Android apps have always been fascinating. In this post i'am going to show you 20 brilliant applications.
20) Facebook for Android
Share and stay connected with your friends with the Facebook for Android app.
Facebook for Android makes it easy to stay connected and share with friends. Share status updates from your home screen, chat with your friends, check out your News Feed, review your upcoming Events, look at your friends’ walls and user info, check in to Places to get Deals, upload Photos, share links, check your Messages, and watch videos.
Android Market :
19) Skype
Make free Skype-to-Skype video calls, and call phones at Skype rates on the move
Skype 2.5 for Android lets you make free voice and video Skype-to-Skype calls, and call phones and landlines at great Skype rates on the move.
Video calling now supported on more Android phones.
Features:
Free* Skype-to-Skype IM, calls and video calls over 3G or WiFi.
Cheap calls and SMS to landlines or mobiles at great Skype rates
Android Market :
18) Barcode Scanner
Scan barcodes on products then look up prices and reviews. You can also scan Data Matrix and QR Codes containing URLs, contact info, etc.
Also share your contacts, apps, and bookmarks via QR Code. This is why contacts permissions are needed.
Android Market :
17) Adobe Reader
Adobe Reader provides high quality, fast PDF viewing and interaction for your Android smartphones and tablets. Select Adobe Reader as the application of choice when opening a PDF file and you will be able to view and navigate the PDF quickly and intuitively.
Key features of Adobe Reader are:
PDF Viewing
• High quality & fast PDF viewing on a small screen enables you to view PDF files as they are
• View PDF Portfolios and Password-protected PDF files
Enhanced Experience for Small Screens
• Text reflow mode to adjust document content to fit screen size
• Choice of viewing modes (Single Page or Continuous Scroll) for convenient viewing depending on document type and screen size
Navigation
• Touch-based gestures for efficient navigation and zoom in the PDF
• Text search function to find and jump to specific text in the PDF file
• Page navigator interface for fast navigation within large files
• Hot-spots in the left and right parts of the screen to go to previous or next page
Organize, Share and Manage
• Built-in file manager provides quick access to all PDF files on the device organized by location as well as recently viewed files
• Share function enables sending PDF files via other applications, including sending as email attachments with one touch
• Adobe Reader application can be moved to the SD Card – this feature is supported on devices with Android v 2.2 and higher
Available Languages
• English, Chinese Simplified, Chinese Traditional, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Spanish, Dutch, Danish, Portuguese, Swedish, Russian, Czech, Polish & Turkish
Adobe Reader is a must have application for your Android device, providing fast and high quality PDF document consumption.
Android Market:
16) Real Player
Entertainment on your Android. RealPlayer is one of the best Android apps to enjoy your music, videos, and photos. More user-friendly than ever, RealPlayer includes an intuitive user interface, playlist editor, widgets, searching, content folder selection, fast scrolling, and a ton of other features to make your media experience more enjoyable. Best of all, RealPlayer supports any file format that your device currently supports (it will only play RealMedia if your device supports it).
Download RealPlayer today and tell us what you think – we listen to user feedback and implement the most requested features.
Android Market:
15) Talking Tom Cat 2
Tom is back with an all new adventure!
PLEASE NOTE: When running the app for the first time you will be required to download additional 3-28 MB to get the best graphics quality for your device.
Tom is back with an all new adventure! Tom is your cat that responds to your touch and repeats everything you say in a funny voice.
Since Tom is now an international celebrity, he's moved out of the alley and into a cool apartment.
But everything is not perfect for Tom, his neighbour Ben teases and pesters him constantly.
★★★ HOW TO PLAY ★★★
✔ Talk to Tom and he will repeat everything you say with a funny voice.
✔ Pet Tom's belly or head and make him purr.
✔ Poke his head, belly or feet.
✔ Slap Tom's face left and right.
✔ Pull or touch his tail.
✔ Press the fart button to see Ben fart and Tom grab his nose in disgust. After that Tom repeats what you say with his nose closed for a while.
✔ Press the bag button to make Ben pop a paper bag and scare Tom. It's hilarious.
