How To : twenty one Apps You'll Need When Switching from iPhone to Android

So you eventually determined to make the switch from iOS to Android, huh? Well very first off: welcome to the world of tomorrow. And secondly: good call, mate.

In all seriousness, switching inbetween mobile ecosystems can be fairly the hassle. Even after you’ve grown familiar to the fresh interface, you still have to go through the tedious process of finding alternatives to all of your old apps.

To get you embarked down that path, we’ve compiled a list of the best Android alternatives to stock iOS apps, so hopefully your transition will be as sleek as possible.

1. iMessage Alternatives

iMessage lets you proceed your conversations seamlessly across your various Apple devices, but like the rest of the apps on this list, the service is not officially available for any non-Apple device.

Before we get into alternatives, tho’, you should be aware that iMessage will essentially hijack all of your future text messages even after you’ve switched to Android—so be sure to go through the iMessage "deregister" process very first.

The most analogous Android alternative to iMessage is Google’s own Hangouts. Like iMessage, Hangouts blends SMS and internet-based messaging to suggest a richer practice than texting alone, and permits you to pick up where you left off with support for most smartphones, tablets, and computers.

The main downside to Hangouts is that enriched conversations can only take place if the other party has the app installed on their device.

While this is true of all web-based messaging apps on Android, one app in particular has such a large user base that this shouldn’t be a factor. WhatsApp (recently purchased by Facebook) is the largest third-party messaging platform out there, and sports enriched conversations and cross-device compatibility.

Two. FaceTime Alternatives

If you’re looking to movie talk, there are slew of excellent options on Android. But when it comes to movie quality, cross-device compatibility, and movie talks with more than two parties, Google’s Hangouts reigns supreme. Again, tho’, all parties will have to have Hangouts installed on their devices, but the app is available for most smartphones, tablets, and computers.

Coming in a close 2nd is Microsoft’s Skype. With a giant user base and solid movie call quality, the only downside to Skype is that group movie talks require a premium subscription.

Trio. iTunes Store & Apple Music Alternatives

With an iPhone, you purchase music through the iTunes app, then play it in the Music app. On Android, this practice is condensed into a single app that comes preinstalled on most devices: Google Play Music (however you can also purchase tunes through the Play Store app, then play that music through any media player you’d like).

With the free version of Play Music, you can upload as many as 50,000 of your own songs, which can then be streamed to any compatible device without taking up storage space. In addition to that, a latest update now permits you to stream Google’s entire music catalog for free, but there are audio and banner ads. To eliminate these ads, you can purchase an all access subscription for $9.99/month, which comes with the added bonus of unfettered access to YouTube Music Key. Of course, you can always just buy songs and albums individually if that fits your needs better.

For a fine third-party streaming music service, give Spotify a attempt. A free membership permits you to browse and stream many different playlists, but a premium subscription ($9.99/month) lets you play any song directly while removing ads and skip limitations (unless you use this hack, which permits for premium Spotify features without paying a dime).

While not too well known state-side, NetEase is a Google Play Music and Spotify-like service that permits you to stream a large collection of music, download for offline playback, and comes free of charge.

Four. Siri Alternatives

If you’re a fan of virtual assistants, Google Now is widely regarded as the best option on the market. Instead of a elementary question-and-answer format, Google’s voice assistant aims to reaction your questions before you even ask them by providing predictive "cards" that glean information from other Google services to give you the right information at the right time. You can add a Google Now page directly to your home screen by installing the Google Now Launcher, and this adds the capability to trigger a Google voice search by telling "OK Google" anytime you’re on your home screen or within apps.

For a non-Google option, a fresh voice assistant from the makers of Sound Hound has shown some incredible promise in its early stages of development. Hound Beta excels at complicated, multi-tiered questions, but requires an invite as of this posting. If you’re having trouble getting an invitation code to use Hound Beta, check out our guide on bypassing the invite process altogether.

