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Acquiring a smartphone or resetting it is the perfect opportunity to test and install new features. Futura presents you with a list ofapplicationsapplications designed to save you time and increase your productivity when using your Android device. Here are the essentials.
Mobile connected – Link with Windows (Your phone): control your smartphone from your computer
Mobile Connecté is not a simple application mirrormirror which reproduces the screen of your smartphonesmartphone on your computer, not even a remote control system, but really an application that will allow you to receive notifications, to send SMSSMS and even make calls without leaving your computer eyeseyes. The connection between your PCPC under Windows 10/11 and your smartphone (AndroidAndroid or iOS) is done using the “Link with Windows” or Phone Link application on your mobile device and “Mobile Connected”, formerly Your Phone, on your computer. In addition to the functions mentioned above, you can access the storage space of your smartphone from your PC in order to consult your documents and media or to quickly transfer files between the 2 terminals. The connection can be established by BluetoothBluetoothper connection wifiwifi or with a USB cableUSB cable. The connection and synchronization system can seem a bit tedious, but once synchronization is established, you can receive your mobile notifications on your PC, answer messages and calls, without reaching for your device at all times. of field.
PDF Reader for Android: A Versatile PDF Viewer
Along with Adobe Acrobat reader DC, PDF Reader for Android is one of the best PDF viewers in play store. In addition to being very light, it offers many features to find all your PDF documents, list them, organize them, read them, find important words, manage your favorites or even mark your pages to return directly to this precise location when you close the application. Another strong point of this free application: the document scanning function. Take a photo of your paper document and PDF Reader for Android will crop, straighten and convert to PDF. Only downside for this essential, the interface is only in English and the advertising inserts are a little too apparent, sometimes suggesting, depending on the dimensions of your screen, that there is only that on the whole page.
WhatsApp: the essential communication tool
Part of the top 5 most downloaded applications, WhatsAppWhatsApp absolutely had to fig treefig tree in this selection of essential applications for Android. Over the years, this instant messaginginstant messaging has evolved into a truly versatile and cross-platform communication tool. Allowing today to create polls, to make video calls, to send files and to converse with all your contacts, it is possible to discuss from your mobile, but also from your computer. Although the service’s reputation has been marred by hacks and security issues confidentialityconfidentiality data, WhatsApp is still one of the most widely used apps worldwide. Platform users can now take advantage of exchange encryption for more security, notification management options or “Communities”, bringing WhatsApp closer to the category. Social networkSocial networkthan that of Communication tools.
Google Chrome: the browser with infinite options
If you are looking for a web browser for your Android smartphone, you can always count on GoogleGoogle Chromium. Generally installed by default, this internet browsing tool allows you to take advantage of the full breadth of knowledge on the web and enjoy it wherever you are. Of course, the mobile version of Chrome includes fewer features than its desktop edition, but it does have tab management (grouping of tabs, bookmarks), the PasswordsPasswords and data synchronization (browsing and download history, reading list, favorites, payment methods, recently closed tabs, etc.). Note that you will also be able to take advantage of the Google Lens visual recognition system, directly integrated into your search bar, next to the vocal synthesisvocal synthesis. Users will be able to find their settings and their home page, without however having the extensions installed on the desktop version of Google Chrome.
Waze: for a smooth road
Grand concurrent de Google Maps, WazeWaze remains however the petpet Android users. Indeed, this 3D mapping and guidance application has a major asset: its user community which reports accidentsaccidents, controls and any slowdown in traffic. This will alert you if traffic conditions change during your route, allowing you to change paths if your travel time becomes significantly longer. You will also benefit from the real-time guidance system, the optimal route calculation system, the possibility of choosing the voice that guides you, displaying the vitessevitesse authorized, to find the least polluting route or the one on which you can find electric charging stations. The application is in French, very easy to understand and regularly offers new features. You can, for example, save your favorite routes or plan a route from the online service available on your computer (via your browser) and send it to your smartphone.
Google Photos: automates the transfer of photos and videos to save space
Indispensable for finding storage space on your mobile, Google Photos allows you to automate the backupbackup of your images and videos in your Google Photos cloud space, and the deletion of media saved on your phone. Users therefore have the option of saving photos and videos from the gallery, but also of specifying other folders to be synchronized. It can be Downloads folder, WhatsApp files folder, etc. Attention, Google Photos is not a multimedia gallery application, but an automated transfer system, coupled with a media manager. More particularly focused on images and videos, it is possible to organize your files in folders and albums, which you can share with your contacts. Simple editing and photo editing features are also available. And all this is obviously free (15 GB of storage space). From the home page of the online service (synchronized as soon as an internet connection is established), you can find all your transferred documents and take advantage of the “D-Day” notification system which reminds you of what you were doing on that date. last year or previous years, as well as a selection of photos to remember unforgettable moments.
