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Here’s a breakdown of some awesome Features Office 3651. Work Smarter, EverywhereAfter buying Office 365, you also gain access to its accompanying mobile apps and browser apps. This allows you to access their cloud service from any up to date web browser on your desktop or mobile device. Even better yet, you don’t have to install Office software on your computer to do this.The mobile app allows you to access all of your Office 365 subscriptions and Office products right from your smartphone or tablet; this includes Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Onenote, and more. Cut the cord and stop working on your PC only — download the Microsoft Office 365 mobile app to stay productive, even while on the go.2. Enjoy 50 GB of StorageEach Office 365 user receives a whopping 50 GB of storage with Exchange Online; this can be used to save emails, calendar events, task lists, meeting notes, contact information, and email attachments.You can save some more space in your mailbox by utilizing the OneDrive cloud storage feature to share attachments.Your OneDrive storage is also synced to your device, enabling you to work offline on files. As soon as you reconnect to the web, the newest versions of your documents will be automatically uploaded to your cloud storage. The new versions of your documents will also be sent to any other connected device, including your phone or tablet — nifty!3. Edit Documents with Real-Time Co-AuthoringCollaborate online and see changes your team makes to shared documents within your Office apps as they happen with the real-time co-authoring feature in Word. Save your file to OneDrive cloud storage or SharePoint so your team can access the document and make any necessary edits or updates. You can also share it directly from Word by utilizing a handily integrated sidebar. As the publisher and access-giver, you can edit accessibility settings at any time.With the improved version control that was rolled out with Office 2016 co-authoring, you can see which changes to the document were made by which contributor and when the update was made. You can also easily revert back to a previous version of the file whenever you need to.4. Connect with Co-WorkersYou may not have known this, but Office apps include a Skype in-app integration. You can use this feature to instant message your teammates, share your screen during meetings and have audio or visual conversations — without even exiting the Office apps you’re working in. You can continue Skype conversations even after you close your office apps via your desktop or mobile version of Skype. The best part? Your team will receive unlimited Skype minutes.Source: Microsoft5. Send Links, Not FilesIt’s time to move away from email attachments. It’s never been easier to share documents for co-authoring!Simply upload your file to Office 365’s cloud storage. Then, write your email via Outlook or the Outlook web app. Rather than attaching your document to the email, you can insert a link to the file on your cloud. Outlook will automatically allow email recipients to edit the document you wish to share. You can always change permissions on any document at your convenience.6. Convert OneNote Items into Outlook Calendar EventsEasily configure OneNote items to tasks within your Outlook calendar. You can also assign tasks to colleagues, complete with follow-up reminders and concise due dates. You can also transfer meeting notes taken in OneNote via email to your teammates, and add important details (date, location, and attendees) to their respective meeting.7. Use Your Mouse as a Laser Pointer during PowerPoint PresentationsWith only a simple keyboard shortcut (Ctrl + P), your mouse can be used as a laser pointer during your PowerPoint presentations. You can also use the “presenter mode” commands while using this feature.The laser pointer tool has been a nifty trick within older versions of the office apps for years; however, it was only recently integrated for touch-screen devices. All you have to do is hold down on your device’s screen, and the laser pointer will appear.8. Create a Power Map Using ExcelTurn data into a 3-D interactive map with Power Map, one of the many Power BI-enhanced data visualization features that Excel has to offer. It comes with three different filters: List, Range, or Advanced. The Power Map will help you not only convey your data more effectively, but also support your claims by creating a tangible story from the numbers.

Edit: I wrote this answer for “must have Android apps” but these are same apps which have changed the way I used to live my life. Each and every App has helped me in one or the other way. I hope you will also find them helpful and a bit life changing. So here is the list: 10. Psiphon For those who use WiFi with proxy settings. So Psiphon bypasses and tunnel the websites or app through a different IP Address. 9. Mirror It's a simple app to record your mobile screen. Based on the concept of CamStudio in PC where you can record your screen, Mirror offers recording of your Mobile screen. 8. NTES- National Train Enquiry System If you are from India and you want to know the running status, cancelled train (partial or fully), Live Station and other features, this App is a must have. 7. VOLT Simple but effective for those who want to learn new vocabulary. That's too obvious, then why not others? Coz here you get the “memory key” which helps you relate the words and easier to remember them. 6. Parchi It a note making app. But here’s a catch. You can view, review, edit and add right from your lockscreen without need to open the app. Isn't that amazing! I personally find this app very useful. 5. edX If you are student or a learner who wants learn something new everyday, and cannot afford to go in the prestigious institutions like MIT, Harvard University, Cambridge, IITM, etc ten it is a must have app. Enroll yourself in any course and Bazinga!! You are ready to learn from the most amazing professors. Similar to edX, we have Coursera. 4. Walnut Manage your expenses on your finger tips. Its easier then that. It shows you your monthly expenditure, ATM locations, bill remainders and many more features. Its a must have app. 3. CamScanner Everyone doesn’t own a scanner but most of us have camera. So click the pic, upload to CamScanner and voila you are done. You have the scanned copy of your documents, notes, Marksheet and upload them on your DigiLocker. 2. inshorts Till now you all must be knowing this app. The tagline is also simple “News in 60 words” and trust me it is worth having. In this “I don't have time” world, you need news to be fast and accurate so here it is. 1. DigiLocker If you have this app then you don’t need to carry your personal documents like driving license, Adhar card, voter ID card, or even your Marksheets. Keep them safe in actual locker and leave the rest to your DigiLocker. And the best part is that it is acceptable as the original ones at every governmental or non governmental institution because it is developed under Digital India initiative. That's it for the day. Thank you and Enjoy !!! Update 1: Today I came across two new apps which I found useful. Hope it would help you all. 1.Forest : Stay focused Features • A self-motivated and interesting way to help you beat phone addiction • Stay focused and get more things done • Share your forest and compete with friends • Track your history in a simple and pleasant way • Earn reward and unlock more tree species • Customize your whitelist : Leaving Forest and using apps in whitelist won’t kill your tree. 2. Swachh Bharat Toilet Locator Swachh Bharat Toilet Locator is specifically useful for Indians who're committed for Swachh Bharat. Update 2: So I am back with yet another interesting app for you all. And trust me it is worth hanving. You are bored just go through it and kaboooom !!! You are into a black hole. Enjoy the ride. 3. Curiosity It is the latest app I installed but got addicted to it. It’s exactly works like its name, generates a curiosity which inturn increases your knowledge. It covers a large field of scope from Humanity to science to faith and many more. This app deserves more snapshots but why to increase the length of my answer. Comment below if you think the list should be updated? Thank you.

Check out FieldPulse. It essentially lets you run your entire business from one app with CRM, scheduling, payments, etc. and integrates with Square and Quickbooks.FieldPulse is available on Android, iOS, and the web and runs seamlessly across all three.Built with a mobile-first design, FieldPulse mobile apps are fully featured to let you run your business entirely from your phone.Managers can quickly and easily create customer profiles, schedule jobs, view team schedules, update job statuses, attach files/photos, create and send estimates/invoices, collect payments, and more all from their iOS or Android mobile app.Field workers can view their schedules of assigned work, update job statuses, attach files/photos, create and send estimates/invoices, collect payments, and more all from their iOS or Android mobile app.Mobile app schedule views include regular list views, gantt views, and map views with advanced availability based scheduling. View full update and activity feeds on customer and job records. Open and view attached files on customer records and job records. FieldPulse mobile apps are fully featured to let you manage the business on the go and empower field workers to perform their job.The FieldPulse browser based WebApp is designed based on the FieldPulse mobile experience to give the user familiarity as they transition from one to the other. Seamlessly move from the WebApp in your office to your mobile phone on the road without missing a beat. Consistent in design and experience, FieldPulse allows you to build a process around the software that helps you signNow repeatable success in serving your customer.Create and Send Invoices and EstimatesWhether out in the field or in the office, quickly create itemized estimates and invoices for customers. Add line items to the invoice in different quantities with different tax applications. Subtotals, tax, and totals are automatically calculated for you. Once generated via computer or smartphone, simply send or print an auto-generated PDF of the invoice for your customer. Easily update the invoice status to never lose track of a payment.An Invoice Item Repository allows you to quickly and easily insert common invoice line items into your invoices without repetitive manual entry. Store invoice item templates of labor rates, common supplies used, equipment installed, and more.Create estimates, quotes, bids, or proposals for customers on the spot with your smartphone. You can customize your PDFs and even include contracts. Once approved by the customer, immediately accept customer signatures on your PDF as an agreement to move forward on your proposal. To convert the accepted proposal to a customer invoice, simply change the status and regenerate the PDF as an invoice. No more recreating estimates to invoices.Never lose track of payment history with documented payment records. Mark partial or full payments to accurately reflect the status of the invoice to always stay on top of the balance due for your customer.Estimates and invoices can get complex quickly, but you want them to be easy-to-read and straightforward for customers. The FieldPulse Power Editor gives you flexible data entry options and full control over the customer presentation.Grouping allows you to keep track of all of the elements of a project, but limit how complex the estimate or invoice becomes. For example, combine labor and multiple materials into one section with one price. You have full visibility into the breakdown, but you’re able to offer the customer one price without having to look through all of the details.Data entry has never been easier. With spreadsheet-like editing capabilities, click an item and update it immediately. Drag and drop allow you to move items for better organization and presentation.The Power Editor makes estimate and invoice creation much easier and more streamlined. You’ll save time creating professional, well-designed estimates and invoices. And your customers will have an easy-to-read document that makes the work and pricing clear and simple.Keep notes under customer contactsCreate and manage customer profiles to better serve your customers. Store customer information, log comments, track updates, and easily find customer jobs and invoices.Customer profiles provide quick access to important information and contact methods. Track both individual customers as well company customers with multiple points of contact.View all jobs, estimates, and invoices created for the customer to never lose track of customer history and payments.All customer related files such as photos and invoice PDFs are conveniently stored in the customer profile for quick referencing.Log comments to their profile for chronological notes and updates.Attach files to job records and customer profiles on iOS, Android, or WebApp. Files can be imported from file repositories such as Google Drive or Box, uploaded from your camera roll, or taken directly for the application. Upon uploading the file, they can be renamed and a description can be added. Files attached to the job record automatically roll up to the customer profile so that all customer related files are easily found.Syncs with QuickbooksAutomated Syncing with QuickBooks. With QuickBooks integration, link your account with FieldPulse to automatically sync invoices, payments, and customers to your QuickBooks account.Other FeaturesDispatch managementService history trackingQuotes / estimatesElectronic signatureCustomer managementInvoice mangementMobile paymentsStatus updatesGeolocation taggingFile and photo attachmentsTask managementInvoice item repositoryPayment status trackingNotificationsUser roles and restrictionsiPhone and Android appsBrowser WebAppSend itemized proposalsAttach job notes and commentsMultiple schedule viewsGantt based scheduling toolsAssign jobs based on relative locationCreate estimates, quotes, or proposals for customersPDF generationPayment historySubtasksInvoice item templatesCreate and send estimatesMobile alertsCustomer profilesGPS map viewRemindersBuilt-in CRM

