Android Apps: AI Text, Car Infotainment & More

Summary

Unlock advanced AI writing tools on any Android phone with the free, open-source app SwiftKey, allowing for text correction, improvement, and even custom command generation. For those without built-in Android Auto, the Head Unit Revived app transforms any Android device into an emulator for just three dollars, offering a car-friendly interface for navigation and media. Deep De-noiser, another free and open-source tool, uses AI to remove background noise from videos, similar to Google's exclusive audio eraser. Capture Cap is highlighted as the only third-party app recording screen content at full resolution with internal audio capture, bypassing microphone limitations. Nearby Glasses can alert you to nearby smart glasses by detecting Bluetooth signals. Block Ads is a new, free, open-source ad blocker that avoids breaking app functionalities by using UID detection and smart routing. Shade offers real-time pixelation and blurring of inappropriate content on any app, though it's less effective with videos. Smart Action Notch turns your camera cutout into a customizable shortcut hub for various actions. Lean Type provides a Gboard-style keyboard with integrated AI features for proofreading, rewriting, and translation, supporting multiple AI providers or offline use. PDF Tool Kit is a free, open-source app offering comprehensive local PDF management tools like merging, splitting, and converting. Minima, a one-dollar launcher, provides a clean, text-based interface focused on essentials and includes a Zen mode for deep focus. Comfort Launcher, a new, open-source option, features unique arc-shaped or sheet-like app drawers and a distinctive search interface, though it's still buggy. FOTO simplifies gallery cleanup with a card-swiping interface and offers features like duplicate detection and video compression. Zearch offers a customizable and powerful home screen search bar, with some advanced features behind a paywall. Finally, a free and open-source app brings a desktop-like setup to any Android device, enabling floating windows and multitasking reminiscent of Samsung DeX.