Android Apps: The Best of the Best

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<div>I've had my tablet (Asus Transformer Infinity) a week or so, and have found quite a few new apps that I hadn't used on my phone. So I thought I'd make a nice little list for the best apps out there that I have found and any others you guys have found I'll gladly add. It's nice to have a good list, rather than having to find them all through trial and error. All apps really, might put games on later but whether or not someone likes a game is pretty subjective so..</div>
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<div><a rel="external nofollow"></a><a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.dinglisch.android.taskerm&amp;feature=nav_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDMsIm5ldC5kaW5nbGlzY2guYW5kcm9pZC50YXNrZXJtIl0." rel="external nofollow">Tasker:</a>$6.49 One of my favorites. Well worth the money. Basically automates anything you want based on events/times. If (this happens) then do &lt;action&gt;, sort of thing. For instance, If your gps shows you as being within 1km of your school, it turns your wifi on. Or from 8am till 3pm, your ringer is set to off, and your phone will automatically text anyone who calls "sorry in class". Very powerful, but takes a little time to set up your rules.</div>
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<div><a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.lsartory.cachecleaner.ng&amp;feature=search_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDEsIm9yZy5sc2FydG9yeS5jYWNoZWNsZWFuZXIubmciXQ." rel="external nofollow">Cache Cleaner NG</a>: Keeps your phone running smooth by clearing out the cache.</div>
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<div><a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bigtincan.android.adfree&amp;feature=search_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDEsImNvbS5iaWd0aW5jYW4uYW5kcm9pZC5hZGZyZWUiXQ.." rel="external nofollow">Adfree:</a>Blocks most ads from popping up.</div>
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<div><a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.riteshsahu.SMSBackupRestore&amp;feature=search_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDEsImNvbS5yaXRlc2hzYWh1LlNNU0JhY2t1cFJlc3RvcmUiXQ.." rel="external nofollow">SMS Backup And Restore:</a>Self explanatory. Comes in handy.</div>
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<div><a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.schwimmer.android.mmsextract&amp;feature=search_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDEsImNvbS5zY2h3aW1tZXIuYW5kcm9pZC5tbXNleHRyYWN0Il0." rel="external nofollow"><br />Save MMS:</a>Extracts pictures, audio, and video from your texts and saves them in a separate folder.</div>
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<div><a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.dev47apps.droidcam&amp;feature=search_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDEsImNvbS5kZXY0N2FwcHMuZHJvaWRjYW0iXQ.." rel="external nofollow">Droidcam:</a>Turn your phone into a wireless webcam.</div>
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<div><a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.siriusapplications.quickboot&amp;feature=search_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDEsImNvbS5zaXJpdXNhcHBsaWNhdGlvbnMucXVpY2tib290Il0." rel="external nofollow">Quickboot:</a>allows you to reboot, shutdown, or reboot into recovery mode with a simple button press.</div>
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<div><a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.keramidas.TitaniumBackup&amp;feature=search_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDEsImNvbS5rZXJhbWlkYXMuVGl0YW5pdW1CYWNrdXAiXQ.." rel="external nofollow">Titanium Backup:</a>Great backup utility for apps and ROMs</div>
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<div><a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.diskusage&amp;feature=search_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDEsImNvbS5nb29nbGUuYW5kcm9pZC5kaXNrdXNhZ2UiXQ.." rel="external nofollow">DiskUsage:</a>Graphically shows how your diskspace is being utilized.</div>
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<div><a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mhuang.overclocking&amp;feature=search_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDEsImNvbS5taHVhbmcub3ZlcmNsb2NraW5nIl0." rel="external nofollow">SetCPU:</a>Allows you to overclock/underclock your processor depending on triggers like being plugged in or low battery. Use at own risk.</div>
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<div><a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.eclipsim.gpsstatus2&amp;feature=search_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDEsImNvbS5lY2xpcHNpbS5ncHNzdGF0dXMyIl0." rel="external nofollow">GPS Status &amp; Toolbox:</a>Test your gps, shows a detailed compass and lat/long for your location. Shows how many satellites youre connected to.</div>
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<div><a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=jackpal.androidterm&amp;feature=search_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDEsImphY2twYWwuYW5kcm9pZHRlcm0iXQ.." rel="external nofollow">Terminal Emulator:</a>Gives access to the linux command line shell.</div>
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<a href="http://beta.swype.com/" rel="external nofollow">Swype</a>: Usually pre-installed. Keyboard which uses a draging of the finger and predictive word guessing to determing what you are trying to type. Love it or hate it. Some people swear by it though.<br /><br /><a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.touchtype.swiftkey&amp;feature=search_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDEsImNvbS50b3VjaHR5cGUuc3dpZnRrZXkiXQ.." rel="external nofollow">Swiftkey 3:</a>$3.99 My current keyboard. Has a nicer look to it, better layout, more separation between letters, and MUCH better predictive word choices using your own texting database to tailor the responses to you. The<a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.touchtype.swiftkey.tablet.trial&amp;feature=search_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDEsImNvbS50b3VjaHR5cGUuc3dpZnRrZXkudGFibGV0LnRyaWFsIl0." rel="external nofollow">tablet version</a>has a segmented qwerty style that is perfect for holding the pad in the landscape mode and typing with your thumbs, putting the numbers in the center.<span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><br /><strong><br /></strong><a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.kebab.Llama%20" rel="external nofollow">Llama:</a>Alternative to tasker<br /><strong><br /></strong></span></span>
<div><a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=os.tools.scriptmanager&amp;hl=en%20" rel="external nofollow">Script Manager</a>: Not sure if this is what you mean but, here is a popular scriptingprogram.</div>
<span style="text-decoration: underline;"><br /><a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.idea.backup.smscontacts&amp;feature=nav_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDMsImNvbS5pZGVhLmJhY2t1cC5zbXNjb250YWN0cyJd%20" rel="external nofollow">Super Backup: SMS &amp; Contacts:</a>A highly reccomended backup solution.<br /><strong><br /><br /><br />Anti-Virus/Theft:</strong></span><br /><br />
<div><a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.prey&amp;feature=search_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDEsImNvbS5wcmV5Il0." rel="external nofollow">Prey</a>: One of the better anti-theft apps out there. I like that it allows you to install other devices such as laptops to a single web interface.</div>
<div><a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.lookout.labs.planb&amp;feature=search_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDEsImNvbS5sb29rb3V0LmxhYnMucGxhbmIiXQ.." rel="external nofollow"><br />Plan B:</a>Another phone tracker, but it's installed remotely AFTER your phone is lost. Great for that "oh shit!' moment when you realize you have nothing on your phone to track it with.</div>
