Top 10 Best Android Apps - August 2011
The surprise news of the month that Google is buying Motorola shows just how serious Google is about Android. No doubt the platform will continue to go from strength to strength, and certainly there's no shortage of quality apps available in the Android Market. This month we've rounded up another ten that we think are worth downloading for your phone. Here you'll find everything from old school shoot 'em ups to apps that let you phone your friends for free, or stay updated on the latest footy scores. As ever, feel free to add your own suggestions in the comments section at the end of the article. Click on the links below for the full reviews.
Top 10 Best Android Apps - August 2011
HowStuffWorks Android App
01 August 2011
This app provides a great window into the high quality infotainment available from the HowStuffWorks brand.
Read the full HowStuffWorks Android App review
- Our rating:
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7/10
Runkeeper Android App
02 August 2011
Runkeeper's excellent tracking and coaching abilities, combined with its impressive companion website, make it a must have for sports junkies.
Read the full Runkeeper Android App review
- Our rating:
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8/10
Go Launcher EX Android App
05 August 2011
Go Launcher EX may be free, but it holds its own against paid for options such as ADW Launcher EX and LauncherPro.
Read the full Go Launcher EX Android App review
- Our rating:
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8/10
Viber Android App
04 August 2011
Viber is easy to use and offers better-than-usual call quality, so it's worth downloading if you have other mates with smartphones who you want to call for free.
Read the full Viber Android App review
- Our rating:
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7/10
NASA Android App
03 September 2011
NASA may be in limbo as to what its next human space program will entail, but this app provides you with plenty of ways to keep up to date with some of the more interesting stuff the agency is currently up to.
Read the full NASA Android App review
- Our rating:
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8/10
Star Blitz Android Game
06 August 2011
Star Blitz is a classy top-down shooter with good looking graphics and engaging, old school gameplay.
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- Our rating:
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7/10
Dice Player Android App
07 August 2011
It doesn't work smoothly on every device, but when it does work Dice Player is a great option for playing back high definition MKV files.
Read the full Dice Player Android App review
- Our rating:
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7/10
Vevo Android App
08 August 2011
If you want to check out the latest music videos from big-name artists on your phone, Vevo is a must have.
Read the full Vevo Android App review
- Our rating:
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7/10
Air Attack HD Part 1 Android Game
09 August 2011
Air Attack HD's sumptuous graphics and addictive game play make it well worth a download.
Read the full Air Attack HD Part 1 Android Game review
- Our rating:
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8/10
UK Sports News Android App
10 August 2011
UK Sports News isn’t the most complicated app in the world, but what it does, it does well.
Read the full UK Sports News Android App review
- Our rating:
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7/10















