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7 third-party apps that are much better than Android's preinstalled defaults
The most useful apps on the Play Store aren't all Google's
All Android phones come with various preinstalled apps to let you perform everyday tasks from the moment you set up your phone. Google's core apps, including Gmail, Chrome, and YouTube, are found across all Android phones, but most manufacturers also include their own versions of SMS, email, note-taking, and browser apps.
