Top 10 Android Apps! (June 2024)

Summary

In this video, the host expresses dissatisfaction with Google Assistant in 2024 and recommends Voice GPT as a superior alternative. The video showcases a variety of apps, including Beeper for messaging, Rain for weather updates, I Proo for a customizable blue light filter, Healthy Battery for optimizing device charging, Arc for file transfers, Notification Quick Tool Access for widgets, Action Notch for touch actions, Standby for iOS-style clock display, and Shelf for discovering apps. The host also hints at an upcoming move to Toronto and encourages viewers to follow their journey on Instagram.

Takeaways

• 😀 The speaker criticizes Google Assistant for not meeting the expectations of AI advancements in 2024.
• 🔍 The speaker recommends 'voice GPT' as a replacement for Google Assistant, highlighting its ease of use and powerful features.
• 📱 'Beeper' is introduced as an all-in-one messaging app that supports various platforms, including social media and professional networks.
• 🌦 'Rain' is praised for its beautiful design and detailed weather information, including sunrise and sunset times for photographers.
• 🛌 'I proo' is described as a comprehensive blue light filter app with customizable color overlays, intensity, and relaxing sounds for sleep.
• 🔋 'Healthy Battery' is an app that advises users when to charge and unplug their devices to optimize battery health.
• 🔄 'Arc' is a file transfer app that works locally and encrypted, offering fast transfer speeds without relying on external servers.
• 📊 'Notification Quick Tool Access' allows users to add widgets to the notification panel for quick access to utilities like calculators and calendars.
• 📸 'Action Notch' brings touch actions to the hole punch cutout on the screen, enabling quick actions like taking screenshots or toggling ringer modes.
• 📈 'Standby' mimics the iOS standby feature, offering customizable clock styles and widgets for when the phone is charging in landscape mode.
• 🗂 'Shelf' is an app directory created by a fellow YouTuber, aggregating top apps discussed across various channels, including hidden apps not on the Play Store.

Q & A

What is the main complaint about Google Assistant in the script?

The main complaint is that Google Assistant is considered to be not as advanced as expected for the year 2024, with the user feeling that it is underperforming compared to the capabilities of AI in the current world.

Which app is suggested as an alternative to Google Assistant in the script?

The app suggested as an alternative to Google Assistant is called 'voice GPT'.

What feature does the 'voice GPT' app offer that is highlighted in the script?

The 'voice GPT' app is highlighted for its powerful and useful capabilities, which are considered superior to what Google Assistant offers at the time.

What issue did the 'Beeper' app have with Apple?

The 'Beeper' app had an issue with Apple because it brought iMessage to Android without needing a Mac server to send messages, which Apple did not approve of and quickly stopped.

What is the unique feature of the 'Rain' weather app mentioned in the script?

The 'Rain' weather app is unique for its beautiful graphics, clean user interface, and features like showing the current weather state with a smiling sun and clouds, as well as providing sunrise and sunset times.

What does the 'I proo' app offer that makes it stand out as a blue light filter app?

The 'I proo' app stands out for offering a variety of options, such as changing the color overlaid on the screen, adjusting color temperature, modifying display brightness, and playing relaxing sounds for better sleep.

What is the purpose of the 'Healthy Battery' app as described in the script?

The 'Healthy Battery' app helps optimize battery health by notifying users when to charge (when the battery hits 40%) and when to unplug (when it reaches 80%), thus reducing battery degradation over time.

How does the 'Arc' file transfer application work according to the script?

The 'Arc' app works by transferring files locally and encrypted without relying on an external internet connection. It operates on a local network, allowing for fast file transfers with speeds up to 400 megabits per second.

What functionality does the 'Notification Quick Tool Access' app provide?

The 'Notification Quick Tool Access' app allows users to place various widgets in the notification panel for quick access to tools like a calculator, calendar, and music equalizer controls.

What is the main functionality of the 'Action Notch' app as described in the script?

The 'Action Notch' app provides quick touch actions for the hole punch cutout at the top of the screen, allowing users to assign actions or open applications with a single touch, double touch, or long hold.

What does the 'Standby' app offer to mimic the iOS feature on Android?

The 'Standby' app offers a feature that mimics the standby mode of iOS on Android, displaying a clock with various widgets when the phone is in landscape mode while charging, with customization options for clock faces and side widgets.

What is the 'Shelf' app and how does it relate to app discovery?

The 'Shelf' app is a platform where users can find a list of applications ranked and rated by other users, including secret sections for apps not available in the Play Store. It's a resource for discovering apps discussed on various channels, including those of fellow YouTube creators.