✔ Press the ? button to make Tom pull random items from behind his back.
✔ Record videos of Tom and share them on YouTube, Facebook or send them by email or MMS.
Tom is back with an all new adventure!
Enjoy hours of fun and laughter with Tom.
PLEASE NOTE: When running the app for the first time you will be required to download additional 3-28 MB to get the best graphics quality for your device.
Tom is back with an all new adventure! Tom is your cat that responds to your touch and repeats everything you say in a funny voice.
Since Tom is now an international celebrity, he's moved out of the alley and into a cool apartment.
But everything is not perfect for Tom, his neighbour Ben teases and pesters him constantly.
★★★ HOW TO PLAY ★★★
✔ Talk to Tom and he will repeat everything you say with a funny voice.
✔ Pet Tom's belly or head and make him purr.
✔ Poke his head, belly or feet.
✔ Slap Tom's face left and right.
✔ Pull or touch his tail.
✔ Press the fart button to see Ben fart and Tom grab his nose in disgust. After that Tom repeats what you say with his nose closed for a while.
✔ Press the bag button to make Ben pop a paper bag and scare Tom. It's hilarious.
✔ Press the ? button to make Tom pull random items from behind his back.
✔ Record videos of Tom and share them on YouTube, Facebook or send them by email or MMS.
Enjoy hours of fun and laughter with Tom.
Android Market:
14) Saavan
Listen to Bollywood music, free - anytime, anywhere.
With Saavn, your favorite Hindi music is here. Search for and instantly play the best songs from Bollywood, bhangra, bhajans, ghazals, and more. Create and save your own playlists and stations, and get the latest hits with new releases and Saavn’s Weekly Top 15. Feeling lazy? Flip to Radio and pick a song - we'll take the hint and play music for you all night long.
Works with your existing Saavn.com account to access your saved playlists, stations and favorites.
Android Market:
13) CamScanner
CamScanner turns Phone into Scanner. With CamScanner, you are able to digitize any paper documents by photo shooting. Simply take a picture of any paper documents such as receipts, whiteboards, notes, agreement and so forth, and CamScanner can auto-crop image, enhance image quality and to create an industry standard PDF file. Then you can easily upload documents to cloud like Dropbox, Google Doc, Box.net, and manage by tagging or searching.
With CamScanner You Can Scan
* Receipt, Bill, Tax Roll
* Business Card, Membership Card, VIP card
* Agreement, PPT and Whiteboard
* Note, Memo, Script, Letter
* Books, Magazines, Newspaper, Poster, Coupon
* Courier Sheet, Resumes,
…… Any other use cases, please share with us at
android_support@intsig.com.
Version Difference:
CamScanner Free: With advertisements, PDF files created with watermark, limitation of 50 documents, 10 pages per document, and up to 3 scans in batch mode.
CamScanner Full：No advertisements, PDF files created is clean without any watermark, no limitation on number of documents, pages, and scans in batch mode.
Key Features：
* Batch Scan Multi-Page Documents
CamScanner can take pictures of multi-page documents in a row and do batch scanning fast.
* Auto-crop and Auto-enhance Image
What makes CamScanner different from camera is its smart image processing technology. CamScanner can auto-detect edges of images, auto-crop and auto-enhance images. Options to choose multi modes of color enhancement.
* Create and Share Multi-size PDF Files
With CamScanner, you can create PDF files in more than 10 different sizes and formats including Letter, A4, B5, user-defined, or Auto-fit to get the most proper size. All PDF files can be shared via email, uploaded to Dropbox, Box.net, Google Docs.
* Back-up documents
CamScanner can backup and restore all files in your SD card.
* Smart Manage Scanned Files
With CamScanner, you can easily view all files in list or thumbnail view, Tag, merge or delete files or pages.
Android Market:
12) Bluetooth File Transfer
Bluetooth File Transfer (OBEX FTP and OPP) for Android
Use your smartphone to browse, explore and manage files of any Bluetooth ready device, using File Transfer Profile (FTP) and Object Push Profile (OPP): you can also receive files and send contacts!