Five. Find My iPhone Alternatives

If you’re looking to locate, lock, or wipe your lost or stolen Android device, a built-in service with a companion app called Android Device Manager should be all you need. You can install the app on any other Android phone or tablet to locate your lost device, or you can simply use the Android Device Manager website. Alternatively, you can even type "Find my phone" into Google from any web browser to accomplish this same task.

Samsung users, on the other forearm, can use the Galaxy-exclusive "Find My Mobile" software—though Android Device Manager is still available, of course. Just head to the Find My Mobile site from any browser to locate your device and access other related implements. Note that some carriers will block with feature in favor of their own, but Android Device Manage will always be available.

6. iCloud Alternatives

iCloud serves as an all-purpose cloud backup solution on iOS, but Android has this split up into a pair of preinstalled apps—one for photos and movies, and the other for general purpose cloud storage and computing.

After a latest update brought in many awesome fresh features, Google Photos has moved into the discussion for best photo app on any platform. A neural network-based search function lets you sift through thousands of photos lightly, and the automatic backup feature now permits you to store unlimited amounts of photos at high resolution.

For the general file backup aspect of iCloud, attempt Google Drive. The service offers web-based cloud computing and uploading, and a native app for Windows, Mac, and iOS will permit you to sync folders across all of your devices.

7. Apple Pay Alternatives

Apple’s mobile payments system was heralded as groundbreaking by the hype train, but Google Wallet was the true pioneer of this industry. With the advantage of a three-year head embark on almost any other NFC-based payment service, Google Wallet has all of the features you should need and then some (more on this later).

Commencing with the Galaxy S6, flagship Samsung devices will come preloaded with a groundbreaking service called Samsung Pay. Fresh technology will permit you to use your phone to pay at almost any credit card terminal—even those that aren’t tooled with fancy NFC readers. The app’s release is scheduled for September 2015, at which point it will presumably display up among your installed apps as part of a software update.

8. Apple Maps Alternative

After its rocky launch, Apple Maps has evolved into a very functional and useful instrument. All things considered, tho’, Google Maps is still the top dog when it comes to navigational aids—regardless of your phone’s operating system.

9. Weather App Alternatives

Google Now provides at-a-glance weather information, but if you’re looking for a more iOS-like weather app with the capability to swipe inbetween cities, you should undoubtedly check out Yahoo Weather. It uses beautiful Flickr background pictures that depict each city under its current weather conditions, and displays extensive forecast information as well as animated radar imagery.

Ten. Compass App Alternative

For the adventurous folks out there, 3D Compass Plus is a good alternative to the iOS Compass app. It uses a live feed from your camera to help orient you with your surroundings, and offers a map overlay so you can keep track of your progress.

11. Calendar App Alternatives

For most Android devices, Google Calendar should already come preinstalled, ready to sync all of your appointments and meeting schedules across all of your connected devices. A latest overhaul to the app brought fresh features like a Schedule View, as well as lots of spiffy Material Design elements.

If you’re looking for a more feature-rich option, Today Calendar has weather forecast integration, support for themes, and seven different calendar layouts. On the downside, it’s ad-supported, but those can be eliminated by purchasing the Pro version for $Two.99.

12. Stocks App Alternatives

This is another one Google Now can treat for you. Just perform a Google search for any company with the term "stock" appended to it (ex. "Yahoo stock"), and you’ll automatically get updates for the stock prices.

If you’d rather have a dedicated app for keeping track of your investments, MyStocks is very likely your best option. The app offers detailed graphs, tables, and even home screen widgets that should help keep your finger on the pulse of the finance industry.

13. Passbook Alternatives

If you’re looking for a place to store your loyalty and bounty cards, Google Wallet is a good option that should already be installed on most Android devices. In addition to the mobile payments feature, a quick excursion into the app’s side navigation menu will permit you to add prizes cards and the like, while an automatically-generated bar code should make scanning these amazingly effortless.

If you’d rather use a third-party app, Gyft should be more up your alley. This app serves as a hub for all of your bounty card needs, permitting you to store, purchase, and send bounty cards from thousands of retailers. Loyalty cards can be stored as well, so Gyft is indeed a one stop shop.