“Rail travel at high speeds is not possible because passengers, unable to breathe, would die of asphyxia.”-Dionysius Lardner, Professor of Natural Philosophy and Astronomy at University College, London, 1830It hurts my heart to see an esteemed university publish such a regrettable article.  It is also shocking that there was no empirical based insight published, just agenda ladened conjecture.  In some ways I am not surprised.  Academia has misunderstood the payments industry for over 50 years and I have tried and have been successful to help quite a number of well known professors understand the details.  However, if one were to go by the postulations some Professors have presented over the years, the payments industry should not exist.   There is much to learn from these insights and surprisingly many of them were adopted by some payment startups, advisors, board members and VCs.   I will address the idle conjecture from this article, section by section:Apple Pay’s Technology Adoption ProblemApple wants to convert your iPhone into a digital wallet with Apple Pay. Professors Benjamin Edelman and Willy Shih assess its chances for success and wonder if consumers have a compelling reason to make the switch.This is a mostly correct insight.  It may turn out to be ironic wording on the part of the author.    To be clear, no one needs to “switch”.On the eve of debuting its digital payment system, Apple Pay, two Harvard Business School professors think the Cupertino company will have trouble coming up with an equally compelling message to drive sales of a service that allows you to pay at the retail counter with a swipe of an iPhone.No iPhones are “swiped” during a transaction, they are held at short distance for a few seconds in front of a customer facing terminal. "What does it do for me as a consumer?" asks Associate Professor Benjamin Edelman. “Why would I want to trade for something that already works [e.g. credit and debit cards], something that doesn't complain when it gets wet in the rain, something that doesn't complain when I launder my pants?"Why would I want to trade in an iPod, for something that already works, the Sony Walkman and use the cassette tapes that already work.  This is a comment that shows a professor that truly does not understand the history of technology. Especially, he adds, when those cards give users and additional 1 or 2 percent off the purchase price. “I think Apple has its work ahead in convincing thoughtful and potentially skeptical customers," says Edelman.There is little that one can draw from this passage.  There is no loss of 1 or 2 percent if the cards offered them before, they will be offered in the exact same manner via Apple Pay. ON WITH THE SHOWReports say Apple will roll out the digital payment service later this week, with perhaps more details coming at a press conference Thursday. But will it catch on, especially when several other similar services with big name sponsors such as Google have failed to gain much traction?The element that was overlooked by this professor is the fact that very little is similar to the business processes and business relationships Apple used in relationship to Google.   Apple choose wisely to work with every element of the existing payments ecosystem.  History will show, and likely this university will teach, that this was the primary premise that made Apple Pay the largest change since the invention of the magnetic stripe. Apple has a chicken-and-egg game to solve. Consumers won't use the service unless they are in use at a compelling number of stores. But merchants won’t install the expensive near field communications readers used by Apple Pay unless consumer demand is high.First off, Apple must convince merchants to adopt its service, says Willy Shih, the Robert and Jane Cizik Professor of Management Practice.“I THINK APPLE HAS ITS WORK AHEAD IN CONVINCING THOUGHTFUL AND POTENTIALLY SKEPTICAL CUSTOMERS”Only about 10 percent of retailers use NFC readers, and at least one retailer—Best Buy—stopped using them because they were too expensive. Officials with both Best Buy and Walmart have said the retailers have no plans, at least right now, of accepting the new payments technology in their stores.There will always be a “Chicken / Egg” issue with any system that would require equipment upgrades.   However this article assumes over 200,000 of the most popular businesses in the US is not “a compelling number of stores”.  It took 30 years for Visa and MasterCard to have over 200,000 businesses.   It took over 5 years for Discover to have over 200,000 business locations.   The professors did not even do a single empirical study to gain insights about the number of actual businesses and the demand to upgrade.   I am performing these studies and can say that early results point of almost 300,000 locations and a demand that has shot up by over 3,000% and growing among small to large businesses.Thus Apple will not have “work” to convince merchants, the huge drive is coming from merchants and banks wanting to implement the service.Best Buy stopped using NFC for only one reason, they were not paying PIN based debit rates for these transactions and Apple is on the way to get these types of cards to be confirmed using biometric PINs.  Shih believes merchants who consider adopting Apple Pay will naturally wonder: What do we get out of this? And they will specifically want to know if they will be asked to pay higher fees than credit card companies are charging?The data that Professor Shih has is invalid.  The merchant is paying the exact same rate as with any other credit card.   What they get out of it is manifold but no one can argue that the increase in speed is one foundational benefit. "Consumers might be motivated to do it, but if I don't have the merchant side in place, it doesn't matter," Shih says. "The merchants certainly aren't going to be motivated if the economic model is less favorable than today. It’s a complicated puzzle."The data that Professor Shih has is invalid.   The economic model is not a “complicated puzzle to anyone other then Professor Shih.Apple has touted that Apple Pay will be supported by several leading retailers, including Bloomingdale's, McDonald's, and Macy's—and that it will work at about 220,000 merchant locations across the United States that have enabled contactless payments. But some analysts believe that's a small number compared with the nine million US merchants that currently accept credit cards. In short, Apple has a long way to go to knock off the established credit card system, Shih says.There is some valid information here.  However 80% of the dollar volume in retail payment card sales come from 20% of merchants.  Apple will have coverage of about 70% of these merchants by year end.  My research suggests that a tremendous number of smaller merchants will fill in these numbers as 2015 winds out. "Ecosystems are very delicately balanced, and the current payment system represents a balance that has resulted from 40 years of evolution. There's a lot of inertia around that," Shih says. "You can have great technology, but you really have to line up the complementary assets so all the pieces play with you and they are motivated to make it work. At the end of the day, Apple is going to have to make the economics work for everybody. That is a hard job.”Professor Shih is still functioning on invalid data about the “economics”.  The economics are exactly the same.DO CUSTOMERS CARE?Which brings us to the customer side of the chicken-and-egg conundrum. Millions of shoppers have used cards for years, with little hassle. Edelman points out that people will continue to carry cards even if digital payments gain some traction, so the barrier to overcome for mass acceptance is even higher.Millions of people used payment cards every day at Starbucks.  But somehow  6 million weekly transactions in the U.S a full 15% of transactions made at the U.S. Starbucks-operated stores are made on the Starbucks wallet.  The barriers these users overcome are huge, they have to buy credits using a payment card to even operate the wallet, yet this barrier is overcome 6 million times per week.Edelman has studied Bitcoin, a software-based online payment system, and he sees similarities between technology adoption roadblocks Bitcoin has encountered and issues Apple Pay is likely to face."Apple Pay has the same problems as Bitcoin: There's no reason for the regular consumer to use it," he says. “Why would a consumer want to make a $100 purchase with Bitcoin when the consumer can pay with a credit card and get 2 percent cash back?"There is absolutely no comparison to Apple Pay and Bitcoin.  Professor Edelman is also operating on invalid data.  The payment card that pays 2% back will continue to pay 2% back with Apple Pay.In addition to the limited number of merchants, Apple Pay appears to be limited to users of the latest iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, and Apple Watch—which leaves out many consumers with older iPhones or Android models.“Apple might be hamstrung by an incompatibility issue that the company intentionally introduced," Edelman says.The system works on iPhone 6 series phones.  There is no doubt that there will be similar Android initiatives.  The picture is very clear, if you have an iPhone 6 series phone, it works.  This is not an incompatibility issue. Shih agrees that selling technology is tricky in a market full of incompatible products.Yes, yes it is."We're in a period now where you see this design competition with competing offerings, and on top of that, you have a platform competition where everyone has their network effects," he said. "It's like PlayStation versus Xbox. The technology convergence has brought us to a place where people are scrambling to come up with a new platform and trying to become the new dominant design.”Great insight about video game platforms.  However they have no analogy with the subject of Apple Pay.Other companies that have attempted mobile payments have run into similar problems. Google Wallet was limited by its compatibility with different types of phones and cellular networks. And Softcard, which was backed by major wireless carriers, has seen little traction with its mobile wallet for similar reasons.This is correct.  This is one of the most accurate insights from these professors.   The destiny of Google Wallet was never in the hands of Google and thus it contributed to the failure of the system.  This is not the case with Apple Pay.  PITCHING SECURITYOne marketing pitch Apple is sure to try out with potential users is security, especially after notable bsignNowes at Home Depot and Target. When a customer pays with an iPhone, cashiers won't see the consumer's name, credit card number or security code because Apple uses a fingerprint reader on its recent iPhones to confirm identities. And when consumers add a credit or debit card with Apple Pay, the card number is not stored by Apple—instead, Apple provides a unique device account number for each transaction. In addition, the company says it won’t collect consumers' purchase history.Very accurate assertion.Edelman questions whether addressing security and privacy will be enough of a carrot to wean consumers off of their beloved plastic. Hesays other companies have tried to market the security angle, including the RevolutionCard, a PIN-based credit card that had no name, signature, or account number on it so that if it got lost or stolen, it couldn't be used unless the PIN was known. "It was stillborn," Edelman says. "It didn't work as a feature set. No one cared.”Professor Edelman is partly correct about the failure of  Steve Case’s Gratis Card and The Revolution Money Card.   However the professor is operating on invalid data.  Apple Pay is not a card replacement.  Apple Pay is a security wrapped around the existing payment card issuer relationship.“APPLE PAY HAS THE SAME PROBLEMS AS BITCOIN. THERE’S NO REASON FOR THE REGULAR CONSUMER TO USE IT”Even recent high-profile data bsignNowes have not led consumers to abandon credit cards in signNow numbers. "Security doesn't work for the thoughtful consumer," Edelman says. "(Data bsignNowes) mostly mean inconvenience for the consumer because the losses are really borne by banks, merchants, and credit cards, not by consumers."Besides, Shih wonders whether data will be any safer with the Apple Pay system.I think Professor Shih may need to conduct a study on how the Target bsignNow impacted consumers.  I have not conducted a deep study but can state clearly that some consumers had their bank account zeroed out in the early days of the bsignNow and the banks were not crediting back the transaction that appeared “valid” from debit card bsignNowes.  I know of a case where a single mom had missed rent and food because of the missing funds in her checking account for days.  Although this is anecdotal, there are many examples vetted by the media. I would also ask Professor Shih  to speak with any merchant that has been a victim of a major bsignNow about how systems like Apple Pay would have saved them millions of dollars in fines and replacement costs to card holders. "The fingerprint reader generating a unique code is pretty smart," he acknowledges. "But it electronically seems to do the same thing as a PIN code. And to the extent that the code goes into the existing payment network that's still not secure, have we really accomplished anything?"TouchID is far and away more secure then a 4 digit PIN code.   The math is quite simple.   But just the logic, it take very little time to guess a PIN number.  It takes a great deal of time to try to fake a finger print that is acceptable to TouchID.  In many cases it is impossible to fake a fingerprint unless you have intimate access to the target.  Thus a faster way to steal money is a PIN number and not a finger print. CAN YOU PAY ME NOW?Other technical questions remain. Edelman wants to know whether Apple Pay will work if the phone isn’t charged, or in areas with poor cell reception?This would be better addressed by studying the technology and not using a  a guessing game.   Apple Pay will work with zero cell or WiFi reception.  Apple Pay will work with a low battery.  Apple Pay will stop working if there is no way to power on the iPhone.  Apple may release more details tomorrow, so time will tell whether the company will address some of the system's potential shortcomings—and perhaps more important, whether regardless of any shortcomings, merchants and consumers will embrace this new mode of payment. Either way, even if Apple stumbles with its mobile wallet, the company will likely survive the reputation hit.Yes, they addressed the shortcomings.  Apple announced that instead of 7 banks supporting Apple Pay payment cards, there are now over 500."Any failure Apple experiences here will be more than offset by the legions of fans that like their other stuff," Edelman said. “I'm not losing any sleep for Apple."I think Professor Edelman can sleep soundly.    He has articulated how some academics, even notable academics are all too human.  We are fallible.   I hope that history is kind with these Professors.

