joi, 27 decembrie 2012

Best Android Apps in 2012


BEST PRODUCTIVITY APP
Google Drive
Free
Google Drive is one of the most refined cloud storage apps on the Play store, offering a combination of simple design with deep functionality. The app itself uses a stripped back menu system, and everything you need can be accessed in just a few presses and swipes of the screen. The same can be said about the content uploader, which cuts out the fuss of having to manually go through several menus to upload just a single document, and instead allows for painless bulk uploads of files.
What makes this particular cloud storage app stand out from the strong competition is how it integrates with other Google apps. All your Google Calendar appointments can be added, music purchased through Google Music can be uploaded, and you can also create, edit and upload documents through the Google Docs integration. To be a fantastic application, you don't need fancy design and cutting-edge features, and Google
Drive is living testament to that theory. Performing a function that people need, and repeatedly doing it well, is the sole reason why Google Drive is one of the best apps you can add to your tablet.



BEST SOCIAL APP
Pinterest
Free
Although Pinterest, as a social media site, is still playing catch-up with the likes of Facebook and Twitter, Pinterest is one step ahead in creating a superb official app. All the main features have been ported over to the tablet version of the app, with a few tweaks and modifications along the way. As well as creating your very own pinboard, in which you can add your own posts, including audio and video, you can view other pinboards, leave comments and also sync your account with the main desktop version.

BEST READING APP
GameQ
Free
Despite heavy competition from both the Kindle and Dark Horse Comics apps, GameQ wins for one very key reason - design. From the team at GameFly, GameQ is an interactive gaming magazine that offers a great mix of original content. Features are varied, reviews are thorough and comprehensive and every issue is completely free to download. Text is easy to read, and can be resized and customized to help. Although it's a rather niche subject, GameQ should be celebrated for displaying what magazines should do on Android tablets.

BEST MULTIMEDIA APP
FilmOn TV
Free
FilmOn gives you access to 120 high-quality TV channels in the UK, USA and Europe, which you can watch on your Android device. Channels are quick to buffer, and streaming quality is great compared to similar apps. The planner feature lets you make a schedule of every programme you want to watch in the future, and then alerts you to them when they're a few minutes from starting. With the latest update you’ll automatically be taken to your scheduled programme when it's about to start. With several overseas channels supported, you'll also discover new content that you might enjoy.

BEST CREATIVE APP
Adobe Photoshop Touch



Although it isn't as thorough as its desktop counterpart, Photoshop Touch is a class above any photo and image editing app on the Play store by a clear distance. The level of editing is phenomenal, and no matter what kind of changes, big or small, you'll find an answer within the app. There's a steep learning curve to get started with the app, and people with little knowledge about design may struggle at first, but once you get used to it, you'll find one of the most engaging and useful apps available on the Play store.

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