The Best Android Apps for 2020-onlyharish

The Best Android Apps for 2020

 

Not all of the Google Play store's 2.9 million apps are worth downloading. Our picks of the best Android apps in 14 categories deserve a place on your phone

 

The Google Play store contains more than 2.9 million apps. Some are masterpieces and others are real duds. Don't waste your time trying to sort through all of them on your own. We've picked out the 100 best apps for your Android phone, informed by our long history of covering the platform.

Our collection of the best apps is organized into 14 categories, including music, productivity, security, and utilities, so it's easy to find the kind of apps you're looking for. Each app name also links to the Google Play page. Note that we don't include any games in this roundup: For those, check out our separate list of the best Android games.

 

If this is your first time with an Android device, 100 apps might be overwhelming. Take a look at our list of 10 must-have Android apps instead, to cover the basics. If your wallet is feeling a little light, know that many of the entries in both lists are free.

When we choose apps to include in our roundups, we're after those that primarily excel in two areas: function and design. A functional app is either unique in its capabilities or simply works better than others. Apps with great design are a joy to use. Since Android 10 is here, we prefer apps that look at home on this updated OS, even though most people can't (yet) take advantage of the new version.

Every app on the list below is excellent in its own way. Taken together, our collection is a snapshot of the Google Play Store's best apps at the time of writing.

We didn't forget about iPhone users. For the iOS faithful, check out our roundup of the 100 Best iPhone Apps.

Best Android Browser Apps

Brave Privacy Browser

Free

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Brave Browser offers a host of features aimed at protecting your security and privacy on the web. For instance, it includes built-in blockers for ads, pop-ups, scripts, and third-party cookies. It even implements the HTTPS Everywhere extension, so you can ensure that your connections to sites are secure. The lightweight, minimal design looks great, too

 

Firefox

Free

 

Firefox is lickety-split fast and has a clean design that is a joy to use. Mozilla makes a big point about how it doesn't collect your data, and we are pleased to see that the app comes with a full complement of security settings—including an option to protect your information from advertisers and a private browsing mode. Like the desktop version, Firefox for mobile has a robust selection of plug-ins, excellent tab management, and a dynamic start page for bookmarks and the latest headlines. You can even sync settings, history, and tabs with the desktop variant

 

 

 

 Microsoft Edge

Free

 

Microsoft Edge allows you to easily sync web pages, bookmarks, and browsing history between your Android device and the Edge browser on your desktop. Top features of the mobile browser include an integrated reading view, news ratings (handled by NewsGuard), and a content blocker (powered by Adblock Plus). You can search with Bing using your voice or by selecting a photo, as well as earn points via the Microsoft Rewards program. Both Microsoft Edge's dark and light themes look elegant and are easy to navigate.

 

 

 

Tor Browser

Free

Privacy stalwarts rejoice! Tor now has an official (and modern-looking) Android app. The Tor project operates under the principle that "internet users should have private access to an uncensored web." Make sure to read the overview of how Tor works before you start using it, as it addresses specific types of privacy threats (and does so very well). The Tor browser may perform more slowly than other browsers, given its complicated inner workings, but that drawback should be negligible for the users who appreciate and rely on its protections.

 

Best Android Communication Apps

 

 

Facebook Messenger

Free

The problem with most mobile messengers is convincing your friends to sign up. But the odds are that most people you know are already on Facebook. This is handy, because the Facebook Messenger app is fantastic. It's simple, clean, and easily handles voice and video calling. Check out our feature on Facebook Messenger to find out all its other capabilities.

 

 

LinkedIn

Free

 

 

Most people are probably familiar with LinkedIn as a service only visited in times of desperation; after being laid off or after a day in the office so bad that you're just not going to take it anymore. The LinkedIn app aims, however, to be a companion to the LinkedIn web service that you check every day. Sure there's the all-important profile pages showing off your work experience, and the handy tools for networking, but the service now includes visitor metrics and a newsfeed for a decidedly more social feel. It's also sometimes the only way to chat with a businessperson you're looking to connect with. It's like Facebook for grown-ups.

 

 

 

Snapchat

Free

At first, Snapchat was a little dangerous, popular with the hip and the young, and utterly baffling to everyone else. With Snapchat, you quickly snap and exchange photos with one or several friends. The app also supports video snaps, as well as voice and video calling. The catch is that whatever you post vanishes after a day. It's just a fun and ephemeral way to share the world around you.

 

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