<br /><br /><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong><br />Productivity</strong></span>:<br /><br />
<div><a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.splunchy.android.alarmclock&amp;feature=search_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDEsImNvbS5zcGx1bmNoeS5hbmRyb2lkLmFsYXJtY2xvY2siXQ.." rel="external nofollow">AlarmDroid</a>: Best alarm I've found so far. Not perfect but most of the others out there suck.</div>
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<div><a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=spinninghead.carhome&amp;feature=search_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDEsInNwaW5uaW5naGVhZC5jYXJob21lIl0." rel="external nofollow">Car Home Ultra:</a>A car dock app that simplifies your screen for when you're driving. Shows GPS info as well.</div>
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<div><a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=se.catharsis.android.calendar&amp;feature=search_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDEsInNlLmNhdGhhcnNpcy5hbmRyb2lkLmNhbGVuZGFyIl0." rel="external nofollow">Smooth Calendar:</a>Calendar widget.</div>
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<div><a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.chrometophone&amp;feature=search_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDEsImNvbS5nb29nbGUuYW5kcm9pZC5hcHBzLmNocm9tZXRvcGhvbmUiXQ.." rel="external nofollow">Chrome to Phone:</a>Coupled with a chrome addon, this program lets you send data to your phone. Primarily for something like driving directions. The phone will automatically open your default driving directions app and start your gps.</div>
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<div><a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=mobi.mgeek.TunnyBrowser&amp;feature=search_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDEsIm1vYmkubWdlZWsuVHVubnlCcm93c2VyIl0." rel="external nofollow">Dolphin Browser:</a>My favorite browser, though the other big ones are starting to flex their muscle(firefox, chrome, opera). Check em all out and see which one is smoothest.</div>
<br /><a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.wopnersoft.unitconverter&amp;feature=search_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDEsIm9yZy53b3BuZXJzb2Z0LnVuaXRjb252ZXJ0ZXIiXQ.." rel="external nofollow">Unit Converter:</a><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Converts units of measure, data, and currency.</span><span style="text-decoration: underline;"></span><a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mathpad.mobile.android.wt.unit&amp;feature=search_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDEsImNvbS5tYXRocGFkLm1vYmlsZS5hbmRyb2lkLnd0LnVuaXQiXQ..%20" rel="external nofollow">Convertpad</a><span style="text-decoration: underline;"></span><span style="text-decoration: underline;">is an Alternative</span><br /><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong><br /></strong></span>
<div><a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.geico.mobile&amp;feature=search_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDEsImNvbS5nZWljby5tb2JpbGUiXQ.." rel="external nofollow">GEICO</a>: If you have Geico, this little guy comes in handy, especially if you have an accident or need a tow.</div>
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<div><a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.taptu.wapedia.android&amp;feature=search_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDEsImNvbS50YXB0dS53YXBlZGlhLmFuZHJvaWQiXQ.." rel="external nofollow">Wapedia</a>: Fast and easy frontend for wikipedia. Also has a nice widget for fast searching IIRC.</div>
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<div><a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=eu.zomtec.android.delivery&amp;feature=search_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDEsImV1LnpvbXRlYy5hbmRyb2lkLmRlbGl2ZXJ5Il0." rel="external nofollow">Parcels:</a>Tracks packages for you.</div>
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<div style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=uk.co.nickfines.RealCalcPlus&amp;feature=search_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDEsInVrLmNvLm5pY2tmaW5lcy5SZWFsQ2FsY1BsdXMiXQ.." rel="external nofollow">Realcalc:</a>Has pretty much anything you could need in a calculator.</div>
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<div><a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.mangler.android&amp;feature=search_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDEsIm9yZy5tYW5nbGVyLmFuZHJvaWQiXQ.." rel="external nofollow">Mangler:</a>Open source ventrilo app.</div>
<div><a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.teamspeak.ts3remote&amp;feature=search_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDEsImNvbS50ZWFtc3BlYWsudHMzcmVtb3RlIl0." rel="external nofollow"><br />TS3 Remote:</a>Uses a plugin in your teamspeak client that the app connects to and shows you who is talking in channel. Since it's connected to your client and not the server, there is no delay.</div>
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<div><a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.blizzard.bma&amp;feature=search_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDEsImNvbS5ibGl6emFyZC5ibWEiXQ.." rel="external nofollow">Battle.net Mobile Authenticator:</a>Allows you to add a second layer of security to your battle.net account by using a randomly generated token.</div>
<div><a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=android.lionebra.carrr_matey&amp;feature=search_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwyLDEsImFuZHJvaWQubGlvbmVicmEuY2FycnJfbWF0ZXkiXQ.." rel="external nofollow"><br />Carr Matey:</a>Save your car's location when you park. Uses a compass to find it later.</div>
<div><a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.intsig.camscanner&amp;feature=search_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDEsImNvbS5pbnRzaWcuY2Ftc2Nhbm5lciJd" rel="external nofollow"><br />Cam Scanner:</a>Use your camera to "scan" documents into pdf. Great if you need a page from a textbook.<br /><br />
<div><a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.androidtrainer.survive&amp;feature=search_result" rel="external nofollow">US Army Survival Guide</a>: Survival guide based on FM 3-05.70</div>
<br /><a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.launcher.plugin&amp;hl=en" rel="external nofollow">Plug in Launcher:</a>Changes settings or launches programs when you plug the device in. Probably don't need if you have<a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.dinglisch.android.taskerm&amp;feature=search_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDEsIm5ldC5kaW5nbGlzY2guYW5kcm9pZC50YXNrZXJtIl0." rel="external nofollow">Tasker</a>though.<br /><br />
<div><a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.madore.android.unicodeMap&amp;feature=search_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDEsIm9yZy5tYWRvcmUuYW5kcm9pZC51bmljb2RlTWFwIl0.%20" rel="external nofollow">Unicode Map:</a>Not sure this is what you want but...here it is</div>
<div><a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.luckydroid.droidbase&amp;feature=search_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDEsImNvbS5sdWNreWRyb2lkLmRyb2lkYmFzZSJd%20" rel="external nofollow"><br />Memento Database:</a>Database manager for android. Only decent one there seems to be</div>
<div><a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mobisystems.msdict.embedded.wireless.wordnet&amp;hl=en" rel="external nofollow"><br />Advanced English Dictionary &amp; Thesaurus</a>: Just what it says. Includes 1.4 million words.<a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.dictionary&amp;feature=search_result" rel="external nofollow">Dictionary.com</a>is a popular alternative<br /><br />
<div><a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.doubleTwist.alarmClock&amp;feature=top-paid" rel="external nofollow">Doubletwist Alarm</a>: Very popular alarm app. Testing it now.</div>
