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From the fun to the useful, you're not getting the most out of your Android phone unless you have these apps.![avaast_mobile_security_android_screenshot]()
avast! Mobile Security (Free) The best antivirus and anti-theft app for Android is completely free. Since we took a look at it in our roundup of the best Android security apps, it has actually been improved with a host of new online tools. The detection rate for malware is second to none and the anti-theft tools surpass what you’ll find in many premium apps. You’ll find some peace of mind with this app installed. More from DigitalTrends: Study: App downloads to reach 48 billion by 2015 Best iPhone Apps Digital Trends Best of 2011 Awards: Cell Phones This week in apps: Thanksgiving edition![dolphin_browser_android_screenshot]()
Dolphin Browser (Free) When it comes to speed, Dolphin is comparable to Chrome. The popular Dolphin Browser has just been updated and it offers Sonar, Gesture, and Add-on support. Sonar enables you to search, share, bookmark, and navigate with voice commands. You can create gestures to access specific websites and there are 60 add-ons to choose from. It’s a solid browser with a lot to offer. More from DigitalTrends: Study: App downloads to reach 48 billion by 2015 Best iPhone Apps Digital Trends Best of 2011 Awards: Cell Phones This week in apps: Thanksgiving edition![dropbox_android]()
Dropbox (Free) For those who use Dropbox on their desktops already, this app performs pretty much the same function on your phone. With Dropbox, users can upload or download files to their accounts without carrying around a pesky flash drive at all times. The download and upload speeds are quick on 3G, and the app includes several sharing options for files that you have downloaded. This makes for easy transference of files to and from your computer and your Android device. More from DigitalTrends: Study: App downloads to reach 48 billion by 2015 Best iPhone Apps Digital Trends Best of 2011 Awards: Cell Phones This week in apps: Thanksgiving edition![chrome_beta]()
Chrome Beta (Free) The default Android Web browser is fine, but if you’re on an Android 4.0 phone (or tablet), you can now download a fully operational version of Google Chrome. Simply put, it’s the best mobile browser we’ve used, with robust tab management, private browsing, and the ability to sync your tabs from your browser with your phone. More from DigitalTrends: Study: App downloads to reach 48 billion by 2015 Best iPhone Apps Digital Trends Best of 2011 Awards: Cell Phones This week in apps: Thanksgiving edition![flicksr_650x536]()
Flixster (Free) This simple app is a must for movie lovers, offering a clean user interface and accurate movie listings at nearby theaters, based on your current location, of course. Perhaps the best feature of this app is its integration with online movie critic Mecca Rotten Tomatoes. Users can browse what’s out in theaters, or what’s playing nearby and access the RT reviews in just one click. More from DigitalTrends: Study: App downloads to reach 48 billion by 2015 Best iPhone Apps Digital Trends Best of 2011 Awards: Cell Phones This week in apps: Thanksgiving edition![flipboard_android]()
Flipboard (Free) Flipboard is one of our favorite iPad apps and has spawned a number of copycats. The basic idea here is to create a magazine-like news experience by aggregating links from your Facebook friends, the people you follow on Twitter, interests you may have (like technology), and other favorite sites, and displaying them in a fun layout where you can flip through pages of new content anytime you want. The Android app has you swipe upward to flip through pages, but the concept translates pretty well to the small screen. Check it out. It’s free. More from DigitalTrends: Study: App downloads to reach 48 billion by 2015 Best iPhone Apps Digital Trends Best of 2011 Awards: Cell Phones This week in apps: Thanksgiving edition![hbo_go_android]()
HBO Go (Free) If you are an HBO subscriber, the HBO GO app is essential. Not only are you able to watch the latest episodes of your favorite shows, but you can also watch the entire back library of HBO content. You can catch up on your favorite show before the next season premier. More from DigitalTrends: Study: App downloads to reach 48 billion by 2015 Best iPhone Apps Digital Trends Best of 2011 Awards: Cell Phones This week in apps: Thanksgiving edition![itriage_apps]()
iTriage Mobile Health (Free) Created by doctors, this app is designed to give users quick and easy access to medical info as well as nearby treatment facilities. With just a few clicks, users can find the nearest medical facility based on need (emergency, urgent care, pharmacy, etc.) and quickly use built-in Google Maps to navigate to the destination. The app also features a symptom-checker, doctor directory, and information about diseases and procedures. More from DigitalTrends: Study: App downloads to reach 48 billion by 2015 Best iPhone Apps Digital Trends Best of 2011 Awards: Cell Phones This week in apps: Thanksgiving edition![Kayak_650x572]()
