Tools

File managers, VPNs, cleaners and keyboards for Android. Our reviews cover the latest version, device requirements, cost and what each update changed.

Cash App

Cash App

Cash App sends money by $cashtag, phone or QR code, and adds a Visa debit card, savings, stocks, bitcoin and teen accounts under one login.

Uber

Uber

Uber books everything from a cheap UberX to a 55-seat coach, with upfront prices, scheduled pickups and food delivery in the same app.

Venmo

Venmo

Venmo splits rent, dinners and gifts between friends, and now adds cards, crypto, teen accounts and a new Stash rewards program.

Truecaller

Truecaller

The newest Truecaller build makes Assistant setup simpler, brings Family Protection and reworks the block settings for unwanted calls.

Google Translate

Google Translate

Type in any of 108 languages, go offline in 59 or point the camera at text in 94, with conversation mode and Tap to Translate on top.

Gmail

Gmail

Summary cards, unsubscribing from one place and Wear OS tiles are new in Gmail, while Gemini writing and search need a paid Google AI plan.

Zoom

Zoom

Zoom's Android app now goes by Zoom Workplace and puts meetings, Team Chat, Docs and AI notes together, with Pro allowing longer meetings.

Google Chrome

Google Chrome

Chrome on Android updates often for stability and security, and a handful of built-in settings make everyday browsing safer and tidier.

ChatGPT

ChatGPT

OpenAI's own Android app combines chat, voice conversations, photo uploads and image generation, with history synced across your devices.

Google Maps

Google Maps

Google Maps helps before you set off: find a building entrance, plan a transfer, add walking time and check that a place is still open.

Google Play Store

Google Play Store

Google Play Store handles app discovery, updates, licences, family purchases and security checks, so one store fault can block several things at once.

ShareMe

ShareMe

Xiaomi's ShareMe moves photos, videos, documents, music and APK files straight between Android devices, with no cloud upload and no mobile data used.