6 Best Apps of May 2023 (+ Top News)

We are now really heading into summer. The month of June. In this article we look at the month of May. What were the top stories and what were the best apps of the past month?

Android in May

In May, there was a lot of news about WhatsApp. We will briefly summarize it. For example, news has come out about choosing your username, you can edit messages, there will be a larger animated emoji and you can use a new security option called chat lock. Earlier in the month, the May update for WhatsApp was rolled out, which also included new features.

Sharing your Netflix account with others will cost money in the Netherlands and Belgium. It has been in the air for a while, but from now on users will already receive notifications and messages about it. It was also announced that Canon wants to cooperate with the smartphone manufacturer.

HTC also gave a sign of life and presented the HTC U23 Pro, which will also be coming to the Netherlands. Sony announced the new Sony Xperia 1 V and Xperia 10 V. Xiaomi subsidiary Poco introduced the Poco F5 and F5 Pro. At Motorola, the Motorola Edge 40 has just unveiled.

And then of course there was Google’s announcement of the news at the beginning of this month. We’ve seen the Pixel 7a, Pixel Tablet, Pixel Fold, and a customizable lock screen in Android 14. Google also showed us an AI Magic Editor for your photos and an Immersive View of Routes in Google Maps. With passkeys, you can now log in without a password.

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review

The comprehensive reviews below were posted in May.

Special offers and tips

In May, the following specials and tips appeared on the DroidApp.

forget

Our weekly “Forgotten…” section has been expanded with new releases in the past four weeks. We have listed them below.

Applications

In May we discussed several applications. It’s time to take stock in this article. What are the best apps for May 2023? We have listed them below for you in random order.

Welcome

Hello app allows you to learn a language in a new way. With the app you have an AI tutor at your disposal that you can talk to. You will receive feedback based on the language, in order to further expand your language knowledge. At the end you will also get a summary of your conversation you had with the AI ​​tutor in the new language. We tell you all about this application in the article about the Hello language application.

rain radar

The developers of the Buienradar weather app released an update last month, Buienradar 7.2.9. This will give you access to improved maps and most importantly; New Buienradar widgets. A total of two new widgets have been added. With this, you can instantly see what the current weather is like, but there is also a widget where you can see the weather forecast for the next hours at a glance.

imagine

With Imagine, you can create art through artificial intelligence. In the app, you give the app a command, where you can experiment with patterns, illustrations, and more. Thus an AI-based image is published. Here you can get started with more jobs.

NOS

An update to the NOS app appeared in the Google Play Store in May. The NOS app has been expanded with regional news, which can be viewed directly on your home screen in the app. Moreover, with the update released in May, the Settings window has also been revamped.

Stellarium

Stellarium is an application that allows you to explore and understand the starry sky. With an accurate simulation of the night sky for any date, time, and location, you can spot stars, planets, and even satellites like the International Space Station. The app also provides detailed information about constellations and celestial cultures. With realistic depictions of sunrises, sunsets, and weather conditions, you can experience the sky at any time of the day. The app has many options, and you can read all about it in the article about the Stellarium app.

activation

The Actify app from Zilveren Kruis is a personal trainer that helps you live a healthier life in a simple way. Using mini-exercises, recipes, workouts, and meditations, Actify helps you develop healthy habits that fit into your daily routine. You can work at your own pace on goals such as relaxation, exercise, and healthy eating. The app is based on scientific insights and offers suggestions for new habits to achieve your goals. By repeating small steps regularly, you learn new habits and they automatically become part of your daily routine. The app also includes a pedometer, badges, and the ability to join Actify teams. The app also works for non-Clilver Cross customers.

Bonus tip: DroidApp

And of course, our free, ad-free DroidApp should not be missing on your smartphone or tablet. We released an app update in May that removed some wrinkles. In the application, you can access all the news, reviews, special offers and the device database, in which you will find the specifications and prices of the devices.