14. Reminders App Alternatives

Again, Google Now is your friend here—just open the app and say "OK Google, remind me to (blank) at (blank)." This even works with locations, so you can set a reminder for the next time you’re shopping at your beloved store.

Another good Android reminder app is Any.do. While this app is capable of far more than setting ordinary reminders, the interface for doing so is amazingly elementary, plus your reminders can be synced across all of your devices.

15. Notes App Alternatives

Google Keep is an ample alternative to the Notes app on iOS, as it serves as an all-in-one app for storing and managing any type of note or list. You can invite other users to collaborate on your notes or checklists, so it’s one of the best Android apps for splitting up grocery duties with your spouse or roomy, for example.

While Any.do works fine as a general "Reminders" app, its true colors are shown when you use it to create notes and checklists. Like Keep, these lists can be collaborative, and they are automatically synced inbetween all of your devices.

Alternatives to Other Stock iOS Apps

At this point, the only stock iOS apps we haven’t covered are generally the most basic functions that a smartphone can perform. For these types of apps (Clock, Calculator, Camera, etc.), Android manufacturers generally include their own customized wares that ship with your phone.

Even still, with Android being as pliable as it is, there are some solid third-party apps that can be used to substitute these functions, and they at least deserve a mention.

16. Clock Apps

Timely Alarm Clock: Ordinary and beautiful
Google Clock: Stock Android clock
Alarm Clock Xtreme: Very customizeable

17. Camera Apps

L Camera: Uses fresh Android shooting modes
Microsoft Hyperlapse: Superb for time-lapse movies
Manual Camera: Powerful pic capture options

Legal. Calculator Apps

Wabbitemu: Emulated TI-82 graphing calculator
RealCalc: Powerful scientific calculator
Calcu: Elementary and stylish calculator

Nineteen. Contacts Apps

ExDialer: Hide contacts with no phone numbers
Textra: Material Design SMS and contacts

20. Gallery Apps

QuickPic: Plain and beautiful pic viewer
Swipr: Prevents people from swiping through your photos

21. Health Apps

Runtastic: GPS-based fitness tracking
Google Fit: Plain interface tracks your activity

Did We Miss Any?

Are there any stock iOS apps that we missed in this list? For existing Android users, do you have any recommendations that we didn’t cover? Let us know in the comments below, or drop us a line on Android Hacks’ Facebook or Twitter, or Gadget Hacks’ Facebook, Google+, or Twitter.

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I’ve always been an avid Android user. However, I had to temporarily use an iPhone for a brief amount of time. The only benefit I found with the iPhone is how well it would recognize phone numbers and addresses and populate them to the dialing feature or maps. Is there an app that makes andriods just as capable?

You could add that adding your number to Google voice will permit your voicemail to showcase up in your hangouts app (within the same conversation), as well as permit you to sms anyone ( iphone, android, and non hangouts users alike) via a data connection of WiFi so that your friends/family won’t need a hangouts account for you to have that "enriched" practice.

21 Apps You – ll Need When Switching from iPhone to Android – Android

How To : twenty one Apps You'll Need When Switching from iPhone to Android

So you ultimately determined to make the switch from iOS to Android, huh? Well very first off: welcome to the world of tomorrow. And secondly: good call, mate.

In all seriousness, switching inbetween mobile ecosystems can be fairly the hassle. Even after you’ve grown acquainted to the fresh interface, you still have to go through the tedious process of finding alternatives to all of your old apps.

To get you embarked down that path, we’ve compiled a list of the best Android alternatives to stock iOS apps, so hopefully your transition will be as sleek as possible.

1. iMessage Alternatives

Before we get into alternatives, however, you should be aware that iMessage will essentially hijack all of your future text messages even after you’ve switched to Android—so be sure to go through the iMessage "deregister" process very first.

The main downside to Hangouts is that enriched conversations can only take place if the other party has the app installed on their device.

Two. FaceTime Alternatives

Coming in a close 2nd is Microsoft’s Skype. With a giant user base and solid movie call quality, the only downside to Skype is that group movie talks require a premium subscription.

