A list of essential apps for playing media, getting fit, and other functions that I install first on any new phone.

BandLab BandLab is a powerful, all-in-one music creation app for every skill level. Create songs using a 16-track Studio, ...

YouTube Premium is the easiest and most legit way to download videos, but there are cheaper and more flexible -- but ...

The JBL Charge 6 is big enough to produce sound that will fill an outdoor party, yet still small enough to live on your bookshelf. Plus, it can charge other devices with a USB-C connection. On balance ...

Mp3Juice is a free online tool that allows users to search for and download MP3 music files. You can paste YouTube links or ...

Enter Wavelet, a simple one-stop-shop that works alongside whatever other service or audio output you're using. It offers a ...

Spotify is now getting the popular Jam feature on Android Auto, in addition to improvements to offline playback and search.

The big Android update features new ways to organize your notifications and quickly enhance your phone's security.