subject: Android Application Development Results In Amazing Apps [print this page] Android, an OS (Operating System) for mobile from Google, was originally engineered by a company called Android Inc, which was purchased by Google in the year 2005. Features like fast browsing, multi-tasking, latest Google apps, and fast sharing make your Android powered device beyond smart.
An Android apps developer love to experiment with his creative ideas and develop fantastic apps. Thanks to the open source nature of Google's OS, most of the good stuff on Android is available without any charges.
Here is a list of some essential Android apps, which you must install:
1. Seesmic
Twitter has launched its own-brand application recently, but we can still stick to Seesmic. It is a powerful and easy app to manage our social networks. We can share photos and videos using Lockerz, yFrog or YouTube. You will not miss any update with the help of Widget. With a professional design and multiple account support, it is one of the finest example of Android application development.
2. Facebook for Android
You can get in touch with your friends through this application. Keep up with friends' photos and status updates, look up a phone number, upload a photo and more, right from your Android device. The app is updated with an Inbox support that allow users to communicate in real time.
3. ASTRO File Manager
Organize your videos, pictures, music, and other files with ASTRO File Manager. It is among the most downloaded Android app. It is like Mac's Finder or Windows Explorer for your smartphone or tablet, which make browsing easy. It also provides the functionalities to stop the processes which burn battery life and backup apps in case you change or lose your set.
4. Google Maps Navigation
This is one of the best addition to Android application development and a must-get app. Download this latest release of Google Maps, and find detailed maps with 3D buildings. One can get biking, driving and walking directions, live traffic information and indoor maps to select hotels, malls and airports.
Apart from all these applications, there are few new additions to the Android world. These are +Android Developers, Google Play, and Adobe Reader app for Android. The first one is a Google+ page, where an Android apps developer can hangout and talk about latest releases, designs and development tips. Google Play is an integrated destination for books, music, movies and apps.
The latest one is Adobe Reader app for Android devices. It provides the functionality to sign documents by drawing your signature on the touchscreen of your mobile. The technology used behind this update is Adobe EchoSign.
There are numerous apps like Evernote, Winamp, Google Googles, Google Sky Map and many more one can enjoy.
