5 clever Google apps you probably don't know about



When it comes to Google apps, most of us know those that come standard on nearly each Android phone sold in the West. While the likes of Chrome, Gmail, Maps, and YouTube are practically essential to many users, those bright minds at Mountain View have developed a pretty cool bunch of apps that not many users know about because they shy away from the spotlight, tucked inside Google's developer page in Android and iOS' app stores.

We showed you five of these a month ago. Today, we rounded up five more of our favorite hidden Google gems for you to try out. You might be pleasantly surprised at all the nice stuff the company offers on both platforms for free!

1. YouTube Creator Studio 

The official YouTube Creator Studio app is designed to make managing your YouTube channel faster and easier on mobile devices. With it, you are able to check out your stats, moderate comments, get notifications for changes and events, track performance stats, manage playlists and update video details and monetization settings on the go.



2. Google Express

Did you know that Google has a shopping app? Available to U.S. users in Boston, Manhattan, Chicago, Washington, SA, LA, most of Arizona, California, Nevada, and parts of the Midwest, Google Express lets you place online orders from popular stores in your area. Deliveres can be scheduled on today or next-day basis, and the products you buy the most can be re-ordered in a jiffy. Prices at Google Express are the same they are in the physical stores, and delivery starts from $5 unless you subscribe for a membership. New users can get 3 months of free delivery on eligible orders, so Google is definitely encouraging you to try Express.



3. Intersection Explorer

Intersection Explorer is a navigation app for visually impaired users. It speaks out the layout of streets and intersections in the neighborhood you are in as you touch and drag your finger around the map.

4. Hands Free

Hands Free is a mobile payments app that lets user pay in stores without reaching for their phone or wallet. Just say “I’ll pay with Google” at checkout and the app should work its magic! Your identity is confirmed. the charge is processed securely, and purchase details are sent right to your phone. We imagine having the app fail on you is quite awkward, though!

5. Who’s Down

Who’s Down is a social app that's supposed to make organizing get-togethers with your friends easy. Rather than go through endless and messy group conversations and texts, you can suggest ideas for things and send them to your friends as notifications. They heart your idea if they’re interested, and you can do the same if you are down for their ideas. This clutter-free socio app is pretty cool, but it requires an invite that you can request within it.

 

Source: http://www.phonearena.com

 

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