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When we look for apps to add to this list, we're after those that excel in two areas: uniqueness and elegance. A unique app provides something that no other app can. Take a look at Tasker, which gives you incredible control over your Android device, if you can master its numerous tools. An elegant app may not be the most original app, but the way it accomplishes something makes it a joy to use. Lots of apps let you browse the news, but few do it as stylishly as Flipboard.We also consider timeliness, design, price, security, and popularity when putting the list together. Each and every app in the list is excellent in its own way. Taken together, they are like a snapshot of the best of the Google Play store at the time of writing. If we missed something, or you have a recommendation, be sure to drop us a line in the comment section below. And now, we humbly present the 100 best Android apps of the year.BrowsersDolphinFreeA clean, tabbed browser, Dolphin delivers an excellent user experience on Android, almost making you forget that you're on a mobile device. Dolphin also supports tight integration with services like Evernote and LastPass, as well as robust settings. My favorite feature is gestures, which might not always be efficient but are definitely cool to use. Dolphin also has integrated ad-blocking and support for Flash. Yes, Flash!FirefoxFreeWhat's incredible about the Android version of Firefox is that it feels as mature, if not more so, than Firefox on the desktop. It's lickety-split fast, and its clean design is a joy on mobile. Mozilla makes a big point about how it doesn't collect your data, and I was pleased to see that the app comes with a full complement of security settings—including an option to protect your information from advertisers. Like the desktop version, Firefox for mobile has a robust selection of plug-ins.OperaFreeNot to be confused with its Mini cousin (see the next entry), Opera is a full-fledged browser for Android. With a slick design, it aims to be your gateway to Web content with features like a built-in news portal and the Opera mobile apps store. Opera also takes it easy on your data plan with special video compression and ad-blocking software.Opera MiniFreeDon't be fooled by its unassuming exterior: Opera Mini is a clever, stripped-down version of the full Opera browser designed to thrive where network conditions are not their best. And it doesn't skimp on features, either. Opera mini gives you access to special Opera Web apps, a handy homepage complete with news and social media updates, a surprising array of powerful security settings, and even ad-blocking.Back to Top ↑FoodCookpad RecipesFreeCookpad connects you with a vibrant array of recipes. Easily add favorite recipes, manage shopping lists, and find new recipes you'll love based on those you already like. Once you start using it, you'll have one less excuse to eat out.Pepper Plate Recipe, Menu & Cooking PlannerFreePepperplate makes it easy to access your recipes from any Android device so you can cook up a storm wherever you go. On the desktop side, the service connects to websites like Allrecipes and Epicurious so you can import recipes (and sync them to your phone) with just one click. You can also easily build shopping lists and keep your recipes handy wherever you are.SeamlessFreeRemember the bad old days of ordering food? You needed takeout menus, knowledge of the terrain ("will they even deliver out here?"), cash, and faith that the person jotting down your order got it right. Seamless takes care of all that, even letting you pay via credit card from your Android. The downside? The app only supports restaurants in Boston, Chicago, Houston, Los Angeles, Miami, New York, Philadelphia, San Francisco, and Washington DC. Sorry, everywhere else.UntappdFreeThis handy app lets you record each brew you try along with a rating and tasting notes. Think of it as Swarm for beer! No more staring at a tap list, trying to remember which ones you've had before. The app also has a vibrant community of beer drinkers that can point you toward new discoveries, and an extensive list of beers. It's also a handy way to find your favorite brew near your current location. While it's not perfect, it can change the way you think of beer.YelpFreeIt pays to be a little skeptical of crowd-sourced reviews, but Yelp can tell you a lot more than just what people thought of a bar, restaurant, or just about any other place where you spend money. Many locations list hours of operation, contact information, and menus, making it easy to find the perfect spot in your neighborhood or a new city.Back to Top ↑Health and FitnessClueFreeMenstruators the world over will rejoice over Clue, a simple app with a beautiful design for tracking one's period and predicting when the next will occur. Using the data you enter about your cycle—and other factors—you can use Clue to plan ahead, whether it's for pregnancy or just to keep ahead of your cycle. Reminders and a handy calendar tool can help take the guesswork out of life. Best of all, it's totally gender neutral, and not pink.Eve by GlowFreeTracking one's period isn't just about knowing the cycle, but also the other factors surrounding it. Eve by Glow lets you track physical and emotional states, which can lead to some important insights when you take the time to interpret your own data. Eve also boasts a vibrant community and a wealth of information about sexual health built right in.FitbitFreeYou might know Fitbit from its popular fitness trackers, but the app that powers those devices works well on its own, too. Using your just your smartphone (assuming you meet the minimum hardware requirements), this fitness app can count steps and log activities to help you achieve daily goals. There are also social features, so you can compete against your friends. It's a must-have (really, you must have it) for Fitbit users, but also a smart choice for anyone looking to be more active.My Asics Run CoachingFreeMost running apps charge you a pretty penny to access training regimens. That's not the case with My Asics Run Coaching. This app, for both iPhone and Android, has customized plans for 5K, 10K, 5-mile, 10-mile, half-marathon, or marathon runs. It's also not on a fixed schedule. Instead, the app adjusts your plan based on your running data. This app will get you off the couch and on the road to victory. PCMag has a full review of the iPhone version of My Asics Run Coaching.MyFitnessPalFreeThis calorie counter and exercise tracker aims to help you lose weight the old-fashioned way—expending more calories than you take in. With its smart design and an extensive library of foods, it makes quickly logging the calories you take in and what you burn while exercising a snap. A barcode scanner makes it even easier to log that post-workout snack. This fitness app also plays nice with other such apps, so your data won't be tied up in just one place. MyFitnessPal won't give you a whole workout regimen, but it can make you more aware of your habits. PCMag has a full review of MyFitnessPal for the iPhone.Runtastic PRO$4.99Runtastic can do much more than just track your favorite running routes. This excellent fitness app keeps track of all sorts of useful data and can return information-rich maps to help you plan future outings. It also features a fully integrated music player, for a seamless workout experience. Use it for cycling, hiking, and walking, too.Runtastic Six Pack Ab WorkoutFreeIn today's lazy-yet-busy world, it's difficult to find time to get to the gym to truly blast your abs. If you're trying to build a washboard set, consider Runtastic's Six Pack Ab Workout app. It lets you create a customized workout to target the specific muscles you want to transform into rock-hard edifices of chiseled humanity. Just follow the avatar on the screen through the moves, and you'll be the mayor of six-pack city before you know it. PCMag has a full review of Runtastic Six Pack Ab Workout on the iPhone.Back to Top ↑Music and PodcastsApple MusicFreeMarking one of Apple's first forays into Android development, Apple Music brings the company's impressive musical catalog to Android. The app is built around Apple's subscription-based streaming service, which dishes up all-you-can listen music for $9.99 per month, or just $4.99 for eligible students. It suffers a bit on Android for being divorced from the Apple ecosystem, however.BandcampFreeFilled with both up-and-coming and established acts, Bandcamp is one of the most exciting music marketplaces there is. The app was initially built around streaming songs you'd already purchased on Bandcamp, but now it's a one-stop shop for digital and physical band merch. If you want to keep your finger on the pulse of music, this is an essential app.DeaDBeef PlayerFreeIf you're an audio nerd or just prefer to have a lot more control over your music collection, take a look at DeaDBeeF. This sprawling app supports AAC/MP4, ALAC/MP4, APE, FLAC, MOD, MP3,OGG, WAV, and more. There's also a 10-band equalizer so you can get your tunes sounding just so. If the idea of buying Neil Young's weird music player doesn't appeal, DeaDBeef is the next-best thing.Pocket Casts$3.99Android has struggled with podcasts (they don't call 'em "Droidcasts," after all), but Pocket Casts is here to help. This highly customizable app is great for chilling out with an episode of your favorite casts, and it can also sync among different devices so that you can pick up right where you left off. Time to start listening.Slacker RadioFreeWhile Pandora may have introduced the world to streaming radio, Slacker Radio has refined it. You can listen to what Slacker thinks you'll like, or try out one of its human-curated channels and playlists. It also has hyper-specific playlists that appeal to particular tastes and moods, such as Yacht Rock.Songkick for ConcertsFreeSongkick is the bridge between the music in your digital collection and concerts in your area. Once installed, Songkick scans your device for tunes and then lets you see when and where your favorite artists are playing. If you see a show you're interested in, you can also purchase tickets all from within the app. Add multiple locations to Songkick to catch concerts when you're on the road.SpotifyFreeWith its huge inventory of music, Spotify has become a mainstay for free, legal music streaming. You can shuffle through smartly selected songs, find your favorite albums, or explore one of the service's excellent playlists. Close ties with artists means that new tracks are sometimes available the same day they hit the shelves in record shops. Those still exist, right?Stitcher Radio for PodcastsFreeThough its interface is a bit tricky, Stitcher connects you with just about every podcast out there. Podcasts are organized by subject, or you can just search for a familiar title. Shows can in turn be organized into playlists for a continuous stream. Once you've exhausted all your favorites, let Stitcher recommend something new. With a special emphasis on sources like NPR, CNN, and ESPN, Stitcher has a little bit of everything.Back to Top ↑Personal ProductivityAny.doFreeAt its core, Best To-do list & Task Manager. Free, Online & Mobile is a list manager. You can quickly create a shopping list and have it synced among your devices and even share the list with others. The app also doubles as a task manager, keeping you on top of what needs to be done. This very capable app sports many features, but I particularly like one called the Best To-do list & Task Manager. Free, Online & Mobile Moment, which encourages you to take a second and review your plans for the day. Lists are one thing, but building good productivity habits is quite another.EasilyDoFreeIf you're the forgetful type, EasilyDo is your savior. Once you hook the app up to a slew of supported social and calendar services, it suggests simple actions from a unified dashboard. Did you know it's Susie's birthday? EasilyDo will remind you and suggest you send her a message or a gift. It makes the little things easier, and proves its worth with saved time. It covers everything from to-do lists to tracking packages to storing your travel information.EvernoteFreeOnce you start using it, this note-taking app becomes a powerful tool for organizing just about everything. Notes can be anything—text, images, audio, or a mix—and are organized into notebooks. One of its killer features is optical character recognition, which makes the text in images searchable. Cloud-storage makes it the perfect tool for organizing the little pieces of a project into a finished draft.Inbox by GmailFreeInbox by Gmail isn't a tool for email power users. For everyone else, however, it's fantastic. Google took to heart the lessons of the now-defunct Mailbox and offers a client for Gmail with gestures, reminders, and some of the tricks pioneered by productivity pros. My favorite features include automatic package tracking, travel document detection, and the bundling of like emails. It also happens to be one of the best-looking material design apps to date.MintFreeMint is a fantastic online service for keeping track of your finances, and it really shines on Android. Once you've entered all your information, you can easily see where your money is going. And Mint's budgets help you make spending decisions on the fly. Another great feature is the Mint widget, which helps you keep your finances in mind by keeping your account balances in sight. Mint can be a bit overwhelming at first, but it's well worth the effort to learn.PushbulletFreeIf you've ever had to email a link or a picture to yourself because that seemed like the easiest way to get it off your phone, Pushbullet is for you. Simply put, it's the missing link between your PC and your Android. This handy service lets you send notes, URLs, files, addresses, and even lists among your devices. You can even push all these things to your friends, too.WunderlistFreeIn a crowded app store full of to-do apps, Wunderlist for Android distinguishes itself as one of the prettiest and, more importantly, the easiest to use. It's ideal for making to-do lists, grocery lists, or lists shared with friends and family. Best of all, Wunderlist is cross-platform with numerous native apps and a spiffy, interactive website that keeps your lists within easy signNow. Purchased by Microsoft last year, this app has a bright future on any device.Back to Top ↑PhotossignNow Photoshop ExpressFreePhotoshop CC is a notorious beast of a desktop application, but Photoshop Express is a svelte app, with powerful tools to make the most of your mobile snapshots. Sure, it'll do the Instagram-ish filters, but it also lets you make fine adjustments to images with a beautiful, simple interface. It even seamlessly connects to various other services for sharing.Autodesk PixlrFreeIf you've ever browsed through image-sharing services and wondered where the picture collages came from, Pixlr is a good guess. This photo editor can do more than just build mosaics of pictures. It has a host of effects and adjustments that run the gamut from subtly artistic to ridiculously bombastic—perfect for giving your images a touch more pizzazz.FlickrFreeRemember Flickr? The venerable photo sharing service is an Editors' Choice Web service, and the Android app