Top Ten Free Android Apps for 2012
Android has grown stronger during 2012, and the number of people using Android-based devices has increased exponentially. At the same time, more and more developers have become interested in google android application development. This year, so far, has yielded quite a few sensational Android apps. Lets take a look at the top ten Android apps for 2012. 1. Google Drive DropBox ruled the document sharing and storing segment for a while, but it cannot hold a candle to Google Drive. If you have used Google Docs and like it, you will love Google Drive. Not only does Google Drive work across different Android devices, but it also work on the iOS! 2. Flipboard Flipboard is your personal editor. It automatically brings social news and world news in a beautiful magazine format. Not only does it allow you to access new from different news sources, but it also allows you to see photos and updates from several social networking sites at one place.
3. Instagram When it comes to sharing and editing photos, this is the best free mobile app around. Using a wide range of customized filters and borders, you can turn your photos into works of art. A simple single-button click will enable you to share photos with your friends and also allows you to view their photos. 4. Google Sky Map Even wanted to know what constellations or stars you were looking at? This app uses your mobile's orientation tools to show how the star and planets are spread over your head. All you need to do is point your phone at the sky – it works even if you are indoors!
5. Winamp
This is the same Winamp people have been using on their PCs and laptops for years. Its Android app has been updated. Now, it supports iTunes, Mac syncing and offers a variety of music streaming options.
6. Google Maps Navigation This app works with all Android devices that have Android 1.6 or later versions of Android OS. Any list of top ten Android apps for 2012 has to include this must-have app. Quite simply, if you have this app with you, you will never get lost, and you will always find the best traffic routes.
7. Androdify
Androdify is just an avatar creator, but one with style and panache. All it does is let you customize your Android avatar – it adds realist hairstyles, beard, mustaches and trousers to your avatar. While it doesn't revolutionize the way you live, it does add some spice to your mobile persona.
8. OnLive
If you are a gamer, you will love this app. OnLive is a streaming video gaming service that lets you play console games on your Android smartphone or tablet. With this app in your Android device, you will never be too far from the virtual world you love.
9. Path
This is a rather idiosyncratic social networking and sharing site for people who are bored of mainstream sites like Facebook. Using this site you can share you playlist, broadcast your location, track how many hour you've slept, and do much else besides. Best part is you can lock your posts.
10. TED TED talks have been interesting millions of people around the world. If you are one of its fans, rejoice. Using the TED app for Android you can browse and download 1000+ TED talks.
This is our list of top ten Android apps for 2012. You may feel that some popular apps have been left out, while other lesser-known apps have been mentioned. In that case, we welcome you to use the comments section to tell us about the apps that you think should have found a place in this list!
Source: http://google-android-application-developer.blogspot.com