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The first five apps to install on your new Android device

By Jack Wallen June 12, 2014, 5:56 AM PDT

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The first five apps to install on your new Android device

The first five apps to install on your new Android device

Aleksandr Kurganov

The first five apps to install on your new Android device

You finally purchased that new Android device you’ve hadrnyour eye on. Now it stares back at you, waiting for you to give it a task.rnYou’ve connected it to your Google Account, so all your Gmail messages, GooglernCalendar items, and Contacts are in sync. Where do you go from here?

Naturally, that depends upon the intended use of the device.rnBut certain applications will come in handy no matter how you plan to use therndevice. Here are five tools that should be among the first you install. Thesernapplications range in scope, but each offers a solid solution to help you getrnyour work done.

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The first five apps to install on your new Android device

WPS Office

WPS Office

With WPS Office, you can manage documents, memos,rnspreadsheets, and presentations. What I really like about WPS Office isrnthat it doesn’t matter if you’re using it on a tablet or phone — the interfacernworks well with both). Add to the long list of features the fact that WPSrnOffice is free, and you can see why it should be among the first apps yourninstall.

The first five apps to install on your new Android device

All-in-One Toolbox

All-in-One Toolbox

All-In-OneToolbox is a set of 29 tools ranging from various cleaners to statusrnreports to SD card managers to package managers. It’s a must-have for anyrnAndroid device, for any level of user. One of the easiest cleaners, All-In-Onernwill clean cache, history, call/SMS, SD card, Apks, and App leftovers.

The first five apps to install on your new Android device

All-in-One Toolbox

All-in-One Toolbox

If you’re looking for a single tool that will do the bestrnjob of keeping your Android device clean and running smoothly, this tool is it.rnAll-In-One Toolbox also gives you quick access to your device info, andrnplug-ins are available from the Google Play Store that will extend the featurernlist in numerous handy ways. For example, you’ll find plug-ins for Ad-detect,rnApplock, Compass, Flashlight, Permission Check, QR and Barcode scanner, SensorrnBox, Timer, and Volume Settings.

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The first five apps to install on your new Android device

WeatherBug

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WeatherBug

Of all the weather apps I’ve used, WeatherBug has done thernbest job of providing essential updates. With the help of detailed severernweather information and alerts, you can always be prepared. This app alsornincludes enhanced interactive maps with multiple layers (Doppler radar,rnhumidity, pressure, wind speed, high/low forecast, traffic, and so on). WeatherBugrnalso includes a handy widget so you can get quick access to reports and alerts.

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