has a lot to recommend it, too. Offering a free terabyte of photo storage, a truly gorgeous app, and excellent photo and video editing tools, Flickr is more valuable than ever. Plus, the app connects you to the vibrant community of photographers on the service. Best of all, it can automatically back up photos from your phone.Google PhotosFreeGoogle Photos puts the search giant's powerful image-discerning magic into your phone. It can identify faces, even as they age over decades, as well as animals and places. The search results aren't as good as those of Google Image Search, but the app can perform impressive feats such as identifying specific dog breeds. It is rounded out with smart editing tools that use machine learning to manipulate specific aspects of photos, such as skin tone and the deep blue of oceans and skies. The service also offers effectively infinite storage for all your photos, so even if you merely need a dead-simple photo backup solution, it's hard to beat Google Photos.InstagramFreeIt seems like just yesterday that Instagram was adding video. Then direct messaging. Then advanced photo editing put it on par with Photoshop Express for image correction and manipulation. The latest addition is Instagram Stories, which will surely be familiar to fans of Snapchat. With a clean, minimalist interface, Instagram is the king of social photo apps.PicsArt Photo StudioFreeWith tons of effects, controls over layers, drawing tools, and collages, PicsArt can contend with Photoshop and is one of the best photo editing apps for Android. If you think it's just a lowly Instagram clone, you're wrong. When you're looking to take your smartphone snapshots to the next level, seek out this app.SnapseedFreeDon't get me wrong: I love Instagram. But if you want more control than Instagram affords, try Snapseed. This app straddles the line between full-fledged image editor and filter app, and it brings a lot of useful tools to the table. Best of all is the amount of control it gives you over how filters and effects are applied to your images. Run a photo through Snapseed before Instagramming it.Back to Top ↑Reading and NewsCalibre Companion$3.99Calibre is the giant of ebook management, and this app is the perfect (ahem) companion for it. With just a few clicks, you can add any book from your computer to your device over USB or Wi-Fi. You can also store your ebooks on the cloud for easy access from wherever you are. What's so surprising is how well it works, and how easy it is to use. If you've got a lot of ebooks and are ready to cast off the shackles of Amazon, this is the app for you.ComiXology ComicsFreeThe Amazon-owned Comixology—the iTunes of digital comics—offers a near-perfect combination of store and comic book reader in its wonderful Comics app. The free app transforms your Android smartphone or tablet into a digital long box that houses and syncs your purchases across multiple devices. Even better, the new Comixology Unlimited service lets you devour an ever-expanding catalog of titles for just $5.99 per month.ESPN FreeWhat impresses me most about the ESPN Android app is the sheer number of sports it covers. Everything from American football to Brazilian soccer to Indy 500 is available. For those unmissable games, you can set alerts and follow specific matches as they unfold. It also connects you to videos and news headlines, courtesy of the popular sports cable network.FlipboardFreeWith its slick, streamlined interface, Flipboard is one of the best apps for reading the news. With it, you browse the articles, videos, podcasts, and other media that matter most to you. The app's signature magazine-style interface lets you explore the day's headlines in a gorgeous environment. The Daily Edition feature gives you the most important news along with themed stories for each day of the week. Flipboard has been one of our top picks for years, and it's easy to see why.KindleFreeThe official Amazon Kindle apps puts all of your existing Amazon ebook purchases at the tips of your fingers, and it gives you mobile access to the Kindle ebook store for impulse purchasing. Best of all, it syncs your notes, bookmarks, and where you left off among all your devices.OverDriveFreeThe library is an often-overlooked public resource, but OverDrive brings it back into the fold with its app. Supported by over 30,000 libraries worldwide, the app lets you access your local library's array of available eBooks. Use it to download titles, place holds on titles not yet available, and read your borrowed ebooks. The only requirement is a library card (or its digital equivalent).PocketFreeYour bag of holding for Internet content, Pocket saves articles, images, and videos for later reading. I especially like how it reformats articles for more comfortable reading on a mobile device, and how it syncs content to your tablet, phone, and online account. With the close integration between Pocket and the Android sharing tools, you can pocket just about anything from your phone.Back to Top ↑SecurityAvast Mobile Security & AntivirusFreeAvast has the distinction of packing tons of features into an entirely free package. Inside, you'll find antitheft tools, app management, safe Web browsing, a battery manager, and an antivirus engine that receives top marks from independent testing labs. It's a top choice for Android antivirus apps.Bitdefender Mobile Security & Antivirus$14.95 per yearNeed Android antivirus? It's hard to do better than Bitdefender. This app has received perfect scores from two independent research labs, and scans your phone in mere seconds. It also includes excellent phishing protection, powerful antitheft tools, and Android Wear integration.Dashlane$39.99You're terrible at passwords. Don't take it personally! Everyone is terrible at passwords. That's why we all need apps like Dashlane, which generate, save, and replay login credentials wherever they're needed. This smart, cross-platform service makes sure that your passwords, payment information, and other vital information is stored securely but never out of signNow.LastPass$12After a major overhaul to this powerful password manager its appearance finally matches its performance. With LastPass, you can access your saved passwords, secure notes, and filled forms from your Android, and you can also create new ones that sync to all your devices. The new version of the app ingeniously melds the password manager with a built-in browser, putting the app's auto-login features at the forefront. Staying safe has never been easier.Net Nanny$12.99Smartphones are a problem for parents. Give one to a kid and they could have too much freedom, use it to talk with strangers on the Internet, access inappropriate content, or just rot their brains with Candy Crush. Don't give a kid a smartphone and they'll be hard to get a hold of, have no emergency contact, and so on. Net Nanny offers a solution with fine parental controls that give kids the benefits of owning an Android while minimizing the risks.Norton Family Parental Control$49.99When it comes to parental control, it's hard to do better than Norton family Parental Control. You certainly get what you pay for, as this app sports powerful Web filtering, call and text blocking, location tracking, and app management. Best of all, parents can use it to control an unlimited number of devices, so it will suit families of all sizes. The only downside? It doesn't block anime.NordVPN$8.00With NordVPN you can rest assured that no prying eyes will see your Internet traffic. This app sports an excellent interface, a handy server selection tool, and a hundreds of available VPN servers across the globe. NordVPN's signature feature is its assortment of specialized servers, which are optimized for activities like peer-to-peer downloading, video streaming, and access to Tor.OrbotFreeTor is probably more famous for providing access to the so-called Dark Web, but it also provides a useful way to connect to the Internet while keeping your movements private. Working with a special browser, Orbot connects you to Tor within seconds. However, I have found in my testing that it sometimes takes a few attempts to get online.Private Internet Access VPN$6.95On the desktop, Private Internet Access VPN offers the protection of a virtual private network along with numerous advanced features. The same is true on Android, where you can connect to any of its over 3,000 global servers. This service also has the option to block ads and online trackers, if you so wish. It might not be much to look at, but it's among the most powerful VPN services available.Back to Top ↑ShoppingAmazonFreeAmazon is the Internet's marketplace; the one place where you can buy just about anything—and it's cheap too! On Android, two of my favorite features are the barcode scanner and photo search, making it easy to surreptitiously comparison shop from one of the brick and mortar stores the site is killing. You can also make purchases from Amazon's streaming video store, but Kindle ebook titles are still unavailable for purchase. Depending on where you live, you can take advantage of super-fast shipping that can sometimes deliver a package before you even get home.Google WalletFreeGoogle Wallet has gone through many permutations over the years. Its latest is as a person-to-person payment app, letting you easily send money without pesky cash or credit cards getting in the way. And in that role, it really excels. It's a strong alternative to our top choice, Venmo.GrouponFreeThe original deal locator for mobile, Groupon partners with businesses to offer low prices to a limited number of people for a limited time. While the value of Groupon's offerings is sometimes debatable, it offers a useful way to try a new restaurant or a totally new activity in your area.PinterestFreePinterest is a social network of stuff, a place to "pin" things that interest you on themed boards. The Android app offers a great way to gather images from around the Web for making lists or just collections of stuff that catch your eye. I've used it to help redecorate my living room and for selecting a tattoo artist. It easily integrates with your browser for fast pinning, and you can view the pins of others for added inspiration.Samsung PayFreeHere's the bad news: Samsung Pay only works on a handful of devices and, yes, only Samsung devices at that. But if you can get your hands on a phone with Samsung Pay, the world is your electronic payment oyster. Whether it's sending money between devices, paying for something on your phone, or using the built-in magnets to trick card-swipe readers into thinking they've just read a credit card, Samsung Pay does it all. It's nothing short of astonishing.SliceFreeFor all our technical savvy and disruptive startups, physical package delivery is still the backbone of ecommerce. The Slice app automatically detects shipping details from your email and then tracks the packages for you. You can watch your precious commodities make their stately way to your doorstep, get alerts when they are delivered, and even receive warnings if they've been recalled or the price has dropped. In short, Slice is an online shopper's best friend.WallabyFreeOdds are, at least one of your credit cards has some kind of rewards program—be it cash-back, miles, or points. But it's a hassle remembering which ones to use, and where. Enter Wallaby, an app designed to help you maximize your rewards. Consider this handy shopping buddy the next time you look to spend some plastic cash.VenmoFreeThere are lots of ways to pay for things with your phone. But Venmo has a smart mixture of clean design, ease of use, and social functions that give it an edge. It doesn't do much, but it does let you easily send and receive payments from friends. And unlike other payment systems, it has momentum. It's usually the app people ask about when the group is splitting up the check.Back to Top ↑Social Media & CommunicationCircle of 6FreeWhile most social apps are there for fun, Circle of 6 is here for when you're not feeling safe. Two quick taps sends one of three pre-written text messages to as many as six of your contacts. One message sends your GPS location and a request to be picked up, while another asks your friends to quickly get in touch with you. The app also includes links to the RAINN and Love is Respect hotlines.EventbriteFreeIf an event isn't being organized on Facebook, it's probably being done through Eventbrite. This service makes it easy to manage invites, RSVPs, and even ticket purchasing. Attendees get handy reminders about the events they planned to attend, organizers can see guest lists. I particularly like that Eventbrite can generate QR codes, making event check-in a breeze.Facebook MessengerFreeThe problem with most mobile messengers is convincing your friends to sign up. But the odds are that most people you know are already on Facebook. This is handy, because the Facebook Messenger app is fantastic. It's simple, clean, and easily handles voice and video calling. But for me, the best part will always be the gorgeous stickers.Google HangoutsFreeLike Facebook Messenger, nearly everyone you know is probably already using Google Hangouts whether they realize it or not. All you need is a Google Account to send instant messages, images, and even participate in video conference calls with up to 12 other participants. Very few other services come anywhere close, and none offer it for free. Tight integration with Google Voice means that you can also use this app to send and receive voice calls and text messages. For some, it's the only communication app they need.LinkedInFreeMost people are probably familiar with LinkedIn as a service only visited in times of desperation; after being laid off or after a day in the office so bad that you're just not going to take it anymore. While that might still be true, the LinkedIn app aims to be a companion to LinkedIn Web service that you check every day. Sure there's the all-important profile pages showing off your work experience, and the handy tools for networking, but the service now includes visitor metrics and a newsfeed for a decidedly more social feel. It's also sometimes the only way to chat with a businessperson you're looking to connect with. It's like Facebook for grown-ups.Nintendo MiitomoFreeWhen Nintendo released Miitomo, we were confused, enthralled, and then obsessed in rapid succession. In this app, you create a cute avatar of yourself (or, as it is heavily implied by the game, another you that is simultaneously you and not you) called a Mii. You answer questions in the game, like "what's your favorite food?" and then watch as your friends' Miis spout answers back at you. But the most fun is dressing up your Miis and posing them for bizarre photos. PCMag has a full review of Miitomo on the iPhone.SnapchatFreeAt first, Snapchat was a little dangerous, popular with the hip and the young, and utterly baffling to everyone else. With Snapchat, you quickly snap and exchange photos with one or several friends. The app also supports video snaps, as well as voice and video calling. The catch is that whatever you send will vanish after a few seconds. Though it's popularly associated with sexting, it's also just a fun and ephemeral way to share the world around you. New updates make the service much easier to use, let you save old snaps, and