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Google’s Android has managed to be the most popular mobile operating system in the world today. By 2013, Android operated devices were the highest selling compared to other devices. What makes Android stay at the top of the game? Android OS is based on Linux kernel and its interface is based on direct manipulation. Talking of direct manipulation, Android OS integrates a lot of unusual apps that allow users to manipulate their devices according to their interests and preferences. Here are some of the unusual Android apps.
1.Aviate
Aviate is an intelligent home screen that organises users’ app to show the apps that are most convenient for the situation. Aviate, which was acquired by Yahoo, organises and updates a user’s apps depending on the user’s location, time of the day and usage pattern. For instance, when a user is at work, Aviate will show apps that are related to work i.e. email, calculator and calendar.
2.Helium
Helium is an unusual app for Android which was developed by ClockworkMod™. Helium is a backup app which allows a user to store important files and data. The good thing with Helium is that it allows users to back up data without rooting.
3.Wi-Fi Keyboard
Another unusual Android app is Wi-Fi Keyboard. This amazing app allows a user to type on the phone using a remote computer keyboard. The app is available for download from Google Appstore and it’s pretty easy to configure.
4. AirDroid
AirDroid is unquestionably the most brilliant unusual app for Android users. AirDroid allows users to manage their Android devices remotely from the web without connecting the phone to the computer. Using AirDroid, users are be able to send and receive SMSs from the web as well as manage their phone’s apps, photos, files and other media.
5. ReadItToMe
ReadItToMe is an app which sets to solve all inconveniences that are associated with missing an important call simply because your hands were held up. Take for instance, you are driving and someone texts you a very important message. Chances are that you may end up ignoring the text since you are busy. However, with ReadItToMe, you will never miss your texts or calls. The app converts text to speech and reads to you an incoming message and even goes an extra mile to read the name of a caller.
6. Swype
Why type when you can swype? Swype is a virtual keyboard that allows a user to type by moving his fingers or stylus from the first letter of the word to the last. The app has been integrated in Android since the release of Android 1.5. Swype is designed for Android devices and was initially developed by Swype Inc. but the company was later acquired by Nuance Communication.
7. Sky Cloud Wi-Fi
This is a Wi-Fi hot spot finder that automatically detects when Wi-Fi connections are available and allows the user sign into the connection without having to enter username and password. To use it, the user will have to download the app and then proceed to create a free Cloud account. A user can register up to 2 devices per account.
8. Shush
Sometimes you don’t want to hear the irritating sound of your phone ringing; therefore you put it on silent mode. Shush detects when you set your phone on mute and immediately prompts you to set how long you need the phone to be on silent mode. This will help you not to miss an important call while your phone was on mute.
9.Google Sky Map
Google Sky Map turns a device running on Android into a powerful gadget that is able to explore the sky and relay real time results. Just by pointing your device to the sky at night, the app will show all the stars, planets and other celestial bodies. This is just an amazing way to observe astronomical images at night.
10.Widgetsoid2.x
Some phones do not have the notification panel. Luckily, Widgetsoid2.x allows you to customize your screen by adding widgets and creating shortcuts.
Indeed, a lot of unusual apps are developed for Android powered devices. These apps are designed with unique capabilities and are able to do unusual stuff!
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