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<br /><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Networking</strong></span>:<br /><br />
<div><a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.zwanoo.android.speedtest&amp;feature=search_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDEsIm9yZy56d2Fub28uYW5kcm9pZC5zcGVlZHRlc3QiXQ.." rel="external nofollow">Speedtest.net:</a>Self-explanatory. Runs a speed test.</div>
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<div style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.foxfi&amp;feature=search_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDEsImNvbS5mb3hmaSJd" rel="external nofollow">FoxFi:</a>Allows for wifi tethering.</div>
<br /><a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.farproc.wifi.analyzer&amp;feature=search_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDEsImNvbS5mYXJwcm9jLndpZmkuYW5hbHl6ZXIiXQ.." rel="external nofollow">Wifi Analyzer:</a><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Shows the strength and channel of all wifi nets around you on a nice graph. Good for seeing which channels are the most crowded.</span></div>
<br /><a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=aws.apps.networkInfoIi&amp;feature=search_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDEsImF3cy5hcHBzLm5ldHdvcmtJbmZvSWkiXQ.." rel="external nofollow">Network Info II:</a><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Shows very detailed information on your current networks. Great for troubleshooting.</span><br /><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong><br /><br /><br /><br />Messaging/Mail:</strong></span><br /><br />
<div><a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.lsartory.cachecleaner.ng&amp;feature=search_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDEsIm9yZy5sc2FydG9yeS5jYWNoZWNsZWFuZXIubmciXQ.." rel="external nofollow">Handcent SMS:</a>Best SMS replacement program. Gives nice preview windows for your texts, and allows you to respond quickly. Nice look, though it takes a little configuring as the default looks bleh.</div>
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<div><a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ceruleanstudios.trillian.android&amp;feature=search_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDEsImNvbS5jZXJ1bGVhbnN0dWRpb3MudHJpbGxpYW4uYW5kcm9pZCJd" rel="external nofollow">Trillian:</a>Meta-protocal chat client. Uses a primary server, so any messages you may have missed due to being out of service are saved and sent to your device when you get reconnected.</div>
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<div><a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.spartancoders.gtok&amp;feature=search_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDEsImNvbS5zcGFydGFuY29kZXJzLmd0b2siXQ.." rel="external nofollow">Go!Chat:*</a>One of the better facebook chat apps. The official facebook apps tend to be fuckin awful so...you gotta find alternatives.</div>
<br /><a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.quoord.tapatalkpro.activity&amp;feature=search_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDEsImNvbS5xdW9vcmQudGFwYXRhbGtwcm8uYWN0aXZpdHkiXQ.." rel="external nofollow"></a>
<div><a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.quoord.tapatalkpro.activity&amp;feature=search_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDEsImNvbS5xdW9vcmQudGFwYXRhbGtwcm8uYWN0aXZpdHkiXQ.." rel="external nofollow"></a><a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.quoord.tapatalkpro.activity&amp;feature=search_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDEsImNvbS5xdW9vcmQudGFwYXRhbGtwcm8uYWN0aXZpdHkiXQ.." rel="external nofollow">Tapatalk:</a>Streamlined access to participating forums. Nice feature is you can save all your favorite forums for quick access.</div>
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<div><a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.andchat&amp;hl=en%20" rel="external nofollow">AndChat:</a>IRC client with tablet optimized layout.<a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.androirc&amp;hl=en%20" rel="external nofollow">AndroIRC</a>is an alternative<br /><br />
<div><a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.nitrodesk.droid20.nitroid&amp;feature=search_result%20" rel="external nofollow">TouchDown:</a>Exchange email client with tons of settings and security options</div>
<div><a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.nitrodesk.droid20.nitroid&amp;feature=search_result%20" rel="external nofollow"><br />K-9 Mail</a>: Best meta email client out there. Supports IMAP POP3, and exchange.I'd use first party apps for yahoo, gmail, and such though.<br /><br />
<div><a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.levelup.touiteur&amp;feature=search_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDEsImNvbS5sZXZlbHVwLnRvdWl0ZXVyIl0." rel="external nofollow">Plume</a>: Solid Twitter app.</div>
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<br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Widgets</strong></span>:<br />
<div><a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.hermit.dazzle&amp;feature=search_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDEsIm9yZy5oZXJtaXQuZGF6emxlIl0." rel="external nofollow"><br />Dazzle Configurable Switcher</a>:Allows you to create a customized switcher bar widget for things like turning your wireless on and off. Very handy.</div>
<div><a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.levelup.beautifulwidgets&amp;feature=search_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDEsImNvbS5sZXZlbHVwLmJlYXV0aWZ1bHdpZGdldHMiXQ.." rel="external nofollow"><br />Beautiful Widgets:</a>$2.79 Nice looking widgets which show the time, date, and weather for your homescreen. Lots of user created versions out there for you to search through.</div>
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<div><a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.teslacoilsw.flashlight&amp;feature=search_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDEsImNvbS50ZXNsYWNvaWxzdy5mbGFzaGxpZ2h0Il0." rel="external nofollow">Tesla LED:</a>Simple flashlight app. Allows you to make a widget/button for quick access.</div>
<br /><a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=cloudtv.hdwidgets&amp;feature=search_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDEsImNsb3VkdHYuaGR3aWRnZXRzIl0.%20%20" rel="external nofollow">HD Widgets</a>: Alternative to Beautiful Widgets. Creates customized homescreenwidgets for time/weather etc. Apparently better for tablets.<br /><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong><br /><br /><br /><br />GUI</strong></span>:<br /><br /><a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mobint.hololauncher.hd&amp;hl=en" rel="external nofollow">Holo Launcher HD</a>: A replacement GUI for your device like LauncherPro.<br /><br /><a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.innowebtech.g0t0&amp;feature=search_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDEsImNvbS5pbm5vd2VidGVjaC5nMHQwIl0." rel="external nofollow">GOTO Lockscreen:</a>Allows you to unlock directly into your email, sms, or dialer. Shows a little number next to each to show missed calls, unread mail, and unread texts. I LOVE this app. Problem is it has been <strong>abandoned</strong> so use at your own risk. Some phones it works great for, others it has annoyances with<br /><br />
<div><a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.Relmtech.Remote&amp;feature=search_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwyLDEsImNvbS5SZWxtdGVjaC5SZW1vdGUiXQ..%20" rel="external nofollow">Unified Remote</a>: Remotely control your PC easily. (not a remote desktop app)</div>
