between an Android & iPhone.

1.Hardware : Only Apple makes iPhones, therefore it has extremely  tight control over how the hardware and software work together. Google offers software to many phone makers including Samsung, HTC, LG, Motorola and all the companies that are a part of the OpenHandsetAlliance. And that makes Android Phones vary in quality, size, weight and features. Most premium priced Android devices have good hardware quality. However,  low priced Android Devices have lower hardware quality compared to Apple phones.

2. Operating System : In general Apple Phone users always have the latest version of OS. This is because Apple OS is usally updated for all phone weeks after its release. But Android makers are slow to update their phones.   For example, when iOS11 was released it was updated in more than 50% of the phones weeks after release. This was not the case when Android’s Oreo was released.  Android users were still using the older versions weeks after release.

3. Apps: The Apple App store offers lesser apps than Google (2.1 million Vs 3.5 million as of 2018) and overall this isn’t an important factor. Apple is very strict for the App it allows but Googles criteria for Apps are lax. While Apple’s criteria are strict it also prevents situations like people downloading a version of  fake app.   Another challenge in developing Apps for Android is the distributed ecosystem. Since Android is present in various devices, developers have to design the App that fits into a multitude of device. This makes it costly for developers.

4. Gaming: iPhone has emerged as one of the great devices for gaming. Previously gaming was limited to Nintendo’s 3DS and Sony Playstation’s Vita but iPhone changed that. The loose integration of hardware and software has made it difficult for Android to make it’s platform sutiable for high end gaming. While Android has it’s share of gaming, Apple is a clear winner.

5. Support: Both the smartphone platforms usually work well. However, if any support is required Apple is a winner. You can simply take your device to the nearest Apple store and  a trained specialist solves the problem. In case of Android phone this is not the case. Some Android phonemakers may give specialist support and some may not.

6. Intelligent Assistant: The next smartphones will led by technologies driven by Artificial Intelligence. And Google is a clear winner in this category. Google Assistant is an artificial intelligence assistance which uses everything Google knows about you to make life easier. Siri is Apple’s answer to Google’s assitant. It’s improving with every iOS release but it’s functionalities are quite limited.

7.  Battery Life: Most iPhone in the early days had to be recharged daily. But today’s iPhones can go days without recharge. Battery situation is complex in Android. Android battery comes in different shapes and sizes. But if you don’t mind carrying a little extra weight Android devices can offer a much longer lasting battery.

8. Peripheral Compatibility: A smartphone can be used in different ways. For example, smartphone can be connected to a speaker to listen to loud music and so on. In this scenario Android phones have the advantage. This is because Android phones uses USB ports which are available almost everywhere. On the other hand Apple uses propreitory lightening port. However, lightening ports are not widely compatible.

9. Security: If you care about safety and security there is only one choice: iPhone. More than 95% of malaware is found in the Android phones. In general iPhones are less prone to attacks by Malware and Viruses.

10. Screen Size: Some people aren’t much comfortable with a small screen size. If you are looking for a large or very large screen size Android phone is the best choice. For example, Samsung Galaxy Note 8 has a 6.3 inch screen size which is not available with iPhones.

11. Price: Android wins the price war at all price points. From low end to high end Android has a myriad of phones. However, the lowest available Apple Phone is iPhone SE which starts at $349. The highest price for both Android and Apple phones  can go above $1200. However, the average cost of an Android Phone is lower than an Apple’s iPhone.

12. User Maintainence: User upgrades are difficult in case of Apple. Apple phones are elegant and simple but it’s quite challenging when it comes to replacing a battery or upgrading storage. Android on the other hand gives flexibility to the user to change battery and expand it’s  storage capacity easily. (without much technical help)

The decision to buy an Apple’s iPhone or an Android phone will depend on the preference of the user. Some user will want to have a great hardware while some users might want greater peripheral compatibility. Both platforms are good choices depending on the need of the user. You have to decide what platform best suits you and then purchase the smartphone of your choice.

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