Three. iTunes Store & Apple Music Alternatives

Four. Siri Alternatives

If you’re a fan of virtual assistants, Google Now is widely regarded as the best option on the market. Instead of a ordinary question-and-answer format, Google’s voice assistant aims to response your questions before you even ask them by providing predictive "cards" that glean information from other Google services to give you the right information at the right time. You can add a Google Now page directly to your home screen by installing the Google Now Launcher, and this adds the capability to trigger a Google voice search by telling "OK Google" anytime you’re on your home screen or within apps.

Five. Find My iPhone Alternatives

Samsung users, on the other mitt, can use the Galaxy-exclusive "Find My Mobile" software—though Android Device Manager is still available, of course. Just head to the Find My Mobile site from any browser to locate your device and access other related contraptions. Note that some carriers will block with feature in favor of their own, but Android Device Manage will always be available.

6. iCloud Alternatives

7. Apple Pay Alternatives

Apple’s mobile payments system was heralded as groundbreaking by the hype train, but Google Wallet was the true pioneer of this industry. With the advantage of a three-year head commence on almost any other NFC-based payment service, Google Wallet has all of the features you should need and then some (more on this later).

Kicking off with the Galaxy S6, flagship Samsung devices will come preloaded with a groundbreaking service called Samsung Pay. Fresh technology will permit you to use your phone to pay at almost any credit card terminal—even those that aren’t tooled with fancy NFC readers. The app’s release is scheduled for September 2015, at which point it will presumably showcase up among your installed apps as part of a software update.

8. Apple Maps Alternative

After its rocky launch, Apple Maps has evolved into a very functional and useful contraption. All things considered, tho’, Google Maps is still the top dog when it comes to navigational aids—regardless of your phone’s operating system.

9. Weather App Alternatives

Google Now provides at-a-glance weather information, but if you’re looking for a more iOS-like weather app with the capability to swipe inbetween cities, you should certainly check out Yahoo Weather. It uses beautiful Flickr background pics that depict each city under its current weather conditions, and displays extensive forecast information as well as animated radar imagery.

Ten. Compass App Alternative

For the adventurous folks out there, 3D Compass Plus is a fine alternative to the iOS Compass app. It uses a live feed from your camera to help orient you with your surroundings, and offers a map overlay so you can keep track of your progress.

11. Calendar App Alternatives

12. Stocks App Alternatives

If you’d rather have a dedicated app for keeping track of your investments, MyStocks is most likely your best option. The app offers detailed graphs, tables, and even home screen widgets that should help keep your finger on the pulse of the finance industry.

13. Passbook Alternatives

If you’re looking for a place to store your loyalty and bounty cards, Google Wallet is a excellent option that should already be installed on most Android devices. In addition to the mobile payments feature, a quick excursion into the app’s side navigation menu will permit you to add prizes cards and the like, while an automatically-generated bar code should make scanning these amazingly effortless.

14. Reminders App Alternatives

Another good Android reminder app is Any.do. While this app is capable of far more than setting plain reminders, the interface for doing so is amazingly plain, plus your reminders can be synced across all of your devices.

15. Notes App Alternatives

While Any.do works excellent as a general "Reminders" app, its true colors are shown when you use it to create notes and checklists. Like Keep, these lists can be collaborative, and they are automatically synced inbetween all of your devices.

Alternatives to Other Stock iOS Apps

Even still, with Android being as supple as it is, there are some solid third-party apps that can be used to substitute these functions, and they at least deserve a mention.

