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List of 5 Must have Apps for Every phone

Whether your smartphone is new or second hand, the first thing you do is add some of your favourite apps. These days apps are increasing

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Whether your smartphone is new or second hand, the first thing you do is add some of your favourite apps. These days apps are increasing at rocket speed, making all of us more and more addicted to them. But not every app adds value to your phone. We have shortlisted some essential apps across categories that are a must-have for every phone. These are available on both Google Play store and the Apple App Store and no phone is complete without them.

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WhatsApp

WhatsApp

According to an industry report recently released, the WhatsApp Messenger crossed Facebook to become the most popular Facebook-owned app in the last year. According to App Annie’s The State of Mobile 2019 report, Facebook is no longer the most popular mobile application, based on total monthly active users, among the social network’s various offerings. WhatsApp brings mass connectivity and is one of the most popular mobile social apps worldwide, for personal and professional use.

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Instagram

Instagram

Though Facebook has more downloads in comparison, Instagram is considered a more qualitative app. It is one of the most used social media application, largely by millennials. Instagram has more privacy and quality features, such as IGTV and as well as better filters. Today, the number of followers on Instagram has become a new status symbol for the celebrities and sharing videos and photos by using #hashtags is the modern way to stay connected. Instagram also has a feature which allows users to post photos and videos to other social networking sites.

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UC Browser

UC Browser

UC Browser, world’s leading mobile browser and a content platform from the Alibaba Digital Media and Entertainment Group, is one of the must-have apps for any smartphone user in India. UC has been present in the Indian market since 2009 and has steadfastly gained users’ trust and reputation in the local market with its high-quality product experience. The browser has a strong reputation for fast downloading and traffic saving and is the first to introduce newsfeeds on its platform. With this, UC is fast transforming from a browser tool to a content platform.

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Hotstar

Hotstar

Hotstar is one of the most popular streaming app in India. Though Hotstar doesn’t offer the same level of original shows as you get on Netflix or Amazon Prime Video, it does include a wide spectrum of watchable content - a mix of local and international movies and shows, access to stream TV channels and the live telecast of major cricket matches aimed at Indian users. But the best part about Hotstar is that it a wide variety of content on it is unpaid and gives the audience a chance to binge on their favourite shows, anytime anywhere.

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Home Credit

Home Credit

The app provides customers with a one-stop view of loan details, repayment schedule and information on amount due and payment date of loans. With an intuitive design and user-friendly interface based on latest mobile payments technology, the app makes loan repayment convenient and faster for customers. Through the app, customers also have the flexibility to either repay loan completely or in small instalments.

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