Google Apps Collection

The Messages app by Google brings SMS messaging to your Android device, but simplified. The user interface looks clean and modern, you get all the necessary features (GIFs, emojis, automatic spam blocking), and with RCS on the horizon, it is set to compete with Apple’s widely-used iMessage service. …

With its minimalistic UI, mini call view pop-up, Duo integration, spam protection service, and unique call screen feature (available only on select number of devices and countries), the Phone app from Google is the go-to dialer for Android. It supports a wide variety of Android devices like all Pixe…

The Gboard keyboard boasts an excellent word suggestion system plus autocorrection, user-customizable themes, voice typing - all in one simple package. As it is a Google product, it benefits from their unparallelled cloud-based AI, online syncing of typing data, and integration with Google Search wi…

Google Chrome is possible the best browser for Android out there. It does come with quite a “basic” look by default, but underneath it pack the best web technologies and most advanced security measures. With the beta release, you get to test out all upcoming features. Have a look at chrome://flags f…

Travel in every place around the world with ease and by using the best GPS navigation system available. With it, you are never going to get lost again. Obtain real-life traffic and public transit information, find addresses and more about businesses and whatnot, right from the Google Maps app for An…

The Google app is the backbone of an Android devices. Not only it provides all the Assistant goodies, but it integrates with Pixel Launcher to enable Discover on the homescreen, and so much more. App Description from Google Play > The Google app keeps you in the know about things that matter to you…

The video sharing platform everyone has heard of, with its best features right on your mobile device. Watch videos without a pause, upload your own content, and do whatever your heart desires. Like and share your favorite videos, subscribe to millions of channels and engage with others in the commen…

Spending too much time on your phone? Google’s Digital Wellbeing has the tools to help you cut down on your smartphone addiction. You can see exactly how much time you spend in each app every day, block an application for a certain amount of time with Focus Mode, mute notifications at night with Win…

Google Ads allows you to manage your online ad campaigns straight from your smartphone. Thus, you can review and optimize how your ads get served, receive instant alerts regarding occuring problems, and communicate with support staff when you need help. App Description from Google Play > The Google…

The Chromecast built-in application enables your Android smart television to play back video content shared directly from a phone, tablet, or a computer. Works with major services such as YouTube, Netflix, and Spotify. App Description from Google Play > Google Cast is a technology that enables mult…

The Google Play services subsystem is used by many Google apps, like the Play Store, for example, as well as other third-party applications. It serves as a middle ground and enhances the user experience on Android with Google’s online services. Here you can check out our full coverage of the Google …

Android System Webview, based on Google’s Chrome browser and its excellent Blink engine, is the underlying browser engine used throughout the operating system and all applications for displaying web-based content and activities, loading web pages included. App Description from Google Play > Android…

Files is Google’s fairly new file management application targeted towards Android Go users (previously known as Files Go). It has some great functions, from file sharing over Wi-Fi, to cleaning junk files and duplicates with the tap of a button. Furthermore, you can back up locally-stored files to G…

Maps Go is the Progressive Web App variant of Google Maps that is completely built around the latest web technologies, now shipping with support for real-time navigation. It relies on the Chrome browser to run and has low system requirements, so it runs on old and slow devices just as fast. App Des…

Google’s Go variant of the vastly popular search engine brings answers to all of your questions faster, while using much less data. It has integration with Google Lens for instant translations and image searches, and can act as a hub for your favorite Android applications and news reading needs, and…

If you have a limited monthly data plan, or just a slow Internet connection, YouTube Go is the app to help you get by with your daily video watching. It allows users to download videos onto their phones or SD cards and enjoy them at a later time, without the nerve-wrecking loading wheel we all despi…