<br /><a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.teslacoilsw.launcher&amp;feature=search_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwyLDEsImNvbS50ZXNsYWNvaWxzdy5sYXVuY2hlciJd%20" rel="external nofollow">Nova Launcher:</a>Homescreen replacement. Don't have any experience with this.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.cyanogenmod.com/%20" rel="external nofollow">Cyanogenmod:</a>The most popular Android firmware replacement. Tons of features and customizability with a large userbase and frequent updates. Be sure you know howto install correctly though, and backup your rom. If not you run the risk of bricking your phone. Use at your own risk.<br /><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong><br /><br /><br /><br />Cloud Storage</strong></span>:<br /><br />
<div><a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.dropbox.android&amp;feature=search_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDEsImNvbS5kcm9wYm94LmFuZHJvaWQiXQ.." rel="external nofollow">Dropbox:</a>Industry standard for mobile cloud shared storage. Everyone knows about it pretty much. Install it on your cell phones and computer.<br /><br /><a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.minus.android&amp;feature=search_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDEsImNvbS5taW51cy5hbmRyb2lkIl0." rel="external nofollow">Minus:</a>Dropbox like cloud storage app.</div>
<br /><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong><br /><br /><br />Consumer/Food</strong></span>:<br /><br />
<div><a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.biggu.shopsavvy&amp;feature=search_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDEsImNvbS5iaWdndS5zaG9wc2F2dnkiXQ.." rel="external nofollow">Shop Savvy:</a>Scans barcodes and QR codes(the boxy lookin things) and will auto search for the best prices or take you to the website.</div>
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<div><a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=gbis.gbandroid&amp;feature=search_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDEsImdiaXMuZ2JhbmRyb2lkIl0." rel="external nofollow">Gasbuddy:</a>AWESOME app for finding the cheapest gas near you.<br /><br />.<a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.urbanspoon&amp;feature=search_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDEsImNvbS51cmJhbnNwb29uIl0." rel="external nofollow">Urban Spoon:</a>One of my favorites. Lets you find places to eat near you. Has a great feature that works like a slot machine. You shake it and it will randomly find a place to eat near you.</div>
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<div><a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.padmapper&amp;feature=search_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwyLDEsImNvbS5wYWRtYXBwZXIiXQ.." rel="external nofollow">Padmapper:</a>The website version is much better, but can come in handy when out apartment hunting. Shows apartments as spots on a map.</div>
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<div><a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.froogloid.kring.google.zxing.client.android&amp;feature=search_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDEsImNvbS5mcm9vZ2xvaWQua3JpbmcuZ29vZ2xlLnp4aW5nLmNsaWVudC5hbmRyb2lkIl0." rel="external nofollow">Keyring Reward Cards:</a>Saves all your reward cards barcode into one app.<br /><br />
<div><a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.zonewalker.acar&amp;feature=search_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDEsImNvbS56b25ld2Fsa2VyLmFjYXIiXQ.." rel="external nofollow">aCar:</a>Tracks all vehicle expenses. Tells you when you need to change oil, tires, maintenance and such.</div>
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<span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong><br /><br /><br />R</strong></span><strong style="text-decoration: underline;">emote</strong>:<br /><br />
<div><a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.utorrent.web&amp;feature=search_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDEsImNvbS51dG9ycmVudC53ZWIiXQ.." rel="external nofollow">Utorrent Remote:</a>Allows you to remotely manage your utorrent client.</div>
<div><a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.splashtop.remote.pad.v2&amp;feature=search_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDEsImNvbS5zcGxhc2h0b3AucmVtb3RlLnBhZC52MiJd" rel="external nofollow"><br />Splashtop:</a>Remote Desktop software. Best one I've found. One of my absolute favorite apps. Free if being used within the same network. 10 bucks a year otherwise.</div>
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<div><a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.joshsera&amp;feature=search_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDEsImNvbS5qb3Noc2VyYSJd" rel="external nofollow">Remote Droid:</a>Turns your droid into a wireless keyboard and mouse.</div>
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<div><a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sand.airdroid&amp;feature=search_result%20" rel="external nofollow">AirDroid:</a>Really cool app that lets you wirelessly manage your Android device from your browser</div>
<br /><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong><br /><br />News</strong></span>:<br />
<div><a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.alphonso.pulse&amp;feature=search_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDEsImNvbS5hbHBob25zby5wdWxzZSJd" rel="external nofollow"><br />Pulse News:</a>A news aggregator. Uses images and titles to make it more of a visual experience. Add almost any website you want. My second favorite news portal.</div>
<div><a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.news360.news360app&amp;feature=search_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDEsImNvbS5uZXdzMzYwLm5ld3MzNjBhcHAiXQ.." rel="external nofollow"><br />News360:</a>THE best news aggregator I've found. Tons of different stories out there, great interface. Also has a<a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.news360.news360tablet&amp;feature=search_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDEsImNvbS5uZXdzMzYwLm5ld3MzNjB0YWJsZXQiXQ.." rel="external nofollow">tablet</a>version.<br /><br /><a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.currents&amp;hl=en" rel="external nofollow">Google Currents:</a>Google's version of a news aggregator. Not my favorite one but some people swear by it.</div>
<br /><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong><br /><br /><br />Sports</strong></span>:<br /><br /><a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=mobi.sportstap.android.sportstap&amp;feature=search_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDEsIm1vYmkuc3BvcnRzdGFwLmFuZHJvaWQuc3BvcnRzdGFwIl0." rel="external nofollow">SportsTap:</a>Decent enough program for sports score.<br /><br /><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong><br /><br /><br />Entertainment</strong></span>:<br /><br />
<div><a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.M.alcodroid&amp;feature=search_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDEsIm9yZy5NLmFsY29kcm9pZCJd" rel="external nofollow">AlcoDroid:</a>Add drinks as you go, shows your BAC and a graph to show when you'll be sober.</div>
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<div><a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=ru.jecklandin.asciicam&amp;feature=search_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDEsInJ1LmplY2tsYW5kaW4uYXNjaWljYW0iXQ.." rel="external nofollow">ASCIICamera</a>: Take a photo and watch it converted to ASCII Art!</div>
<div><a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ccpcreations.android.WiiUseAndroid&amp;feature=search_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDEsImNvbS5jY3BjcmVhdGlvbnMuYW5kcm9pZC5XaWlVc2VBbmRyb2lkIl0." rel="external nofollow"><br />WiiMote Controller:</a>Allows you to use a wiimote as a controller for your games.</div>
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<div><a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.stardroid&amp;feature=search_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDEsImNvbS5nb29nbGUuYW5kcm9pZC5zdGFyZHJvaWQiXQ.." rel="external nofollow">Sky Map:</a>Augmented Realty app that uses the camera and GPS to show you where the stars and constellations are at.</div>
