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The 60 Best Android Apps (Part 1 of 2)
April 28, 2010 | by Andrew Kameka
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The Best Android Apps were easier to find when there were only a few great apps to choose. Now there are Desires, Droids, and Nexus Ones sparking more incredible apps in the Android Market. These are the 60 Best Android Apps. We added new entries to our previous picks and trimmed the fat to put together a list of incredible apps we believe most users will enjoy.
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Some apps may not be available because of your carrier, location, or phone version. Sorry, guys, but that’s beyond our control.
AppBrain
AppBrain “syncs” apps between desktops and Android Phones. As you browse the Android Market at AppBrain.com, filtering out spam apps, the AppBrain app will download each everything that you mark for install/uninstall.
[Read and watch our review of AppBrain]
AppAware
AppAware is great for discovering what apps to download. It displays the top downloads of other AppAware users, highlighting what’s new and popular. Highlight by hour, day, or week.
[Read and watch our review of AppAware]
3 (aka Cubed)
3 navigates your music library based on a captivating 3D cube or album cover wall. Swipe and scroll through a visualization of your music library rather than a list view. The app also includes three options for a homescreen widget and information on concerts coming to your area.
Gmote
Gmote has two functions: one streams music from your phone to your Android device, and the other remotely controls media played on a computer. You can even use the touchpad features to control a PowerPoint presentation. [YouTube]
iheartradio
Users can listen to Clear Channel radio stations from various markets with iheartradio. Listen to your local radio, a favorite station in another city, or a station centered on one recording artist.
Pandora
Pandora creates personal radio streaming stations. Create a station based on ?And I Love Her? by the Beatles, you’ll hear similar songs from Paul McCartney and Don McLean. Pandora bookmarks songs, mixes multiple stations, and links to easy song purchasing.
Rhapsody ($9.99 a month)
How would you like to stream any of 9 million songs to your Android phone on demand? Would artist/genre radio stations, full albums, and playlists sweeten the deal? That’s Rhapsody. [Read the Androinica.com review]
Shazam
Shazam matches songs with its massive library and returns the artist, song title, and album information. You can even get additional information, YouTube links, and immediately purchase the song if it’s available in the Amazon.com MP3 library.
Slacker Radio
Slacker is a personal radio app that streams more than 3 million songs. Playlists are diverse, expertly-programmed, and improved by your personal ratings. Slacker also includes an offline mode that caches songs if a connection is lost.
Spotify ($9.99)
Spotify is a European app that provides incredible music streaming options. Users can listen to on-demand music, get custom playlists, and download songs to the phone in case a connection is lost. It’s well worth the price of purchase.
Stitcher Radio
There are plenty of great choices for podcast players, and Stitcher can go to bat with any of them. Download podcasts or radio programs from BBC, CNN, ESPN, FOX, TWiT, and many more. Browse by topic, search, or just stick to your favorites.
![Rhapsody: The Best On-Demand streaming app for Android in the U.S. [App Reviews]](/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/rhapsody-2.jpg)
you need to add midomi/soundhound as a better alternative to shazam. beyond recognizing music – shazam has seen no other features or development in a year.
midomi: saves 'catches' for uploading later in case you lose connectivity, saves tags with more details, better app overall, works in the background. give it a go.
Hey! So if I am in the car and my phone is not using the net/wifi so all internet connectivity is off can I turn the sounhound on and it will find the song for me? How does that work?
One more thing, better than trip it is tripcase – it's free and really rocks with connections and ical feeds.
No Wertago?!
Hi all,
I’ve heard of “Mobile Phone” from this blog and I want to thank you for sharing it with us.
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Shawn
Mobile Phone
One more great app coming for the Droid is DreamWalk, Check it out!
Carol Ovi.
http://www.dreamwalkmobile.com
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I agree Carol.
DreamWalk is hot on iPhone and I am keen to see how it ports to Android.
Nowadays, there are lots of application we can install in different gadgets we have. I wonder what will be other applications in the next days.
