13 Google Apps That Can Greatly Simplify Your Life

Amy is a writer who blogs about relationships and lifestyle advice.

Technology has significantly advanced in the last decade, and it now it seems like there is an app for everything. You can find a date, buy a car, do your grocery shopping and even improve your sleep pattern with a selection of different apps – and you can do it all from your smartphone.

However, it can be difficult to know which apps are worth downloading and which should be avoided. After all, there are thousands of apps to choose from! Thankfully we have taken the time to find 13 of the best Google Apps that will help to simplify your life.

Here they are:

1. Allo

Allo is Google’s chat app for Android. Most people already use a messenger app, but Allo is a cut above the rest. You can choose whether you want to type into the app or talk to it, which makes it easier to message people on the go. You can also edit and send pictures to your friends, and there is even the fun option of ‘whispering’ or ‘shouting’ at someone else!

2. Google Timer

Google Timer allows you to set an alarm through Chrome, so you can set the alarm on your phone or your laptop. You can also choose any YouTube clip to be used as the alarm, or you can switch the internet off and use the app offline. If you do this fallback sound will be played.

3. Google Translate

The Google Translate app can help you translate texts – simply take a picture of the text to see an instant translation in any language that you choose. This smart app is very useful – especially for travelers!

4. Gmailify

Gmailify allows you to access the best of Gmail without an actual @gmail.com address. You can combine all your email accounts like Yahoo, Outlook.com, or AOL into one easy inbox.

5. Google Keep

Google Keep is perfect for anyone who is constantly making lists. The app allows you to create bright colorful reminders and to-do lists, and you can even set alarms so that you definitely won’t forget.

6. Google Fonts

Google Fort will help you to find the best font for your web project. There is an extensive range of fonts, including designer web fonts.

7. Panoramio

Panoramio is a Google community app that allows you to share photos with thousands of other people. You can also use the app to check out other pieces of original art.

8. Google Sound Search

Heard a song you love but can’t think of the name? If this happens to you regularly you should download the Google Sound Search app, as it will tell you instantly which song you are listening to.

9. Think With Google

Think With Google is an app created for marketers. You can use it to stay up to date with the latest consumer trends and marketing insights.

10. Google Screen Search

Google Screen Search is the perfect app for anyone who loves to learn. The app will read your screen and then perform a search to find out more information about what you were reading about. This useful app is ideal for students and researchers.

11. Google Art Project

Culture lovers can download Google Art Project to learn more about famous art. The app allows you to view famous art pieces, and you can also find out more information about the pieces.

12. Google Sky

You can use Google Sky to see outer space. Users can use their smartphone to literally walk across the Milky Way Galaxy and learn more about the latest astrological studies.