<div><a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.kansassoftware.liquorrun&amp;feature=search_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDEsImNvbS5rYW5zYXNzb2Z0d2FyZS5saXF1b3JydW4iXQ.." rel="external nofollow"><br />Liquor Run:</a>Find the closest store that sells liquor and their hours.</div>
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<div><a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.dancingpixelstudios.sixaxiscontroller&amp;feature=search_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDEsImNvbS5kYW5jaW5ncGl4ZWxzdHVkaW9zLnNpeGF4aXNjb250cm9sbGVyIl0.%20" rel="external nofollow">Sixaxis Controller:</a>*Allows you to use a PS3 controller. Apparently complex, but*great.</div>
<div><a href="http://www.explusalpha.com/home/snes9x-ex/%20" rel="external nofollow"><br />Snes9x EX:</a>SNES Emulator</div>
<div><a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fishstix.dosbox%20" rel="external nofollow"><br />DosBox Turbo:</a>A dos emulator. Run old DOS games.</div>
<br /><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong><br /><br /><br /><br />Organization/Applications:</strong></span><br /><br />
<div><a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.appspot.swisscodemonkeys.apps&amp;feature=search_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDEsImNvbS5hcHBzcG90LnN3aXNzY29kZW1vbmtleXMuYXBwcyJd" rel="external nofollow">Appbrain:</a>Though not as useful now since Google Play updated their marketplace. It still allows for finding the best apps and saving your currently installed apps to a list for future reference.</div>
<br /><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Office</span></strong>:<br /><br /><a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.qo.android.am3&amp;feature=search_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwyLDEsImNvbS5xby5hbmRyb2lkLmFtMyJd%20" rel="external nofollow">Quickoffice Pro:</a>Office suite for running word, excel, ppt, and pdf. A great free alternative is<a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=cn.wps.moffice_eng%20" rel="external nofollow">Kingsoft Office<br /><br /></a>
<div><a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=jp.sblo.pandora.jota&feature=search_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDEsImpwLnNibG8ucGFuZG9yYS5qb3RhIl0." rel="external nofollow">Jota Text Editor</a>: Open source text editor.</div>
<br /><br /><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong><br /><br />Notes/Reminders</strong></span>:<br /><br />
<div><a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.timsu.astrid&amp;feature=search_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDEsImNvbS50aW1zdS5hc3RyaWQiXQ.." rel="external nofollow">Astrid:</a>A todo list maker.</div>
<br /><a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.evernote&amp;feature=search_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDEsImNvbS5ldmVybm90ZSJd" rel="external nofollow">Evernote:</a>A cloud note program. Basically if you need to remember something, say a friend mentions a movie you should watch later. Lets you take notes using text, picture, or records audio. Any note you take can be access via the web and vice versa. Type out a grocery list for instance on your computer and add it to your evernote site.<br /><a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.dayup.gtask&amp;feature=search_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDEsIm9yZy5kYXl1cC5ndGFzayJd" rel="external nofollow"><br />GTasks:</a>Task/ToDo list program that syncs with google.<br /><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong><br /><br /><br />E-Readers/PDF:</strong></span><br /><br />
<div><a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.amazon.kindle&amp;feature=search_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDEsImNvbS5hbWF6b24ua2luZGxlIl0." rel="external nofollow">Kindle:</a>Good ereader app. Still trying to find the best app for each type, but right now kindle has the nicest gui.</div>
<br /><a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.androidcomics.acv&amp;feature=nav_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDMsIm5ldC5hbmRyb2lkY29taWNzLmFjdiJd" rel="external nofollow">ACV (A Comic Viewer):</a>Comic and Manga viewer<br /><br /><a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=udk.android.reader&amp;feature=search_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDEsInVkay5hbmRyb2lkLnJlYWRlciJd" rel="external nofollow">ezPDF Viewer:</a>Probably the most popular third-party PDF viewer out there.<br /><br />
<div><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong><br /><br /><br />Communication</strong></span>:</div>
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<div><a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.googlevoice&amp;feature=search_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDEsImNvbS5nb29nbGUuYW5kcm9pZC5hcHBzLmdvb2dsZXZvaWNlIl0." rel="external nofollow">Google Voice:</a>Make calls using your google voice number. Good if you want to be able to screen calls by keeping your real cellphone number private. Hand out your google voice number and block people via the web interface.<br /><br />
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<div><strong>Music/Audio</strong>:</div>
<div><br /><a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.pandora.android&amp;feature=search_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDEsImNvbS5wYW5kb3JhLmFuZHJvaWQiXQ.." rel="external nofollow">Pandora:</a>Most of you know of pandora, those who dont, it's great for listening to free music.<br /><br />
<div><a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=tunein.player&amp;feature=search_result" rel="external nofollow">TuneIn Radio:</a>Lets you listen to virtually any radio station in most countries.<br /><br />
<div><a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.shazam.android&amp;feature=search_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDEsImNvbS5zaGF6YW0uYW5kcm9pZCJd" rel="external nofollow">Shazam:</a>Find song names by listening to a small portion.</div>
<br /><a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=fm.last.android&amp;feature=search_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDEsImZtLmxhc3QuYW5kcm9pZCJd" rel="external nofollow">Last.fm:</a>Keep track of your favorite bands and upcoming events.<br /><br /><a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.spotify.mobile.android.ui&amp;feature=search_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDEsImNvbS5zcG90aWZ5Lm1vYmlsZS5hbmRyb2lkLnVpIl0.%20" rel="external nofollow">Spotify:</a>Free streaming of radio stations, save songs with a tap.<br /><br /><a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.maxmpz.audioplayer&amp;feature=related_apps#?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDEwOSwiY29tLm1heG1wei5hdWRpb3BsYXllciJd%20" rel="external nofollow">Poweramp Music Player:</a>Top music player out there.<br /><br /></div>
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<br /><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Video/Movies</strong></span>:</div>
<div><a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.youtube&amp;feature=search_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDEsImNvbS5nb29nbGUuYW5kcm9pZC55b3V0dWJlIl0." rel="external nofollow"><br />Youtube:</a>Better frontend for youtube.<br /><br /><a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.imdb.mobile&amp;feature=search_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDEsImNvbS5pbWRiLm1vYmlsZSJd" rel="external nofollow">IMDB:</a>Find info on movies/actors quickly for when you're having a bar argument.</div>
<div><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong><br /></strong></span><a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.flixster.android&amp;feature=search_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDEsIm5ldC5mbGl4c3Rlci5hbmRyb2lkIl0." rel="external nofollow">Movies by Flixster:</a>Nice app for finding when and where movies are playing, while showing trailers and reviews using rotten tomatoes for any movie you want.<br /><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong><br /></strong></span>
