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Even though the user experience is primarily a stock Android UI, the Kogan team do include a few extra apps in the base build for the 8-inch tablet.
Accuweather stands out most, and is a handy addition, with great widgets and a nice clean user interface. It's packed with awesome extra too, with weather forecast videos, detailed weather news from around the world, and an attractive, if confusing, "Lifestyle" weather monitor.
There is also a dedicated Sound Recorder app. Again, this has a simple user interface, with clear start and stop buttons, but is rendered all-but useless for the fact that it won't keep recording in the background if you exit the app or the tablet puts itself into stand-by mode.
If you are hoping to double your tablet as an ebook reader, than the eBook app installed is for you. It can open .txt, .pdf and .epub files and has a goofy bookshelf UI, complete with cobwebs like a cheesy haunted house amusement ride.
As for mapping and navigation, there is no third-party options, but there is the always-awesome Google Maps installed. With the right accessories, the Mini 8 could be the perfect driving companion, though you'll want to be sure to have a battery charger handy.
