Before we begin the blog post, let’s get one thing out of the way: Pixel is the best phone out there. Period.
It’s got a sleek design and enough power under the hood to take you into outer space, if that’s your thing—and if it is, no judgement. (Actually, I’m curious; how would a phone even work in outer space?)
But today, we’re not here to talk about what makes Pixel so great; we’re here to talk about apps! More specifically, apps that are perfect for Pixel 3. These are the apps that will really let you take advantage of all that power tucked inside your shiny new toy.
Best Apps For Pixel 3
ongratulations, you’re in possession of the best Android phone on the market. The Google Pixel has the cleanest and most powerful experience right out of the box, offering great battery life, zippy performance, and a truly wonderful camera. But to truly maximize its potential, you’ll need to download some third-party apps.
We made a list of ten apps you should download for the iPhone if you’re a first-time owner, and we’re going the same thing for the Pixel. If you’ve been in the smartphone game for any extended length of time, chances are you already use many of these apps. If not, hopefully we’ve helped you find something new.
These aren’t just for Pixel users either. The beauty of the Android market is there are dozens of different options, from the OnePlus 3 to the LG V20. Whatever device you’re using, below are ten apps worth checking out.
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Simplenote
Note-taking apps are a dime a dozen, but none are simpler to use than Simplenote; it’s in the name for crying out loud. While Google’s stock note-taking app is good, the cartoonish design may be a turn off for some. Simplenote is great because it offers light and dark modes, is available on virtually every platform, and syncs across all your devices. Best of all: it’s free.
Price: Free (link)
Weather Timeline
Looking at the weather shouldn’t be complicated, yet the majority of weather apps feature cluttered designs, confusing graphs, and more information than the average person needs. Weather Timeline is a simple, elegant weather app that uses bold colors and a wealth of customization options to create a beautiful, informative experience. Exactly what weather apps should be.
Price: $1.49 (link)
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Flamingo for Twitter
If you’re going to use Twitter (not recommended), there’s no better way to do it than with Flamingo. Created by the same developer that made Weather Timeline, Flamingo is a highly customizable Twitter client that’s simple, easy to use, and incredibly powerful. It puts Twitter’s own app to shame, and is friendly to both beginners and power users. If only there was a counterpart available for iOS.
Price: $2.49 (link)
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Calendar Widget: Agenda
Google Calendar’s widget is clean and informative but it offers virtually no customization options. That’s where Calendar Widget: Agenda comes in. Not only does it offer a lot of customization but it’s clean, beautiful, and integrates with your Google account. It also displays weather forecasts for that extra bit of information. Once you put it on your home screen you won’t want to live without it.
Price: Free; in-app purchases (link)
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Muzei
Choosing the right wallpaper for your phone is like choosing what outfit to wear. With Muzei, you can let the app do the picking for you—and you can learn about famous works of art in the process. In addition to cycling through classic paintings like van Gogh’s Starry Night, you can also choose your favorite photos from your own gallery. If you constantly change your wallpaper, this is the app to get.
Price: Free (link)
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Android Auto
You no longer need a fancy in-dash system to use Android Auto. Just dock your phone, open Android Auto, and you’ll be met with a simplified interface that features enlarged buttons and powerful voice support. In addition, you can send customized reply messages with a single tap, easily navigate with Google Maps, and more. Want to see what apps work with Android Auto? Just look here.
Price: Free (link)
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Snapseed
The Pixel has the best smartphone camera on the market. Snapseed, an app developed by Google, will help you get the best out of said camera with tools, filters, and other editing features usually found in powerful desktop software. The beauty of Snapseed is not only is it powerful but it’s really easy to use, whether you’re touching up a photo for Instagram or editing for a project. And it doesn’t cost a dime, making it that much better.
Price: Free (link)
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Alto
Alto is an incredibly powerful email app developed by AOL. No, seriously. I know AOL might seem uncool in the smartphone era, but Alto is a genuinely thoughtful, clever, and fun email client that supports a number of today’s biggest services (Google, Outlook, Yahoo!, iCloud, etc.). That’s not even the best part. Alto also features a cool Dashboard feature that acts as a hub for flight information, dinner reservations, shopping receipts, and more. Why aren’t all emails app like Alto?
Price: Free (link)
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Trello
Whether you’re a student or working professional, Trello is a great way to stay organized. The app allows you to work solo or in teams to create boards, customize workflows, add checklists, and more. We use it for large projects at TechnoBuffalo and have found it to be an invaluable tool for keeping things neat and organized.
Price: Free (link)
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Wunderlist
I wanted to keep this list different from our iPhone suggestions but I couldn’t help but include Wunderlist. What I love most about Wunderlist is being able to create shared lists with friends and family, and everything sync perfectly across multiple devices. In addition to regular to-dos, it offers more powerful features such as the ability to attach photos, PDFs, and more. Wunderlist is the only to-do app you’ll ever need.