16. Clock Apps

Timely Alarm Clock: Plain and beautiful
Google Clock: Stock Android clock
Alarm Clock Xtreme: Very customizeable

17. Camera Apps

L Camera: Uses fresh Android shooting modes
Microsoft Hyperlapse: Superb for time-lapse movies
Manual Camera: Powerful photo capture options

Legitimate. Calculator Apps

Wabbitemu: Emulated TI-82 graphing calculator
RealCalc: Powerful scientific calculator
Calcu: Ordinary and stylish calculator

Nineteen. Contacts Apps

ExDialer: Hide contacts with no phone numbers
Textra: Material Design SMS and contacts

20. Gallery Apps

QuickPic: Elementary and beautiful picture viewer
Swipr: Prevents people from swiping through your photos

21. Health Apps

Runtastic: GPS-based fitness tracking
Google Fit: Ordinary interface tracks your activity

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You could add that adding your number to Google voice will permit your voicemail to demonstrate up in your hangouts app (within the same conversation), as well as permit you to sms anyone ( iphone, android, and non hangouts users alike) via a data connection of WiFi so that your friends/family won’t need a hangouts account for you to have that "enriched" practice.

21 Apps You – ll Need When Switching from iPhone to Android – Android

How To : twenty one Apps You'll Need When Switching from iPhone to Android

So you eventually determined to make the switch from iOS to Android, huh? Well very first off: welcome to the world of tomorrow. And secondly: good call, mate.

To get you embarked down that path, we’ve compiled a list of the best Android alternatives to stock iOS apps, so hopefully your transition will be as sleek as possible.

1. iMessage Alternatives

The main downside to Hangouts is that enriched conversations can only take place if the other party has the app installed on their device.

Two. FaceTime Alternatives

If you’re looking to movie talk, there are slew of fine options on Android. But when it comes to movie quality, cross-device compatibility, and movie talks with more than two parties, Google’s Hangouts reigns supreme. Again, however, all parties will have to have Hangouts installed on their devices, but the app is available for most smartphones, tablets, and computers.

Coming in a close 2nd is Microsoft’s Skype. With a giant user base and solid movie call quality, the only downside to Skype is that group movie talks require a premium subscription.

Three. iTunes Store & Apple Music Alternatives

With the free version of Play Music, you can upload as many as 50,000 of your own songs, which can then be streamed to any compatible device without taking up storage space. In addition to that, a latest update now permits you to stream Google’s entire music catalog for free, but there are audio and banner ads. To liquidate these ads, you can purchase an all access subscription for $9.99/month, which comes with the added bonus of unfettered access to YouTube Music Key. Of course, you can always just buy songs and albums individually if that fits your needs better.

For a excellent third-party streaming music service, give Spotify a attempt. A free membership permits you to browse and stream many different playlists, but a premium subscription ($9.99/month) lets you play any song directly while removing ads and skip limitations (unless you use this hack, which permits for premium Spotify features without paying a dime).

Four. Siri Alternatives

If you’re a fan of virtual assistants, Google Now is widely regarded as the best option on the market. Instead of a plain question-and-answer format, Google’s voice assistant aims to response your questions before you even ask them by providing predictive "cards" that glean information from other Google services to give you the right information at the right time. You can add a Google Now page directly to your home screen by installing the Google Now Launcher, and this adds the capability to trigger a Google voice search by telling "OK Google" anytime you’re on your home screen or within apps.

Five. Find My iPhone Alternatives

6. iCloud Alternatives

7. Apple Pay Alternatives

Apple’s mobile payments system was heralded as groundbreaking by the hype train, but Google Wallet was the true pioneer of this industry. With the advantage of a three-year head begin on almost any other NFC-based payment service, Google Wallet has all of the features you should need and then some (more on this later).

Beginning with the Galaxy S6, flagship Samsung devices will come preloaded with a groundbreaking service called Samsung Pay. Fresh technology will permit you to use your phone to pay at almost any credit card terminal—even those that aren’t tooled with fancy NFC readers. The app’s release is scheduled for September 2015, at which point it will presumably showcase up among your installed apps as part of a software update.

8. Apple Maps Alternative

After its rocky launch, Apple Maps has evolved into a very functional and useful implement. All things considered, tho’, Google Maps is still the top dog when it comes to navigational aids—regardless of your phone’s operating system.