build ongoing public stories. The more things change, the more they just turn into Facebook.Signal Private MessengerFreeThere are a lot of apps out there that pay lip service to security and privacy, but Signal was built from the ground up with the goal of letting people easily communicate without having to worry about being overheard. The Signal app is a complete phone and SMS client replacement (though it works just fine as a standalone app, too) for sending and receiving encrypted calls and messages. A recent update has greatly improved the app's look and feel, proving that security and usability don't have to be at odds.Twitter PeriscopeFreeStreaming live video used to be a real pain, even on a desktop computer. But apps like Meerkat and Periscope changed all that. Periscope has Twitter's blessing, and it lets you share video and chat with other users with ease. Best of all, it saves your Periscopes for later viewing. Periscope is a lot of fun, but it's facing stiff competition from the Facebook app's recent addition of live video streaming.WhatsApp MessengerFreeIn a world rife with messenger apps, WhatsApp is among the most successful, boasting an enormous and dedicated user base. Add to that an integrated Web version that lets users take their chats to the desktop. Recently, this app was bolstered by encrypted messaging provided by the minds behind Signal. It might just be the largest secure messaging service out there.WickrFreeSometimes the most secure message is one that simply doesn't exist. That's the thinking behind Wickr, a fully encrypted secure messaging service that even handles media messages. The twist is that you set a lifespan for each message, ensuring that your private messages stay private, the way Snapchat message do. And, if you doubt their security chops, here's what the company's founder told the FBI when they asked for a backdoor.Back to Top ↑TravelDuolingoFreeIf you're looking to learn another language, Duolingo gamifies language learning with bite-sized lessons and a friendly interface. Starting with simple vocabulary and building from there, Duolingo is your guide to learning a new language or brushing up on one you already know. The more you use the app, the more you unlock and—with practice—the more you learn. This free app currently supports Danish, Dutch, French, German, Irish, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish, and Swedish. Or more practical choices, like Esperanto and Klingon.Google MapsFree Google Maps has been your guide for years, and this excellent app just keeps getting better. With just a few taps, Google Maps tells you exactly how to get to your destination. It even supports walking, bicycle, and mass-transit directions, as well as Uber. The app's road knowledge is so keen that it can tell you which lane to be in while using turn-by-turn directions. And because this is Google, you can easily search for locations nearby.Google TranslateFreeProbably my biggest fear as a traveler is being unable to communicate with other people. Google Translate takes a bit of the edge off, quickly translating either written text or spoken words. You can even use the app to do the speaking for you, and input text through your camera or handwriting. The app can translate 103 languages with a data connection and 52 when you're offline. It can't handle Tamarian, but it's sure to be a handy tool here on Earth. It even works on your watch and while using other Android apps!SwarmFreeIf you miss the check-ins and badges of the old Foursquare, check out its twin: Swarm. This bright, colorful app is laser-focused on check-ins, making it easy to let your friends know where you are and earn cute badges in the process. Some classic features have now returned to Swarm, like leaderboards and mayorships. It seems silly, but it's actually a great way to remember that perfect breakfast spot you visited last time you were in town.TransitFreeWho needs Uber when so many cities offer world-class public transit? The Transit app shows mass transit options—including busses, ferries, and trains—and the estimated time of arrival in 87 cities in North American, Europe and Australia. Here in New York, it even tells you how many bikes are parked at local Citi Bike stands. This app keeps you in the know no matter where your travels take you.UberFreeUber certainly has its problems. Between its questionable business tactics and its bad press, it's understandable to be suspicious. But the truth is that if you're looking for a way to get a ride, regardless of what city you're in, Uber will be there. You can even use it to order food in some areas. A great feature: You can request a wheelchair-accessible vehicle through Uber.Weather UndergroundFreeWeather Underground combines a slick design with a focus on really useful weather information. I particularly like the ability to report weather conditions in your area and the extremely useful comparative forecasts that deftly show how conditions have changed since yesterday. With an accompanying set of useful widgets, it's the best weather app on Android.Back to Top ↑UtilitiesArrow LauncherFreeWhen Microsoft started rolling out apps for Android, I don't think anyone anticipated the venerable software manufacturer to go and roll their own theme for Android. And yet, we live in a world where Microsoft's Arrow Launcher is a thing. With a focus on productivity, it puts your most recently used apps at the forefront and has numerous customizable settings to tweak it to your needs. If you've grown tired of stock Android or, God help you, TouchWiz, give Arrow a try.Netgear Wifi AnalyticsFreeNetgear's free Wi-Fi Analytics app lets you get the lay of the Wi-Fi landscape. With a few taps, you can see the strength of networks in the area and what channels have the most interference. It's the perfect companion to our article on how to set up your wireless network.SwiftKey KeyboardFreeAn impressive keyboard replacement, Swiftkey suggests what it thinks is the most likely next word as you type. A pioneer of this technology, SwiftKey can speed up your typing by inserting whole words with a tap. The app also supports Swype-like input, over 100 languages, and 80 colorful themes.Swype Keyboard99 centsSwype was the first to introduce dragging your finger from letter to letter to input text, which has since appeared in SwiftKey and even Google Keyboard. The developers are not resting on their laurels, however: Their app has numerous input options, including the powerful Dragon Dictation, gestures, handwriting recognition, and SwiftKey-like predictive text. Swype is a sprawling app that makes mobile typing a breeze.Tasker$2.49I'll be honest: I am intimidated to the point of fear by Tasker. But I recognize that this is perhaps the most powerful app available in Google Play. With it, you can script basic actions for your Android to perform when specific conditions are met—like flash the LED when you receive a text message. Learning to use something this powerful can be tricky, but the rewards seem worth it.Zooper Widget Pro$2.99Many Android apps come with handy widgets that you can place on the desktop or lock screen. But who wants to merely accept what they're given? Zooper Widget Pro lets you easily assemble widgets to meet your exacting needs. It's the perfect tool for truly getting the most out of your Android.Back to Top ↑VideoCrunchyrollFreeWhen we wanted to watch anime back in the bad old days, we had to duplicate third-generation VHS tapes of Neon Genesis Evangelion or, God help you, pay some shifty guy for a CD of RealPlayer files. But now, the streaming service Crunchyroll spoils anime fans with choice. Boasting an extensive backlist of popular anime, this app even debuts episodes shortly after they premiere in Japan.Hulu$7.99 per monthHulu has long been the king of streaming TV. It's the best choice for when you want to see current shows and not wait until they're collected for sale or streaming on another service. But it also has a deep well of great movies to draw from, including many obscure gems. If you need to see Brooklyn 99 on your Nexus 6P, then this is the app for you.Netflix$7.99 per monthDespite ups and downs in the quality of its library, Netflix dominates the world of streaming TV and movies. Although Hulu has more TV and more varied movie offerings, the sheer volume of movies and TV in Netflix is still remarkable. The service also creates its own—sometimes indispensible—content, including original comedies, cartoons, dramas, and documentaries. Some of the shows have become cultural phenomena, making Netflix a must-have. Shows such as Black Mirror, Stranger Things, and The Crown (the most expensive TV show ever made) are often the conversation topics of the day. And now with offline viewing capability in the mobile app, you can download select episodes to watch at your leisure.Sling TV$20Have you ever needed (I mean, really needed) to catch your favorite show but found yourself nowhere near a TV? Technology is finally here to solve the problem with Sling TV, an inexpensive service that lets you watch live TV via the Sling TV Web service on any Android device. Get ready to cut the cord and kick cable out of your life.WWEFreeWhen we reviewed the official WWE app for iPad, it earned perhaps the most begrudged Editors' Choice in PCMag history. But that itself should speak volumes about the quality of the app and, uh, the quality of the wrestling content. Whether you're watching the latest bout or catching up on classic matches, this app is there to assist. It might even give you a new appreciation for the bizarre, semi-fictional meta-sport that Americans have loved for decades.Back to Top ↑Workplace ProductivityAsana$800Trello and Best To-do list & Task Manager. Free, Online & Mobile are great for personal to-do lists and small projects, but Web service Asana is the 800-pound gorilla of task management for teams. Collaboration tool Asana is all about workflows and checkbox tasks that can be assigned to individuals. It's a powerful tool with an excellent interface, and new features are added regularly.DoodleFreeThe hardest part of scheduling a meeting is getting everyone to agree. Jeff is free Monday and Wednesday. Jill is available Monday, but not Tuesday. And the other dozen people have their own schedules to contend with. Doodle lets you suggest times, and then see which work best for everyone. It's an invaluable planning tool.DropboxFreeDropbox pioneered the personal cloud service, where all your stuff would be available no matter what device you were using. On Android, it holds its own—even against the highly integrated Google Drive. Dropbox can also act as a seamless backup for your images, automatically uploading every photo to the cloud. If you're a heavy Dropbox user, this app is a must-have.GoDaddy Bookkeeping Essentials$9.99 per monthIf you're a freelancer, the most important thing you need to do is get paid. Enter GoDaddy Bookkeeping. 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Some of the frequently asked Interview questions for java developers are:1   What is an object ? 2   What is method overriding in java ? 3   What is super keyword in java ? 4   What is method overloading in java ? 5   What is difference between c++ and Java ? 6 What is JIT compiler ? 7   What is bytecode in java ? 8   Difference between method overloading and method overriding in java ? 9   Difference between abstract class and interface ? 10   Why java is platform independent? 11 Difference between this( and super( in java ?12 How to call one constructor from the other constructor ? 13 what are static blocks and static initalizers in Java ? 14 What is method in java ? 15 What is constructor in java ? 17 Difference between Character Constant and String Constant in java ?18 Why main( method is public, static and void in java ? 19 Explain about main( method in java ? 20 What is difference between length and length( method in java ? 21   What  is ASCII Code? 22 What is Unicode ? 23 What are constants and how to create constants in java? OOPS24 Explain about object oriented programming and its features? 25 What is Abstraction? 26 What is Encapsulation? 27 What is the difference between abstraction and encapsulation? 28 List out benefits of object oriented programming language? 29 Differences between traditional programming language and object oriented programming language? 30 What is Inheritance? 31 What is Polymorphism? 32 How does Java implement polymorphism? 33 Explain the different forms of Polymorphism 34 What is runtime polymorphism or dynamic method dispatch? 35 What is Dynamic Binding? 36 What is method overloading? 37 What is method overriding? 38 What are the differences between method overloading and method overriding? 39 Can overloaded methods be override too? 40 Is it possible to override the main method? 41 How to invoke a superclass version of an Overridden method? 42 What is super? 43 How do you prevent a method from being overridden? 44 What is an Interface? 45 Can we instantiate an interface? 46 Can we create an object for an interface? 47 Do interfaces have member variables? 48 What modifiers are allowed for methods in an Interface? 49 What is a marker interface? 50 What is an abstract class? 51 Can we instantiate an abstract class? 52 What are the differences between Interface and Abstract class? 53 When should I use abstract classes and when should I use interfaces? 54 When you declare a method as abstract, can other nonabstract methods access it? 55 Can there be an abstract class with no abstract methods in it? 56 What is IS-A relationship  in java?57 What is HAS A relationship in java?58 Difference between IS-A and HAS-A relationship in java?59 Explain about instanceof operator in java?60   What does null mean in java?61   Can we have multiple classes in single file ?62   What all access modifiers are allowed for top class ?63 What are packages in java?64   Can we have more than one package statement in source file ?65   Can we define package statement after import statement in java?66 What are identifiers in  java?67 What are access modifiers in java?68   What is the difference between access specifiers and access modifiers in java?69   What access modifiers can be used for class ?70   Explain what access modifiers can be used for methods?71   Explain what access modifiers can be used for variables?72   What is final access modifier in java?73   Explain about abstract classes in java?74 Can we create constructor in abstract class ?75   What are abstract methods in java?Type Casting      76 What is TypeConversion? 77 Explain Implicit Conversion/ Widening/Automatic Type Conversion? 78 What is Explicit Conversion/Narrowing/Casting? 79 Can a double value be cast to byte? How to cast double value to byte with help of the example? 80 Can a Boolean primitive value to be converted to any other primitive in java? 81 What is autoboxing and autounboxing? 82 What are advantages of autoboxing and autounboxing? 83 How to cast objects or what is object casting? 