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Whenever I compile a new pixel phone, there is a list of apps that I install immediately. Spatifs, 1 password, silk, Todoast, Dick Dickgo, Jutter Pad, Back Drop, Plex, Wanderglogg, and many are on my list, but there are some apps made by the company that made my phone – Google.
Despite these Google apps, they do not send them as defaults on the pixels and they must be included in the phone manually. Some of them are known. Others are more unclear. But each of them is a special reason to use, so without further ado, there are five Google apps that I have added to my pixel and I think you should consider too.
Chrome son
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Why install Chrome’s beta version when the official chrome is already full? Well, this is the reason for more than one account. See, unlike almost all Google apps, Chrome doesn’t allow me to switch accounts very easily with swipe in my profile picture. No, I have to log out and then log in with the new account each time, whenever I do it, reset the app.
To counter it, I use Chrome and Chrome beta (and Chrome Dev), and each app sign in to a different Gmail account. My personal account lives in Chrome, my joint account with my husband goes to the beta, and my work space account is in the giant. In this way, I can access all my specific bookmarks, browsing history, login and automal details in each, business and happiness without mixing.
When I see a link and see it openly in my personal chrome (which is set as a default browser), it is a burdening solution when I know it should go to my family chrome son, but I have learned to stay with that limit. I copy/paste the URL to open the appropriate browser manually. In addition, it works beautifully and allows me to separate the church and the state from my browsing habits and data.
Google Maps go
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Google Maps is one of the most used apps on my phone, but it has a clear flaw: It becomes useless when I start navigation. I can’t find the appropriate, nor can I find the details of the place I am running. I have to completely stop the navigation to do so, then find your destination again and start the Navy for the second time.
Google Maps Goo solves it by providing a second, light, small, low -resource example of maps on my phone. So when I am already following steps to walk, drive or take transit somewhere, I can only launch maps that I may need maps. Is passing through a cool -looking restaurant? I see him and see if his rating is good and bookmarks. When I am on the subway do some places need to find specific details about? I can do my research without interrupting my train hours and travel.
When I wrote about this benefit of Google Maps Go, some users suggested that I use Waz for navigation and keep Google Maps free. This is another task, but it only applies when you drive a lot. Most of my transportation is through foot or transit, so I can’t use Waz for it.
Galle
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Every time we mention this app Android AuthorityWe get a lot of comments from people who did not know the Google Gallery. So here I go back. Gallery is an alternative to Google’s sharp, light, photo. It scans, arranges them all the photos and videos on your phone, recognizes the face, and the whole time is offline.
The first scan takes time, but then, the gallery is fast and efficient. And most of all, it’s private. It works well along with a local gallery app, and I use a lot to access my screenshots, WhatsApp folders and all other media files on my phone.
Translate Google
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Do I need to introduce translation from you too? I do not know why Google has left this essential app with its pre -loaded pixel apps, which has forced us to manually install on every device, but we are here.
Google translates what the name says: It translates things – text, audio, photos, full conversation – from one language to another. It can easily find input language automatically and support offline translations of dozens and dozens of languages.
I speak almost three languages, and I can make my way around two other languages, but it is not enough for repeated passengers or cultures like me. So when I am in a country where I do not speak the language, such as Hungary, Albania, the Czech Republic, Turkey, or Nepal, I translate Google to communicate with people who are not much confident in using English. The fact is, my taxi driver in Turkey pulled out his phone and launched Google’s translation itself so that he could manage my pickup and drop-off-this is a suitable border crossing solution.
Google Goo
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There may be a sample here. Google Goo Default is the third light version of the Google app that I use, and once again, this is a good reason.
Google Goo was built for less powerful phones and more limited internet contacts, and this is part of its appeal. It is faster and lighter than Google’s main app, but it still works. Although what I like about it, and the reason it has got a place on my pixel is that it supports two features that are not available in the regular Google app.
One of them is looking hidden. This is a tap away and allows me to find quickly without showing my Google history and launching Chrome and every time Google’s cookie popup rejects immediately.
The second is the built -in reader mode, which is also available in Chrome but to enable it to be able to compromise with the flags (and still not so straight). In Google Go, the page of any article immediately shows the bottom with the play button in the middle. It starts reading the article for me so that I can go about my day, make coffee or make lunch, start a new laundry cycle or brush my teeth, while listening to the article. There are also speed controls, 10 seconds skaps and revenue buttons, and also in an easy translation menu. It is regrettable that all these nifty additions are not available in the Central Google app because I am sure that many people will love them and use them as much as I do.
Honorable mention
Before eliminating this article, I wanted to mention some of Google’s other apps that are not already installed on pixel phones (or rarely) and are still able to test and add to your phone.
- Google News is the most obvious, if you like to be at the top of what is happening in the world of politics, tech, or another title that you are interested in.
- Google Tasks is a fundamental but efficient task manager. It connects very well with assistant voice commands when you set reminders.
- Google Fit has lost a lot of its brightness since Google bought a fit butt, but it’s a great way to collect data from various health apps. I also used it when I was detecting my blood pressure after a brief fear earlier this year.
- If you own other pixels or Android gear, find the hub (first find my device). This allows me to find my buds Pro 2, Watch 3, and other Android phones, as well as my Google to find Bluetooth trackers like Chipolo pop or Moto tags.
- Photo scan is a secondary Google photo tool that allows me to scan physical images to my library. It automatically crops and rotates the image and removes all the glare, which protects me from doing this painful work manually. I still have to digitalize my old pictures, but for the time when I hand over a physical picture as a memory from a place or adventure, this is my solution.
And there you have. All Google’s excellent apps that you should consider to be included in your pixel, even if they are not loaded with it. Someone else’s favorite? Tell me in the comments!
