The 6 best apps of October 2021 (+ the most important news)

We are entering the month of November, but first let’s take a look back at the month of October. What were the best apps and what was the most important news? We list everything.

Android in October

The month of October is almost behind us and we are slowly but surely heading towards Christmas. Before that, we will first look at all the news and apps in October. What did you miss?

Of course it was the month of Android 12, of which the final version was released this month and appeared for the first devices. It was also the month of outages. No fewer than three disruptions in Vodafone’s network. At the beginning of October, there was a huge outage at Facebook, WhatsApp and Instagram.

Samsung has announced the Galaxy M22 for the Netherlands. TCL came with two devices, where the manufacturer still believes in devices with a Micro-USB connection. Of course there was also the Pixel 6 announcement and Nokia came with the new Nokia T20 tablet, Motorola with the Moto E40. At Sony we saw the new Sony Xperia Pro-I.

Oppo has presented a new update policy for several model lines, and also shows ColorOS 12. T-Mobile comes with a cheaper TV subscription, which does not require a TV Box. Netflix announced that prices are going up.

Reading tip: the latest tips for Netflix and other streaming services

Review

Several reviews were published in October. Of course again honest, comprehensive and independent. The reviews that appeared in October;

Forgotten smartphone/phone

Our weekly column ‘The forgotten smartphone’ and ‘The forgotten phone’ also discussed a lot in October. We list them below.

October’s Best Apps

In October we discussed the necessary applications again. In this overview we list the best apps of October for you. Because they are new, have been updated, or because we have covered them before.

Spotify

In the past month, Spotify has made a number of improvements to the app. First of all, we have a handy tip for you to sort a playlist. This month the music service Your daily has been added. This gives you a combination of news, podcasts and music to get you through the day.

Bol.com Toys app

Webshop Bol.com has released a new app, or rather, a game. This one is especially for children and lets you help Sinterklaas find gifts. All this is possible in the Bol.com Toys app. You can make a wish list and share it with the Saint. With the paper toy book you can make the book come to life with the app. There are also giveaways. You may find more information on this page.

windy

The Windy app is a very handy addition to your smartphone. Thanks to the many radar images, you are always prepared for the weather. You can accurately see the precipitation history, but you can also consult the weather for the coming period, as well as view webcams of the different locations. The possibilities are extensive and we discuss it in our extensive article about Windy. Curious about which weather app is the most accurate? DroidApp spent months researching this earlier this year. You can read the results in the 2021 weather app test.

housemate

Student life should be easier with the help of the Housemate app. This application provides an overview of the joint chores, the necessary groceries and useful information. Other housemates can be added to your group and with tasks you can earn points to make it a challenge.

HERE WeGo

The HERE WeGo app has been updated. The developers have implemented a completely new design, making it all look a lot fresher. In addition, fuel prices are shown in the app in various countries. Certain functions have also been moved and options have been adjusted.

Albert Heijn

Supermarket Albert Heijn has released an update for its own app. In Albert Heijn app 8.0 there is a new Cooking tab, which gives you inspiration and tips. You get ideas about what to eat and which dishes are interesting. You can also filter for dishes that are healthy, ready within 15 minutes and which ingredients are on offer.

Bonus Tip: DroidApp App

Our free DroidApp App should not be missing on your smartphone. You get access to the most important news about apps, Android and smartphones, as well as tips and reviews. Thanks to access to the device database, you will find current prices and all specifications.