The new Google Pixel 9 Series is set to launch later tonight and it looks better than ever. While the state-of-the-art photography system is always the Pixel’s strongest suit, the smartphone has also made small, incremental improvements under the hood with every passing iteration. This year, buyers are spoiled for choice with three Pixels on offer – Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, and Pixel 9 Pro XL. If you’re thinking of buying a model from the Google Pixel 9 Series, here are the top 10 apps you should download on it first.
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Snapseed
Download from Google Play Store
Google’s very own photo-editing app is perfect for its in-house smartphone. Snapseed is perhaps the quintessential editing app for the Android platform, offering a comprehensive range of filters, tools, and brushes. It can open JPG and RAW files, giving you total control over how the image looks and allowing you to change almost every aspect. You can change the exposure of the image, bring out surface structures, adjust the colours and white balance, remove unwanted objects, and carry out a lot of other editing tasks using this app.
IFTTT
Download from Google Play Store
IFTTT is one of the best automation apps for the Google Pixel 9 Series and Android smartphones in general. Some would argue that it is Android’s answer to iPhone’s ‘Shortcuts’ app. Using IFTTT, you can streamline your daily tasks by automating them. For example, you can program IFTTT to turn on your phone’s WiFi and play your relaxing Spotify playlist as soon as you come home from work. On the flip side, when you leave home, you can set IFTTT to disable the WiFi, turn on the mobile data and connect to your car’s infotainment system in one go. IFTTT is compatible with apps like Discord, DocuSign, Gmail, Google Calendar, Google Nest, and more to ensure that all your daily tasks are covered.
Nova Launcher
Download from Google Play Store
Android has a lot of room for home screen customisations, but if you want to change its aesthetic altogether, you will need to use a third-party home screen launcher. Nova Launcher is one of the best ones around. Using this app, you can change the app icon theme, apply Material You colours to different aspects of the home screen, realign the app grid, and more. You can save your home screen orientation in case you change devices in future.
Infinity for Reddit
Download from Google Play Store
Last year, Reddit announced that it would charge developers up to $20 million for its API. The result? Third-party Reddit apps like RIF were discontinued overnight. Infinity is one of the best open-source apps that still remains standing. Of course, now that the developers are paying an exorbitant amount of money for Reddit’s API, it means that you’ll need to pay a small subscription fee for Infinity. Given that the alternative is Reddit’s mediocre official app, we’d say the subscription amount for Infinity is absolutely worth shelling out.
Bitdefender Mobile Security
Download from Google Play Store
Android is a very secure operating system and Google routinely pushes out security patches for its Pixel smartphones, but it doesn’t hurt to have an extra layer of security in the form of a third-party antivirus app. Bitdefender is a trustworthy name in this sphere. It keeps malware, adware, and ransomware at bay by monitoring app behaviour and flagging any suspicious activity. It also guards your bank details against phishing attempts while making online payments. You will need to pay a subscription fee after the 14-day trial period ends but it is a small price to pay for round-the-clock security.
1Password
Download from Google Play Store
As data leaks become increasingly common, it is important to use a different password for every single you log into. Keeping track of these passwords can be difficult. This is where 1Password comes in. This app gives you the option to save your passwords as soon as you log into an app or website and then auto-fills it the next time you log in. The entire process is very seamless. Now that you don’t need to remember your passwords anymore, you can generate complex passwords on the app for all of your accounts. The app is very secure, requiring biometric authorisation to grant access to its library.
Google Authenticator
Download from Google Play Store
Apart from setting strong passwords, it is recommended that you add an extra layer of security to your accounts by enabling two-factor authentication. Traditionally, 2FA works by entering the One Time Password (OTP) sent to you by the service on your phone number. Using the Google Authenticator, you can cut out the reliance on your phone number and get the security codes instantly on the app. These codes have a limited validity, vanishing and changing within seconds.
FlashDim
Download from Google Play Store
One of the surprising things about stock Android OS is that it doesn’t offer different brightness levels for the flashlight. Sometimes, while using the flash as a torch, you may not want it shining at its peak intensity. Other OEMs like Samsung have had this option for years. On your Google Pixel 9 Series smartphone, you will need to rely on the FlashDim app for the same. This app has 45 brightness levels for the flash and built-in options like Morse and SOS. Its clean interface and pleasing colours make it one of the best apps for the Google Pixel 9 in this genre.
Simplenote
Download from Google Play Store
As the name suggests, Simplenote is a no-nonsense note-taking app for Android smartphones. The app does a fine job of organising your notes and syncs your files across all of your devices. You can add tags and pins to your notes to make them easier to find with a simple search. You can also collaborate with other users and share your notes with whomever you want. One of our favourite things about this app is that it lets you publish your notes directly to a WordPress site or account.
AccuBattery
Download from Google Play Store
You should monitor your battery usage and charging pattern if you want to extend the battery’s lifespan. The AccuBattery app is the perfect tool for this app. This app gives you detailed metrics about the battery drainage during active usage and standby mode, app-wise breakdown of battery usage, real-time drainage stats, and charging patterns. We strongly recommend downloading this app on your new Google Pixel 9.
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Conclusion
These are the top 10 apps for the new Google Pixel 9 Series. Google will reveal the Indian pricing of the Pixel Series tomorrow. Meanwhile, give us your price predictions in the comments! Also, let us know if we missed out on a Pixel-essential app that deserves to be on this list.
