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It's been ten years since Android was first outed by Google, and back then it was hard to imagine the sheer number of apps we'd have today.There are apps for everything, and many of them are completely free, meaning you're just a few downloads away from supercharging your smartphone at no extra cost.Admittedly, the huge quantity of apps doesn't mean they're all quality - far from it in fact, and finding the good ones can be tough. There are tools and techniques to help, with various lists in the Play Store providing you with Editor's Picks across a range of categories, new releases and even apps that are specifically recommended for you based on your previous installs.You can also hunt out apps that are similar to your favorites by searching for an app you have and seeing what else comes up.And checking out user reviews and ratings can save you from downloading a dud of an app.But even with all that, the sheer number of apps on Google Play means many of the best can often get lost, while weaker ones sometimes rise to the top.So to make sure you never install a duff app here's our selection of the best you should install right now - each one carefully chosen to ensure you'll have a whole suite of fun, engaging and, dammit, useful apps on your phone or tablet.New this week: Just a LineJust a Line is a simple example of the creative potential offered by AR (augmented reality).
It lets you view the world through your phone camera and draw on scenes by touching the screen.You can see your drawings from multiple angles as you move the phone around, and you can film your creations to save them or share them with others.There’s not a whole lot more to it than that, and Google (which built the app) describes Just a Line as an experiment, so you should go in expecting a curiosity rather than a full-featured app, but it’s a fun introduction to AR that can be enjoyed by all ages.a541ee24ab796f218466f6c801596e48.jpg#
