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Since Android was introduced, more than 700,000 Android apps have been developed and most of them are available for download from Google Play—the online store hosted by Google—but not all are free. To help you get the best of the free ones, we have selected some gems in each category and added them here in a convenient list with clear and brief descriptions of each application item. Like the apps and want to give them a try? Search them by tapping the default Play Store app, or use one of the following ways to install the apps on your mobile device, quick and easy. Quick Access to Android apps on Google Play:
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Android apps (short for applications) are mobile software designed for running on the Android operating system, which is one of the most popular platforms used in cellphones, tablets and other mobile devices.|
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This list of Best Free Android Apps now includes 215 apps in 118 categories. To read brief descriptions of the applications, click a page number or a category icon below.
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Page 2. Home and Office
Page 3. Image Tools
Page 4. Multimedia
Page 5. Disk and File Tools
Page 6. Desktop and System
Page 7. Security and Privacy
Page 8. Internet and eMail
Page 9. Phone & Messaging
Page 10. Network, Website & Server
Page 11. Personal Development
Page 12. Games|
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This list of Best Free Android Apps is maintained by volunteer editor Jojoyee. Registered members can contact the editor with any comments or suggestions they might have by clicking here. |
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Sync your contacts with your Gmail account. From your gmail account you can export your contacts in Google CSV, Outlook CSV & vCard format.
Don't want that either. Don't want to sync the phone numbers on my sim to Google account. I just want a simple CSV file, or any readable file, of the contacts as backup.
In my search, I saw some apps which can do that, but at the moment, I do not have internet on my phone, to check them out. Also, was hoping that people could tell me about a tried and tested app, so I know which one to go for.
Thanks for your help :).
Try Backup Contacts Anupam and hope that's the one you're looking for.
Jojo, I tried this app. While it does the job of backing up contacts, but the problem is that it backs up the Gmail contacts as well, along with the sim or phone contacts, and mixes them together. Quite messy, and definitely not how I wanted it. There is no setting in the option to only select sim contacts, or Gmail contacts.
I tried out two more apps... they were more satisfactory, will list them in a comment above.
Thanks Jojo. I had come across that app in my search. I will be trying it out, whenever I can get access to internet on the phone.
http://www.tipsotricks.com/2012/02/best-android-pc-suite-software.html
app for Kids:
zoodles kid mode
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.zoodles.kidmode
Toddler Lock (please read description before use it)
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=marcone.toddlerlock
Concentration for kids
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.greggreno.concentration
Funny Jokes for Kids
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.greenleaf.android.flashcards.jokes.ad
Talking Kids Math and Numbers
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.kauf.talkingquiz.baum.TalkingKidsMathandNumbers
Postman: SMS Spam Blocker is just awesome.... Its simple, free and very very effective.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.thesimpleandroidguy.apps.messageclient&hl=en
Hello,
My 7 year old Niece just got a Google Android Tablet and her mum (my sister) asked me if I knew of any fun, educational games for 7-10 year old that are free or low cost e.g. 99c
For 7-10 year olds would be perfect as my Niece is the smartest 7 year old in the universe and I'm sure her mum and I will be working for her when she is Prime Minister of Australia in 20 years time :-)
Now I have worked out these can be found on the Google Play software apps store right?
But I couldn't find a way of sorting them by age, educational benefit, safety etc etc.
Can anyone help?
Cheers,
Paul
That's the problem I found with Google Play Store.. it is not organized properly, and finding things can be a bit difficult. There are no separate step-down categorization of apps.. just big categorization, with much overlap of apps. And with a million apps there, it's very difficult and time consuming to look for the right app.
So, you will have to just the search feature, and then go through the list. Look at the description, rating, and also the comments to have a fair idea of how an app is.
Also, I hope you have an antivirus installed on the tab as a line of defense :).
Yes I find it very hard to navigate my way around google play and find good information on apps , there is just a basic outline of what the app does and the Permissions it needs. I like to have alot of information before i install something but i don't find there enough information on google play plus as you said wadding my way through lot's of apps that have similar purposes is hard work , and the apps aren't well categorized either.
Hi Anupam,
Thanks for that.
I also didn't realise Android got malware. I just found your recommendations here: http://www.techsupportalert.com/content/best-free-antivirus-app-android.htm
I will forward on to my sister.
Regards,
Paul
My pleasure :).
