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We all want to make our day more efficient, organized and simple. Luckily, so does Google, who created several useful apps that do just that! These apps are intuitive and easy to use, have great functions, and best of all – they’re FREE. The apps are for both iOS and Android phones, and having a free Google account is recommended and also gives you access to many other apps and services. |
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Google’s virtual map allows you to find your location and navigate to your destination by foot, by car or public transportation. In many places, it even supports StreetView, letting you see the area you’re looking for. |
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A recent acquisition by Google, Waze has changed the navigation market by offering the fastest routes based on traffic reported by other users. With warnings about traffic cams, speed traps, traffic jam buildups, accidents, and hazards, Waze makes your daily commute fast, efficient and safe. |
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Google’s translation service now has its own app, which lets you translate more than 90 different languages with ease. Very recently, Google added a feature that allows you to take a picture of signs or other printed text, and the service will translate it for you. |
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4. Sphere Camera (iOS / Android) This app lets you take a spherical panoramic picture, capturing everything around you, both vertically and horizontally. You can even share the spheres and panoramas onto Google Maps, letting others view them as well. |
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5. Calendar (iOS* / Android) Manage your time like a professional, make appointments with reminders. It synchronizes with your Google account and allows you to manage everything from your personal computer as well. You need to have a Google account to use this service. A version for iOS doesn't currently exist, but you can still sync your google calander with iOS' calendar, until the app comes out in the near future. To sync your Google Account with your iPhone or iPad:
Emails, contacts, calendar events, and reminders you send or create on your device will now sync directly to your Google Account on the web. To sync only your calendar, turn the others Off. |
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6. Keep (Android) & GoKeep (iOS) Google Keep is like a virtual PostIT, but with a few more interesting features. It lets you create checklists (for shopping, for example), set up reminders at certain times, and leave yourself memos. Everything is backed up and synchronizes with your Google account (that you need to be able to use this service), and can also be accessed from your personal computer. |
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