Given the vast infrastructure Google has set up, you’re sure to be using a few of their apps. Gmail and Google Maps have become a part of our daily lives and there are a couple of others like Google Lens that is fast becoming a staple to any phone. Then again, there are a number of apps out there that you simply don’t know about. These Google apps are revolutionizing the world and if you haven’t used them already, you should give them a shot for sure. Once you begin using them, you’ll wonder why you hadn’t before. So, if you’re curious about them, here is a list to start from cloud-based employee monitoring. Once you download them, there’s no going back.
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Google Fi
If you travel often you know how great it can be to have hassle-free international data and with Google Fi you get exactly that. This uncomplicated phone plan has gained traction for not charging extra fees for using mobile data abroad. Those of us who’ve tried roaming know how much and how fast these charges can rack up. What’s more, this service leverages three mobile networks to get the strongest signal to you, if your phone is compatible. So, no matter where you are, you’ll be sure to have signals one way or the other. An important thing to note is that their billing structure is centered on pay-as-you-go which means you won’t have to pay a fixed amount each month. The plan starts at $30 and caps at $70 a month, a great bargain for sure.
Photo Sphere Camera
Visual content is what we’re here for and a 360-degree picture is the next big thing. With the Photo Sphere Camera, you don’t need to buy a fancy camera or a lens to capture the scene, this app is all you need. It lets you take high-resolution panoramas which you can publish on Google Maps directly. What’s more, you can also browse through the pictures uploaded by other users. Pretty cool, right?
Google Arts & Culture VR
Taking a walk through streets half-way across the world was one of a kind experience. And, now with VR in the mix get ready for another revolutionary experience. With Google Arts & Culture VR app, you can walk inside museums around the world to view curated artwork. In these virtual galleries, you’ll be able to see paintings by Van Gogh and Rembrandt. The pictures featured are high-resolution and capture details of brush strokes and more. As you make your way through the arts you can also opt to listen to audio guides to learn more about the things you see. You will require a Daydream-ready headset to use the app though so it’s not for everyone.
Google Opinion Rewards
Who doesn’t like rewards? Rewards that are actually useful are hard to come by, Google isn’t shy of rolling out the good stuff. Google Opinion Rewards for Android gives you credits on Google Play when answer the quick surveys they send you. Now you can buy the pro version of the app you like without paying for it. So, you must be wondering how it works.
Well, once you’ve answered a few questions about yourself, Google starts to send you surveys, usually one each week. When you complete it you get up to $1 per questionnaire.
Field Trip
If your town doesn’t have its own set of history nerds, chances are you as a local might not be aware of the intriguing sites you walk past each day. For those of us that love a little blast from the past, it can get a little annoying to not know. Sure you can search on stuff on the internet, but there has to be a better way of going about learning about your town. Field Trip has made it tons easier to do so as it happens. Whenever you approach a noteworthy site the app notifies you and tells you more about it.
Google Handwriting Input
Typing is hard, if only it were as fluid as writing is. Sure Swype offers a taste of that, but it hasn’t yet mastered it. Google has taken its own jab at it with their app Google Handwriting Input. This app is more flexible and doesn’t require precise strokes. Using your stylus or your fingers you can handwrite your text messages and even create emojis. It might be the next big thing for all we know.
Final Words
There you go, depending on your day-to-day activities you’ll find some of these apps more useful than others, whatever the case though, we can say with certainty that you’ll benefit from each one on the list. Just get high-speed internet and you’ll be able to use them with ease. If you don’t have one already simply contact Spectrum service and they’ll set you up with a reliable connection in no time. Then all you need to do is sit back and relax and let these apps manage it all. So, what are you waiting for? Go ahead and get downloading!
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