Kayak Flight & Hotel Search (Free) We now have an Android app from one of the best flight-search websites on the web. Just like the website, the app lets you search multiple airlines and deal websites for the best price on a flight. The app also lets you book travel, find hotel or car rental deals, and track the status of your flight. If you’re ever stuck in an airport and just found out your flight was cancelled, this handy app might be the fastest and cheapest way to book a new one. More from DigitalTrends: Study: App downloads to reach 48 billion by 2015 Best iPhone Apps Digital Trends Best of 2011 Awards: Cell Phones This week in apps: Thanksgiving edition![kindle_650x572]()
Kindle (Free) If you don’t have a Kindle, fret not. Amazon would still like to sell you books through your Android device. Download the app and you can browse and buy from over 900,000 books in the store. Perhaps the best feature, however, is that the app will automatically sync your last read page, bookmarks, notes, and highlights across devices. If you do have a Kindle, this means that you can seamlessly transition from your reader to your phone if you want to carry a lighter load that day. More from DigitalTrends: Study: App downloads to reach 48 billion by 2015 Best iPhone Apps Digital Trends Best of 2011 Awards: Cell Phones This week in apps: Thanksgiving edition![layer_android]()
Layar (Free) Augmented reality hasn’t yet graduated to the point where we’re ready to call it downright useful, but there’s no denying the fun to be had with playing Geordi La Forge from Star Trek with Layar. It layers information in real time over images captured by your phone’s camera, like historical pictures of the city you’re in, nearby landmarks, and superimposed future buildings.![Out_Of_Milk_android_app_625x515]()
Out of Milk (Free) There are a lot of task managers and list apps, but Out of Milk seems to be a particularly nice one. It lets you store your lists and to-dos on the net so you can access them from the Web and is especially good for organizing what food items you already have and what you need to buy. The free version of the app has most features, but if you’re willing to cough up a $5, the premium version lets you customize the experience and use the sync features and widgets as well as manage coupons and some other items. More from DigitalTrends: Study: App downloads to reach 48 billion by 2015 Best iPhone Apps Digital Trends Best of 2011 Awards: Cell Phones This week in apps: Thanksgiving edition![pandora_android]()
Pandora (Free) Our favorite streaming music app for every platform delivers customizable radio complete with album art and a rating system that lets you fine tune every station to your liking. Unlike the iPhone version, the Android version also lets you multitask while you listen. More from DigitalTrends: Study: App downloads to reach 48 billion by 2015 Best iPhone Apps Digital Trends Best of 2011 Awards: Cell Phones This week in apps: Thanksgiving edition![pinterest_android_screenshot]()
Pinterest (Free) If you’re part of the Pinterest brigade or you’re just curious about the craze for creating pinboards, then you should check out the Android Pinterest app. It allows you to create your own visual concept boards to gather your thoughts and plans on various topics and share them with the world. If you’re looking for a little inspiration, you can browse the creations of others, or you can use the app to organize your own finds from the web. More from DigitalTrends: Study: App downloads to reach 48 billion by 2015 Best iPhone Apps Digital Trends Best of 2011 Awards: Cell Phones This week in apps: Thanksgiving edition![best_apps_market_android_screen1]()
Best Apps Market (Free) Need a fast and reliable app discovery tool? Best Apps Market is free and it features hand-picked lists and tools to organize your downloads. You’ll find independent reviews, money saving options, and easy to use filters. The Game Genome Project is set to roll into the app soon and it offers you a way to search for apps using a wide variety of filters so you can find your perfect game. More from DigitalTrends: Study: App downloads to reach 48 billion by 2015 Best iPhone Apps Digital Trends Best of 2011 Awards: Cell Phones This week in apps: Thanksgiving edition![SeriesGuide_Show_Manager_screenshot]()
SeriesGuide Show Manager (Free) Tracking your favorite TV shows couldn’t be easier with SeriesGuide Show Manager. You can check up on full episode guides and get those all-important updates on when your favorite TV shows are next due to air on U.S. channels. There’s even a nifty widget that lets you check up on upcoming episodes and displays the episode number and name alongside the time and channel that it More from DigitalTrends: Study: App downloads to reach 48 billion by 2015 Best iPhone Apps Digital Trends Best of 2011 Awards: Cell Phones This week in apps: Thanksgiving edition![soundhound_screenshot]()
SoundHound (Free) We’ve all had that moment where a song is stuck on repeat in your head but you have no clue what its title is or who sings it. SoundHound is the cure to those infectious unknown jams. Sing into your Android device or tap out the beat and SoundHound will search its huge database to match up the music that is on your mind. From the tip of your tongue to the tip of your finger tips, SoundHound is the ultimate device for identifying music. More from DigitalTrends: Study: App downloads to reach 48 billion by 2015 Best iPhone Apps Digital Trends Best of 2011 Awards: Cell Phones This week in apps: Thanksgiving edition![spotify_android]()