<div><a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mxtech.videoplayer.ad&amp;feature=search_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDEsImNvbS5teHRlY2gudmlkZW9wbGF5ZXIuYWQiXQ.." rel="external nofollow">MX Player:</a>One of the best video players out there. Plays pretty much anything.<br /><br /><a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.netflix.mediaclient&amp;feature=search_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDEsImNvbS5uZXRmbGl4Lm1lZGlhY2xpZW50Il0." rel="external nofollow">Netflix</a>: If you don't know what this is, kill yourself.<br /><br />
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<br /><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>School</strong></span>:</div>
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<div><a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.eusoft.grades&amp;feature=search_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDEsImNvbS5ldXNvZnQuZ3JhZGVzIl0." rel="external nofollow">Grades: Student Organizer:</a>If you're in Highschool or College GET THIS. Put in all your teachers, classroom info, grading scheme, grade weights, and when things are due. Helps you keep track of everything.</div>
<div><a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.quoord.tapatalkpro.activity&amp;feature=search_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDEsImNvbS5xdW9vcmQudGFwYXRhbGtwcm8uYWN0aXZpdHkiXQ.." rel="external nofollow"><br /></a><br />
<div style="color: #000000;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Weather</strong></span>:<br /><a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.aws.android&amp;feature=search_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDEsImNvbS5hd3MuYW5kcm9pZCJd" rel="external nofollow"><br />Weatherbug</a>: Solid weather App. Look to <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.weather.Weather&amp;feature=search_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDEsImNvbS53ZWF0aGVyLldlYXRoZXIiXQ.." rel="external nofollow">The Weather Channel's</a>app for an alternative.</div>
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<div><a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.funkyfresh.samba&amp;feature=search_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDEsImNvbS5mdW5reWZyZXNoLnNhbWJhIl0." rel="external nofollow"><br /></a><br /><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>File Managing and Serving:</strong></span><a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.funkyfresh.samba&amp;feature=search_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDEsImNvbS5mdW5reWZyZXNoLnNhbWJhIl0." rel="external nofollow"><br /><br />Samba Filesharing:</a>Access your phone on your network via filesharing as a folder.</div>
<div><a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.M.alcodroid&amp;feature=search_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDEsIm9yZy5NLmFsY29kcm9pZCJd" rel="external nofollow"><br /></a>
<div style="color: #000000;"><a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.metago.astro&amp;feature=search_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDEsImNvbS5tZXRhZ28uYXN0cm8iXQ.." rel="external nofollow">Astro:</a>One of the best file browsers out there.</div>
<a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.M.alcodroid&amp;feature=search_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDEsIm9yZy5NLmFsY29kcm9pZCJd" rel="external nofollow"><br /></a><a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.rhmsoft.fm&amp;feature=search_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDEsImNvbS5yaG1zb2Z0LmZtIl0." rel="external nofollow">File Explorer:</a><a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.M.alcodroid&amp;feature=search_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDEsIm9yZy5NLmFsY29kcm9pZCJd" rel="external nofollow">An alternative file browser. Also comes in a </a><a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.rhmsoft.fm.hd&amp;feature=search_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDEsImNvbS5yaG1zb2Z0LmZtLmhkIl0." rel="external nofollow">tablet version</a><a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.M.alcodroid&amp;feature=search_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDEsIm9yZy5NLmFsY29kcm9pZCJd" rel="external nofollow">.</a></div>
<div><a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.teslacoilsw.flashlight&amp;feature=search_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDEsImNvbS50ZXNsYWNvaWxzdy5mbGFzaGxpZ2h0Il0." rel="external nofollow"><br /><span style="text-decoration: underline;"></span></a><a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=hu.tagsoft.ttorrent.lite&amp;feature=search_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDEsImh1LnRhZ3NvZnQudHRvcnJlbnQubGl0ZSJd" rel="external nofollow">ttorrent:</a><span style="color: #000000; text-decoration: underline;">Bit torrent client. Can't imagine wanting to torrent on your phone though</span><br /><br />
<div><a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.teslacoilsw.quicksshd&amp;hl=en" rel="external nofollow">QuickSSHd</a>: SSH server for your phone.<br /><br /><a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.connectbot&amp;feature=search_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDEsIm9yZy5jb25uZWN0Ym90Il0.%20" rel="external nofollow">ConnectBot:</a>Opensource SSH client with simulataneous connections</div>
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<div><a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=lysesoft.andftp&amp;hl=en%20" rel="external nofollow">AndFTP:</a>The most popular FTP client out there.</div>
<div><a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=lutey.FTPServer&amp;feature=search_result%20" rel="external nofollow"><br />FTPServer:</a>The most popular FTP Server out there. Also recommended is<a href="http://ppareit.github.com/swiftp/%20" rel="external nofollow">Swiftp</a></div>
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<span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong><a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.teslacoilsw.flashlight&amp;feature=search_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDEsImNvbS50ZXNsYWNvaWxzdy5mbGFzaGxpZ2h0Il0." rel="external nofollow"><br />T</a>ravel/Transportation</strong></span>:<br /><br />
<div><a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.cab4me.android&amp;feature=search_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwyLDEsImNvbS5jYWI0bWUuYW5kcm9pZCJd" rel="external nofollow">Cab4me:</a>Find cabs, check ratings, locations, ratings, and call from directly in the app.</div>
<br /><a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.hopstop&amp;feature=search_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDEsImNvbS5ob3BzdG9wIl0." rel="external nofollow">HopStop</a>: Gives detailed public transit, walking, biking, and taxi info<br /><br /><a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.u%20" rel="external nofollow">Uber:</a>Lets you arrange for a townecar to pick you up. Cheaper than cabs many times. Only available in some cities.<br /><br /><a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mobiata.flighttrack.free&amp;feature=search_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwyLDEsImNvbS5tb2JpYXRhLmZsaWdodHRyYWNrLmZyZWUiXQ.." rel="external nofollow">Flight Track</a>: Tracks flights in real time for you.<br /><br /></div>
<div><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong><br /><br /><br />Games</strong></span>:<br /><br />
<div><a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.peterd.zombierun&amp;feature=search_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDEsIm5ldC5wZXRlcmQuem9tYmllcnVuIl0." rel="external nofollow">Zombie, Run!:</a>Not really putting games on here, but this one is an augmented reality gps style game that puts zombies on the map of the city you are in, and you have to avoid them. Neat concept.</div>
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[CarpTarts]