FEATURES>
* Custom security manager for incoming BT connections: only authorized devices can connect, if you accept. If you refuse, no access is granted on your servers: personal data files and privacy are safe against hacker, nerd, geek and guru (enanched Bluetooth server security is disabled by default)
* 3rd party applications can open (or pick) files from sdcard using this package like attachment, music, pictures or any multimedia file (no external intents are supported for performance purpose)
* Support for legacy 2.0 and AES (128, 192 and 256 bit) encryption (both pack and unpack) of Zip files (like WinZIP or WinRAR) - keep private document secure using a long pass to protect it
* Enhanced all-in-one app with the fastest file browser ever seen (you can verify by yourself, test it now)
* Professional, clean and fast UI where you can customize any aspect of the file viewer. Customizable user interface in order to best fit your needs (expert only)
* Thumbnails for APK, audio, video, image (also inside archive files: Zip, GZip, TAR) - thumb picture (miniature) not stored on cell phone memory
* It can connect to new and old cellphone: nokia, samsung, lg, sony (Android does not support infrared IR pan)
* Search files also inside Zip, GZ, Tar (advanced searching inside archive can take double time to complete)
* Improved contact send function in order to manipulate telephone numbers on generated VCARD (vcf) files
* Cut, copy, move, paste, delete multiple items using the integrated explorer of this application
* You can full unhide (or hide) hidden media (both smartphone and sd memory)
* OBEX layer (obexftp and obexopp) entirely developed by Medieval Software
* Compress, uncompress and extract Zip (encrypt with password), GZip, Tar
* Cleaner program settings view using shortcut icons pane
* Sharing: you can share a single file or an entire path
* Powerful bookmark feature with precise sorting
* Contact send screen supports contacts groups
* Test and check archive integrity (deflate)
* Desktop folders shortcuts
* Calculate MD5 and CRC32
* Power saving management
* Streaming service
* No root required
* Multi language
* Multiselect
* Home folder
* File sort
* Open as
Android market:
11) ASTRo File Manager
ASTRO File Manager helps manage pictures, music, videos and files on your device
ASTRO File Manager now has over 16 million downloads on the Android Market! It allows you to easily manage all of your files on your phone or tablet. Pictures, music, documents, videos... ASTRO is in most Top Ten Android App lists and has been recommended in books like Amazing Android Apps. DOWNLOAD NOW and join the ASTRO family.
Features include: file management, file and/or app backup, Image and text viewers, networking, SMB, Bluetooth, SFTP, Zip Tar, downloader, thumbnails, search files, application manager, task manager, attachments and more…
Android Market:
10) TV Guide India
TV Guide India brings you schedules of over 150 TV channels that are aired in India. Channels from nearly 15 languages including Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Punjabi and more have been covered.
Thank you for making TV Guide India one of the most downloaded apps made exclusively for Indian users. Crossing 50,000 downloads within 3 months would be impossible if it weren't for your support. Please do rate & review while we make sure the app is always up to date.
Note:- All timings are provided in Indian Standard Time (GMT+05:30) and features only channels that are aired in India. Users outside India might not find this app particularly useful.
A favorites timeline allows you to bookmark your favorite tv channels and access their timings quickly. Besides schedules, you also get descriptions of shows and movies which should give you an idea of what is in store to watch. IMDb and Google search are integrated to bring you more info on programmes. TV listings are provided up to 7 days in advance for most channels, which will help you plan your schedule accordingly.
Features:
- Over 150 TV channels from 15 languages available in India
- Bookmark your favorite channels
- Group shows either by channels or time
- Listings for up to 7 days in advance
- Descriptions of individual shows and movies
- IMDb and Google search on description page
- Works on Phones and Tablets as well
- Move 2 SD (App 2 SD) enabled
Tips:
- Choose your favorite channels when you run the app for the first time
- When viewing the schedule of a single channel (screenshot 2), hit Menu button or touch date to change date
- On the main screen, use Menu -> Quick Picker to select among your favorite channels
- Press Menu on description page for larger image
If you run into errors or issues, kindly contact our support email id instead of mentioning it in the reviews here. Our emails are always monitored, and your messages will allow us to resolve the issue quickly.
