Here in the UK more and more residents are purchasing smart-phones, but as intuitive as they have now become for new users, knowing the best apps is just as important. It is important to know how to make the most of your new toy and turn it into the ultimate entertainment and social tool. So here, in no particular order, is a list of the 10 best android apps 2011 for beginners.
Gmail
Reviews score on Android Market 4.5/5
With Android being a Google product, Gmail was always going to excel. The app lets you integrate with your contacts and other apps. Features include: Multiple accounts capability, access to synched messages even if you are not connected to the internet and emails are instantly pushed through straight to your phone.
Cost: Free
eBay
Reviews score on Android Market 4.2/5
If you have surfed the internet, or even watched TV in the past 5 years, you will have heard of Ebay, the online line bidding forum. Described as simple to use on the Android site, the Ebay app let’s you bid, buy and sell items directly from your phone. You can receive alerts when your item is ending, contact the buyer, as well as revise and relist your items when needed.
Cost: Free
Star Chart
Reviews score on Android Market 4.3/5
Since the dawn of time… Ok I will spare you the cliqued intro, but we have been gazing at the starts in wonderment for generations (but now we know they are just burning caldrons of gases light-years away…stupid science). Anyway, this cool little app takes star gazing to a new level; hold it up to the night sky and it will chart the constellations for you, and that my dear, is called augmented reality!
Cost: £1.99
Netcounter
Reviews score on Android Market 4.5/5
From the impressive to the highly practical, Netcounter tells you how much data you have used across call and wi-fi, so you can watch out for the data cap on your tariff, which is very useful. You can break it down by day, week, month and total.
Cost: Free
Barcode scanner
Reviews score on Android Market 4.3/5
Compare prices instantly with the Barcode scanner. Fast and very useful this will scan an item’s barcode and find reviews and prices of that item. My friend used it in a charity shop once and found an item for only a couple of pounds was selling on Ebay for a lot more, but just generally researching any prices is made easier with this app.
Cost: Free
Flixster
Reviews score on Android Market 4.5/5
Flixter is the number one app for all your movie entertainment needs! You can read reviews from Rotten Tomatoes, watch trailers, browse DVD’s and even view local theatres. It has great reviews across the board, claiming smooth running, clear trailers and great usability – so if you don’t know what movie you want to watch, this app with help you decide!
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