84 What is upcasting or downcasting? Exception Handling85   State some situations where exceptions may arise in java?86   What is Exception handling in java?87    What is an eror in Java?88   What are advantages of Exception handling in java?89   In how many ways we can do exception handling in java?90   List out five keywords related to Exception handling ?91   Explain try and catch keywords in java?92   Can we have try block without catch block?93    Can we have multiple catch block for a try block?94   Explain importance of finally block in java?95   Can we have any code between try and catch blocks?96   Can we have any code between try and finally blocks?97   Can we catch more than one exception in single catch block?98   What are checked Exceptions?99   What are unchecked exceptions in java?100   Explain differences between checked and Unchecked exceptions in java?101 What is default Exception handling in java?102   Explain throw keyword in java?103   Can we write any code after throw statement?104 Explain importance of throws keyword in java?105 Explain the importance of finally over return statement?106 Explain a situation where finally block will not be executed?107   Can we use catch statement for checked exceptions?108   What are user defined exceptions?109   Can we rethrow the same exception from  catch handler?110   Can we nested try statements in java?111 Explain the importance of throwable class and its methods?112 Explain when ClassNotFoundException will be raised ?113 Explain  when NoClassDefFoundError  will be raised ?Nested Class & Inner Class114 What are inner classes or non static nested classes in java? 115   Why to use nested classes in java? 116   Explain about static nested classes in java? 117 How to instantiate static nested classes in java? 118   Explain about method local inner classes or local inner classes in java? 119 Explain about features of local inner class? 120 Explain about anonymous inner classes in java? 121 Explain restrictions for using anonymous inner classes? 122   Is this valid in java ? can we instantiate interface in java? 123 Explain about member inner classes? 124 How to instantiate member inner class? 125 How to do encapsulation in java? 126 What are reference variables in java ? 127 Will the compiler creates a default constructor if I have a parameterized constructor in the class? 128   Can we have a method name same as class name in java? 129   Can we override constructors in java? 130 Can Static methods access instance variables in java? 131 How do we access static members in java? 132    Can we override static methods in java? 133 Difference between object and reference? 134 Objects or references which of them gets garbage collected? 135 How many times finalize method will be invoked ? who invokes finalize( method in java?136 Can we able to pass objects as an arguments in java? 137 Explain wrapper classes in java? 138 Explain different types of wrapper classes in java? 139 Explain about transient variables in java? 140 Can we serialize static variables in java? 141   What is type conversion in java? 142   Explain about Automatic type conversion in java? 143 Explain about narrowing conversion in java? 144 Explain the importance of import keyword in java? 145 Explain naming conventions for packages ? 146 What is classpath ? 147 What is jar ? 148 What is the scope or life time of instance variables ? 149 Explain the scope or life time of class variables or static variables? 150 Explain scope or life time of local variables in java? 151   Explain about static imports in java? 152 Can we define static methods inside interface? 153 Define interface in java? 154 What is the purpose of interface? 155 Explain features of interfaces in java? 156 Explain enumeration in java? 157 Explain restrictions on  using enum? 158 Explain about field hiding in java? 159   Explain about Varargs in java? 160 Explain where variables are created in memory? 161 Can we use Switch statement with Strings? 162 In java how do we copy objects? Theads163 What is thread in java? 164   Difference between process and thread? 165   What is multitasking ? 166   What are different types of multitasking? 167   What are the benefits of  multithreaded programming? 168   Explain thread in java? 169   List Java API that supports threads? 170   Explain about main thread in java? 171   In how many ways we can create threads in java? 172   Explain creating threads by implementing Runnable class? 173 Explain creating threads by extending Thread class ? 174 Which is the best approach for creating thread ? 175   Explain the importance of thread scheduler in java? 176   Explain the life cycle of thread? 177   Can we restart a dead thread in java? 178   Can one thread block the other thread? 179 Can we  restart a thread already started in java? 180 What happens if we don’t override run method ? 181   Can we overload  run( method in java? 182 What is a lock or purpose of locks in java? 183   In how many ways we can do synchronization in java? 184   What are synchronized methods ? 185 When do we use synchronized methods in java? 186   When a thread is executing synchronized methods , then is it possible to execute other synchronized methods  simultaneously by other threads? 187 When a thread is executing a synchronized method , then is it possible for the same thread to access other synchronized methods of an object ? 188 What are synchronized blocks in java? 189   When do we use synchronized blocks and advantages of using synchronized blocks? 190   What is class level lock ? 191   Can we synchronize static methods in java? 192   Can we use synchronized block for primitives? 193   What are thread priorities and importance of thread priorities in java? 194   Explain different types of thread priorities ? 195   How to change the priority of thread or how to set priority of thread? 196   If two threads have same priority which thread will be executed first ? 197 What all methods are used to prevent thread execution ? 198 Explain yield( method in thread class ? 199   Is it possible for yielded thread to get chance for its execution again ? 200 Explain the importance of join( method in thread class? 201   Explain purpose of sleep( method in java? 202   Assume a thread has lock on it, calling sleep( method on that thread will release the lock? 203 Can sleep() method causes another thread to sleep? 204 Explain about interrupt() method of thread class ? 205 Explain about interthread communication and how it takes place in java? 206 Explain wait() , notify() and notifyAll() methods of object class ? 207 Explain why wait(), notify() and notifyAll() methods are in Object class rather than in thread class? 208 Explain IllegalMonitorStateException and when it will be thrown? 209   when wait(), notify(),notifyAll() methods are called does it releases the lock or holds the acquired lock? 210   Explain which of the following methods releases the lock when yield(), join(),sleep(),wait(),notify(), notifyAll()methods are executed?211   What are thread groups? 212 What are thread local variables ? 213 What are daemon threads in java? 214 How to make a non daemon thread as daemon? 215 Can we make main() thread as daemon?Collection Framework216 What is collection ?217 Difference between collection, Collection and Collections in java?218 Explain about Collection  interface in java ?219 List  the interfaces which extends collection interface ?220 Explain List interface ?221 Explain methods specific to List interface ?222 List implementations of List Interface ?223   Explain about ArrayList ?224 Difference between Array and ArrayList ?225   What is vector?226 Difference between arraylist and vector ?227   Define  Linked List and its features with signature ?228   Define Iterator and methods in Iterator?229 In which order the Iterator iterates over collection?230   Explain ListIterator and methods in ListIterator?231 Explain about Sets ?232 Implementations of Set interface ?233   Explain HashSet and its features ?234 Explain Tree Set and its features?235 When do we use HashSet over TreeSet?236 What is Linked HashSet and its features?237 Explain about Map interface in java?238 What is linked hashmap and its features?239   What is SortedMap interface?240   What is Hashtable and explain features of Hashtable?241 Difference between HashMap and Hashtable?242 Difference between arraylist and linkedlist?243 Difference between Comparator and  Comparable in java?244 What is concurrent hashmap and its features ?245 Difference between Concurrent HashMap and Hashtable and collections.synchronizedHashMap?246 Explain copyOnWriteArrayList and when do we use copyOnWriteArrayList?247 Explain about fail fast iterators in java?248 Explain about fail safe iterators in java?Serialization249 What is serialization in java? 250 What is the main purpose of serialization in java? 251 What are alternatives to java serialization? 252 Explain about serializable interface in java? 253 How to make object serializable in java? 254 What is serial version UID and its importance in java? 255 What happens if we don’t define serial version UID ? 256 Can we serialize static variables in java? 257 When we serialize an object does the serialization mechanism saves its references too? 258 If we don’t want some of the fields not to serialize How to do that? 259 Explain importance of object class in java? 260 Explain purpose of object class or why object class is super class for all java classes? 261 Explain Object class methods? 262 List methods which can be overrided from Object class? 263 Explain purpose of toString( method in java?Strings 264 Explain Strings in java?265 Difference between Strings and Character Arrays in java?266 Explain importance of String class in java?267 In how many ways we can create Strings in java?268 Explain how to create Strings using String literal and advantages of creating Strings using String literal?Class Loaders 269 What are classloaders and different types of class loaders in java?270 What is BootStrap class loader and how does it works?271 What is Extensions class loader and how does it works?272 What is application class loader and how does it works?273 When an object becomes eligible for garbage collection?274 Who performs garbage collection?275 When does garbage collector run?276 Which algorithm garbage collector uses to perform garbage collection?277 List out different garbage collection algorithms?278 Can we force JVM for garbage collection?279 How to request jvm to perform garbage collection operation?280 Explain the purpose of finalize method in relation to Garbage collection?281 How many times finalize method is called on an Object?282 Once an object is garbage collected can it become signNowable again?283 How to write a code that makes an object eligible for garbage collection?

Best Mobile PhonesOnePlus 6The OnePlus 6 is a refreshing glass-based design change for the phone series. Not only does the phone pack the latest flagship processor and up to a whopping 8GB of RAM, it still comes with a solid battery life. Most importantly, the OnePlus 6 features a much improved camera that even beats the iPhone X. OxygenOS continues to deliver a super slick performance, with its intuitive navigation gestures taking advantage of the stunning AMOLED screen’s larger real estate. The lack of microSD expansion and wireless charging may annoy some, but the OnePlus 6 delivers the best balance between performance and value.Buy from amazon affiliate link Oneplus 6 Midnight Black 6 GB GB LPDDR4X Ram 64 GB MemoryHardware and DesignBuild quality has never been an issue for OnePlus devices, and the 6 is no exception. When it comes to form factor, the jump between the 5T and the 6 is a relatively small one -- down to the near-identical width and height, the subtle curvature across the back and the rounded, tapered edges all around. OnePlus' unique alert slider is here to stay, except it's been moved to the top-right corner. The phone is comfortable to hold, and, with a gentle weight bump to 6.2 ounces (177g), it strikes a nice balance between portability and premium feel.The major difference with the OnePlus 6 is that the series has finally ditched the full metallic approach, replacing it with a glass-clad design. It comes in three flavors: a glossy Mirror Black that gives off a ceramic-like shine, a matte Midnight Black with a softer finish and an equally smooth matte Silk White, which is wrapped in a rose gold frame.OnePlus chose to mimic the special material using glass. The company managed to achieve the same elegant look, but without the brittleness, extra weight and higher production cost of actual ceramic. This obviously requires additional work: Once the glass is bent into shape, it goes through an additional five-layer coating treatment, and the result is a convincing ceramic finish that helps highlight OnePlus' signature curviness.What pleases me the most about the OnePlus 6's design is how the company is once again embracing symmetry, particularly with the central, vertical placement of the camera module on the back. It just looks a lot more premium on that gently curved surface.Perhaps it is a little ironic, then, that the OnePlus 6 is the latest smartphone to join the notch party. Over time, the notch has started to grow on me. It actually makes perfect sense, given OnePlus' return to symmetry, design-wise: it's either the notch or having to somehow blend the front camera into the chin. As someone who eventually got tired of more bizarre selfie-camera solutions, the notch approach is far more elegant and painless. But if you absolutely can't stand the notch, you can still hide it with a black bar in settings.With the additional screen space surrounding the notch, OnePlus' stunning 1080p AMOLED screen now comes in at 6.28 inches wide, with a long 19:9 aspect ratio, covering a good 84 percent of the body. It's an excellent screen -- plus there's power-saving advantages to this resolution -- but if I must nitpick, it would have been nice if it were a little brighter. That's not to say the OnePlus 6 is useless under the sun; the screen manages on most days, but I've found that it can be hard to read with the intense summer sunshine here in Hong Kong. Meanwhile, LG manages to tackle this problem by offering a 1,000-nit super bright mode on the G7 ThinQ's LCD. It's something that's simply not possible with current OLED-based displays.Software and PerformanceWhen it comes to software, you won't find any AI gimmicks, bloatware or heavy skinning on the OnePlus 6; instead, you get a clean interface with a buttery-smooth response. I've been enjoying this Android 8.1–based OxygenOS a lot: I've yet to experience any lag or crash. Of course, Qualcomm's top-tierSnapdragon 845 chipset plus the 8GB of RAM in my unit deserve some of that credit. OnePlus's engineers have apparently labored over scrolling and transitions to make them as smooth as possible -- and it shows.My favorite software feature is the new set of navigation gestures. With these, I get to fully appreciate the extra screen real estate: Gone is the navigation bar at the bottom, and instead I swipe up from the middle of the chin to go home, swipe up and hold to see recent apps, or swipe up from either the left or right side to go back. I was already used to the similarly intuitive gestures on the iPhone X, so soon after I enabled navigation gestures, I fell in love with my OnePlus 6 for the second time.Given that the 3,300mAh battery here is pretty standard, I did wonder if it would be enough to sustain the OnePlus 6's slick performance. As it turns out, I had nothing to worry about. Over the past few days, I've seen my OnePlus 6 lasting for between 13 and 18 hours on