List of TV Channels:
9X, 9XM, Amrita TV, Angel TV, Animal Planet, Animax, Asianet, Asianet News, Asianet Plus, Australia Network, AXN, B4U Movies (Bollywood 4 U), B4U Music, BBC Entertainment, BBC World News, Big CBS Prime, Bindass TV, Bloomberg UTV, Cartoon Network, CBeebies, Channel [V], Chutti TV, CNBC AWAAZ, CNBC TV18, CNN, CNN-IBN, Colors, DD Bharati, DD India, DD National, DD News, DD Sports, DD Urdu, Discovery Channel, Discovery HD, Discovery Science, Discovery Turbo, Disney Channel, Disney XD, Diva Universal (Hallmark), ESPN, etc, Etv, Etv 2, Etv Bangla, Etv Bihar, Etv Gujarati, Etv Kannada, Etv Marathi, Etv MP, Etv Oriya, Etv Rajasthan, Etv UP, Etv Urdu, FILMY, Fox Crime, Fox History & Entertainment, FTV, FX, Gemini Movies, Gemini Music, Gemini News, Gemini TV, HBO, HomeShop 18, Hungama TV, IBN 7, IBN Lokmat, Imagine Showbiz, imagine TV, India Talkies, Jaya Max, Jaya Plus, Jaya TV, Kalaignar Isai Aruvi, Kalaignar Sirippoli, Kalaignar TV, Kiran TV, KTV, Kushi TV, Lumiere Movies, MGM, Mi Marathi, Movies Now, MTV, Music India, Nat Geo Adventure, Nat Geo Wild, National Geographic Channel, National Geographic Channel HD, NDTV 24X7, NDTV Good Times, NDTV India, NDTV Profit, Neo Cricket, Neo Sports, NewsX, Nickelodeon, POGO, Raj Digital plus, Raj Musix, Raj TV, SAB TV, Sahara One, SET MAX, Sony Entertainment TV, Sony PIX, Star Ananda, Star Cricket, Star Gold, Star Jalsha, Star Majha, Star Movies, Star News, Star One, Star Plus, Star Pravah, Star Sports, Star Utsav, Star Vijay, Star World, Sun TV, Surya TV, TCM, Ten Action Plus, Ten Cricket, Ten Sports, Times Now, TLC, Travel XP, Udaya, Udaya 2, Udaya Comedy, Udaya Movies, UTV Action, UTV Movies, Vh1, Vissa TV, WB, World Movies, Zee Action, Zee Cafe, Zee Cinema, Zee Classic, Zee Khana Khazana, Zee Marathi, Zee Premier, Zee Smile, Zee Studio, Zee Talkies, Zee Trendz, ZEE TV, Zing, Zoom
Android Market:
9) Angry Birds
The survival of the Angry Birds is at stake. Dish out revenge on the greedy pigs who stole their eggs. Use the unique powers of each bird to destroy the pigs’ fortresses. Angry Birds features challenging physics-based gameplay and hours of replay value. Each of the 285 levels requires logic, skill, and force to solve.
Angry Birds is back with a brand new underground episode: Mine and Dine! With a bottomless appetite, the bad piggies have burrowed deep in underground caverns to hide the eggs they stole from you. Use the landscape and geology to your advantage to chase the pigs out of their hiding holes, gather rare gems, and retrieve the eggs!
Android Market :
8)Pixlr-o-matic
Add retro effects to your photos in a snap!
Turn your photos into cool looking vintage images – editing is as easy as one, two, three.
With this fun and simple darkroom app, you can layer filters, lighting and borders to get that retro grunge look in three simple steps. So many options to choose from, there are 25,000 possible finishes for any one image!
Features:
✓Color filters help you adjust the mood – amplify the tone, cool it down, or add surreal shades
✓Lighting effects add drama, sparkle or a grunge look
✓Finish off your photo process with the right frame – pick a border style that fits you
✓No camera required! Select a photo from your gallery and start applying effects. If your device has a camera, you can also snap a new picture from within the app
✓Share your vintage image directly with your friends through Facebook or
imm.io✓Export your finished image back to your gallery. Images can be saved in high resolution (up to 2k x 1k), depending on the resolution of the original image.