When is OpenOffice coming to Android?
I am new to all this, this will be my first andriod phone (htc evo 4g phone)……
This is a useful list for a new Android user. You’re missing the my-911 app, though- it’s basically Onstar on your phone, I’m a fan.
anroid phones rock
I'm right behind you. My911 from http://www.my-911.com has to be the smartphone of the future (near future). Well done to verizon for endorsing them. same holds true to RIM and Motorola. only problem I see are those fools who commented on droid market. They obviously didn't download the app or take the time to see what it has. This company is going somewhere. I do app reviews for a living, have done for over 15 years. My911 well done, just push hard to get it on all OS's, currently on available on BB and Android
Hey SmartReview, my911 would like to get your feedback, please email at [email protected]
Check out my911 here.
Strange,as soon as i visited the my-911.com link in your post windows defender said a threat. java exploit was found and pc needed cleaning. Very odd,just so you know
i am looking for the incredible app that makes your battery life longer, does anyone know what that is called?
thanks!
advanced task killer
"The power button."
the power button is not an application… neither are the dim- or brightness controls
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"i am looking for the incredible app that makes your battery life longer, does anyone know what that is called? "
Megan, it's called, "Turn off GPS unless you actually need it." Other than for the "Wowzie! Cool! Lookat what I can do!" factor, why does anybody want GPS running all the time? Turn it on when you need it. Your battery life will be just fine.
An APP the extends battery life… sound counter productive to me. and APP that RUNS (using battery life) to extend it…. I think the charger is the way to go
Megan… is called keep the phone charged… hahaha! :p
@ Megan – There are probably other apps that can extend battery life, but I've seen many people praise "Juicedefender". There's both a free and a paid version.
@jsherm2 and @SmartReview you guys would probably be interested in Craigslist Checker or Google Goggles, these apps are right up your ally. you've gotten me to check out My911 and i'll admit it's one of the best i've ever seen
Check out TUNGS or TALKTEME to see how your phone does talking.
Is there an app that show you missed calls or texts? because the tiny pic on the ally is
terrible.
Try the app called MissedCalls. Configurable alerts for texts and missed calls at intervals you define.
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GPS for android? MotionX? Or ?
I mean a map to GPS Android
@david try text messaging widgets. its a great widget that does both and has some relly ool features
anyone know what happened to i music tao for android or know of a similar app to download music for free?
usenet?
never pay more than $8/mo (should always include SSL)
Trying to test all of these apps to find good apps to me. Thanks for the list.
Tony Tran
Android
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Does anyone know what language is used in app writing? I've got some ideas for apps and would like to know where to start for code writing. Thanks.
its used android…. get on google android page to know how to.
what free app use for office app(.doc,.ppt)?
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do you realize the design impetus behind this device class is the SAME as PDAs right?
what free app use for office app(.doc,.ppt)?
@greg : with java
Sweet! This list took my Androiding to a whole new level! I also use netMemo, a minimalistic voice recorder aimed at delivering your messages to your OWN e-mail inbox for later processing. I use it for capturing those ideas I tend to have "on-the-go" when there's no time to take written notes.
I recommend considering the Stumbleupon app released recently, great for passing time and finding some awesome websites.
From your Android device: – http://market.android.com/search?q=stumbleupon
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just got my new HTC MyTouch 4G and cannot figure out how to sync with microsoft outlook for calendar and contacts. Is there an app for that?
what free app use to provided internet to my desktop computer
Just checked out Spotify, thanks to your list! LOVE IT! Its only a pitty about the price, but you have to pay for things you love.. right?
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Gauge Battery widget http://www.appbrain.com/app/gauge-battery-widget/… is also very popular.
