Top New Smartphone Apps for iPhone and Android this Week [23/5/5]

New applications make their way to app stores every day, whether it’s the Play Store or the App Store. That’s why we compile a list every week consisting of 10 choices of the best new apps that have been released over the past seven days. Since there is no easy way to browse the newest apps, the Best Apps of the Week series is an appropriate alternative where you can find carefully selected apps that deserve your attention whether you’re using an Android or iPhone. Now, it’s time for a new topic within the series, below you will find a batch of new apps at the peak of excellence.

One of the most powerful apps we have recently tested is OCR Magic, which uses advanced OCR technology to extract text from images and documents for easy copying. OCR Magic has a very simple graphical interface that makes daily interaction with it extremely easy. It is precise in recognizing characters and extracting them in the original format. The app supports almost all languages, including Arabic, where it can extract Arabic text with diacritics with extreme accuracy. Additionally, it can extract text and translate it into the language you choose with ease. However, it is worth noting that OCR Magic is not completely free, as it only offers 10 free attempts to extract text from images, after which you will need to pay a subscription starting from $6 up to $40. [Download the app: iOS]

Scribe is a voice recording app that comes with the feature of speech recognition. It displays the spoken text in the recording so you can copy it or read it if you are not a fan of listening. Scribe uses artificial intelligence to accurately capture letters from audio recordings in real time. The speech recognition algorithm works locally on the phone, so it does not require an internet connection, and there is no need to worry about the recordings being shared with an external party. The app prioritizes privacy and there are no limits on usage, and it is completely free, but it only recognizes a few languages at the moment, including English, French, Spanish, and German only. [Download the app: Android]

Ulaa Browser is a new multi-platform internet browser that can be installed on your smartphone or computer for free. Built on the Chromium core, expect to get a fast and secure internet browsing experience. What makes it stand out from most other browsers, besides its lightweight size, is the inclusion of an effective ad blocker in all websites. It not only blocks annoying ads but also blocks unwanted trackers from collecting your data secretly. Additionally, the browser offers several different modes to differentiate between work and personal life, with each mode having specific features and properties. Ulaa Browser also supports encrypted synchronization across devices, allowing you to link the browser to your Zoho account to continue where you left off on any of your devices. Overall, the browser has a set of features that balance privacy and a fast and simple browsing experience. [Download the app: iOS – Android]

A very simple app that performs one function only, adding a stopwatch as a shortcut within the quick settings panel on Android phones, Stopwatch Quick Tile is completely free and does not have a graphical interface or an icon within the app screen. Once installed on your phone, you can easily add it to the quick settings panel alongside icons for Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, screen rotation, etc. You can easily press this shortcut at any time to start the stopwatch, designed to measure the elapsed time between its activation and deactivation. The time will be calculated in the background and displayed instead of the shortcut name, so you can press the icon again to stop the stopwatch. Unfortunately, the app is not available on the Play Store, so you need to manually install it via the APK file, which is completely safe. [Download the app: Android]

A very wonderful app that gives you a vast creative space to help you plan your project and gather your ideas in one suitable place, Creativit has a variety of features that you can use for free, but there are functions that require a subscription to the paid version. In any case, you can create an unlimited number of workspaces, folders, and customizable bookmarks, in addition to storing various content elements for each project such as texts, links, images, or any other files you want. The app’s graphical interface is simple and easy to use, allowing you to efficiently manage all your large projects. The app syncs data across your iCloud-connected devices as it is also available for iPad and Mac devices. [Download the app: iOS]

Through it, you can find hundreds of unique wallpapers, hand-designed for download in 8K resolution from various categories, Moonlit walls is not free but it is also not expensive for someone looking to set unique and striking screen backgrounds that are very cohesive. The app has a user-friendly interface that makes it easy for users to browse wallpapers and navigate between available categories, all of which are Minimalist wallpapers, meaning they feature a single color or simple pattern designed carefully to express an imaginary scene. The app already has many wallpapers, but the developer promises to add more wallpapers every week that cater to all tastes. [Download the app: Android]

★ Other noteworthy and worth trying apps

• Printer App | Allows you to wirelessly print any documents, photos, or anything else from your phone.
• Easy expense tracker | Helps you track expenses and manage budgets efficiently and easily.
• Superchat | A chatbot with different personalities to talk to in various fields.
• Humemo | Lets you organize daily tasks, remind you of important appointments, and get rid of procrastination.