Guest Post: Top 5 Android apps to check out

by Courtney Lee, a blogger who sometimes works with newegg.com

Did you know that Google Play currently offers over 450,000 apps? Out of all these many are useful and top-rated, but there are also many that will only waste your time if you download them. Anyhow, if you want to improve the functionality of your device here are the Top 5 android apps that you must check out: -

Avast! Mobile Security

Android is a pretty complex OS, but even so you never know when it can come across a virus or an error.

Avast has thought of this and they come up with this tiny mobile security suite, which not only that is free, but it also provides various innovative functions.

For instance, it allows you to remotely lock your phone or to remotely wipe any file from it just by using another smartphone where you’ll enter your account details.

Furthermore, it is able to secure your web browser and scan any file you throw at it, all these while being very light on your phone’s battery.

If you’re concerned about mobile security, then this app is certainly a must-have.

Best Apps Market

A Google Play replacement? Why not? This new virtual app market allows you to browse through a wide selection of free apps, which are all reviewed and handpicked by mobile experts.

Furthermore, you’ll get a chance to browse the hottest free games and you’ll also be able to rate and comment on any app you download without even having to log in!

For all those who are constantly on the lookout for new Android software Best Apps Market is truly a hit.

Windows 8 for Android

Many people are fans of Microsoft’s new Windows 8 OS (see here) and that’s thanks to its simplicity and innovative functions it provides.

But have you ever thought about combining Android’s tech goodness with the new Windows 8 interface?

Well, thanks to this innovative launcher you can do that straight away.

What’s more, you’ll actually be able to personalise your home screen’s colourful blocks with any apps you like, and you’ll even get a chance to play with the new folder structure found on Microsoft’s new OS.

Brightest Flashlight Free

Have you ever been stranded in a dark place with nothing but your mobile phone?

Even if you haven’t been yet, you’ll never know when an app like this will come in handy.

What it does is to turn all your Smartphone’s lights to the maximum, including your screen, camera flash LED, soft keys, notification LED and any other lights it can be turned on.

What’s more, it also comes with different sound effects on its startup, and the ads present there are so unobtrusive that you won’t even notice them.

Smart Tools

As its name suggests, this app provides you with a collection of five different smart tools that you can use at anytime.

First of them is called Smart Measure Pro, and it allows you to efficiently calculate the distance from you and any given place just by pointing your camera at it.

The second one represents a sound meter, which calculates the exact number of dB in your room, and which also comes with a vibration meter to check your current bass frequency.

The third one in the list is called Smart Compass Pro, and besides the obvious compass functionality it also comes with a neat metal detector and GPS checking capabilities.

Finally, the last app allows you to use your camera as a magnifier and also to turn on its Flashlight at any given time.

After you check out all these interesting apps, here’s my latest tip for you: – Android devices can quickly get old!

Regardless of whether you’d like to purchase yourself a new device or make a pleasant surprised for  your dear ones, make sure to check out online retailers like Newegg or Amazon for the latest in-trend products and shopping tips.

Author biog

Courtney is a weekend photographer, part-time business recruiter, and full-time lover of all things sports . Courtney specialises in writing articles on latest tech products. Researching tech trends and playing on his Android mobile during his spare time helps Courtney contribute this article for fellow Android users and tech enthusiasts. According to Courtney, another great device worth owning would be a Window RT Tablet (See here) which includes many of the same useful functions found in smartphones such as Windows 8, video streaming, and face-to-face conferencing. Users can also find a pile of helpful applications on Microsoft’s new Windows 8 OS – with over 40,000 apps available for download.