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6 Free Android Apps That Will Make You Drop Your Iphone

Even if we can consider the Android Market a little behind the iPhone App Store, judging in terms of quality and diversity, the extremely tight integration of the Android operating systems with the existing Google products, gives the impression that there is still something to be said. If you are looking for a change and need reasons of why Android could offer more than iPhone, here are 6 free Android applications that will make you drop your iPhone.

 

  1. OpenHome

One of the leading customization available apps, the OpenHome has the function of replacing the default home screen and gives you the opportunity to load custom skins, packs, fonts and many others available for free on the market.

 

  1. Google Voice

Due to its main function – to transcript any voice mail into a text message, this application will make listening your voice mail as pleasant as reading. You will keep your existing mobile number, but your missed calls will generate a Google number that can be accessed in your email or directly in your application. You will not waste anymore mobile minutes, as you can only access visually your message. This integrated application is a welcomed compliment to arsenal of communication tools.

6 Free Android Apps That Will Make You Drop Your Iphone (Source: zapp5.staticworld.net)

6 Free Android Apps That Will Make You Drop Your Iphone (Source: zapp5.staticworld.net)

  1. NESoid

An Nintendo emulator designed especially for Android smart phones, the NESoid will surprise you for sure. The application is a software that reads ROM files and using this fun application will surely take you back on the times you were trying to fight with a monster, having a sword in your hands.

 

  1. Google Finance

If you are interested in investments, here is an unique mobile platform for those that want to keep a close eye on stock portfolio. The Android application provides synchronized portfolio, real-time quotes and is able to transfer precise data on your smart phone.

6 Free Android Apps That Will Make You Drop Your Iphone (Source: 2.bp.blogspot.com)

6 Free Android Apps That Will Make You Drop Your Iphone (Source: 2.bp.blogspot.com)

  1. Google Listen

Another creation of Google Labs, the Google Listen eliminates the need to download podcasts.

The application allows you to search and subscribe to podcasts all across the web, so if you have forgotten to download your preferred episode just search using Google Listen and the episode will be streamed directly from the source.

 

  1. Gmail and Google Calendar.

These two applications will complete your suite of computing productivity tools. The correlated connection between Android smart phone and your Google account will reflect immediately all changes you made in one of them.

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September 17th, 2011 Ciubotaru Nicoleta

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Google Voice For Android 2.0

Bringing a new revolutionary tool on video and communications market, the Android 2.0 mobile operating system was successfully combined with the functionality of Google Voice application. You will find a powerful and functional application that allows the users to connect voice and SMS contacts in a unique place. Either you are a notebook, netbook or smartphone user, Google Voice represents a virtual communication hub for individuals.

Android 2.0 Google Voice (Source: settimocell.it)

Android 2.0 Google Voice (Source: settimocell.it)

 Using the Google Voice application you can play back mail messages or read them as a text in your in-box. The options available in menu allow you to return calls or SMS, to archive messages or delete them, all using the Google Voice phone default number. Further the messages can be organized with labels or sent for free to your contacts number, using your Google assigned number.

 The main features of Google Voice are:

  • You will keep your existing mobile number, but your missed calls will generate a Google number that can be accessed in your email or directly in your application.

  • Voicemail transcription will transform any voice mail into a text message

  • Free text messages.

  • Cheap international calls.

  • Integration of your address book or Google contacts.

  • Custom greetings for different callers.

    Android 2.0 Google Voice (Source: bloghissimo.com)

    Android 2.0 Google Voice (Source: bloghissimo.com)

The main view of the application shows your in-box, where you get the voice mail transcriptions, SMS threads and other messages related to the account. If you want to compose new text messages, to refresh the display, to label your messages, to check your account balance or just to get help, just use the menu key and row if icons that appear at the bottom. Clicking on a SMS message you will access the full thread and a various list of icons will allow you to call the person on the list, or to write her a message, add a star or to delete it.

At this moment we can say that Android's Google Voice is the best available application for any mobile platform, but this is not a surprise as both Android and Google's Voice applications are Google lab creation.

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September 17th, 2011 Ciubotaru Nicoleta

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