Every year the app ecosystem gets better and better. Let’s heap some praise on the best Android apps released in 2021<\/b>
\nEvery year we see a slew of new Android apps, and 2021 was no exception. We saw a variety of apps hit the metaphorical shelves this year across various genres. Of course, some years are better than others, and 2021 was comparatively a bit of a slow year. We only saw a handful of apps make a real impact, but we did see an increase in niche apps that improved selections in less exciting genres. Clubhouse is a unique premise for an app. It\u2019s basically a live radio show app that saw a lot of popularity during the COVID-19 pandemic. The official Android app launched in early 2021. Users can hop into talks from other users and listen to what they have to say. They can also host their own talks if they want to. LADB is another power user app that most people probably won\u2019t need to use. The app bundles an ADB server in the app libraries so you can connect to your own device via local ADB. This is useful for a number of applications, namely, not needing to connect your device to a computer to run ADB commands. Niagara Launcher saw most of its popularity surge in 2020, but the app actually officially launched in 2021. The stable version launched in February 2021 and brought a lot of bug fixes from the beta. The app is demonstrably different from most Android launchers. It features a single home screen with a few shortcuts and a simple app drawer. You run through the app drawer, and it has a very pleasing wave animation. There are some other minor features, but that\u2019s basically it. Paramount+ was the big new streaming service in 2021. I am personally against the fragmentation of video content, but Paramount+ is less bad than some of its competitors. It includes some big TV shows like NCIS and SpongeBob SquarePants. It also has a bunch of other shows and movies you can stream. Luckily, the app also has modern features like profiles, Chromecast support, and live sports. To be honest, there isn\u2019t a lot to talk about. It functions as an equalizer and works in most apps, including streaming apps. It just works so well that we didn\u2019t find any problems with it. This is the equalizer app we\u2019ll be recommending to anyone who asks for one. Project Activate isn\u2019t something most people will use, but the technology that went into it is really cool. The app lets you create text-to-speech phrases and then play them when the app detects a specific look on your face. Thus, you can use facial expressions to communicate with people. There is also a function to perform phone actions with facial expressions. It should work in most situations, although some other editors outperform it in some areas. Of course, other editors have been out for way longer, so Videoleap has some time to catch up. We also like that you can buy it instead of paying a subscription, even if it\u2019s a bit pricy. We weren\u2019t sure whether we wanted to include this on the best Android apps of the year list, or the most controversial. The app tests to see if your water resistance is intact. Many people didn\u2019t think the app worked, but after lots of people tested it, it turned out the app did work. It uses your device\u2019s built-in barometer to test your phone\u2019s pressure. It doesn\u2019t work if your phone doesn\u2019t include one.<\/p>\n