1. Plex for Android
Plex is a multi-purpose streaming service lets users stream music, videos, and view photos. Users can compile a list of movies, TV shows, or create personal videos that they can watch with friends or family members. If you love streaming media but need a better way to stay organized, this app is a must-have.
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Can sometimes need a reboot after extended watching of TV or movies
Costs MONEY
to download
Plex channel not supported on all set top boxes
Some services require premium Plex Pass subscription
Does require a Plex media server set-up (free)
Pros:
Awesome interface
Intuitive, LEARNING KEYBOARD
Saves time and reduces frustration
Fleksy does not collect any personal data without your explicit permission
Set to your preference: QWERTY, AZERTY, QWERTZ, even DVORAK or Colemak
Cons:
Some popular languages like Hebrew and Arabic aren’t supported quite yet
Won’t work on phones running a version of Android prior to 4.0
Some features (like disabling autocorrect) can be hard to find in the advanced settings menu
Some users find predictive features to be better in SwiftKey
May take some time to master all the ins and outs of the app interface.
3. HotSchedules
Pros:
Over 18,000 companies are using HotSchedules
Great business tool for communication
UI is easy to navigate
Change your schedule on the go
Now plays nice with Google Analytics
Cons:
Various items can blend together when you’re stressed or tired
You need to be a current HotSchedules user
No longer has Testflight
Some users report iOS version is less prone to crashing
Notifications can be annoying
Pros:
Great level of detail in search results
Ideal for people who work in the sciences, IT, engineering, etc.
Powerful algorithms
Great study aide for students
Doesn’t take up that much space on your device
Cons:
Some users may prefer Google or Bing, depending on what they are searching for
Search results may be overwhelming for some
Some users feel the UI needs a refresh
Expensive
Provides answers, but doesn’t always provide the reason the answer is right
Pros:
Creative concept with an insanely addictive storyline
Full-featured run tracking, including time, distance, and map
Great way for less fit people to get motivated
Amazing voiceover cast
Play your own music in between audio mission tracks
Cons:
Music may sometimes experience glitches
App is a bit of an INVESTMENT to purchase all three seasons and side missions
Bugs can somewhat impact your run or base-building
Not great for older Android devices, requires Android 4.0 and up to work properly
You may need to re-download missions or restore purchases after updating the app
to download2. Fleksy Keyboard
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Check out SlashGear’s hands-on video with Fleksy above.
Fleksy Keyboard is a great tool for typing faster. While there is a free version of the appavailable on Google Play, there are a number of reasons to INVEST in the paid version of the app. Most notably, the free version is only free for 30 days.
in the paid version of the app. Most notably, the free version is only free for 30 days.
Fun fact: The official Guinness World Record for fastest typing on a smartphone was broken with Fleksy on May 2014. It’s also worth noting that upgrading from Free to Paid will automatically import your Settings, Badges and Dictionary.
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Check out this funny, user-created video showing off the perks of HotSchedule in the clip above. You can use this app to get you out of a bad date.
HotSchedules is worth buying because it looks great on both phones and tablets. Additionally, it is an excellent enterprise tool that lets managers at a company monitor who’s working, approve employee requests, or record their daily operations.
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4. WolframAlpha
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Check out a review of this app in the video above. (The review of the app is done on an iPhone, but the core app functionality remains the same across both iOS and Android platforms.)
WolframAlpha is a really interesting search tool. While it’s never been able to dethrone Google since its launch several years ago, this app will appeal to Android fans who sometimes wish they had the ease of access to WolframAlpha that iOS users get (Siri often returns WolframAlpha results when you do a voice search.)
The Android version of WolframAlpha is worth buying because it can do so much, and returns so much data. Whether you’re looking to do a quick conversion in the kitchen, pull up some quick figures about the solar system, or just get help with your math homework, WolframAlpha is search that’s tailored for scientists, mathematicians, and engineers.
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5. Best Android Health & Fitness App: Zombies, Run!
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Get a sense of the creepy atmosphere in Zombies, Run! by watching the video above from App Advice Daily.
Zombies, Run! is part audiobook and part fitness app. As you run, the app tracks your running stats, while also immersing you in a fantastic story about the zombie apocalypse. The coolest function of the app are “Zombie Chases,” which force you to put on a burst of speed or risk getting “eaten” during a mission.
Season 3 is airing now, with new episodes launching every week through the summer. This app has a ton of content, including various side missions and race missions to keep things fresh. With a compelling story and a strong vocal cast, this app can get even the most lumpy of couch potatoes excited about exercising.
Buy it here.
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to purchase all three seasons and side missions
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