Our thoughtfully compiled list of the best Samsung Galaxy S3 apps should be of help to you, if you are the proud owner of this smartphone that has been ‘designed for humans.’ The Ice Cream Sandwich device comes with some advanced features and it is definitely capable of delivering a lot more than it already does, albeit with a little assistance from third-party applications. So in order to make the most of its huge 4.8-inch touchscreen, powerful quad core processor (dual core in some regions) and the Android platform, you may want to instal some of the tools mentioned below.
1 – Astro File Manager:
With more than 64GB of storage at your disposal, you might not shy away from loading the S3 with endless digital data. Amidst all the clutter, you may find yourself desperately searching for that one document or a particular song in vain. And this is where Astro File Manager comes to your rescue.
The customizable app is said to be the equivalent of Windows Explorer or Mac’s Finder and allows you to control the device’s power consumption as well. Moreover, you can create a backup of all your applications so you won’t have to worry about losing all the carefully selected software, if your phone ever decides to act up.
Price: Free
2 – Go Launcher Ex:
Go Launcher Ex is the app that you should download in case you want to give your phone a complete makeover. The home application does much more than simply help you to customize your beloved smartphone.
Also, the launcher now has an AppCenter and a GameZone that directly let you have a look at your existing software while giving you a chance to download new ones. It tags along multiple themes, animations, widgets, screen locks and more.
Price: Free
3 – Lookout Security & Antivirus:
Our lineup has an antivirus application to ensure complete protection of your phone. Besides blocking malware, spyware and Trojan viruses, it scans each and every application and allows scheduling complete device scans.
And if that’s not enough, it can carry out a couple of other tasks that include locating your handset if it gets lost as well as backing up your contacts and restoring them.
Price: Free
4 – Dolphin Browser:
Apparently, Dolphin Browser is the first web browser on Android that boasts of gesture, Sonar and add-on support. Apart from recognizing your customized gestures, the Sonar-enabled application understands voice commands when it comes to searching over the web, updating social networking websites and navigating among a number of other things.
Over 60 easily accessible add-ons have also been included to carry out multiple tasks. Some other features of this software include speed dialing, tabbed browsing, webzines, sidebars and more.
Price: Free
5 – Evernote:
Evernote is, without any doubt, an extremely useful application since it can act as your virtual assistant. From making a to-do list or a shopping list to taking down notes to recording audio messages, the application can do all of this and much more pretty efficiently.
The tool lets you take snapshots and even search for text in these pictures. It is available for multiple platforms so you can easily synchronize your notes across all your devices.
Price: Free
6 – Smart Office 2:
Taking our roster of Samsung Galaxy S3 apps a bit further is Smart Office 2, an Office suite which ensures that you stay productive no matter where you are. You can not only view, but also create, edit and share Microsoft Office documents with this application.
This productivity tool can be used to print documents as well. It is even compatible with PDF files and synchronizes with cloud storage services like Google Drive and Dropbox.
Price: $1.98
7 – Riptide GP:
Riptide GP brings console-quality gaming right at your fingertips. As the device in question is blessed with a powerful processor, it should be capable of supporting this demanding title that requires you to ride your jet ski in rivers and canals.
You can show off your expertise on 12 different waterways and unlock as many as 6 jet skis. Your scores and achievements are also listed on OpenFeint leaderboards. Moreover, the game is even compatible with Bluetooth- or USB-enabled gamepads.
Price: $1.99
There’s absolutely nothing wrong with the built-in music player application of your device. But, PlayerPro Music Player has been added to this catalog for its advanced features that the native application cannot match up to.
It acts as a tool that helps you organize your music by album, playlist, artist, song, genre or folder, so it is extremely easy to search for a desired tune. The customizable software also lets you access lyrics for multiple tracks and download missing album artwork.
Price: $4.99
9 – Kindle for Android:
The Kindle Store has quite the global reach, and so you shouldn’t find it difficult to purchase reading material through this application. Thousands of books including some classics are available through this eReading app.
Additionally, the WhisperSync technology allows users to sync their Kindle books and other reading material across various platforms and devices including iOS gadgets and PC systems. So you can continue from where you left off, on different devices.
Price: Free
10 – Instagram:
Instagram is a popular image editing application that even doubles up as a social networking app. It lets you show off your image editing skills to all your friends. You can add multiple images to your photo stream and follow friends’ streams to view their photos. Besides that, you can even follow creative people from all around the world and learn from them.
The software tags along multiple filters, borders and effects that completely transform your snapshots. It can be integrated with other social networking accounts like Facebook and Twitter as well.
Price: Free
11 – Pixlr-o-matic:
And if all you want is a photo editing application that brings multiple effects for you to make each and every picture look completely different from the other, Pixlr-o-matic is meant for you. Complete with retro effects, this app has more than 280 overlays and 200 borders that can be used together resulting in thousands of customized outcomes.
The tool also features a randomizer, so the application automatically selects effects and edits your images for you.
Price: Free
Conclusion:
Although we’ve included applications spread over different categories in our array of best Samsung Galaxy S3 apps, these are definitely not all. And if you’ve already got your hands on this flagship Samsung device, you may have downloaded apps that you feel go well with the phone. How about telling us about them? We will be waiting for your comments.
