10 Best Android Apps of October 2017

be my eyes

Be My Eyes is an application that allows users to lend their eyes to people who are blind or visually impaired. The operation is simple. When a visually impaired person needs help, all they have to do is call the service. Users with good eyesight are then prompted and can agree to respond to the request. Currently, the service brings together 50,000 visually impaired and 500,000 volunteers. A completely free application that will allow you to make yourself useful to others. Already available on iOS for several years, Be My Eyes is finally coming to Android.

Direct Chat

This app allows you to manage all your messaging apps from a single center. As with Facebook Messenger, new messages will show the portrait of the interlocutor and allow you to open the discussion with a single tap on the screen. This allows to avoid overloading the screen, especially when many applications are installed. It is possible to customize the application as desired, and quick options allow, for example, to quickly block a person. It is also possible to start a chat without the need to appear online. A free version is offered, but you will have to pay to get rid of the ads.

Google Assistant

The Google Assistant app provides one-tap access to Assistant. As soon as the icon is pressed, Google Assistant opens. In short, it’s more of a shortcut than an app itself. It’s very practical though, and one might wonder why this functionality wasn’t available before. So, you will now be able to choose where you want to place the Assistant’s touch shortcut on the Main menu or the application platform. Other features can be added later.

Google Family Link

This new Google app is for parents. It allows them to monitor what their kids are doing on their smartphones. Parents can also remotely lock the smartphone. The application is difficult to configure, but very practical and functional. Once configured, it allows you to effectively monitor your children and ensure that they do not view inappropriate content or maintain bad relationships through social networks.

Lawn Chair Launcher

This completely free and open source new launcher is very similar to the Google Pixel launcher. There are similarities in the home screen, the app drawer, and access to Google Now. The launcher also adds icon pack compatibility, various customization options, adaptive icons for Android 7.0 and above, and much more. The app, which is currently in beta, already works very well. The developers guarantee that it will remain free.

Microsoft Edge

Microsoft’s browser, Microsoft Edge, is finally available in a mobile version on Android. PC users will be able to sync the two versions to access their bookmarks, histories and even continue reading articles started on PC on their smartphones. There are also the usual features like incognito mode. The app is still in beta and not all features are available yet. Anyway, if you are an Edge user, this app proves itself as the best mobile browser for you.

Microsoft Launcher

Microsoft’s new launcher is coming to Android at a rapid pace. This new version of Arrow Launcher not only changes the name but also brings important changes. Compatibility with Wunderlist has been replaced by Microsoft’s To-Do List application. A new news feed functionality also allows you to get information directly from your smartphone’s Home menu. Smaller features have also been added. The app is still in beta and therefore will receive many improvements in the coming months.

Street Completed

A CrowdSourcing application for StreetComplete and OpenStreetMap. When you download the application, you are asked for information about your neighborhood. Your answers to these questions will improve the OpenStreetMap platform. The questions asked are, for example, the speed limit on various streets around you, the addresses of the buildings, the number of parking spaces and similar information. An OpenStreetMap account is required.

Create Mixer

Microsoft’s Mixer Create app lets you stream content. You can stream your video game games or your own videos. The app is based on the Mixer FTL (fast-than-light) protocol. The purpose of this app is to more effectively connect broadcasters and their viewers.

Runtastic Balance

Runtastic Balance is Runtastic’s new app. It allows you to count the calories of the food you eat. The app is based on a large database and therefore makes it easy to learn what foods you eat. Nutritional values ​​are calculated automatically. Thus, you will know exactly the amount of calories, carbs, fat and protein you are eating. Ideal for reaching your dietary goals quickly.