7 Awesome Android Apps From Google
7 Awesome Android Apps From Google
1. Google Handwriting Input
Description:
Google Handwriting Input allows you to hand write text on your phone or tablet in 97 languages. It supports printed and cursive writing, with or without a stylus. Google Handwriting Input also supports hundreds of emojis, so that you can express yourself in any Android app.
Key features:
• A useful complement to touchscreen typing or voice input
• A fun way to enter emojis by drawing
• Useful for languages that can be challenging to type on a standard keyboard
• Works across your Android phones and tablets running Android 4.0.3 and up
• If you claim your handwriting is terrible, try it out and see if it can convince you otherwise
2. Snapseed
Description:
Snapseed is a complete and professional photo editor developed by Google.
Key Features:
• 25 Tools and Filters, including: Healing, Brush, Structure, HDR, Perspective (see list below)
• Opens JPG and DNG files
• Use the stack to re-adjust edits later
• Selective filter brush
• All styles can be tweaked with fine, precise control
Tools And Filters:
• RAW Develop – open and tweak RAW DNG files; save non-destructively or export as JPG (8 controls)
• Tune image – adjust exposure and colour automatically or manually with fine, precise control (7 controls)
• White Balance – adjust the colours so that the image looks more natural
• Details – magically brings out surface structures in images
• Crop – crop freely or to standard sizes (8 aspect ratios)
• Rotate – rotate by 90° or straighten a skewed horizon
• Perspective – fix skewed lines and perfect the geometry of horizons or buildings
• Brush – selectively retouch exposure, saturation, brightness or warmth
• Selective – the renowned Control Point technology: position up to 8 points on the image and assign enhancements, the algorithm magically does the rest
• Healing – remove the uninvited neighbour from a group picture
• Vignette – add a soft darkness around the corners like a beautiful, wide-aperture would do
• Text – add both stylised or plain text (38 predefined styles)
• Lens Blur – add a beautiful Bokeh to images (background softening), ideal for photographic portraits (11 Bokeh types)
• Glamour Glow – add a fine glow to images, great for fashion or portraits (6 styles)
• Tonal Contrast – boost details selectively in the shadows, mid- tones and highlights
• HDR Scape – bring a stunning look to your images by creating the effect of multiple exposures
• Drama – add a hint of doomsday to your images (6 styles)
• Grunge – an edgy look with strong styles and texture overlays (5 basic styles, endless variations)
• Grainy Film – get modern film looks with realistic grain (18 styles)
• Vintage – the style of colour film photo from the 50s, 60s or 70s (12 styles)
• Retrolux – go retro with light leaks, scratches, film styles (13 basic styles, endless variations)
• Noir – Black and White film looks with realistic grain and the wash effect (14 styles)
• Black & White – classic Black and White look straight out of the darkroom (11 styles)
• Frames – add frames with adjustable size (23 frames)
• Face – add focus to the eyes, add face specific lighting or smooth the skin
3. Google Duo
Description:
Duo is a one-to-one video calling app for everyone – designed to be simple, reliable and fun, so you never miss a moment.
Features:
Simple interface:
Pick a loved one and jump right in, with a simple interface that brings video to the forefront.
Knock Knock:
See the caller before you answer with Duo’s live preview feature.
High-quality video:
Experience faster and more reliable video calls whether you’re on Wi-Fi or on-the-go.
Cross-platform:
Video call all your friends across Android and iOS with just one simple app.
4. Google Allo
Description:
Introducing Google Allo, a smart messaging app that helps you say more and do more. Express yourself better with stickers, doodles and HUGE emojis & text. Allo brings you the Google Assistant, preview edition.
Smart Reply:
Respond to messages without typing a single word. Smart Reply learns over time and suggests responses to text and photos, in your style.
Ink:
Get creative with the photos you send by doodling on them or adding text.
Stickers:
Say it all with the perfect sticker. Stickers in Google Allo are designed by independent artists and studios from around the world.
SHOUT or whisper:
No more typing in ALL CAPS to get your point across. Say it louder or quieter by changing the size of your text with a quick swipe.
Meet your personal Google Assistant:
Google Allo brings you the Google Assistant, preview edition. Find restaurants nearby, share videos and get answers, all from within your conversation with your friends. Add @google to your group conversation or chat one-on-one with your Assistant. It’s your own personal Google, always ready to help.
Incognito mode:
Send messages with end-to-end encryption, use private notifications to help keep your chats more discreet and control how long your messages stick around with expiring chats.
5. Cardboard
Description:
Cardboard puts virtual reality on your smartphone. The Cardboard app helps you launch your favorite VR experiences, discover new apps, and set up a viewer. Try out a set of included demos as well
• Earth: Fly where your fancy takes you on Google Earth.
• Tour Guide: Visit Versailles with a local guide.
• My Videos: Watch your videos on a massive screen.
• Exhibit: Examine cultural artifacts from every angle.
• Photo Sphere: Look around the photo spheres you've captured.
• Arctic Journey: Fly alongside Arctic terns, create your own flower garden, relax under the northern lights and more.
** To fully enjoy this app you'll need a Cardboard viewer.
6. YouTube Creator Studio
Description:
The official YouTube Creator Studio app makes it faster and easier to manage your channel on the go. Check out your latest stats, respond to comments, and get notifications so you can stay connected from anywhere.
Features:
* Monitor channel and video performance with easy-to-use analytics
* Filter and respond to comments
* Get notifications when something important happens
* Update video details and monetization settings
* Manage playlists
7. Google PDF Viewer
Description:
PDF Viewing is now available directly in Google Drive. For environments where this cannot be deployed, Google PDF Viewer offers the same capabilities in a standalone app. View, print, search and copy text from pdf documents while you're on the go.
