Trying to find the right app for any given area on Android is a lot like trying to order dinner at a restaurant with way too many options on the menu. How can you possibly find the right choice in such a crowded lineup? With the Google Play Store now boasting somewhere in the neighborhood of 70 gazillion titles (last I checked), it's no simple task to figure out which apps rise above the rest and provide the best possible experiences.
That's why I decided to step in and help. I've been covering Android from the start and have seen more than my fair share of incredible and not so incredible apps. From interface design to practical value, I know what to look for and how to separate the ordinary from the extraordinary. And taking the time to truly explore the full menu of options and find the cream of the crop is quite literally my job.
Bit by bit, I've been figuring out the best Android apps for a variety of areas relevant to you, the modern mobile professional. Whether we're talking broad themes like organization and collaboration or specific needs like password management and note-taking, I'm making it my mission to find the best of the best for the categories that really matter.
You can find links to stories with all my recommendations below — and be sure to check back regularly, as the recommendations will be revisited routinely and the areas I cover will keep expanding over time.
Android apps for core work tasks
The best office apps for Android
Create an optimal Android office app power-pack with these thoroughly researched recommendations.
The best email and texting apps for Android
Give yourself an edge in business communication with these exceptional Android messaging apps.
The best calendar apps for Android
Strengthen your Android calendar experience with these standout selections for serious professionals with a range of scheduling needs.
The best Android apps for team collaboration
Stay connected and productive wherever you are with these first-rate collaboration apps for Android.
The best note-taking apps for Android
Note-takers, take note: Whether you want gobs of features or uber-simplicity, these are the best apps for collecting and managing info on Android.
Android apps for added efficiency
7 efficiency-enhancing Android apps
These clever tools save you time so you can get straight to work — in a way only Android could allow.
The best Android keyboard apps for on-the-go productivity
Heads up, busy professionals: The right Android keyboard app can save you precious time and unlock your performance potential. So what are you waiting for?
The best Android launchers for enhanced efficiency
Save time and make your Android home screen work better with the help of these eclectic tools.
The best Android widgets for busy professionals
Turn your Android home screen into a powerful productivity hub with these exceptional, business-friendly widgets.
13 useful Google apps you should be using on Android
These easily overlooked Android apps are all made by Google — and they're all worth your while to install.
Android apps for smarter protection
The best privacy and security apps for Android
Forget malware scanners or over-the-top security suites: These are the apps that'll actually improve your security and protect your privacy on Android.
The best Android password managers
Not all Android password management apps are created equal — so which one makes the most sense for you?
Android apps for optimal organization
The best Android file manager apps
From optimizing your phone’s storage to integrating your device with the cloud, these standout Android apps will let you juggle files like a pro.
The best Android apps for organizing your life
From projects to places and to-do lists to travel, these Android apps will help you organize all the important areas of your life.
The best travel apps for Android
Save yourself time, headaches and even money with these standout Android apps for business travel.
Android apps for cross-platform productivity
The best progressive web apps for productivity
These standout PWAs work on any platform, including Android. They'll help you get more done without any of the usual baggage.
Android apps for Chromebooks: The essentials
Turn your Chromebook into a uniquely versatile modern computing machine with these Chrome-OS-enhancing apps.
The best multiplatform productivity apps
These top-notch tools will help you get down to business consistently — no matter which device or platform you’re using at any given moment.
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