Android is a type of Linux-based operating system (OS) for tablet computers and smartphones. It is the counterpart of Apple’s iOS. Android Apps have a larger community of users and developers.
Currently there are more than 500,000 apps for Android and at the end of 2011, sales of Android apps has past the 10 billion mark. Google Play (Android Market) is the store ran by Google for these apps.
Android has evolved into a truly revolutionary operating system for mobile gadgets. More and more tech savvy and gadget-conscious people are using smartphones and therefore Android apps. What used to be a pitiful number of 10,000, Android now has pass the half million mark which makes choosing the top free Android apps a dilemma.
In truth, choosing the top 15 free android apps is quite subjective. If you are into Android phones and its apps, you need an Android Market Account to start. Using your Google account, register in the Android Market to start downloading Android Apps.
Here are randomly listed the top 15 free Android applications
1.- Opera Mini
This is probably the best android mobile browser. It’s a lightning fast browser which is great for mobile browsing. This Android application is free to download. Navigation through touch or keypad devices is easy.
The browser automatically switches from portrait to landscape mode as the need arises. For ease in reading, font size is also adjustable by just pinching the screen. Tabs are used to switch from open webpage to another. Speed Dial is available to launch favorite sites.
2.- Seesmic
This is the best Android apps for managing your social networking sites such as Twitter all from one place. With this app, you can share posts to images to YouTube videos easily. It is possible to even share links and configure your notification settings in a one go.
Opening and managing multiple Twitter accounts is possible with Seesmic. Interface is easy to navigate. This is free to download.
3.- Google Maps
A smartphone can double-up as a GPS. Download Google Map for a convenient mapping app. Based on the cell tower location nearest you, you can view your current location, get driving and walking directions and share your current locations with your contacts.
You never have to get lost ever again. Download of this Android app is free.
4.- Astro File Manager
This is the top choice Android application for downloading any type of file from any browser. It is possible to browse and create files, extract zip files, send text and graphic file attachments and even back-up your files to an SD card.
You can virtually manage all your files; copy, delete, cut, paste and move them. It is possible to access all your files anytime, anywhere.
5.- Facebook for Android
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his is a simple app for accessing your FB account. It is quite stable and fast to use.
The interface is similar to the actual FB webpage. Communication, status and all other functions are in real time. Free download.
6.- Swype
This free Android application is the easiest and fastest way to type text on your Smartphone either by using your finger or a stylus.
It is even possible to input 40 words-per-minute using Swype. Features are input slider, auto-spacing, auto correction, 65000 words or so, plus more than 50 symbols. Download is free.
7.- Tweet Deck
This Android app permits social networking sites such as Google Buzz, Twitter, Facebook and more to be managed in one place. It is possible to reTweet and follow comments and other Tweets in an ME Column.
Sounds and lights for each column can be customized. Sign in to all your social networking sites using this app. Download is free.
8.- WordPress for Android
If you are a WordPress blogger (or soon to be one), this Android app is very useful. Blogging and managing your blog will be a breeze anytime, anywhere.
You can write blog posts, upload photos and videos while on the go. Tutorials on how to use this app is available online. Download is free.
9.- Foursquare
FourSquare is a mobile, social, geo-location application that affords you to check-in from different locations. It also allows you to leave comments for your friends to see. There are businesses that use this application to promote services and products.
This mobile Android application will give you updates about your current location as in restaurants, hotels and special deals offered in the vicinity. Integrated with Google Maps, this Android app leads you to a smooth Google-branded experiences and shortcuts to all your favorite websites.
10.- Winamp for Android
This is probably the best Android media player. This app could be wirelessly connected with your PC to move your iTunes library to Winamp.
There are plenty of options for music streaming, radio Shoutcast integration and new lists of released music.
11.- Evernote
Evernote Android app for Smarphones is a free application that will help you organize all your files and documents. This application will synchronize all your documents and files by saving them to a cloud service.
You can create or alter your files from your Smartphone or tablet computer then save them. You can take notes, take photos, write documents and do Power Point slides using Evernote.
12.- Chomp SMS
This is a top Android application that is a better option than the built-in messaging interface.
This Android app allows Widgets, TextFreek, SpeakText, Blacklisting, User Interface Customization, QuickPick Contracts and Groups, Contact Pictures, Mark all as read, Hide Keyboard, Templates, Quick Compose and more as functions.
This is a free application to download.
13.- Dropbox for Android
This is a cloud-based storage for an easy and quick way of file sharing between PCs, smartphones, tablets and other web-connected devices. This app is available for all types of existing mobile platforms.
Free storage quota of 2.0 GB is available once you create your account. If you refer others to the application, you get additional storage space.
Again, this is a free Android application.
14.- Movies for Android
This Android App is by Flixster. It is a must-have for movie buffs with Smartphones and other Android devices.
Aside from being able to browse and download more than 60,000 DVDS from Flixster, it is also possible to find the nearest theaters, buy tickets, see trailers and read reviews and more of past and current movies.
Most of the movies are free to download.
15.- Angry Birds
Every smartphone or tablet user needs a computer game to play. Angry Birds is certainly one of the most engaging and enjoyable Android game app there is. This Android game app is a favorite. The game is all about a horde of “angry” birds all set to wage war against a group of nasty pigs that stole their eggs.
The quest of the Angry Birds is to invade the pigs’ castle using themselves as missiles to destroy the castle. The game entails the gamer to plan and decide which bird to use for the attack. If you are playing this game, you know that knowledge of basic physics is an advantage. What makes this game great is the fact that everyone (of any age) is sure to enjoy this game.
Have you downloaded any of these Android apps? Do you have other great apps to recommend? We’d like to hear from you.
