The Best Google Pixel Apps of 2023

Photoshop for Google Pixel: Adobe Photoshop Express

Some people require professional-grade photo editing software when they're on the go. For this need, there's Adobe Photoshop Express, which brings the high-powered editing experience of Photoshop to smartphones.

Tools in this free app include auto-correct for blemishes, watermarks, photo frames, Raw image support, collage makers, and easy sharing with standard social media apps. Adobe Photoshop Express works in conjunction with other Adobe apps, such as Photoshop Mix, Photoshop Fix, and Lightroom. People who have an Adobe premium membership can log into their accounts to access more features.

Powerful Photo Editor for Google Pixel: Snapseed

Google Pixel devices have some of the most powerful cameras on the market. Even with built-in photo editing features, other apps take photo editing on Pixel devices to another level. One such app is Snapseed, which is also developed by Google, but it doesn't come installed on Pixel devices.

Snapseed is a free app. It's comparable to Photoshop or Lightroom in terms of editing quality but was developed specifically for mobile editing. Snapseed includes tools such as a DNG Raw image editor, healing to remove unwanted aspects in a photo, and double exposure to blend two photos.

Remember Your Songs on Google Pixel: Now Playing History

To complement the standard Now Playing feature on Pixel devices that helps users identify a song playing nearby, the Now Playing History app keeps a record of those songs in one location.

Instead of taking a screencap of the Now Playing feature or jotting down the song details with a pen and paper, Now Playing History keeps a record of the song, as well as the time and location where it was identified. This paid app can be used in conjunction with several music players to switch to those apps to play newly discovered music.

The Most Efficient Note-Taking App for Google Pixel: Simplenote

Smartphones are great for note-taking, but many notes apps tend to be rather basic and don't keep people as organized as they'd like. Simplenote aims to buck this tendency.

You don't need to manually save notes when you use Simplenote, as all inputted information is automatically saved. The app becomes more efficient as you add more notes because you organize your thoughts with searchable tags and pins. One of the best features of Simplenote is that it automatically syncs notes across all installed devices, including other Android devices, iOS, and Mac, Windows, and Linux computers.

More Look and Sound Customization for Google Pixel: Zedge

Zedge is a good option for customization in general, as it offers millions of wallpapers, ringtones, notification sounds, and alarm sounds that can be previewed before downloading. With this free app, you can customize many of these wallpapers and sound themes to suit your tastes, by cropping or adding stickers for a personal touch.

Fine Art Wallpaper Options: Muzei Live Wallpaper

If you can't decide what image to select as the wallpaper on your Pixel smartphone, the Muzei Live Wallpaper app may help. This free app rotates through images of fine art to use as wallpaper. At one moment, your wallpaper can be Van Gogh; another moment, it can be Gaudi.

You set the rate at which wallpapers rotate, from every 15 minutes to every three days. It optionally blurs and dims the artwork, so the icons are more prominent. There's also an option to select and rotate photos.

Organizational Workspace App for Google Pixel: Trello

Trello is one of the top organizational tools for major businesses. While many people opt for the desktop version when they're in the office, there's also a mobile version that works well on the Pixel smartphone. The app is free to download and use but also offers paid Gold, Business, and Enterprise options.

Trello's layout is simple. Use Trello to create work boards for a variety of tasks, such as organizing projects and ideas, tracking current and completed projects, and giving feedback. Photos, video, and other file types upload or attach from Google Drive and Dropbox. Take advantage of Trello for your work projects, or add other people for team projects.

Create Quality Memes on Your Google Pixel: PicsArt Photo Studio

PicsArt Photo Studio offers simple but high-quality options for editing images in a fun way. Gain access to several quick-edit tools for touching up photos in a rush, high-quality preset filters to save time on adjusting individual filters, sticker brushes for whimsical effects, a collage builder for arranging several photos together, and templates to create memes. The app is free to download and use, but it's also available in monthly and yearly paid subscriptions.