There are many great entertainment apps suitable for smartphones and tablets
If you don’t download and install apps for your Android smartphone or tablet, you aren’t unlocking the device’s full potential. Your Android device can be a genuine source of entertainment 24/7. Whether it’s on the early morning commute, your lunchtime break or relaxing in bed after a hard day at work, the Google Play store is teeming with entertainment apps designed to make you laugh, educate and empower you whilst enjoying some downtime. Unfortunately, the open-source nature of Android apps means there is an untold number of questionable entertainment apps within the Google Play store. That’s why we’ve put together this article to shine a spotlight on five of the most genuine and popular entertainment apps available on all Android devices.
Movies by Flixster: Calling all movie buffs
Calling all movie buffs: if you like the chance to unwind at home with the latest feature-length blockbusters, make sure you give Movies by Flixster a try. You can stream movies and trailers for new movies via your Android device 24/7. The app also alerts you to nearby cinemas and showtimes for upcoming movie releases so that you never miss a new release again. You can even buy tickets to upcoming showings via the app, with reserved seating available. It’s a completely free-to-download application and it recently partnered up with the film review website portal, Rotten Tomatoes, to provide you with scores from film fanatics and professional film critics.
Pandora: favourite music genres and artists
Wile away the hours at home or work with Pandora’s bespoke internet radio
If you can’t afford to pay for subscription-based music streaming services such as Spotify and Amazon Music, make sure you take a close look at Pandora’s internet radio app. It allows users to create personalised radio stations bespoke to their favourite music genres and artists. There is a great degree of flexibility within Pandora should your music tastes change too. You can even find online radio stations that will stream music tailored to your mood or activity. Look past the regular ads between songs – hey, it is a free service after all – and you’ll appreciate the power of Pandora.