After a 2-year-long hiatus, Nothing is finally back with a premium offering. The Nothing Phone (3) carries forward the brand’s transparent design language and throws a dot matrix interface into the mix. The smartphone is powered by the Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 chipset. There are four 50MP cameras on the device. This includes a periscope telephoto lens with 3x optical zoom. If you just got your hands on the Nothing Phone (3), here are the 10 apps you should download on it first.
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Canva
Canva is one of the finest photo-editing apps for Android, and should be one of the first apps you download on your Nothing Phone (3). It can handle everything from creating a collage to fixing the contrast of an image. However, what we really like about Canva is its sheer versatility when it comes to creative projects. You can use it to design an e-vite, create a resume, add transitions to your reels, and a whole lot more. Outside of the basic editing functions, it may take a while to get a hang of the app, but it is absolutely worth it.
Download Canva from the Google Play Store
Open Camera
Open Camera is our favourite third-party camera app for the Android platform. It unlocks the true potential of your phone’s primary camera and lets you shoot RAW images and record LOG videos. This is something that most native camera apps do not allow. You also get complete control over elements like ISO, exposure, white balance, scene modes, colour effects, and more. Open Camera ranks first among its peers because it is open source. Additionally, it does not spoil the user experience by lacing the interface with full-screen ads.
Download Open Camera from the Google Play Store
LocalSend
If you plan on using your Nothing Phone (3) with a Mac, LocalSend is one of the essential apps you should download on your smartphone. While iPhone and Mac have no connectivity issues since they both belong to Apple’s ecosystem, the company’s ‘walled garden’ approach keeps other devices from enjoying the same level of connectivity. This is where LocalSend comes in. This open-source app makes it easy to send and receive files between any two devices over a WiFi network. If you don’t have a home WiFi network, you can use your phone’s WiFi hotspot. LocalSend does not store your files on an online server, so you don’t have to worry about any breach of privacy.
Download LocalSend from the Google Play Store
Zedge
Zedge is one of the best apps to find new wallpapers, ringtones, themes, and other customisations for your smartphone. The vast library of HD and 4K wallpapers on this app is seriously impressive. The app makes it easy to browse the different genres of wallpapers, giving you the option to directly apply them to your phone’s homescreen and lockscreen. You can customise the background with filters and stickers. If you want something more flashy, Zedge offers Live Wallpapers as well. Can’t find anything that matches your vibe? Use the app’s AI wallpaper generator to conjure up something based on your style.
Download Zedge from the Google Play Store
ChatGPT
After the AI wave that has taken over the tech world in the last couple of years, ChatGPT does not need any introduction. OpenAI’s AI model was the first to break into the mainstream and has since maintained its position at the top. As an Android app, ChatGPT can serve as your personal AI assistant. You can use it to brainstorm creative ideas, journal your thoughts, edit images, summarise PDFs, and a whole lot more. The free-flowing conversational nature of ChatGPT makes it easy to absorb information and gain a well-rounded understanding of a subject.
Download ChatGPT from the Google Play Store
DuckDuckGo
If you value privacy over everything else, DuckDuckGo should be one of the first apps you download on your Nothing Phone (3). This privacy-centric web browser blocks the tracking cookies that monitor your web activity. It gets rid of the annoying cookie pop-up and automatically sets the least invasive preferences. Additionally, it forces websites to use an HTTPS connection. The web browser is also capable of blocking trackers and cookies that are present on third-party apps on your phone. It uses a local VPN connection to do this. No private data is collected in the process.
Download DuckDuckGo from the Google Play Store
Quick Cursor
The Nothing Phone (3)’s display spans 6.7 inches from edge to edge. Needless to say, reaching the upper corners of the phone with one hand can be quite challenging. The Quick Cursor app will help you fix this. This app summons a small cursor on the screen when you swipe inwards from one of the edges. You can drag this cursor around the screen and select any item you like. It is surprisingly easy to incorporate into daily use. Quick Cursor lets you customise the cursor’s appearance, control, and behaviour.
Download Quick Cursor from the Google Play Store
Universal Copy
Have you ever come across an app that didn’t let you copy text on the screen? Instagram may come to mind. The Universal Copy app finds a way around this issue. The app is very easy to use. Its copy function can be easily activated from the notification shade. Once that’s done, you can copy any text on your screen. Universal Copy uses OCR technology to copy text inside images. It can recognise English (and other Latin character sets), Chinese, Hindi (and other languages in the Devanagari script), Japanese, and Korean. Once you copy a piece of text, you can translate it with just one tap.
Download from the Google Play Store
Textra
If you don’t like the native Google Messages app for texting on your Nothing Phone (3), Textra will serve as a great alternative. There are over 180 material design themes at your disposal. Using these themes, you can curate a special look for the app. Textra supports basic texting features like scheduled messages, send delay, slide to delete, slide to call, quick snap camera, pin to top, and more. It supports all Android and iOS emojis and reactions.
Download Textra from the Google Play Store
1Password
1Password is one of the finest password management apps you can download on your Nothing Phone (3). It lets you save your passwords the moment you enter them on an app or website. Once a password is saved, you won’t need to enter it again. The app autofills it wherever necessary. Since you don’t need to remember your passwords, this app lets you generate strong alphanumeric strings for your passwords. It also allows you to share passwords to common services like Netflix, JioHotstar and other OTT apps with your friends.
Download 1Password from the Google Play Store
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Final Thoughts
These are the top 10 apps for your Nothing Phone (3). These apps will get the most out of the smartphone. What do you think about the smartphone’s new design? Let us know in the comments!
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