{"id":18244,"date":"2017-05-20T13:02:28","date_gmt":"2017-05-20T07:32:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wikitechy.com\/technology\/?p=18244"},"modified":"2017-05-20T13:02:28","modified_gmt":"2017-05-20T07:32:28","slug":"10-google-apps-no-idea","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wikitechy.com\/technology\/10-google-apps-no-idea\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Google Apps That You Have No Idea About"},"content":{"rendered":"

There are different Google applications that we utilize broadly in our everyday life except did you realize that Google has more than 100 applications distributed on the Play Store and Apple App Store. Yes, it’s hard to believe, but it’s true! Aside from the madly mainstream Google applications like Gmail, Maps, Search, Chrome and so on., there are different cool applications from Google and its auxiliaries. What’s more, thinking of it as’ Google we are discussing, there are some extremely cool applications that you have no clue about. Along these lines, here are 10 stunning Google applications that you don’t think about:<\/p>\n

1. Androidify<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n

Let\u2019s start with\u00a0a fun Google app, shall we?\u00a0If you have always had an affinity for the cute little Android bot, you will love the Androidify app. The app lets you\u00a0play with the Android bot<\/strong>\u00a0and you can give it a brand new look by changing its shape, clothes, accessories and more. After you are done giving the bot\u00a0the desired look, you can share it as an emoji, GIF or even a picture.<\/p>\n

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Install:<\/strong>\u00a0<\/em>Android<\/a><\/span><\/strong>\u00a0(Free)<\/p>\n

2. My Maps<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n

The Google My Maps app is a stellar app and it\u2019s a surprise that we have never heard about it. The app lets you use regions in a\u00a0map to add your own pointers and details, so basically it lets you\u00a0create your very own custom map<\/strong>. For instance, you can mark your favorite locations in the city and then use it later to show your friend around.\u00a0You can save a map, create new maps and even share maps with your friends.<\/p>\n

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Install:\u00a0Android<\/a><\/span><\/strong>(Free)<\/p>\n[ad type=”banner”]\n

3. Snapseed<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n

Snapseed is a very\u00a0intuitive<\/strong>\u00a0editing app from Google, which packs in tons of features<\/strong>. The app\u00a0brings your number of tools in a cool gesture based UI, which makes editing\u00a0pictures a\u00a0breeze and it really makes us think, why Google hasn\u2019t integrated these features in stock Android.\u00a0It includes features like RAW develop, tune image, selective adjust, healing, transform along with the usual options to crop, rotate and more.<\/p>\n

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The app also packs in some very cool filters like lens blur, glamour glow, tonal contrast, HDR scale, drama, grunge, B&W and way more. To sum things up, you should use Snapseed once and it might give your favorite photo editing app a run for its money.<\/p>\n

Install:<\/strong>\u00a0<\/em>Android<\/strong><\/span><\/a>,\u00a0iOS<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong><\/span>(Free)<\/em><\/p>\n

4. Google Authenticator<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n

Google Authenticator is an app aimed to make\u00a0your two-step verification on Google accounts even more secure and hassle-free. To start using the app, you will first have to set up 2-step verification on your Google account. After it\u2019s set up, you will be able to use codes from the app instead of getting codes via text or email. The app\u00a0generates new 2-step verification codes timely<\/strong>, so that nobody opens the app and gets your code.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Install:\u00a0<\/em>Android<\/a>,\u00a0iOS<\/a><\/span><\/strong>\u00a0(Free)<\/p>\n

5. Cardboard Camera<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n

We have already\u00a0talked in detail about the Google Cardboard Camera app\u00a0but if you have still missed out, here\u2019s the deal. The Cardboard Camera app lets you\u00a0take virtual reality\u00a0pictures from your phone<\/strong>\u00a0to later view in a Google cardboard headset. These VR pictures have 360-degree 3D attributes, depth as well as sound.<\/p>\n

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Install:\u00a0Android<\/a><\/span><\/strong>\u00a0(Free)<\/p>\n[ad type=”banner”]\n

