Hall of fame: These are the Android apps I’ve been using the longest
Published on: 2025-07-15 11:00:42
Ryan Haines / Android Authority
I use a lot of apps, but I also tend to ditch them quickly. As a tech journalist, I’m always trying out new things to see what’s hot and worth talking about. However, I recently started thinking about the apps I haven’t ditched, the ones I’ve used for years and never tried to replace.
I grabbed my phone and scrolled through my installed apps. I found five that I’ve used regularly for the last decade or so. What’s interesting is that most of these aren’t my favorite apps, and some I only use for a few minutes each month. However, they get the job done well enough that I haven’t considered replacing them.
Viber
Mitja Rutnik / Android Authority
Viber is my go-to messaging app. It’s the first one I started using years ago, and I’ve set up various channels with people I want to stay connected to. I’ve downloaded and tried most of its rivals for work, including Messenger, WhatsApp, Signal, Telegram, and others, but I’ve never fully switched.
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