9. Weather App Alternatives

Ten. Compass App Alternative

11. Calendar App Alternatives

12. Stocks App Alternatives

13. Passbook Alternatives

If you’re looking for a place to store your loyalty and bounty cards, Google Wallet is a excellent option that should already be installed on most Android devices. In addition to the mobile payments feature, a quick journey into the app’s side navigation menu will permit you to add prizes cards and the like, while an automatically-generated bar code should make scanning these exceptionally effortless.

14. Reminders App Alternatives

Another superb Android reminder app is Any.do. While this app is capable of far more than setting elementary reminders, the interface for doing so is amazingly ordinary, plus your reminders can be synced across all of your devices.

15. Notes App Alternatives

Alternatives to Other Stock iOS Apps

Even still, with Android being as nimble as it is, there are some solid third-party apps that can be used to substitute these functions, and they at least deserve a mention.

16. Clock Apps

Timely Alarm Clock: Plain and beautiful
Google Clock: Stock Android clock
Alarm Clock Xtreme: Very customizeable

17. Camera Apps

L Camera: Uses fresh Android shooting modes
Microsoft Hyperlapse: Fine for time-lapse movies
Manual Camera: Powerful picture capture options

Legitimate. Calculator Apps

Wabbitemu: Emulated TI-82 graphing calculator
RealCalc: Powerful scientific calculator
Calcu: Ordinary and stylish calculator

Nineteen. Contacts Apps

ExDialer: Hide contacts with no phone numbers
Textra: Material Design SMS and contacts

20. Gallery Apps

QuickPic: Elementary and beautiful photo viewer
Swipr: Prevents people from swiping through your photos

21. Health Apps

Runtastic: GPS-based fitness tracking
Google Fit: Elementary interface tracks your activity

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21 Apps You – ll Need When Switching from iPhone to Android – Android

How To : twenty one Apps You'll Need When Switching from iPhone to Android

So you ultimately determined to make the switch from iOS to Android, huh? Well very first off: welcome to the world of tomorrow. And secondly: good call, mate.

In all seriousness, switching inbetween mobile ecosystems can be fairly the hassle. Even after you’ve grown habitual to the fresh interface, you still have to go through the tedious process of finding alternatives to all of your old apps.

To get you commenced down that path, we’ve compiled a list of the best Android alternatives to stock iOS apps, so hopefully your transition will be as slick as possible.

1. iMessage Alternatives

The main downside to Hangouts is that enriched conversations can only take place if the other party has the app installed on their device.

Two. FaceTime Alternatives

If you’re looking to movie talk, there are slew of superb options on Android. But when it comes to movie quality, cross-device compatibility, and movie talks with more than two parties, Google’s Hangouts reigns supreme. Again, however, all parties will have to have Hangouts installed on their devices, but the app is available for most smartphones, tablets, and computers.

Coming in a close 2nd is Microsoft’s Skype. With a giant user base and solid movie call quality, the only downside to Skype is that group movie talks require a premium subscription.

Trio. iTunes Store & Apple Music Alternatives

With an iPhone, you purchase music through the iTunes app, then play it in the Music app. On Android, this practice is condensed into a single app that comes preinstalled on most devices: Google Play Music (tho’ you can also purchase tunes through the Play Store app, then play that music through any media player you’d like).

Four. Siri Alternatives

If you’re a fan of virtual assistants, Google Now is widely regarded as the best option on the market. Instead of a plain question-and-answer format, Google’s voice assistant aims to reaction your questions before you even ask them by providing predictive "cards" that glean information from other Google services to give you the right information at the right time. You can add a Google Now page directly to your home screen by installing the Google Now Launcher, and this adds the capability to trigger a Google voice search by telling "OK Google" anytime you’re on your home screen or within apps.

Five. Find My iPhone Alternatives

Samsung users, on the other mitt, can use the Galaxy-exclusive "Find My Mobile" software—though Android Device Manager is still available, of course. Just head to the Find My Mobile site from any browser to locate your device and access other related instruments. Note that some carriers will block with feature in favor of their own, but Android Device Manage will always be available.

6. iCloud Alternatives

7. Apple Pay Alternatives

Apple’s mobile payments system was heralded as groundbreaking by the hype train, but Google Wallet was the true pioneer of this industry. With the advantage of a three-year head begin on almost any other NFC-based payment service, Google Wallet has all of the features you should need and then some (more on this later).