I use Flash Card Maker Pro to teach my 6 year old daughter how to read and do math problems. This is the only flash card application that is optimized for Android pads, tablets, and mobile phones. Flash Card Maker Pro uses advanced gesturing and text-to-speech capability providing a fully interactive experience for users of all ages. This multi-sensory teaching tool uses all pathways of learning (visual, auditory, kinesthetic or seeing, hearing, touching) simultaneously, in order to enhance memory and learning. Use Flash Card Maker Pro on your Android phone or tablet to teach children how to read and do math, to help students study for exams, or to prepare for an upcoming presentation.
Tell me and I forget, show me and I remember, involve me and I understand. (Chinese Proverb)
Recycle your old paper flash cards and download the latest digital version today! Flash Card Maker Pro has the following highlighted features:
1. Create Your Own Flash Cards
2. Share Flash Cards with Other Users
3. Download Decks of Cards from Developer Website
4. Text-to-speech Audio Playback
5. Built-in Study Timer
6. Randomize or Change Order of Playback
7. Swap Question and Answer
8. Change Card Colors and Text Size
9. Navigate Between Cards using Touch Gestures
10. Backup Database to SD Card
I really like the Lookout Security app too. I've been using the "Steel" browser recently and I've fallen in love it with it too.
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I downloaded Santa Booth on Android and it was awesome!! You can find it on Santabooth.net, it was similar to Chunky booth which takes a picture and make the person look like they are huge!!! I also like Harbor Boat Master which is on the Android market and is by far the best game out
I would definately add netMemo to the productivity category!
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Hi,
best call screener for Android.
I must share with you about cSift application that I downloaded the other day.
Application filter incoming calls, but at the same time allows to receive important calls.
check out his web site http://www.csift.com
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location/carrier issues could be addressed boxee box style:
user specified application repository locations
why only one ukrainian style market?
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bring out the sandboxing ./ Virtualization applications to play
trust is earned
otherwise live in the sandbox
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* what free appLICATION is there to use in lieu of evilgoogle's turn by turn driving gps?
* WTH are the interweb adblocking appLICATIONS?
* WTH are the user platform security appLICATIONS?
Great post.its a great widget that does both and has some relly ool features
I'd like to add "CheckItOff" (http://www.cyrket.com/p/android/com.appbullies.checkitoff/) to the productivity list! It's by far the best to-do app on the device itself. They are adding sync capabilities shortly, which I think will make it the best hands down! It's also the best looking of the to-do bunch!
BTM, 3banana is now called Catch Notes…
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Thank you for the list! Find it very useful. Do not forget about Astrology & Horoscope by Kelli Fox iPad application: http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/astrology-horoscop…
It combines engaging content with easy to use interface. Besides horoscopes for twelve sun signs, App has extras sections with deep insights into astrology, including reports, birthdays.
Time to update the app list? Lots has happened in a year…
This is a perfect list for a beginner like me. Thank you for taking the time out to review these apps. Any chance on a newer list? Either way these are great.
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I like this simple and cool app – Neverlose My Droid
Its a must have app for Bluetooth headset/phones users. Free now on Market
here is the link
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.commons…
@ Greg : Java is used for writing android app, + you also need to learn android app development. I am learning android app development from last two months.
Thanks for the huge list, I am going to try on by one.
ThanQ Andrew
this is a horrible write-up. just a random collection of popular apps. bad. very bad. and yes, I could have done much better.
Talking about music apps, here at rad.io we just launched our new radio app for Android. Maybe you wanna check it out and tell us what you think. The app offers more than 4000 international radio stations and we are constantly adding new ones. Can't find your favorite station – we'll add it for you. [email protected]. Hope you enjoy
im currently downloaded shazam app ant it doesint discover me old school rap songs to which im listening, any other apps that would do the job?
Excellent collection of android apps. I am most of them on my android phone
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Quick Office Pro.apk is one of the best app regarding Office in Android … it won't disappoint you, I guaranty ! …
Where's the rest of the "60" best apps???!
check out this mp3 player, the first player on Android market that can realtime stream music over bluetooth
http://market.android.com/details?id=com.ilumnis….
I didnt fundert this on marked