Android Market:
7)Asphalt 5 HD
There’s a dream car for you.
Try the free version of Asphalt 5 and race with the fastest dream cars ever created by some of the most prestigious manufacturers in the world.
Everything you’ve ever dreamed of doing behind the wheel is here on your HD phone.
Full list of cars and bikes:
Audi R8, Audi TT-RS, Audi Q7, Lamborghini Gallardo LP 560-4, Lamborghini Murciélago LP 670-4 SV, Lamborghini Reventón, Ferrari 599 XX, Ferrari California, Ferrari F430 16M, Ferrari FXX Evolution, Nissan 370Z, Nissan GT-R R35, Bugatti Veyron 16.4, BMW X6M, Caterham CSR Superlight, 2009 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1, 2010 Chevrolet Camaro SS, Ducati 1198, Ducati Monster 1100s, Ford GT, Ford Shelby GT500, Gumpert Apollo, Kawasaki Z750, Kawasaki ZX6-R, Lotus 2-Eleven, Lotus Evora, Mercedes E Class, Mercedes ML 63 AMG, Mercedes-Benz S65 Black Series, MINI Cooper S, RUF 3400 K, RUF Dakara, RUF Rt 12.
Android Market:
6)Youtube
The latest version of the official YouTube app, now with in-page playback!
Experience the latest and best version of the official YouTube app, which offers:
* Beautiful new UI design
* In-page playback (read comments while video is playing!)
* Personalized homescreen video feed
* Brand new player controls
* Rotate-for-fullscreen playback
Android Market:
5)Layar
See the World!
Layar is a mobile app for discovering information about the world around you. Using Augmented Reality (AR) technology, Layar displays digital information called “layers” into your smartphone’s field of vision.
Share your augmented experiences with your friends and followers on Facebook and Twitter. Connect your Layar account to any featured social network and share your favorite layers, spots and screenshots.
Find your way around in Augmented Reality with Layar's intuitive user interface. Start directly from your most favorable and recently used layers. Easily explore brand new and featured layers.
Last year we introduced 3D objects in augmented reality. Now, 3D objects are no longer just waiting to be discovered. They can come alive!
Choose from our catalog of over 2,000 layers and experience the world like never before!
Android Market:
4) Google Voice
Make cheap international calls with your Google number. Send free text messages.
Place calls and send text messages showing your Google number. Listen to voicemail and read transcripts. Currently only available in the US.
Android Market:
3)GMAIL
The Gmail app: push, sync, conversations, integration, search, and more.
The dedicated Gmail application integrated with Contacts and Android
applications.
* Email pushed automatically to your phone
* Search all your messages
* Access synched messages when off line
* View messages by conversation
* Multiple Gmail accounts
* Stars, labels, and many other features.
Android Market:
2)Google Goggles
Search by taking a picture. Goggles uses image recognition technology to recognize objects and return relevant search results. Identifies products, famous landmarks, storefronts, artwork, and popular images found online. Goggles can translate words in English, French, Italian, German, Spanish, Portuguese & Russian.
Features:
- Scan barcodes using Goggles to get product information
- Scan QR codes using Goggles to extract information
- Recognize famous landmarks
- Translate by taking a picture of foreign language text
- Add Contacts by scanning business cards or QR codes
- Scan text using Optical Character Recognition
- Recognize paintings, books, dvd, cds, and just about any 2D image
- Solve Sudoku puzzles
Android Market:
1)Google Maps
Download the latest release of Google Maps, and never carry a paper map again.
Get Google Maps with Navigation (Beta), Places, and Latitude
*Navigation: Free, voice-guided GPS navigation system
*Places: Find, rate, and get recommendations for places
*Latitude: See friends on the map and check in at places
Android Market:
https://g0.gstatic.com/android/market/com.google.android.apps.maps/ss-480-3-12