Spotify (Free) The Spofity Android apps allows premium Spotify users to take their streaming experience on the road. You can stream any music from the service including your own playlists, but if you are worried about using up too much data, you can also make them available offline, allowing you to listen to them without needing an Internet connection. More from DigitalTrends: Study: App downloads to reach 48 billion by 2015 Best iPhone Apps Digital Trends Best of 2011 Awards: Cell Phones This week in apps: Thanksgiving edition![instagram_android]()
Instagram (Free) If you’ve been on Facebook for the last year, you’ve likely seen a ton of retro-looking photos. Either they look faded out, or have any number of other effects on them. This is Instagram and iPhone users have had exclusive rights to it for quite some time. But that has changed. Instagram is now available on Android and its already one of the best looking Android apps. But hey, if you don’t download it no one is going to lose any sleep. Facebook recently bought Instagram for $1 billion. More from DigitalTrends: Study: App downloads to reach 48 billion by 2015 Best iPhone Apps Digital Trends Best of 2011 Awards: Cell Phones This week in apps: Thanksgiving edition![Hotel_Tonight_screenshot]()
Hotel Tonight (Free) If you’re looking for a last minute hotel then you’ll find some excellent bargains through this app. It covers most of the major U.S. cities, along with a handful of popular destinations around the world. The whole idea is same-day rooms at drastically reduced prices (up to 70 percent off). You can find detailed reviews and photographs of the hotels and book a room directly through the app. It’s a great option for city-hopping travelers. More from DigitalTrends: Study: App downloads to reach 48 billion by 2015 Best iPhone Apps Digital Trends Best of 2011 Awards: Cell Phones This week in apps: Thanksgiving edition![Mint]()
Mint (Free) This app is essentially a mobile version of the online financial planning website Mint, which can keep track of multiple bank accounts or credit cards to help you stay on budget. The app automatically updates information from your accounts and has tools like budgets for different spending categories and alerts that will tell you when you’ve gone over a specified budget for the month. The app has a helpful visual interface that makes dealing with your finances as simple as possible. More from DigitalTrends: Study: App downloads to reach 48 billion by 2015 Best iPhone Apps Digital Trends Best of 2011 Awards: Cell Phones This week in apps: Thanksgiving edition![netflix_625x515]()
Netflix (Free) If you don’t have a Netflix account, this app won’t pertain to you much, but since that seems to be a minority of folks these days, we’ve added the movie-and-television giant to our list. Users can manage accounts, add items to a queue, or stream shows or movies that are available via Instant Watch. Streaming can be a bit much for the 3G connection we were working with, but if you have a Wi-Fi connection you shouldn’t have any problems. With a good connection and a device with a good-size screen, you’ll have a pretty solid streaming experience. More from DigitalTrends: Study: App downloads to reach 48 billion by 2015 Best iPhone Apps Digital Trends Best of 2011 Awards: Cell Phones This week in apps: Thanksgiving edition![Pulse_android_625x515]()
Pulse News (Free) This free app is a great reader for those who like to get their daily dose of news or gossip on their Android device. Pulse lets users select up to 30 online sources to pull from, and then creates clean, magazine-like pages that feature thumbnail photos and headlines from each source. Most articles or blogs can be easily read within the app, and the sources update in a flash. It’s the perfect substitute for your morning or evening Internet scan. Add sources like CNN, Gawker, Salon, Wet Paint, MSNBC, and Mashable. More from DigitalTrends: Study: App downloads to reach 48 billion by 2015 Best iPhone Apps Digital Trends Best of 2011 Awards: Cell Phones This week in apps: Thanksgiving edition![cab4me_650x536]()
Cab4Me Taxi Finder (Free) A simple outstretched hand will do the trick in midtown Manhattan, but if you’re looking for a cab in less frequented places around the world, Cab4Me will bring them to your feet with the press of a button. By locating you with GPS, it only lists cab companies that service the area you’re in, and even shows details like how many cabs they have available and what forms of payment they’ll accept. More from DigitalTrends: Study: App downloads to reach 48 billion by 2015 Best iPhone Apps Digital Trends Best of 2011 Awards: Cell Phones This week in apps: Thanksgiving edition![Google_Sky_Map]()
Google Sky Map (Free) This app from Google is frankly just really awesome. Using GPS, turn the app on while you are looking at the night sky and it will literally show you what to look for. The app depicts stars, constellations, and planets as you would see them looking directly at the night sky. Wonder what constellation those three bright stars are part of? Point your Android device in that direction and Google Sky Map will give you an answer.The best apps for your Android phone
There are still people out their waiting for their new iPhone 5 but the truth of the matter is, most smartphones now run Android. Get the most out of your Android-powered device with these must-have apps. For more guides, check out DigitalTrends.
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