Another month, and we have another list of some awesome Android apps. November was the month when Google rolled out Android Lollipop. While the new OS is available on just a handful of devices, app developers have started taking the design cues from it. They are now putting material design, which is flat, colourful and fun, into their apps.
So, whether your phone has the Lollipop or not, if you are in mood to get a taste of the material design, give the following 10 new and free apps a try.
Yes, the good old Messenger aka the SMS app is back on Android phones. It was removed after Google introduced Hangouts. But with Hangouts getting a raw deal from users, rightly due to its stupid user interface, Google is bringing the SMS app back and is calling it Messenger. The app is made of good parts taken from both Hangouts and the basic messaging app of an Android phone.
With the Messenger app you can do all that you do using several apps. This means you can send or receive SMS, pictures, voice notes as well as create groups. The design is also good. It shows multi-coloured chat threads, offers easy access to various options and much more. Overall, we feel this is an app that you must try, especially if you are sick of Hangouts messing up with your SMS conversations.
Angry Birds Transformers
Although the game was launched on the last day of October, we couldn't resist including it in our list. Yes, it is good enough to get featured here even though it had its birthday in October.There are many unique aspects in this latest game in the Angry Birds franchise. For one, all the angry birds and pigs have arms and legs. And guess what? They can transform into cars. Why else would they name it Angry Birds Transformers?
The game is set in a more active, action inducing environment than what we usually see in Angry Birds world. Rockets, cars, airplanes, explosions are all part of it. Oh and one more thing, the birds and the pigs have to join hands at one stage to fight the crazy EggBots. Now what are these EggBots? To find out we suggest you try the game.
Sleep Better
Another app from Runtastic, but interestingly it doesn't want you to run in the morning. Instead, it wants you to 'sleep better'.This is an app that tracks your sleep. But wait, there is more to it. Other than keeping a track of your sleeping hours, the app also records your daily habits as well monitors the quality of sleep. The report prepared by the app is based on what you did the whole day before going to bed, what kind of dreams have you been seeing (at least it tries to guess), or if you consumed alcohol or tobacco. Not all features are available in the free version but basic sleep tracking is. Give it a try and if you require more detailed reports, may be you can pay a dollar or two and unlock more features.
Yummly Recipes and Recipe Box
Yummly is the most refined, elaborate recipes app we have come across. Starting from your dietary preferences to your allergies to nutrition scale, it takes care of everything.
The app has a huge database of recipes which you can select according to the occasion, cuisine, diet, nutrition, and even cook time. With Yummly you can 'Like' recipes and add them to your separate collections. And if on some occasion the recipe you are following ruins your dinner, you can also 'dislike' it. The app also learns your preferences and tries to keep an eye on the kind of food items you like. After a while, it also starts recommending recipes based on your preferences.
Piktures
Don't like the default images app on your Android phone. Try Piktures. It is an app that is incredibly simple and yet is a joy to use. The whole app comprises of just three screens-- one with all the photos, one with all the albums, and one with filters.
With minimalistic design the app doesn't hide any features. You can create albums, hide albums, edit photos, resize them before sharing and much more with Piktures.
Straw
Ever get confused about what you should gift your girlfriend but have no one to ask to? Obviously you can't ask your girlfriend. You can message 10 different friends separately and get 10 different but equally weird answers. Or... You can create a poll!
Yes, with Straw you can create polls about any topic whatsoever and share it with your friends on Facebook, LinkedIn, Google+ and Twitter. In three simple steps your question, confusion will be out there and soon you will have solution based on the wisdom of crowd. Of course, you decide the options to choose from. So you won't get any weird answers. You also won't see who voted what, making it more or less quite a safe voting platform.
The app is simple, intuitive, impartial and, above all, fun.
C Notice
How painful is it to open each application and select whether you want to receive notifications or not?Hint: Very painful!With C Notice you can control your notifications and opt to receive them only from a handful of approved apps. With this app, the notifications can also be moved to any part of the screen, if you are busy. With simple swipe moves you can open, remove or minimise the notifications.
C Notice is a light, easy to use application with a simple user interface.
The Hunt
For all type of questions and confusions we recommended Straw, but when it comes to resolving your questions around fashion,we find The Hunt a better option. Has it ever happened to you that you saw a dress but wondered where you could buy the same or something similar? On the Hunt you can post a picture of something you are looking for, say a sexy leather jacket, and the community will tell you where to find it, even cheaper if possible.
It is as simple as asking a friend from where did she buy those earrings. You can also return the favour by answering others' cry for help.
TwoDots
Have you played Dots? Yes, the same game where you connect two or more dots, and something which is so addictive that you can spend hours playing it. Now the company behind Dots - called PlayDots - has come up with its next game and it is called, wait for it, TwoDots.
Unlike the previous one, TwoDots is a level-based strategy puzzle game. The basic concept is still the same-- you connect same coloured dots. It may sound easy but when you are up 15 levels, the puzzles become so hard that they will challenge even the pro gamers. At some point you may feel this game is similar to Candy Crush Saga. Yes, it is but the good thing about the TwoDots is that you don't have to bother your friends for 'life' to progress. It is all up to you and your puzzle solving skills.
Better Diary
Do you keep a journal? Not all of you, but we are sure some of you do. After all, writing down experiences, plans, feelings and thoughts is something that almost all of us do from time to time. Better Diary is an app for the writer inside you.
Whether it is an epiphany you want to write about or just something you don't want to forget, like buying grocery, the app will do all. With Better Diary you can keep all your notes in the most organised way. Other than your private notes, you can also co-write with your family or friends. You can even include photos in your notes. Isn't that something you wish you could do in your paperback journal?
The app sports 13 themes and over 100 different fonts. It's a treat for all those who love to write and cherish.
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