...Google the following: Aptoide.

Gain apps.

Prosper.

 

[CarpTarts]

I could add a few to this list as well, but it all depends on what you want to do with the app.

For instance, my fave launcher is Holo Launcher HD.

 

[BOT#00001]

Definitely add some, ill copy and paste it to the list. Would be a great starting point for anyone just getting an Android, or people who just dont like spending the time to find the best apps out there.

 

[balls2dawall]

I just installed and setup my Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 with https://play.google.com/store/apps/...=W251bGwsMSwxLDEsIlJlbW90ZS5Ub3VjaC5TcXVpZCJd it cost 50 bones but cheaper then going to buy a remote. The remote app that comes with the unit just plain sucks ass;

 

[BOT#00001]

I just installed and setup my Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 with https://play.google.com/store/apps/...=W251bGwsMSwxLDEsIlJlbW90ZS5Ub3VjaC5TcXVpZCJd it cost 50 bones but cheaper then going to buy a remote. The remote app that comes with the unit just plain sucks ass;

Seems like a cool app, but $50 bucks?! Geezus. They'd do much better if they lowered the price down to 6 bucks. I'd rather spend a bit more money and get a remote. I've got a Logitech Harmony One right now and love it.

 

[BOT#00001]

Oh and here's another list with some great apps on Reddit:

New updated list of "good apps" on spreadsheet, add when needed via reddit.com

 

[RainMotorsports]

Going through the list I have to say I guess us AOSP / CyanogenMod guys are spoiled.

TeslaLED I used to love but thats built into CyanogenMod (Torch).

GOTO Lockscreen: Allows you to unlock directly into your email, sms, or dialer. Shows a little number next to each to show missed calls, unread mail, and unread texts. I LOVE this app. Problem is it has been abandoned so use at your own risk. Some phones it works great for, others it has annoyances with.

This is an AOSP ICS feature (except for the unread count). GOTO looks like its Sense (HTC) oriented.
Example Image:

On CyanogenMod you can actually edit the locations and what they go to.

Dazzle Configurable Switcher: Allows you to create a customized switcher bar widget for things like turning your wireless on and off. Very handy.

I have been on and off with this sort of thing for a long time. Different manufacturers have different Toggle schemes. There are a ton of widgets and power control widgets.
CyanogenMod lets you choose the toggles on your notification screen. AOKP has the "Extended Toggle" Scheme.

Quickboot: allows you to reboot, shutdown, or reboot into recovery mode with a simple button press.

I first saw quick boot when I ran Calkulin's rom. Guys developed for a few phones but most people wouldnt know the name. Even though most custom roms have this already built into the power menu.
CyanogenMod and even stock port AOSP roms and just about any custom rom, here is CM9's:

When you hit reboot it gives you the option of Recovery or Download Mode (Samsung ODIN), which is Fast Boot for Motorola, not sure about the other companies.


