Android's evolution has made many third-party apps optional as built-in tools now offer robust features. This shift is evident in areas like photo editing, video playback, and QR scanning.
Photo Editing Enhancements
Previously, third-party photo editing apps were necessary due to limited built-in options. Now, Google Photos provides extensive editing capabilities, including background blur, text addition, and AI-powered background replacement. Samsung Gallery offers similar features, most of which are free and ad-free.
Video Playback Improvements
Third-party video players like MX Player and VLC were once essential due to format compatibility issues with stock players. Today, Android supports nearly all popular video formats, and Google Photos can handle most playback needs. Samsung Galaxy devices come with enhanced video players, and streaming apps like YouTube and Netflix have optimized players, reducing the need for separate video apps.
QR and Document Scanning
QR code scanning no longer requires a separate app, as the Camera app now includes this functionality. On many Galaxy phones, the Camera app can also scan documents. Google Drive's built-in Scan feature offers auto capture and cleanup tools, making dedicated scanner apps largely unnecessary.
Cleaner Apps and RAM Boosters
Cleaner and RAM booster apps, once popular for optimizing phone performance, are now largely redundant. Modern Android efficiently manages memory, and the Files app's Clean tab safely removes junk files. While some third-party utilities offer niche tools for power users, most users find Android's built-in features sufficient.