a single charge, with the former including a smooth round of PUBG Mobile, several video streams over LTE and a fair bit of camera usage. It's safe to say that on any normal day, this phone will have plenty of juice left by the time you get home. But if you do end up with a depleted battery, the bundled Dash Charger takes only about 30 minutes to pump it back up to 50 percent, then a further 80 minutes to signNow full charge.CameraOnePlus is sticking to a similar dual-camera formula, consisting of a 16-megapixel main sensor and a 20-megapixel secondary sensor for bokeh effects. This time, it's finally giving what the users have been asking for: optical image stabilization and larger pixels for the main camera, with 480fps super-slow-motion capture at 720p on the side. OnePlus says it will also be adding a new Portrait Mode to the 16-megapixel front camera later, which will rely on an AI algorithm to add stars, hearts and other decorations at a matching level of focus (or blur).Left: OnePlus 6; right: OnePlus 5T.What impressed me the most here was the vast improvement in low-light performance on the 6. When in darker conditions, the 5T switches to the secondary camera and combines pixels to boost sensitivity, but it loses a great deal of detail in the process. That's not the case with the 6: As I compared my nighttime shots side by side, I noticed that the newer model sticks to its much improved main camera, which is able to produce sharp and accurate low-light shots on its own. I even tried long exposure on the streets, and to my surprise, I was able to get many steady and stunning handheld shots. Don't get me wrong, though: I can still see some noise in certain parts of the photos, but at least they are well contained and tend not to be that obvious.Rest assured, daytime shots taken with the OnePlus 6 are also impressive. The colors pop out accurately, especially in my landscape and foliage shots. I'm further impressed by how I can see individual strands of hair in my dog's quick portrait shot. Similarly, the electronic image stabilization worked well in many of my video clips -- it's almost as if I had my phone on a gimbal, so long as I didn't move the phone around too quickly. The 5T achieves similar stabilization results, but, in both videos and photos, it misses out on some color and warmth, as well as detail in the dark areas.Left: OnePlus 6; right: iPhone X.Comparing with my far more expensive iPhone X, I'm still surprised by how the OnePlus 6 comes out with more accurate colors and clarity in most situations. In my outdoor shots, the iPhone X just about beat the OnePlus 6 in terms of sharpness, but I still prefer the latter's colors. Bring the phones back inside and you'll have OnePlus 6 as the clear winner: Its low-light shots are notably cleaner and more realistic, whereas the iPhone X has to make do with an unnatural brightness boost, while also suffering from heavy noise suppression. It seems that OnePlus has finally created a camera that's ready to challenge those from other top-tier smartphones.The competitionFor a relatively small brand, OnePlus relies heavily on the loyalty of its consumer base, so the OnePlus 6's biggest competitors are naturally its own predecessors. Many fans might not be convinced at first with that slight price hike, but the new flagship combines a fresh premium design with a much improved camera, plus up-to-date specs, making it an upgrade worth jumping on.In Asia, the OnePlus 6's direct competitor is none other than Xiaomi's Mi Mix 2S, which is priced and specced almost identically, and it targets a similar consumer base using a real ceramic design plus a screen sans notch -- it has placed the selfie camera in the chin instead. That said, given the nature of both Android systems, chances are Western consumers will lean toward OxygenOS' native Android-like look and feel. And besides, it's unclear when or if Xiaomi will be bringing its current flagship to Europe by way of Three -- let alone the US.For the rest of the world, OnePlus is all about tempting those who are seeking a top-tier flagship smartphone but don't necessarily have the budget to splash on the likes of Apple and Samsung. There's the Galaxy S9+, which packs similar core specs but with a starting price of $840 -- about $310 more than what OnePlus is asking for. As per our earlier review, the S9+ is predictably capable, and those extra hundreds of dollars ensure a handful of extra goodies, including dual-aperture camera, a more powerful 960fps super-slow-motion video capture, microSD expansion, wireless charging and IP68 rating against water and other accidents. The LG G7 ThinQ may also be a worthy contender, with a similar display execution but more versatile cameras, crazy-loud speaker, military-spec ruggedness and, again, microSD storage; we're just waiting to hear about its US launch.And last but not least, we have the iPhone X and the iPhone 8 series, but, based on my camera comparison alone, the OnePlus 6 already has a leading advantage on that end.Wrap-upAs a refinement of the already well-made OnePlus 5T, the OnePlus 6 is a big step toward the company's vision of "the perfect smartphone." Still, it depends on how one defines "perfect"; at least from a technical standpoint, the OnePlus 6 is stuck with a lower screen resolution than other flagships, and it never hurts to have a brighter screen, or wireless charging.But for me, the OnePlus 6 has hit most of the sweet spots: This is a uniquely gorgeous device with intuitive features, as well as solid battery life and a great camera. Then I remember that attractive price.It may not pack as many bells and whistles as its competitors, but it's not as if it'll be needing those: Most of us don't need AR Emoji, Animoji or AI-assisted camera filters. It's safe to say that the OnePlus 6 will most likely win over existing fans, and hopefully win the affections of other buyers along the way, too.Buy from amazon affiliate link Oneplus 6 Midnight Black 6 GB GB LPDDR4X Ram 64 GB MemorySource [1] [1] OnePlus 6 review: A big step closer to the perfect smartphoneOneplus 5t₹32,999.00Buy Now from Amazon affiliate link OnePlus 5T (Midnight Black 6GB RAM + 64GB memory)OnePlus 5T comes with 6.01-inch FHD display and it looks stunning. The colours are accurate and OnePlus has improved the sunlight legibility. OnePlus decision to stick with 1080p display is a good decision for the battery but bad for VR. It has the same design and aesthetics that of OnePlus 5 apart from the fact that the fingerprint is now located at back. The phone feels solid to hold but since the screen is now bigger it becomes difficult to signNow the top of the screen with one hand.However, the phone is protected by Gorilla Glass 5 to provide insurance to accidental drops.Performance and SoftwareOnePlus 5T runs on Android 7.1.1 Nougat and will be upgraded to Android 8.0 in December. As you know you get Oxygen OS which is very minimalistic Avatar of stock Android with forks. In my opinion, Oxygen os is the best software across any android phone. Let it be customisation or general performance. The phone is powered by a Snapdragon 835 and comes in two storage & ram variants. Regardless of which one you pick. Both variants will be equally potent. In my usage of 6 GB variant.CameraThe image quality is seriously high and details rich. OnePlus 5T has incorporated 13 MP + 20 MP camera both of them have a f/1.7 aperture for better low light photos. In daylight, photos have good Dynamic Range and colours are tad oversaturated. You also get a Manual Mode which if you use correctly can yield some exceptional results. You can record up to 4k but the 4k footage is good only in daylight. When you record it in low light the footage is jaggery and is unusable. I would recommend shooting in 1080p. There is also 60 FPS support by default. Selfie camera clicks good selfies but I'd recommend switching off the beauty mode as it makes the photos soft and unnatural. The one plus claim of better low light photos isn't quite what company claims and instead of the dual camera had they chosen one good camera like Samsung Galaxy S8 it would have been better. Also, the portrait mode is seriously poor and needed to be fixed.BatteryThe phone easily lasts one full day of usage with 5 hours of SOT on average. You do get Dash charge which is probably the best charging tech in the world.Fingerprint sensor at back is blazing fast but people used to front facing fingerprint with find it bit annoying at first. But OnePlus has given face unlock which is basically a software-driven tech unlike Face ID( by Apple ) which uses 3D mapping of your face. Nevertheless, the face unlock is fast and accurate and no you can't fool it with a photo. The alert slider is a must-have feature. ButOnePlus decision to omit IR blaster is not good The phone isn't waterproof and phones like LG G6, Nokia 8 are waterproof and splash-proof respectively.OnePlus 5T costs same has OnePlus 5 but comes with much better display and slightly better cameras. However, OnePlus could have easily launched this phone as OnePlus 5.OnePlus can increase price before people start moving to other brands. If you don't want to buy OnePlus 5T, LG G6 is perfect phone and if you bond with Nokia, Nokia 8 is a fantastic phone with the latest software. That's all from this review. I hope this helps you in making an informed decisionNokia 8 ( 64GB)Nokia + Carl Zeiss + brand = PERFECTION13 MP of color thing one cam and 13 MP OF BLACK ND WHITE OR MONO lens on second rear cam .. mono has a clear and awesome clarity than the color one .. but you get two mixed pixel pic when u clickSomething has to say is little shutter lag have to hold mobile for a second or two to complete the capturing process ..Beautiful aperture and a bit good in low-light photography tooComing to front cam .. Wow new introductory”A BOTHIE” .. but this feature already introduced by Korean giant Samsung in its Samsung S4 AND 5 BUT THAT’S not called as BOTHIE may be a one and halfThis Nokia got a better thing than that and front cam is good and average in dark places totally a good cam ( wait don’t compare with iPhone 8 plus or X )Video 4K recorded hassle.free no lag awesome original can feel what’s an Zeiss is .Processor is killer .. don’t have VULKAN but can beat it ..NOKIA is truly back!•Design:Nokia is not giving something poppy like Lumias now, they've made the device more Serious, Simple and Sensuous... Slim and luxurious body with very ergonomic curves make the device comfortable to use. Flushed camera bump and clean back is a plus. Colors match the beautiful finishing of materials.Performance:Who offers a PC grade cooling solution in a phone? welp, Nokia does... As a productive person with a gaming rig, 8 is the best choice if you're looking for a 'Gaming Phone'! I've tried most of the high graphics and power hungry games and haven't experienced a single Lag or crash, 8 manages to keep it cool even on multi-tasked gaming. Stock Android pumps all the hardware as well.BatteryOn idle, the phone used only 5% battery in 10 hrs, With gaming and heavy browsing it's lasting for around 8 hrs.Display:All that crazy performance flows through the QHD IPS with stunning color range, sharp details and extreme brightness. It kinda beats my 4k monitor...Camera. or should I say Cameras:Three 13MP Zeiss optics cameras, well the photos and videos are crazier that the craziness of those specifications. Beautiful color captures pumped by a mono sensor for insane boost in the sharpness is heart whelming. I didn't really care about the new Bothie feature, but it turns out to be very useful, in fact the first photo I took was a Bothie... See camera samples in attachments.•Built quality:NOKIA GRADE CONFIRMED!!! 6000 grade Aluminium makes the device lightweight and sturdy at same time. the shape of the body makes manages to keep the device 'unbendable'. I'd have liked metal mesh in earpiece though. Glass is beautifully merged with the body. Buttons are also metal and are very tactile. Antenna bands are kind of down throw since they take up quite a lot of surface and are at a very vulnerable place- corners. Finish makes the device feel premium AF.The rest:MIC are a plus if you like your surround system.Speaker is loud and clear.Fingerprint scanner is kind of small but is fast and precise.Type C with Fast Charge is a plus.AUX port, I don't really care since I use 4 Bluetooth devices but, is good to have.In box accessories are premium as well.Expandable storage is a win...Buy from amazon affiliate link:Nokia 8Samsung Galaxy Note 8Overall Rating: 4.7 / 5 based on 310 reviews.Highlights: Battery Capacity: 3300 mah, Primary Camera: 8 mp, Display Type: Full Hd Resolution, Os Name: Android 7 - Nougat, Ram | Memory: 6 gb, Sim: Dual SIMGrab this product at the lowest price of ₹67900. For product details and user reviews, go through Samsung Galaxy Note 8Here is the summary of reviews for Samsung Galaxy Note 8Camera is extraordinary in any light situation. Love the screen.Phone is very good in look. Marvellous piece of work. Speed is superb in this phone.3. Honor 8 ProOverall Rating: 4.5 / 5 based on 520 reviews.Highlights: Selfie Camera: 8 mp, Battery Capacity: 4000 mah, Primary Camera:12 mp, Display Type: Quad Hd Resolution, Os Name: Android 8 - Oreo, Ram | Memory: 6 gbHonor View 1020+16MP AI powered dual primary camera and 13MP front facing camera with f/1.8 aperture15.21 centimeters (5.99-inch) Full View FHD+ 18:9 display capacitive touchscreen with 1080 x 2160 pixels resolutionAndroid v8.0 Oreo operating system + EMUI 8.0 with 2.36GHz + 1.8GHz Huawei Kirin 970 Artificial Intelligence (AI) octa core processor, 6GB RAM, 128GB internal memory expandable up to 256GB3750mAH lithium-ion battery with QuickCharge technology and smart power managementDual LTE/VoLTE and dual 4G sim slots (nano+nano), facial identification unlock* and fingerprint sensor1 year manufacturer warranty for device and 6 months manufacturer warranty for in-box accessories including batteries from the date of purchaseKey features➡️Android OS, v8.0(Oreo).➡️5.9 inch LTPS IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors.➡️Dual 16 MP + 20 MP rear camera, 13 MP secondary camera.➡️Octa Core processor and Hisilicon Kirin 970 chipset.➡️6 GB RAM.➡️3750 mAh Battery.✭✭✭✭✭✭✭✭✭✭✭✭✭✭✭✭✭✭✭✭✭✭✭✭✭✭Below are the pros and cons of Huawei Honor View 10✭✭✭✭✭✭✭✭✭✭✭✭✭✭✭✭✭✭✭✭✭✭✭✭✭✭✅✔️✔️✔️✔️✔️✔️✔️✅Pros/Likable/Advantages✅✔️✔️✔️✔️✔️✔️✔️✅️Huawei Honor View 10 comes with latest Android OS, v8.0(Oreo).️Presents 5.9-inch bezel-less LTPS IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen with Multitouch in it.️It has a good screen-to-body ratio for the better viewing experience.️Huawei Honor View 10 display has good pixel density for its full HD resolution (~403 PPI pixel density)️It supports Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by).️It provides 4/6 GB RAM for multitasking.️It encompasses with Octa-core processor.️Huawei Honor View 10 has equipped with Hisilicon Kirin 970 Chipset.️Brings an internal memory of 64/128 GB and expandable memory is supported up to 256 GB (uses SIM 2 slot) – dual SIM model only.️It offers Dual 16 MP + 20 MP rear camera with additional features like phase detection autofocus, LED flash, Geo-tagging, touch focus, face/smile detection, panorama, HDR️It offers 13 MP front-facing camera with additional features like f/2.0, 1080p.