The pre-installed default apps on your phone are meant to perform basic functions–like opening an internet link, placing a call, or sending a text. On Android, you can change the default apps ...

While browsing the Google Play Store is a common way to discover these apps, sometimes the best ones come from recommendations of friends or colleagues.

There's no reason to stick with the default apps on your Android phone when there very well be many that better suit you. Here's how to optimize.

Put your favorite apps front and center by customizing the default apps on your Android phone. A step-by-step guide to changing things up.