With literally millions of different apps out for Android phones, and with limited space available to store apps onto your phone it can be hard deciding which apps you really need.
Many apps are also made for niche purposes, or for certain uses or needs. What if you just want some apps that are for everyday use, apps that are for the average person?
In this guide I’ll show you the 7 apps that are essential for the average person and for everyday use.
Lookout Mobile Security
An anti-virus app is essential for Android users and Lookout Mobile Security is one of the best anti-virus apps around.
Not only does it help prevent your Android phone from getting viruses by scanning each and every app you install, but it also will help you recover your Android phone if you lose it or it gets stolen.
The Weather Channel
An app that can tell you the weather and give you the latest updates is definitely must-have, and The Weather Channel app is the perfect app for it.
The Weather Channel app has a very nice and sleek interface and lets you see the current forecast, along with the forecast for up to 10 days in advance.
Dolphin Browser HD
While the default web browser on Android phones isn’t too bad, third-party browser apps often have a lot more features, are more secure and are often faster as well.
Dolphin Browser HD is easily the fastest browser I’ve seen for the Android, with webpages loading almost twice as fast as other browsers I’ve used, and also has an easy to use interface that is very similar to the Google Chrome interface.
Facebook for Android
Practically everyone has a Facebook these days and with the Facebook for Android app, you can take your social networking with you on the go.
Facebook for Android is the official Facebook app for Android phones, so with this app you’re getting the same Facebook experience, but on your Android phone.
YouTube
Who wouldn’t want to watch funny cat videos on their phone, anywhere they want? Well, with the YouTube app for Android, now you can!
The YouTube app lets you easily search for and watch YouTube videos on your Android phone, and also allows you to view the description and comments for each video just as you would normally when viewing YouTube videos.
Barcode Scanner
An incredibly handy app, Barcode Scanner lets you use your Android phone to scan any barcode and look up prices and reviews for the product online.
Barcode Scanner is also very easy to use, simply launch the app, point your Android phone’s camera to the barcode you want to scan and then it will scan the barcode for you and let you view product reviews, prices, URLs, etc.
Angry Birds
Any Android app list wouldn’t be complete without Angry Birds, of course.
Angry Birds is a fun little game where you fling some (angry) birds at pigs -and the structures housing them- in hopes of defeating all of them. The perfect app to use whenever, wherever you need to waste some time.
Just try not to get too addicted!