I would find the list agreeable, maybe swap a couple of the apps. But being on a tablet may make a difference as well. Titanium Backup is a must have for anyone rooted.


Launcher - For those who like the AOSP ICS/JB look Apex or Nova are recomendable. I came from Go Launcher on GB and Launcher Pro was popular well before I came around its kinda dated now. Have not used Holo myself.

SMS, Call Log, Contact Backup - I use Super Backup, supposedly Titanium Backup has an option now but its not too friendly with the extras department. Super Backup gets bad reviews here and there from people who switch phones and can't figure out where the folder is supposed to be. Especially when they move to a phone with internal and external storage. They added the ability to select the location. In my book as long as what you use works its good. I used Kies but that was not supported on the ICS leaks and now not on Jelly Bean.

Six Axis - Screw a WiiMote lol I use a PS3 controller.

Air Droid - Tablet users will never use something like this but phone users might like it. Especially if they use something like Kies Air (Samsung Users).

 

[BOT#00001]

Updated with some requests and suggestions.

 

[RainMotorsports]

Updated with some requests and suggestions.

LOL. I like your description of Six Axis. It has its moments. Very powerful but you have to place the controls over the screen where u need them and without seeing the game at the same time.... kinda blows.

Quick Office I do own bought the big package with all the crap on sale for cheap. My phone came with something decent but it doesn't work outside of stock firmware.

 

[BOT#00001]

LOL. I like your description of Six Axis. It has its moments. Very powerful but you have to place the controls over the screen where u need them and without seeing the game at the same time.... kinda blows.

Quick Office I do own bought the big package with all the crap on sale for cheap. My phone came with something decent but it doesn't work outside of stock firmware.

Yah the ones I added were requests mainly and I dont have experience with them, so the descriptions are vague or interpreted from comments left on the app page. Like the office apps for instance...never bothered with because I've got a laptop. I'm not gonna be typing up office stuff on my tablet, but some people needed em.
And as far as cyanogenmod goes, I'd love to try it, but I think im done with the whole ROM replacement thing. It seemed to be too much of a headache to be worth it when I did it before.

 

[RainMotorsports]

And as far as cyanogenmod goes, I'd love to try it, but I think im done with the whole ROM replacement thing. It seemed to be too much of a headache to be worth it when I did it before.

We will have to chat over that some time. Id say it actually fits anyone that keeps a device well after the manufacturer stops supporting it (if the device doesnt have a locked bootloader). Which in Android terms can be just a year. Unless you buy a phone the day after it comes out you could see 3 android OS's in that time with the phone only getting 1 or 2. Jelly Bean is exceptionally fast on my device which came with 2.3 out of the box. So newer doesn't necessarily mean slower.

But ease, easily depends on the brand. Many Samsung devices i could pack CM9 for you and this would be the instructions: Boot to download mode, insert usb cable, press button, 5 minutes later your done.
Disastrous failure? Do it again, its also a fix The long way would be to flash a kernel with cwm (or odin it if not rooted), flash cm9 in cwm, flash gapps in cwm, reboot.

Motorola = You bought a device from a company who even after your device is out of warranty is still trying to prevent you from modifying it. They in the last couple of days released a bootloader unlock tool... for one phone (Photon Q). If they keep it up they will be like HTC. HTC can be a pain at times achieving S-OFF but better than nothing. I will likely stick with Samsung.

 

[BOT#00001]

Added 32 Apps to the list and cleaned it up a bit/added new info.

Here's an Excel 2007 XLSX version and an HTML version. You'll have to download the html version to view it though.
Changelog is at the bottom of the files.

 

[RainMotorsports]

Still at this bot? I was gonna post about the .25 cent app sale but its pretty much done with. I got Nova Prime for 25 cents today. I usually use Apex, Nova is just as good and I used to use it and they both have paid versions which all in total have about the same features. But Nova Prime for 25 cents instead of 4 dollars hell yeah.

Nova Prime was even able to import all my homescreen icons and stuff from apex. The one thing i was dreading!

 

[BOT#00001]

Still at this bot? I was gonna post about the .25 cent app sale but its pretty much done with. I got Nova Prime for 25 cents today. I usually use Apex, Nova is just as good and I used to use it and they both have paid versions which all in total have about the same features. But Nova Prime for 25 cents instead of 4 dollars hell yeah.

Nova Prime was even able to import all my homescreen icons and stuff from apex. The one thing i was dreading!

Yah I picked up a few apps I wouldnt normally bother with. Prolly spent about 4 or 5 bucks. And yes I'm still at it. Will always be at it. I wanted to finish the list up for a buddy of mine who doesnt know android, so he can have a good solid starting point.

 

[RainMotorsports]

I wanted to finish the list up for a buddy of mine who doesnt know android, so he can have a good solid starting point.

Yeah I once did an entire video on how to root the Epic 4G Touch and use CWM to install custom roms and highlight custom launchers and shit and Bobsama never did root his phone.... Yeah never wasting time with that again lol.

 

[BOT#00001]

Haha well this is for my own use as well. Whenever I format my phone it always takes me forever to remember what apps I had on there. This will eliminate that issue.

 

[RainMotorsports]

Haha well this is for my own use as well. Whenever I format my phone it always takes me forever to remember what apps I had on there. This will eliminate that issue.

Ah. There is an app for that. Yeah Apple sue me. Plus the newer versions of play store these days has every app you ever installed listed. Swipe left when on the my apps screen. Apps you haven't installed recently (last time, etc) will fall to the bottom of said list. Once rooted Titanium backup will back up the apps with data which makes for a quick restore from wipes. Testing builds I often wiped the phone twice a day. It used to be cool to clean install stuff now and then but once its that frequent TiBu is a must.

 

[BOT#00001]

I know, but it takes a while to go through them all page by page, and they're not sorted by genre.

 

[RainMotorsports]

I know, but it takes a while to go through them all page by page, and they're not sorted by genre.

That and any by the time u get 5 down the list u have to scroll all the way from the top! Further you go the more of a pain it is. Would be nice to clear off the apps u could care less about. That and bringing back the paid apps list to seperate it from the freebie apps.... maybe?