Internet has bridged the information communication gap in this technological age with websites that provide better connectivity. People get easy access to all the vital information and data they need by using the internet. However, there are other websites which connect people with people (rather than connecting people with data). These websites are called social media sites and are hugely popular for its ability to connect people from different parts of the world.


With the smartphone boom under way, social media websites have come up with apps that make the experience a real treat on smartphones.

Here are the 5 best social apps you must download for your Android smartphone;

1. Facebook -
Undoubtedly the most used social networking site, Facebook has over 1.55 billion active users. The Facebook app for smartphones is one of the most downloaded apps of all-time in the Google Play Store. Over the years, Facebook app has become more sophisticated with added features and newer looks. The incorporation of messenger, groups and pages have increased downloads of this social media app. There are also eCommerce players who use their coupons (like amazon india coupons) to drive traffic through Facebook. You can get the app for FREE from Google Play. Try it now!

2. Instagram -
They say “a picture is worth a thousand words” and that is what Instagram has set its base on. The social media application is about sharing stories and messages using pictures, videos and minimal text. The scrolling of feeds is extremely easy on a smartphone and you’ll definitely love it. One of the popular apps for Android phones, the Instagram app has over a billion downloads from the Google Play Store.

3. Twitter -
A good alternative to Facebook, this social media tweeting site is all about information and personal views written in a crisp form. Every user has a 160-character limit (including user handles) to express their views on the social channel.This restriction makes the usage of Twitter interesting and fun. A popular social media channel, Twitter is used by a lot of recharge sites to promote exclusive offers. An example of this is paytm coupons that are unveiled on Twitter and reach a maximum user base, enabling them to perform recharges with the benefit of good discounts.

4. Google+ -
Though not a very popular social media site among people, Google+ is a great place for storing personal images and editing them with ease. There is unlimited storage option available in Google+ for all your photos and some added advantages give another reason to use it. Like Twitter, Google+ also has e-commerce players pitching their products and offering freebies like online mobile recharge to woo users and add them to their base.

5. Vine -
A wonderful application that again sets a restriction on the user, Vine is slowly becoming popular worldwide. Vine is all about 6 second videos that play in a loop. The Vine app has a lot of great stuff in it and it is interesting to watch the short videos. The application which has over 50 million downloads can be downloaded for free from the Google Play Store.