Commencing with the Galaxy S6, flagship Samsung devices will come preloaded with a groundbreaking service called Samsung Pay. Fresh technology will permit you to use your phone to pay at almost any credit card terminal—even those that aren’t tooled with fancy NFC readers. The app’s release is scheduled for September 2015, at which point it will presumably demonstrate up among your installed apps as part of a software update.

8. Apple Maps Alternative

After its rocky launch, Apple Maps has evolved into a very functional and useful instrument. All things considered, however, Google Maps is still the top dog when it comes to navigational aids—regardless of your phone’s operating system.

9. Weather App Alternatives

Ten. Compass App Alternative

For the adventurous folks out there, 3D Compass Plus is a excellent alternative to the iOS Compass app. It uses a live feed from your camera to help orient you with your surroundings, and offers a map overlay so you can keep track of your progress.

11. Calendar App Alternatives

12. Stocks App Alternatives

13. Passbook Alternatives

If you’re looking for a place to store your loyalty and bounty cards, Google Wallet is a superb option that should already be installed on most Android devices. In addition to the mobile payments feature, a quick journey into the app’s side navigation menu will permit you to add prizes cards and the like, while an automatically-generated bar code should make scanning these exceptionally effortless.

14. Reminders App Alternatives

Another good Android reminder app is Any.do. While this app is capable of far more than setting plain reminders, the interface for doing so is amazingly ordinary, plus your reminders can be synced across all of your devices.

15. Notes App Alternatives

Alternatives to Other Stock iOS Apps

Even still, with Android being as nimble as it is, there are some solid third-party apps that can be used to substitute these functions, and they at least deserve a mention.

16. Clock Apps

Timely Alarm Clock: Ordinary and beautiful
Google Clock: Stock Android clock
Alarm Clock Xtreme: Very customizeable

17. Camera Apps

L Camera: Uses fresh Android shooting modes
Microsoft Hyperlapse: Fine for time-lapse movies
Manual Camera: Powerful photo capture options

Legitimate. Calculator Apps

Wabbitemu: Emulated TI-82 graphing calculator
RealCalc: Powerful scientific calculator
Calcu: Elementary and stylish calculator

Nineteen. Contacts Apps

ExDialer: Hide contacts with no phone numbers
Textra: Material Design SMS and contacts

20. Gallery Apps

QuickPic: Plain and beautiful photo viewer
Swipr: Prevents people from swiping through your photos

21. Health Apps

Runtastic: GPS-based fitness tracking
Google Fit: Plain interface tracks your activity

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How To : twenty one Apps You'll Need When Switching from iPhone to Android

So you ultimately determined to make the switch from iOS to Android, huh? Well very first off: welcome to the world of tomorrow. And secondly: good call, mate.

To get you commenced down that path, we’ve compiled a list of the best Android alternatives to stock iOS apps, so hopefully your transition will be as slick as possible.

1. iMessage Alternatives

The main downside to Hangouts is that enriched conversations can only take place if the other party has the app installed on their device.

Two. FaceTime Alternatives

If you’re looking to movie talk, there are slew of superb options on Android. But when it comes to movie quality, cross-device compatibility, and movie talks with more than two parties, Google’s Hangouts reigns supreme. Again, tho’, all parties will have to have Hangouts installed on their devices, but the app is available for most smartphones, tablets, and computers.

Coming in a close 2nd is Microsoft’s Skype. With a giant user base and solid movie call quality, the only downside to Skype is that group movie talks require a premium subscription.

Trio. iTunes Store & Apple Music Alternatives

For a good third-party streaming music service, give Spotify a attempt. A free membership permits you to browse and stream many different playlists, but a premium subscription ($9.99/month) lets you play any song directly while removing ads and skip limitations (unless you use this hack, which permits for premium Spotify features without paying a dime).