Well, Android does have the problem of malware... specially because it's now hugely popular, and therefore a target of malware makers. Some of the apps can be rogue, so, taking precautions is necessary. For this reason, it's important to note the ratings, comments, etc of an app before deciding to try it out. Also, installation should be preferred from Google Play Store, which is the official site for the apps... or, from the own home site of the app... most of which direct towards play store itself, for installation.
Hi again,
I'm gonna suggest PowrNote. It's actually the official app for the Diigo service. The note taking feature maybe is not as good as Evernote for some people but there is no par for its cloud bookmark feature.
Hi, can you show the newest entries to the lists, I follow this publication every week and sometimes, must check the previos article for discover changes in your recondationes.
Thanks!
That's a good idea Lucke Sky. New items are indicated in the "What's New" section which I hope is helpful.
CamCard Lite is recommended by many. But why does the app need permission to call phone numbers without the phone owner's intervention? Only malware would want that kind of permission. CamCard Lite may not be malware, but why does it need that permission??
@Peter, this FAQ might help: Why does CamCard need my phone permissions? (Android)
Thanks Jojoyee, that explains it well. I will go ahead and download this app.
I've tried some cross platfrom "BBM like direct from phone number" instant messaging applications because my contacts use various OS (Android,Blackberry,Nokia and iPhone iOS).
- Kik Messenger
- eBuddy XMS
- Live Profile
- Samsung ChatOn
And I also use eBuddy XMS. Not as popular as Whatsapp yet, but interestingly I can use both phone number and PIN. Currently supports picture profile, location etc.
I think XMS has potential to be a great IM.
Kik ... well I do love it. It's pretty fast!! I like the send,delivered,read notification. Unfortunately the Blackberry version is not as good as the Android version. I don't blame Kik, I blame Blackberry :) Since some of my important contacts use Blackberry so I had to leave Kik.
Live Profile, just tried it for a while. Not really like it because it uses dark UI (black).
ChatOn. This Samsung IM has potential. I do not like the current UI to be honest, and it's not popular yet. I'll wait.
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A good list, but would dispute some of the omissions:
* Web Browser: Firefox. Latest version is the one of the few browsers to allow a sideload of Flash on Android 4.1.1 (Nexus 7 user here) to actually work and you really do still need Flash in a browser I'm afraid. Note that the latest Chrome and Dolphin releases do not support Flash on Android 4.1 at all (even with a Flash sideload), so I can't see how anyone can recommend them any more on 4.1.
* Chess: Droidfish. Port of the PC Stockfish engine, it has a nice interface, loads of options and is easily the strongest free chess on Android.
* Reversi: Droidzebra. Hugely strong port of the PC WZebra program - even setting it down the bare minimum levels still require immense efforts to beat it.
* Remote Control: No love for the official XBMC Remote then?
No "Best Market app" category, which is a huge omission (AppBrain or Getjar anyone?).
Is there actually a free music player that will either search folders automatically (e.g. /mnt/sdcard/Music which is an obvious place to look!) or let you specify folders to search? It seems that most free players just use the Android media indexing and give no option for this and, yes, this includes Winamp and many others.
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Have you tried Moboplayer ?
Very good suggestions rkl. Droidzebra is a good choice and now added to the list. Chess by JWTC also allows third-party engines including Stockfish to be installed, but I'll look into Droidfish where it has that engine built-in.
Thanks for all who have suggested many apps here. Keep them coming and they certainly will be checked out in due course.
GO Launcher EX & Win7 theme. Best App for the Android EVER.
Finally a smart phone. Honestly guys, it is everything the Android GUI should have been but never was.
and
FREE!!!!!
~~~~~~ "Check it Out" ~~~~~~
MessagEase
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.exideas.mekb
The efficient keyboard! learn a new way of using the keyboard and you know you just get faster and more accurate way. You can also customize theme color.
don't forget to see FAQ: http://www.exideas.com/ME/faq.php
{ I am not affiliation with this product, I just satisfied user who showed his gratitude }
MyScript Calculator
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.visionobjects.calculator
Unbelieveable calculator! WOW! easy to useeeeee with your finger (^_^)
ugghh... c'mon... why!? and why!?
exDialer should be add to this list. Of course, this is the best free dialer.
it has many nice theme... fast startup... smoothly... has feature that is not owned by others.
I tried "Fusion Music Player". Its free and simply awesome. Try it out..
i found this calculator awesome!!! check it out
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=ekm.ReadWorks.Acts&feature=nav_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwyLDNd
Have been using realcalc for a long time..but it seems a new calculator named "calculexlite" is much easier to use and much cooler...I tried it:-) you may add it here if you find it worthy...
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.honeyroseapps.calculexlite&hl=en