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The latest generation of smartphones comes with a panoply of apps to get you started, from email and photography to navigation, weather and video-calling services.

But every one of those default apps has at least one alternative on the app stores, and there are often dozens more that can represent a big upgrade. The Guardian has narrowed down this mammoth list:

Whether you want an alarm that syncs with your body clock or a to-do list you can speak to, these are the apps you’ll need to make your smartphone smarter:


Pacer: Pedometer & Walking App

Pacer: Pedometer & Walking App

Health & Fitness and Medical

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Track your steps 24/7 using just your phone! Join a community of people just like you and get...

Google Duo - Video Calling

Google Duo - Video Calling

Social Networking

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Google Duo is the highest quality one-to-one video calling app*. It’s simple, reliable and works...

Just Press Record

Just Press Record

Utilities and Productivity

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Just Press Record is the ultimate mobile audio recorder bringing one tap recording, transcription...

IFTTT

IFTTT

Productivity and Utilities

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Applets bring your favorite services together to create new experiences. Over 500 apps work with...

The Grammarly Keyboard

The Grammarly Keyboard

Productivity and Utilities

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Grammarly’s AI-powered keyboard ensures your urgent emails, important LinkedIn messages, and...

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    So That Happened

    So That Happened

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    An inside-the-beltway show that's truly for beltway outsiders. Each week the HuffPost Politics team...

    NPR's Mountain Stage

    NPR's Mountain Stage

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    For over 30 years, Mountain Stage has been the home of live music on public radio. Produced by West...