Four. Siri Alternatives

If you’re a fan of virtual assistants, Google Now is widely regarded as the best option on the market. Instead of a elementary question-and-answer format, Google’s voice assistant aims to response your questions before you even ask them by providing predictive "cards" that glean information from other Google services to give you the right information at the right time. You can add a Google Now page directly to your home screen by installing the Google Now Launcher, and this adds the capability to trigger a Google voice search by telling "OK Google" anytime you’re on your home screen or within apps.

Five. Find My iPhone Alternatives

Samsung users, on the other forearm, can use the Galaxy-exclusive "Find My Mobile" software—though Android Device Manager is still available, of course. Just head to the Find My Mobile site from any browser to locate your device and access other related instruments. Note that some carriers will block with feature in favor of their own, but Android Device Manage will always be available.

6. iCloud Alternatives

7. Apple Pay Alternatives

Embarking with the Galaxy S6, flagship Samsung devices will come preloaded with a groundbreaking service called Samsung Pay. Fresh technology will permit you to use your phone to pay at almost any credit card terminal—even those that aren’t tooled with fancy NFC readers. The app’s release is scheduled for September 2015, at which point it will presumably showcase up among your installed apps as part of a software update.

8. Apple Maps Alternative

9. Weather App Alternatives

Google Now provides at-a-glance weather information, but if you’re looking for a more iOS-like weather app with the capability to swipe inbetween cities, you should undoubtedly check out Yahoo Weather. It uses beautiful Flickr background pics that depict each city under its current weather conditions, and displays extensive forecast information as well as animated radar imagery.

Ten. Compass App Alternative

11. Calendar App Alternatives

12. Stocks App Alternatives

13. Passbook Alternatives

If you’re looking for a place to store your loyalty and bounty cards, Google Wallet is a superb option that should already be installed on most Android devices. In addition to the mobile payments feature, a quick tour into the app’s side navigation menu will permit you to add prizes cards and the like, while an automatically-generated bar code should make scanning these amazingly effortless.

14. Reminders App Alternatives

15. Notes App Alternatives

While Any.do works superb as a general "Reminders" app, its true colors are shown when you use it to create notes and checklists. Like Keep, these lists can be collaborative, and they are automatically synced inbetween all of your devices.

Alternatives to Other Stock iOS Apps

Even still, with Android being as lithe as it is, there are some solid third-party apps that can be used to substitute these functions, and they at least deserve a mention.

16. Clock Apps

Timely Alarm Clock: Ordinary and beautiful
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17. Camera Apps

L Camera: Uses fresh Android shooting modes
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Legitimate. Calculator Apps

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Nineteen. Contacts Apps

ExDialer: Hide contacts with no phone numbers
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20. Gallery Apps

QuickPic: Plain and beautiful pic viewer
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21. Health Apps

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How To : twenty one Apps You&#39;ll Need When Switching from iPhone to Android

1. iMessage Alternatives

Two. FaceTime Alternatives

Trio. iTunes Store & Apple Music Alternatives

Four. Siri Alternatives

Five. Find My iPhone Alternatives

6. iCloud Alternatives

7. Apple Pay Alternatives

8. Apple Maps Alternative

9. Weather App Alternatives

Ten. Compass App Alternative

11. Calendar App Alternatives

12. Stocks App Alternatives

13. Passbook Alternatives

14. Reminders App Alternatives

15. Notes App Alternatives

Alternatives to Other Stock iOS Apps

16. Clock Apps

17. Camera Apps

Legal. Calculator Apps

Nineteen. Contacts Apps

20. Gallery Apps

21. Health Apps

Did We Miss Any?

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How To : twenty one Apps You&#39;ll Need When Switching from iPhone to Android

1. iMessage Alternatives

Two. FaceTime Alternatives

Three. iTunes Store & Apple Music Alternatives

Four. Siri Alternatives

Five. Find My iPhone Alternatives

6. iCloud Alternatives

7. Apple Pay Alternatives

8. Apple Maps Alternative

9. Weather App Alternatives

Ten. Compass App Alternative

11. Calendar App Alternatives

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13. Passbook Alternatives

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