Monday, May 31, 2010

10 Free Android Apps to Boost Your Productivity


If you value efficiency and effectiveness, then your Android device should be your best friend. These tech toys are capable of handling all kinds of work and personal tasks, from email and schedules to file management and to-do lists. And all the tools you need are conveniently located right in the Android Market. With so many choices, however, things can get a little complicated.

Here are ten highly rated, absolutely free Android (Android) apps that will help you work smarter, get more accomplished, save time and stay organized.
1. Dropbox (Dropbox)

Downloads: 50,000-250,000
Rating (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
Downloads: 10,000-50,000
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
Downloads: 50,000-250,000
Rating: 4 stars

GDocs is a text editing application that allows you to access, view, edit and sync documents stored in a Google Docs (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 (Google) account.”
“Basic text works fine.”
“Pretty useful.”
4. Springpad (springpad)
Downloads: 5,000-10,000
Rating: 3.5 stars

Springpad is brand-new to the Android Market (Android Market), but has been getting rave reviews from users on other devices. Like Evernote (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.

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