6. Spotlight Stories<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n

As Google puts it aptly, \u201cGoogle Spotlight Stories is your mobile movie theater<\/strong> \u201c. The amazing app brings you some of the most immersive stories\u00a0you can watch on your smartphone. There are stories or movies using 3D\/2D animation,\u00a0360\u00b0 spherical cinema-quality video, full-sphere surround sound and sensor fusion techniques to make you feel you are part of the all the action. Trust me, you have to watch it to believe it.<\/p>\n

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While there aren\u2019t many stories in the app,\u00a0you must watch the ones\u00a0already there. The graphics are certainly beautiful and you will surely appreciate it.<\/p>\n

Install:<\/strong>\u00a0<\/em><\/span>Android<\/a>,\u00a0iOS<\/a>\u00a0<\/span>(Free with in-app purchases)<\/strong><\/p>\n

7. Arts & Culture<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n

Arts & Culture is another great Google app that hasn\u2019t received the traction it deserves. For all your art and history lovers out there, the app lets you explore\u00a0arts, historic wonders, cultural artifacts and more from over 850 archives, museums and other history organizations. There\u2019s ability to take\u00a0360 degree panoramic tours, read about various artworks, discover art gems, and view some amazing art<\/strong>\u00a0in great detail. If you have an interest in art, history and culture, this Google app should definitely keep you engrossed.<\/p>\n

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Install:<\/strong>\u00a0Android<\/a>,\u00a0iOS<\/a><\/strong><\/span>\u00a0(Free)<\/p>\n

8. Google Express<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n

Google Express is the company\u2019s same-day shopping\u00a0app that lets you\u00a0shop from local stores like Costco, Walgreens and Target<\/strong>. The app lets you buy the usual household items from these stores to be delivered on the same day or the very next day.<\/p>\n

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Sadly, the service is only available in a few regions including San Francisco, California, Manhattan, Chicago, Boston, Washington DC and Nevada. While the app is available for free, you can get a free membership for $10\/month, which brings free delivery on eligible products. If you have a free account, delivery charges start at\u00a0$4.99.<\/p>\n

Install:\u00a0Android<\/a>,\u00a0iOS<\/a><\/span><\/strong>\u00a0(Free with membership plans at $10\/month)<\/p>\n[ad type=”banner”]\n

9. Google Opinion Rewards<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n

Want\u00a0Google Play credits for completing simple surveys<\/strong>? Google Opinion Rewards has you covered!\u00a0When you start up the app for the first time, the app will know you through a few questions and then bring you surveys once in a week, which you can answer in your free time. You can then earn\u00a0up to $1 Play credits for completing each survey.<\/p>\n

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The surveys too are pretty simple with questions like \u201cWhich logo is best?\u201d, \u201cWhere do you plan on travelling next?\u201d etc. Sounds pretty simple, right? That\u2019s because, it is! Sadly, it\u2019s only available in US, UK and Canada, as of now.<\/p>\n

Install:<\/strong>\u00a0<\/em>Android<\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/strong>(Free)<\/p>\n

10. Accessibility Scanner<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n

As the names suggest, Accessibility Scanner is a tool aimed at developers, so that they can edit various interface elements for people with eyesight disabilities.\u00a0To start using it, you will first have to enable the app in Settings->Accessibility. Once enabled, you will see a floating button that lets you capture a page for suggestions. You can press the button in any page and the app will take the screenshot and\u00a0scan the page for any suggestions around UI elements<\/strong>\u00a0it can make. The suggestions include touch targets, item name or label, text contrast etc. You can then share the info with an app\u2019s developer requesting them to make the changes.<\/p>\n

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Install:\u00a0Android<\/a><\/span><\/strong>\u00a0(Free<\/strong><\/span>)<\/p>\n

All set to try out some cool new Google apps?<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n

Chances are, you might have heard of some of the apps in the list but you most probably haven\u2019t heard of most of them. Honestly, even we had no idea about some of the Google apps on the list and after trying them, we were\u00a0pleasantly surprised by how good these apps are. Well, it was a little expected, considering these are Google Apps we are talking about.<\/p>\n

There are some more unknown Google apps out there but most of them are based at businesses or enterprises and from the consumer point of view, these are no doubt the best unheard Google apps.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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