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Top Essential Apps for your Android Phone

From games to office apps, browsers to productivity apps the Android Play Store is stuffed with thousands of apps that add fun and functionality to your device. So if you've got a new Android Device then look no further. Here is a list of 10 essential apps to get your new device rolling.


Temple Run 2
Let's start with some fun. Temple Run 2 is an endless running game where you run, jump and slide through perilous cliffs, forests and mines in an effort to escape with the cursed idol. There are coins, power-ups and artifacts that you can collect while running. A great game for time-passing!

WPS Office
Now some serious work. WPS Office is a free mobile office tool that lets you create, edit and share documents, presentations and spreadsheets on the go. The app offers a range of editing and formatting tools that allows you to work just like on a computer. So why wait? Take your office on the go!

Adobe Acrobat Reader
Although WPS Office is capable of opening PDF files but the reality is that when it comes to PDF files, there is nothing better than Adobe Acrobat Reader. Known as the gold standard for viewing PDF files, Adobe Reader gives you enough tools for reliably viewing and interacting with PDF documents on your phone or tablet.

UC Browser
Browsers. Right? You must be using Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox or any other browser on your PC but when it comes to Android, you might want to try something different. Try UC Browser, one of the most popular Android browser. Surf with blazing speeds even on phone or tablet.

Hill Climb Racing
Back to gaming! Hill Climb Racing is an amazing physics based game where you drive a car through rough terrains and hills. With numerous cars and stages, Hill Climb Racing will provide you hours of addictive gameplay. Just make sure you dont run out of fuel or let your driver down.

Clean Master
It is equally important that you keep your device clean and free of junk. Clean Master ensures that your device performance stays up all the time by clearing memory and ram. It also checks your device for malware and adware with the built-in antivirus scanner.

The Weather Channel
This app supplies you with real time information about weather of the place where you are or where you are headed. It also gives you emergency weather alerts about storms, rain and tornadoes to keep you safe.

Google Keep
A cross-platform note taking tool that allows you to jot down whatever comes to your mind at that instant. Add notes, checklists, memos, links and whatever you want to find later. Everything is synced so that you can find them from your PC or other device.

CamScanner
CamScanner is a document scanner app that turns your smartphone into a portable scanning device. Just take a photo of the document and relax. CamScanner automatically crops and enhances the image making the text easily readable. It can also save and export the document as PDF. Now scan documents, receipts, notes and business cards on the go.

Gmail
Last but not the least. Gmail. Most devices usually come with Gmail pre-installed but if you do not have the app installed on your phone or tablet, then go to Play Store and download it at once. The Gmail app allows users to receive and read emails on the go. You can also compose and send mails.

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