I have read a few top 10 android
articles, they always seem to not include what I feel are the must have apps.
I know that these lists are very subjective and most likely what one person (author) thinks is a must have.
So i will be adding my top 10, the apps that I think will help improve the usefulness of you new android smartphone.
Maildroid
This was probably the first thing I looked for! A much more advanced email client. When I started to search I was looking for a good free email app. Well I got lucky, maildroid does everything i want and more.
Lets go over the pro's
Let's cover the con's
To install Maildroid you can search the market or use the QR code below.
Titanium Backup
I guess having a backup plan for all of our electrnoics is a must have. From out comuters to our music and photo's. So it should go without saying we would want one for our smartphone. and why not get the best!!!
Lets go over the pro's
Let's cover the con's
To install Titanium Backup you can search the market or use the QR code below.
LauncherPro
Home Screen replacement, ok this is a must have and you may not even know why? Let me fill you in, do you find having four icons on the launch bar not enough? Would you like to squeese a few more icons on the desktop? maybe you would like to change the dock background? If any of these questions made you say yes then Launcherpro is what you need. I have tried a few home replements and as far as I'm concerned launcherPro is by far the best and fastest.
Lets go over the pro's
Let's cover the con's
To install LauncherPro you can search the market or use the QR code below.
AppBrain App Market
If you have not heard about the App Brain you have been missing out. This is how the Android market place should have been. the biggest improvement for me is the ability to browse and search for apps on my computer and then having App Brain push them to my phone. yes that's right the new App Brain can push the apps you select on your computer right to your phone. Plus there are better search peramaters and a whole lot more. Do your self a favor and check it out.
Lets go over the pro's
Let's cover the con's
To install App Brain you can search the market or use the QR code below.
Handcent SMS
Do you like to SMS? Well if you are a big on texting and dont have this, then you might as well stop looking and just install it. Yes it's that good and one of the best default android replcement apps I have used. Go ahead give it a try and let me know what you think.
Lets go over the pro's
Let's cover the con's
To install Handcent you can search the market or use the QR code below.
ES File explorer
When it comes to searching the file system I have tried a few of the apps out there. The one thing that rings true is I always come back to ES File explorer. It works, works well, does more than I need and has built in network sharing that works. So with all this and several add-ons why use anything else? In my opinion this is the best file explorer on the market.
Lets go over the pro's
Let's cover the con's
To install ES File explorer you can search the market or use the QR code below.
PowerAMP Music Player
What would a smertphone without an awsome media player be? Well just another expensive phone right. The default player in Android just sucks, exspecially if you have flac files or even a collection of avi's. Android just does not like to play them. After many trial and error's I have found this wonderful Music player Power Amp. It play's everything I need and has yet to cause me any issue's. if you want an all in one media player go ahead and give it a try. as this is a paid app you and runs as a trial you can get the trial below with the QR code below.
Lets go over the pro's
Let's cover the con's
To install Power AMP you can search the market or use the QR code below.
Shazam
No big surpirise here, Just a must have to search and find that song you hear and can't remember the name of. My favorite part is the ability to send the results to either Twitter, SMS or a few others. I tend to just send all my finds to Twitter. The free version only allows you to search 5 songs a month. So depending on your usage the free version might be enough. As for me I opted for the paid version and feel it was worth every penney.
Lets go over the pro's
Let's cover the con's
To install Shazam you can search the market or use the QR code below.
Beautiful Widgets
Ok I confess, I love the HTC clock and weather widget and Beautiful Widgets is by far the best way to duplicate this. I have had this installed from day one and it was the first app I paid for. other than a few glitches here and there I have no complaints as the developer keeps it updated very well. If you like the HTC clock look no further and try out Beautiful widgets
Lets go over the pro's
Let's cover the con's
To install Beautiful Widgets you can search the market or use the QR code below.
Vignette
So as with most smart phones the camera app that comes with them is usually limited and just takes a picture. I have an SE X10 and the camera says 8 mega pixels but the picture quality makes it seem as a 5 mega pixel. Once I installed Vignette I can now use my phone camera and at least get away with sharing them and people not immediatly says did you use your camera phone. If you like to snap pictures with your phone then you should give Vignette a try and see if the quality is worth you getting the paid version.
Lets go over the pro's
Let's cover the con's
To install Vignette you can search the market or use the QR code below.
Conclusion
So now that you know what I like I would love to here from you and see what apps you can not live with out or if you have a comment about the above mentioned apps. I can tell you as the app market grows new apps will be showing up and if you have an app that does it better please share.
So many new apps are coming!!
It has been reported that android just hit 30,000 apps. Yeah i know it's still way behind the iphone, but I do suspect that this number will double by christmas. The way I look at it is you can install an application from bluetooth, usb, download from your phone and more, so it will make other sites pop up as time goes on to sell apps.
Just read an article that even AOL is getting in on the android app business and has developed 2 apps already. ;-) Yeah I know who is still using AOL. L0L
