The Magnificent Five: Personal Top Apps, August 2015

The review presents: an interrogation simulator, another secure SMS-client, a client of an English-language resource (stock market analyst), a convenient explanatory dictionary and an ironic answer 'Move to iOS'.

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Indefinite: Interrogation Game
(BrandLibel)

Let's start with an interesting interrogation simulation game for those with minimal knowledge of English. According to the plot, you are charged with participation in a certain terrorist group and carrying out a terrorist attack. The essence of the game is answers in a short time to questions that can be repeated many times. The same answers to repetitive questions are the key to 'progress' further.

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The game does not fall under any genre, the 'interrogator' is clearly against the character, which is reflected in the verdict after the first incorrect answer to the question. Advise amateurs to train their memory.

Cost: Free, in-app purchases
Requirements: version Android 2.3+

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TextSecure
(OpenWhisper Systems)

The SMS client included in CyanogenMod is now available on Google Play. The application is based on the idea of ​​keeping the secrecy of correspondence. Before us is probably the most successful application in its mission. You can verify this by reading the results of an independent investigation of the program code here. A good bonus for the link is the summary chart on the security of popular instant messengers, there is something to think about. Plus everything about OpenWhisper Systems applications. founded by a former employee Twitter, has been repeatedly favored by Edward Snowden, essentially starting the fight to keep private information online.

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Let's go back to TextSecure. The client uses end-to-end encryption, which means that the application must be installed on the sending and receiving devices. In this case, the channel through which the messages are exchanged is protected.

Application features:

  • the ability to securely exchange free messages with TextSecure / Signal users (iOS)
  • option to protect chats from screenshots
  • password protection of notifications on the lock screen
  • auto-deletion of chats upon reaching the selected number of messages

There are items not translated into Russian in the settings, only this can slightly interfere with the user. The visuals are not as attractive as, for example, in Textra, but the functionality balances this aspect. Advise for those who need a secure SMS client.

Cost: Free
Requirements: version Android 2.3+

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Seeking alpha

A client of the site of the same name, to which I wandered in search of material for the Gazebo. Here are materials in which the authors (well-known analysts, investors and experts) describe various trends and events in the Western market that may in one way or another affect the value of shares of companies selected by the user.

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I come across very interesting, and most importantly – unbiased materials that are selected based on the interests of the user. I would very much like to read such analytics in Russian, I would be very grateful if someone from the readers shares a link. Advise those who actively follow the stock market and those who want to keep abreast of market trends.

Cost: Free
Requirements: version Android depends on the device

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InstaDict

A relatively young application that allows you to quickly find the interpretation of an unfamiliar English word without leaving your browser. To do this, you need to copy the desired word to the clipboard and shake the device. The interpretation of the word will be displayed at the bottom of the screen.

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Offline mode is supported, for which you need to download the necessary dictionaries. The idea is interesting, but it would be even better if translation was carried out, not interpretation. Advise those who often read in English.

Cost: Free
Requirements: version Android 4.1+

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Stick with Android

We conclude the selection with humor on the topic of the day. The answer, even a protest to the notorious application for migration from Android to iOS, was such a simple application. Apparently, the fans Android were not satisfied with the negative rating of the program 'Move to iOS' in the Play directory. Now there is such a way to demonstrate your loyalty.

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Although the application does not have any practical value, it is only one of the tools of the 'holy war', which is significant in its way. Advise Violent Supporters Android.

Cost: Free
Requirements: version Android 4.0.3+

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UPD: it so happened that Konstantin Ivanov's material about Stick with Android came out after the Five was drawn up, time did not allow finding a replacement.

The selection turned out with a bias on the English-language topic, apparently, the nature of my interaction with the worldwide network affected. Next time I will try to include in the top five more applications for Russian-speaking users.

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