Price: Free; $4.99 a month or $49.99 a year for a Wunderlist Pro subscription (link)
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best features of pixel 3a
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- They have awesome cameras
- They’ll get better as they age
- They actually have wide carrier support
- They have Titan M Security
- They’ll last all day and charge quickly
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At long leak, the Pixel 3a has arrived. At Tuesday’s Google I/O Developer’s Conference, Google took the wraps off its newest handsets, and lo and behold they look at whole lot like the Pixels that came before. Except they’re very different. A mid-cycle release with a far lower price tag than the Pixel 3 or any of its flagship peers, the $399 Pixel 3a and $479 3a XL don’t have frosted glass or wireless charging, or even a dual selfie cam. Sure, they have a new color and a headphone jack, but they’re very much in the vein of a mid-tier Android phone, with specs and features to match:
Pixel 3a
Dimensions: 151.3 x 70.1 x 8.2 mm Display: 5.6-inch OLED 2,220 x 1,080 Full HD+ Processor: Snapdragon 670 RAM: 4GB Storage: 64GB Main camera: 12.2MP, f/1.8, 1.4 μm Front camera: 8MP, f/2.0, 1.4 μm Battery: 3,000 mAh Colors: Black (“Just Black”), white (“Clearly White”), light purple (“Purple-ish”)
Pixel 3a XL
Dimensions: 160.1 x 76.1 x 8.2 mm Display: 6-inch OLED 2,160 x 1,080 Full HD Processor: Snapdragon 670 RAM: 4GB Storage: 64GB Main camera: 12.2MP, f/1.8, 1.4 μm Front camera: 8MP, f/2.0, 1.4 μm Battery: 3,700 mAh Colors: Black (“Just Black”), white (“Clearly White”), light purple (“Purple-ish”)
But if you dig a little deeper, the Pixel 3a and 3a XL have a whole lot more to offer than a middling processor and a 1080p display. They carry the Pixel name and all that goes with it, so even premium phone buyers might want to consider them before spending twice as much on another handset. Here are five reasons why:
- They have awesome cameras
The No. 1 reason to buy a Pixel phone has always been the camera, and it’s the same with the 3a. The camera in the Pixel 3a is extremely similar to the one in the Pixel 3, meaning it will simply blow away anything in the price range. The Pixel 3a’s camera app comes loaded with Portrait mode, Night Sight, and Motion Auto Focus, In short, the 3a’s camera will compete with the likes of the Galaxy S10 and iPhone XS, flagship devices costing three times as much as the $399 Pixel 3a.
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With Night Sight on the Pixel 3a, you’ll be able to see much better in the dark.
- They’ll get better as they age
If you buy a Galaxy S10+ you can be assured that you’re getting one of the best phones of 2019, but what about 2021? With every Pixel phone, Google promises at least two years of Android updates and three years of security updates. So you’ll get Android Q later this year, Android R next year, and maybe even Android S, with security updates all the way until 2022. No other Android phone can make that promise, at any price. - They actually have wide carrier support
The biggest obstacle to the success of the Pixel phones have been carrier support. Verizon has been the exclusive Pixel carrier since it launched, but the Pixel 3a expands availability to T-Mobile, Sprint, and US Cellular stores as well. If you’re an AT&T customer, you’ll still need to buy an unlocked one, though. - They have Titan M Security
With the Pixel 3, Google introduced an enterprise-grade custom security chip. It’s the kind of chip you’d expect to find in a flagship phone, locking down the boot process, verifying passwords, and generally making it harder for hackers to crack into your Pixel. Google is bringing that same level of security to the far more affordable Pixel 3a. - They’ll last all day and charge quickly
The Pixel 3a and 3a XL’s battery sizes may seem modest, but they’re actually bigger than those in their premium siblings. The Pixel 3 already has excellent battery life, so with fewer pixels to push and a less intensive processor, the 3a should easily power through a day. But if it can’t, the Pixel 3a also supports 18W fast charging, so you can get 7 hours of use with just a 15-minute charge.
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No metter which Pixel 3a you choose, you’ll be getting great battery life.
- They have the best Assistant features
Google Assistant is baked into the deepest corners, search fields and apps on the Pixel 3a. When you want to access it, you can give the sides a squeeze, just like on the Pixel 3. What’s more, the new Pixels feature the incredible Call Screen technology, which can answer suspicious calls, talk to the person on the other end, and let you know whether it’s legit. Seriously, it’ll change your life.
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Author: Michael Simon, Executive Editor
Michael Simon has been covering Apple since the iPod was the iWalk. His obsession with technology goes back to his first PC—the IBM Thinkpad with the lift-up keyboard for swapping out the drive. He’s still waiting for that to come back in style tbh.
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