Here are ten highly rated, absolutely free Android () apps that will help you work smarter, get more accomplished, save time and stay organized.
1. Dropbox ()
Downloads: 50,000-250,000
Rating (): 4 stars
Dropbox is great because it’s not just a mobile app; it allows you to manage files in fully synced folders from desktop and mobile devices. Dropbox’s Android application allows users to access a Dropbox — and any kind of content it contains, including music and movies — from anywhere. Users can also upload files, such as images and links, to their Dropbox account. This video will give you an idea of how it works:
User comments:
“So helpful!”
“This worked perfectly for me.”
“A solid start for a free app.”
2. CamCard Lite
Rating: 4 stars
This simple application allows you to snap pictures of business cards and automatically import that information to your virtual Rolodex. CamCard Pro is also available as a paid app for $9.99; both versions of the app support multiple languages – from English to traditional Chinese.
User comments:
“High accuracy, impressive!”
“Did a fair job of getting info off the card.”
3. GDocs
Rating: 4 stars
GDocs is a text editing application that allows you to access, view, edit and sync documents stored in a Google Docs () account. It also lets users create, send, import and export documents.
User comments:
“I like being able to make notes and edit documents and sync them back to my Google () account.”
“Basic text works fine.”
“Pretty useful.”
4. Springpad ()
Rating: 3.5 stars
Springpad is brand-new to the Android Market (), but has been getting rave reviews from users on other devices. Like Evernote (), this app allows you to save items in a virtual notebook. But it doesn’t just save these items; it also pulls in data from other sites and helps you take action on your lists, not just remember them.
User comments:
“Superb interface.”
“Online sync is nice.”
“Great app, saves notes online and locally, so there’s no wait to view.”
5. SlideScreen
Rating: 4 stars
If you struggle with information overload, here’s an app that might help you. SlideScreen turns your Android device’s home screen into a display of your information with a meaningful hierarchy to distinguish signal from noise. The app shows a summary of data from text messages, phone calls, GMail (), your calendar, Google Reader (), stock market data, Twitter () and Facebook (). A pro version is available for $6.99.
User comments:
“Keeps getting better! Google Voice () would be awesome.”
“Made for simple people with good taste in phones.”
“Nice concept and good looks.”
6. Remember The Milk ()
Rating: 4.5 stars
This app represents mobile task-management at it finest. Users can add and check off tasks on the go, organize upcoming tasks, get alerted when they are near a task location and sync their mobile actions with a web interface. It’s available with a $25 yearly subscription to the RTM web interface.
User comments:
“It helps me stay on track with what I need to do, and the email service is great.”
“Great, simple UI.”
“Very fast and intuitive.”
7. Astrid Task/To-Do List
Rating: 4.5 stars
Astrid is more than just a to-do list; its friendly reminders will help you stay focused and productive. It’s location-aware and can sync with Remember the Milk. Best of all, it’s open-source and built specifically with Google technologies in mind.
User comments:
“Really convenient, I absolutely love it!”
“Astrid keeps me out of trouble and on time.”
8. Evernote
Rating: 4 stars
Half notebook app, half reminder app, Evernote lets you save your ideas, inspirations and favorite things to the cloud for future access. It’s basically a virtual substitute for a good memory. You can record text, images or audio.
User comments:
“Ideal for taking snapshots of documents.”
“Almost perfect, just needs offline support.”
9. Voice Recorder
Rating: 4 stars
Here’s a simple, useful application for taking notes on the go, capturing ideas, remembering songs or recording interviews. The audio recordings are timed, and files are sent as attachments to your Gmail account. You can search for recordings by title or date, and you can set your recordings as ringtones.
User comments:
“Words like a charm.”
“Good sound quality.”
“Helpful for class instead of taking notes.”
10. Jorte
Rating: 4.5 stars
Jorte is a personal organizer app that was designed to be both attractive and practical. It’s a scheduler and to-do application that syncs with Google Calendar (). Its three home screen widgets allow you to quickly view a monthy or weekly calendar or a to-do list.
User comments:
“Very good calendar app.”
“Very user-friendly and good customization.”
Source : Mashable Jolie O'Dell
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