Launched earlier this week, the new Google Pixel smartphones retain their signature design but come with significant improvements under the hood. In India, the Google Pixel 8 is priced at Rs 75,999 while the Pro variant fetches Rs 1,06,999. The Magic Audio Eraser may be the talk of the town, but with the right apps, there is a lot more you can do on Google’s flagship phone. So, without further ado, let’s take a look at the top 15 apps you should download first on your new Google Pixel 8 series smartphone.
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Over the last few years, instant messengers like Telegram and Signal have added exciting new features to their platforms, but neither of them comes close to matching the popularity that WhatsApp enjoys. WhatsApp has the most essential thing that any successful IM should have – reach. Everyone you know is already on WhatsApp, making it the quintessential Android app for texting.
ReLens Camera
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If you want to take DSLR-grade images from your Google Pixel 8’s camera, ReLens Camera is the app you’re looking for. This app makes use of AI computational photography and AI algorithms to turn your ordinary camera into a premium shooting machine. The blur/bokeh effect offered by ReLens breathes new life into your portrait shots. The app also lets you manually control aspects like White Balance, Exposure, Shutter Speed, ISO, and more. It is also equipped with tools like a level line, grid line, histogram and more.
Niagara Launcher
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One of the best parts of owning an Android phone is that you get to control how it looks. Niagara Launcher is the perfect app to personalise your phone’s home screen and set it apart from the rest. The app offers several minimal and aesthetically pleasing layout options for your phone’s home screen. These layouts completely change the feel of the home page and offer something new than the standard Android look. The best part about using Niagara Launcher is that you won’t encounter any pesky ads while using the app.
Feem
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Feem is one of our favourite apps for transferring data among multiple devices. What makes Feem so versatile is its ability to transfer files across different ecosystems and platforms. If you own a Mac then you must be aware of the hassle of sending a file from your Pixel to your laptop. Feem seamlessly bridges this divide and transfers files over a WiFi connection.
Quick Cursor
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Google Pixel 8 and 8 Pro are not compact phones by any means. The Pixel 8 measures 6.2 inches while the Pro variant has a 6.7-inch display. This means that reaching those upper corners of the smartphone can be a struggle when operating it with one hand. Quick Cursor makes it easy to reach those corners without extending your palm. All you need to do is swipe from the bottom edge of the screen and grab the cursor to navigate the display.
IFTTT
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IFTTT is one of the best automation apps you can download on your Google Pixel 8 series smartphone. IFTTT works seamlessly with the smart devices in your home and other apps on your smartphone, letting you automate your daily tasks with ease. You can use the app to automatically turn off all the lights in your house as soon as you leave, play a particular Spotify playlist when you enter your car, and set your phone to DND when you reach work. IFTTT will carry out these tasks automatically without needing any supervision.
Libby
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If you enjoy reading books, Libby is a must-have app on your phone. This app lets you access your local public library’s ebook catalogue and download your favourite titles for free using a library card. Libby’s native ebook reader is perfect for reading magazines, comics, and regular books. You can also export a title to your Kindle. You can also listen to audiobooks using Libby’s dedicated audio player.
Snapseed
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Google’s very own photo-editing app is perfect for a Google phone. This app has 29 tools and filters to tune your image however you want. Snapseed gives you complete aesthetic control over your images and lets you change aspects like exposure, white balance, contrast, saturation, brightness, warmth, and more. Using the ‘Tonal Contrast’ tool, you can selectively boost certain details on a particular image.
Spotify
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Spotify is the go-to music streaming app for most Android (and even iOS users) and for good reason. It is very rare to come across an artist that isn’t on Spotify. Apart from a comprehensive library that consists of over 80 million songs, Spotify also contains over 4 million podcasts. The audio-streaming giant also offers thousands of audiobook titles to its users
Kindle
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Kindle is one of the best e-reader apps for the Android platform. If you own a Kindle device, this app will help you continue reading right where you left off on the device. One of the best features of the app is its integrated dictionary which you can use to look up the meaning of any word just by tapping on it. With a Kindle Unlimited subscription, you can browse and read over 2 million ebooks and thousands of audiobooks.
Riptide GP: Renegade
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Riptide GP: Renegade is one of the most enthralling games you can download on your Google Pixel 8 series smartphone. Riptide is essentially a racing game played over water. You play as a hydrojet driver racing illegally through the city’s waterways. With every stage, you unlock new vehicles, characters, and customisation features. You can race other players online and even challenge your friends.
Call of Duty Mobile
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Call of Duty Mobile is one of the best first-person shooter games you can download on your Android smartphone. This mobile game will certainly test the limits of your smartphone’s processor with its cutting-edge graphics and intense gameplay. The different multiplayer modes on this game ensure that you don’t get bored of playing the same thing over and over again. Team Deathmatch, Domination, and Kill Confirmed are some of the different modes you can play on COD Mobile.
Disney+ Hotstar
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Disney+ Hotstar is the official streaming app for the 2023 Cricket World Cup. The good news is that mobile users can stream the World Cup on the Disney+ Hotstar for free. Apart from cricket, you can also watch footballing action from the English Premier League and the Indian Super League on the app. The Disney+ collaboration offers all the Marvel and Disney titles for instant streaming.
Google Fit
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You don’t need a smartwatch to track your health and fitness metrics on your phone. The Google Fit app is well-equipped to count your steps, track your runs, and even check your respiratory rate using your smartphone. One of the best features of Google Fit is that it can seamlessly interact with other health and fitness apps on your phone. Entered your daily meal log on MyFitnessPal? You can easily import the data to Google Fit as well.
Sleep as Android
Sleep as Android is one of the most comprehensive alarm clock apps around. Apart from waking you up at a particular time, this app also tracks your sleep cycle and has an AI-powered sound recognition feature for snoring, sleep talking, and sickness. You can play white noise on the app to help you go to sleep. You can also set up different ways to disable the alarm, like scanning the barcode on your toothpaste, solving a math equation, and more.
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Conclusion
These are the top 15 apps you should download first on your Google Pixel 8 series smartphone. We’ve covered all the major genres from IM & streaming to fitness & gaming. Think there’s an app that needs to be on this list? Let us know in the comments!
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