top 10 best android apps 2011

Google sky map :


This app is very nice and convenient to use. When you point the phone to the sky, the Google Sky Map will show the stars, planets, constellations, and will help you identify the celestial objects.

Astro File Manager:


Astro File Manager is used to navigate through the Android file system. It is very similar like Windows-style file explorer. If you want to directly install Android APK files, you have to have Astro File Manager or some other navigation app in your Android Phone. The Astro File Manager makes your phone feel like a computer.

Seesmic :


There are many Twitter apps on Android. Additionally, Twitter also launched its own-brand app recently. However, Seesmic has had some loyal followers. One of the most advantages of Seesmic is that it offers support for multiple accounts, it has a home page widget that shows latest tweets, and has an incredibly slick and professional design.

Mobile Maps :


Mobile Maps is downloadable directly on to your Android smartphone. It helps you get free satellite navigation facility and images onto your Android devices. The app works like a sat navigation device that is switched on with every turning direction. Your phone’s GPS works by plotting the directions and the journey ahead of you as per traffic conditions.

Beyond­Pod :


The Beyond-Pod application integrates with the Android music player. It helps you find and manage audio and video podcasts. Though the base version is free. The premium version at $7 provides better controls to update and manage subscriptions.

Weather Channel :


Weather Channel is a weather app. It offers accurate current conditions with extreme detail down to wind speed, humidity and UV index. Additionally, the Weather Channel’s app also offers hourly and 10-day forecasts for planning ahead. Along with this it also provides advanced features like animated weather radar.

Google Voice :


Google Voice is an application that provides you a phone number that can ring at multiple places or devices. You can access all of your voicemail and text messages over the Web. For people who need privacy, the app can also make outgoing calls such that the receiver gets only the Google Voice number and not your phone number.

Advanced Task Killer :


Advanced Task Killer (ATK)is an apps whose features should have ideally been built into the Android. You can manage your apps to ensure that the performance or battery life is not hurt. It comes with a widget that you can tap once to kill all open apps.

Opera Mini Beta :


There have been many debates on which browser is better – Opera or SkyFire. Though the jury may be out on the answer, it doesn’t take away anything from the fact that your Android requires a browser. Opera Mini is the pick here, cause it has been around for a while.

Astrid :

Astrid is also called Android’s Simple Task Recording Dashboard (ASTRID). It maintains and follows up on to-do lists and helps you organize your life within the phone. It integrates cleanly into the Android interface, and can motivate you on your deadlines and give humanizing reminds.
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