️Quad HD video recording at 2160p@30fps.️It has the battery capacity of 3750 mAh which is great for heavy usage.️Performance is very smooth with no lags.️Supports almost all signNows like Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB, 3G, 4G, NFC.️Supports sensors like Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass.️Design and build quality are great.️It is available in Navy Blue, Midnight Black, Beach Gold, Aurora Blue, Charm Red colors to choose.️Huawei Honor View 10 supports additional features like Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic, Fast battery charging 4.5V/5A (58% in 30 min).✖️❌❌❌❌❌❌❌❌❌✖️Cons/Unlikable/Disadvantages✖️❌❌❌❌❌❌❌❌❌✖️No wireless charging.No display protection like gorilla glass.Comes with hybrid SIM slot.No water or dust resistance.No stereo speakers.My VERDICT:-Honor View 10 is an impressive device. At under 30000, you are getting elegant design, top-notch hardware, great camera performance. It costs less than OnePlus 5T and provide double storage. Overall a great value for money device from Honor.I strongly recommend buying it if your budget is under 30k.LG G6 (Black, FullVision)13MP primary camera and 5MP front facing camera, wide angle dual camera with square camera mode and SNS (Social Network) Quick Access18:9 Display: 14.47 centimeters (5.7-inch) FullVision display with 2880 x 1440 pixels resolution, Dolby Vision and HDR10Android v7 Nougat operating system with 2.35GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 quad core processor, 4GB RAM, 64GB internal memory expandable up to 2TB and dual SIM (nano+nano) dual-standby (4G+4G)3300mAH lithium-ion battery providing talk-time of 14 hours and standby time of 136 hoursWater and dust resistant (IP68)1 year manufacturer warranty for device and 6 months manufacturer warranty for in-box accessories including batteries from the date of purchasethe phone is awesome... the dispay of phone which is having 18:9 ratio is amazingcorning gorilla glass 3 is given in display and corning gorilla glass 5 at back side of glassdual camera working fine with having capablities of taking shots of 120 degreefront camera is also awesomespeaker of phone is good enough for multi media experinces5.5 hours i got screen on timebattry is also good but not the bestbattry takes 1.5 hours to charge completlygaming experince is good it can run every game which is avilable for android very smoothlybuild quality of the phone is awesomehybrid sim slot is given.. we can use one memory and 1 sim or we can use 2 sim without memory cardfinger print scanner is working fine without any issueauto brightness of phone is amazingphone is water resistantbody to screen ratio is 80%====================HIGHLITED SPECIFICATIONSNETWORK TechnologyGSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE======================BODYDimensions 148.9 x 71.9 x 7.9 mm (5.86 x 2.83 x 0.31 in)Weight 163 g (5.75 oz)===================BuildCorning Gorilla Glass 5 back panel=========================SIMSingle SIM (Nano-SIM) or Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)- IP68 certified - dust/water proof over 1.5 meter and 30 minutes- Water resistant up to 1 meter and 30 minutes=================================DISPLAYType IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 16M colorsSize 5.7 inches (~78.6% screen-to-body ratio)Resolution 1440 x 2880 pixels (~564 ppi pixel density)Multitouch YesProtection Corning Gorilla Glass 3- Dolby Vision/HDR10 compliant- Always-on display- LG UX 6.0 UI===========PLATFORMOS Android 7.0 (Nougat)====================Chipset Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 821CPU Quad-core (2x2.35 GHz Kryo & 2x1.6 GHz Kryo)GPU Adreno 530============MEMORYMEMORY Card slot microSD, up to 256 GB (dedicated slot) - single SIMmicroSD, up to 256 GB (uses SIM 2 slot) - dual SIMInternal 64 GB, 4 GB RAM======================CAMERAPrimary Dual 13 MP (f/1.8, OIS, 3-axis, phase detection AF) + 13 MP (f/2.4, no AF), dual-LED flash, check qualityFeatures 1/3" sensor size, 1.12 µm pixel size, geo-tagging, touch focus, face detection, HDRVideo 2160p@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, HDR, 24-bit/192kHz stereo sound rec., check qualitySecondary 5 MP, f/2.2, 1080p======================SOUNDAlert types Vibration; MP3, WAV ringtonesLoudspeaker Yes3.5mm jack Yes- 32-bit/192kHz audio- Active noise cancellation with dedicated micCOMMS WLAN Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspotBluetooth 4.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HDGPS Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDSNFC YesRadio FM radio (market dependent)USB 3.1, Type-C 1.0 reversible connector, USB On-The-Go==========================================FEATURESSensors Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometerMessaging SMS(threaded view), MMS, Email, Push Mail, IMBrowser HTML5Java No- WPC&PMA wireless charging (US version only)- Fast battery charging: 50% in 30 min (Quick Charge 3.0)- MP4/DviX/XviD/H.265 player- MP3/WAV/FLAC/eAAC+ player- Photo/video editor- Document editor=============BATTERYNon-removable Li-Po 3300 mAh batteryMISC Colors Mystic white, astro black, ice platinumSAR EU 0.23 W/kg (head) 0.15 W/kg (body)Price group 9/10TESTS Performance Basemark OS II: 2291 / Basemark OS II 2.0: 2126Basemark X: 30507Display Contrast ratio: 2053 (nominal), 3.556 (sunlight)Camera Photo / VideoLoudspeaker Voice 66dB / Noise 68dB / Ring 74dBAudio quality Noise -93.3dB / Crosstalk -94.4dBBattery life==========pros & consPROS#fullvision display is awesome#sound quality is amazing#build is awesomeCONS#battry life is not apriciable it need to be charge 2 time a day#processor is old not the flagship#camera is not good as samsung galaxy s8=======================================Myopinionphone is awesome but price is high... if you want good phone definately you can buy it but samsung galaxy s8 is better than thisSamsung Galaxy A8+⍟⍟⍟⍟⍟⍟⍟⍟⍟⍟⍟⍟⍟⍟⍟⍟⍟⍟⍟⍟⍟⍟⍟◘◘◘◘◘◘◘◘◘◘◘◘◘◘◘◘◘◘◘◘◘◘◘◘Key Features of Samsung Galaxy A8 Plus◘◘◘◘◘◘◘◘◘◘◘◘◘◘◘◘◘◘◘◘◘◘◘◘➽ Android OS, v7.1.1(Nougat).➽ 6.0 inch Super AMOLED capacitive touchscreen, 16M Colors.➽ 16 MP rear camera, Dual 16 MP + 8 MP secondary camera.➽ Octa Core processor and Exynos 7885 Octa chipset.➽ 6 GB RAM and 64 GB Internal Memory➽ 3500 mAh Battery✅✔️✔️✔️✔️✔️✔️✔️✅Pros/Likable/Advantages✅✔️✔️✔️✔️✔️✔️✔️✅️Samsung Galaxy A8 Plus 2018 comes with Android OS, v7.1.1(Nougat).️Presents 6.0-inch Super AMOLED capacitive touchscreen with Always-on display and Multitouch in it.️It's display is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass.️It has a good screen-to-body ratio for the better viewing experience.️Samsung Galaxy A8 Plus 2018 display has good pixel density for its full HD resolution (~411 PPI pixel density)️It supports Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by).️It provides 4/6 GB RAM for multitasking.️It encompasses with Octa-core processor.️Samsung Galaxy A8 Plus 2018 has equipped with Exynos 7885 Octa Chipset.️Brings an internal memory of 32/64 GB and expandable memory is supported up to 256 GB (uses dedicated slot).️It offers 16 MP rear camera with additional features like f/1.7, phase detection autofocus, LED flash, Geo-tagging, touch focus, face detection, panorama, HDR️It offers Dual 16 MP + 8 MP front-facing camera with additional features like f/1.9, 1080p.️Support full HD video recording at 1080p@30fps.️It has the battery capacity of 3500 mAh which is good for heavy usage.️Performance is very smooth with no lags.️Supports almost all signNows like Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB, 3G, 4G, NFC.️Supports sensors like Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer.️Design and build quality are great.️It is available in Black, orchid grey, gold, blue colors to choose.️Samsung Galaxy A8 Plus 2018 supports additional features like Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic, Fast battery charging, ANT+ support, Samsung Pay and IP68 certified Water/dust resistance over 1.5 meters and 30 minutes.✖️❌❌❌❌❌❌❌❌❌✖️Cons/Unlikable/Disadvantages✖️❌❌❌❌❌❌❌❌❌✖️Old Android OS.No wireless charging support.No stereo speakers for the better multimedia experience.✮✮✮✮✮✮✮My Verdict :-✮✮✮✮✮✮✮A8 Plus 2018 smartphone comes with superb features & performance for its price. With a fresh new look and having features like Samsung S8 it is one of the device that you can go for. It has got everything, Premium looks, sAMOLED display, Brilliant camera performance, Powerful overall performance, face unlock feature, Samsung dedicated features, Nice battery life with Quick charge support. After a month use i can really say it’s a value for money device.Vivo V9Buy from amazon affiliate link Vivo V9Specifications:6.3-inch IPS LCD screen (2280 x 1080 pixels) 19:9 aspect ratioQualcomm Snapdragon 626 processor4GB RAM| 64GB storagemicroSD support16MP+5MP dual rear cameras24MP front camera3260mAh batteryFunTouch 4.1 UIbased on Android 8.1 OreoBuy from amazon affiliate link Vivo V9Design and DisplayThe design of the Vivo V9 looks like iPhone X. It has a notch on the top of the bezel-less screen and features a vertically stacked dual camera module on the back. Vivo V9 is made out of a plastic shell with a metallic finish. My phone picked up scratches within days of use. That’s not a good sign, however company provides free back case. If you are someone who do not like to use back cover you will have to use this phone very carefully to avoid getting scratches on phone.Phone front is a 19:9 display with smaller bezels and it looks premium.Display Colors are extremely good and natural with HDR quality.Best for watching movies, camera and games.Display ratio is 19:9 and i have adjusted the video aspect ratio. Edge to edge display works for all youtube and video players after performing necessary settings.CameraVivo V9 has16MP and 5MP snappers at the back placed vertically, along with a single LED flash. The results were fairly impressive considering the price point of the phone. The V9 did a good job in capturing the subject outdoors.Front and rear cameras are awesome. Both works excellent in low light condition.Selfie with AI mode absolutely stunns you with the output. Eventhough it is not having front flash, it delivers good image in low lights also.In low light conditions, Vivo V9 didn’t disappoint either. When zoomed in, there’s definitely noise and that’s okay. The V9 does a fine job in blurring the background, but it should have done better and no doubt it needs improvement. In addition, there’s a 24MP front camera for taking selfie. It has also got an AI-powered beautify mode. The 24MP front snapper is decent enough for self-portraits and video calling.PerformancePowered by a Snapdragon 626 processor and 4GB RAM, the Vivo V9 is essentially a mid-range phone. It doesn't mean that performance is weak. It can handle whatever you throw at it. Vivo V9 opened demanding apps like Facebook and Twitter quickly. It also handled games with ease and without being getting hot. The Vivo V9 comes with 64GB storage, and you can also add a microSD card with up to 256GB. The AnTuTu scores were in the mid-range.Cons:-- Fingerprint needs improvement- Camera background blurr is okay however not as good as expected- Price should have been below 20k- Phone gets scratches easily.VerdictVivo V9 is purely a camera phone with internals that works well as a daily user. Built entirely for selfies and the rear camera, Vivo has also focused on its design. A new refreshed shiny/glossy back with a notch and gestures that gives a feel of an iPhone X.If photos and music is your requirement, you should buy it.Buy from amazon affiliate link Vivo V9Nokia 7 plus) Google Nexus 5X12.3MP primary camera with 1.55µm pixels/f2.0 aperture, 4K video recording, dual flash, IR laser auto focus and 5MP front facing camera5.2-inch (13.2 centimeters) FHD IPS capacitive touchscreen with 1920 x 1080 pixels resolution and 423 ppi pixel densityAndroid v6 Marshmallow operating system with 1.8GHz 64-bit Qualcomm Snapdragon 808 hexa core processor, 2GB RAM, 16GB internal memory and single nano SIM2700mAH lithium-ion battery providing talk-time of 17 hours on 3G networks and standby time of 300 hours on 3G networks1 year manufacturer warranty for device and 6 months manufacturer warranty for in-box accessories including batteries from the date of purchaseCAMERA ~ # : During the Reddit AMA this is what one of the Google Employees said about the Camera on these phones"'Both devices have the same camera ' a 12.3MP camera, with a large 1.55um pixels, which works great in all conditions ' especially low light. And both have LDAF for fast auto-focus." - Google"In Short, both 6P and 5X have Great Cameras ( Sony IMX377 Sensor ). Both take great photos in Good Lighting conditions and take better usable photos in Low Light conditions thanks to bigger 1.55um pixels. However, there is one big feature which is normally seen on Flagship Android phones missing in these phones- Optical Image Stabilization. Google says there is no need for that since the bigger pixels allow you to take low light shots in faster shutter speeds resulting in blur free images. However, that's not always the case in real world scenarios. Nexus 6P at least have Electronic Image Stabilization when recording videos while 5X doesn't even have that.# ~ PERFORMANCE ~ #Even though 5X doesn't have the top of the line processor, Snapdragon 808 is powerful enough to do most of your day to day activities. In real world scenarios you wouldn't find much difference in performance between these two phones.Quoting Ron Amadeo - Ars Technica Android Reviewer - "Spec sheet enthusiasts will whip out their spreadsheets and declare the 6P to be the superior device, but performance-wise there's little difference you would notice in day-to-day use. The 6P runs hotter than the 5X, due to both the Snapdragon 810 and the heat-dissipating metal body."Android Marshmallow - Android 6.0 is Super Cool. Even on low end Android One devices, the performance has been satisfactory. On powerful devices like these, it runs lag free and super smooth most of the time, with lovely animations. There is also Google Now on Tap feature on board, which in my opinion is the killer feature in Marshmallow. Both features always on Google Now command which works great. The Finger Print Reader is super fast and accurate on both.# ~ BATTERY ~ #Nexus 6P has a bigger battery on board comparing to 2700mAh one on Nexus 5X. However, 6P has a bigger higher pixel dense screen to power up, so the difference in battery backup between these two devices are not that big. Still 6P lasts more comparing to 5X in tests. It is disappointing that neither of these devices come with Qualcomm quick charging or fast wireless charging. However these devices support fast charging via USB Type-C.~ # Why you should Consider getting a Nexus device over any other Flagship phone? # ~The No 1 reason for me is the Software Updates. These Nexus devices are gonna get treated to the Latest Android versions for another two years. Not only that, you are gonna get critical security updates for another 3 years via OTA which means you will be running the most secure Android phone in the market. Until now, Nexus devices always shipped with average cameras, but that's not the case with these new phones, making it more attractive and value for money option for many.