Software

Taking photos with your Android device can be fun, but adding a bit of extra creativity to your photos and sharing them via your favorite social networks can make it even more fun. Sketch Guru allows you to add some great-looking effects to your photos. It is easy to install and has a very neat and user-friendly layout.

Once downloaded, Sketch Guru will quickly and easily allow any user to apply creative effects to their images. The installation process is supereasy. Although some of the effects are slow to apply, the software is fairly quick. The sheer number of effects … Read more

Online ads slow down Web browsing and are quite annoying in general. As an extension for Google Chrome, AdBlock Plus will eliminate all of the ads from your browsing experience, even ones attached to videos on YouTube. It installs in seconds and has absolutely no hiccups or surprises.

This software offers one the best features related to ad blocking -- it strips Web videos of ads. This is a fantastic feature if you frequently watch TV shows or other videos online. Other than that, this program isn't about what you see, but what you don't. While there's … Read more

Looking to bat your way through a sticky wicket? Then you might have found the right app. Though you'd expect a top-notch experience since it's officially tied to the ICC World Cup, this game delivers mediocre graphics. However, for a simple game, T20 ICC World Cup 2012 is enough to fill your cricket fix on the cheap.

This paid version of T20 ICC World Cup 2012 includes all 12 teams involved in the 2012 tournament. The names have changed, but your favorite club will still play like you expect it to. If you're expecting premier graphics, you … Read more

Simplifying access and interaction on the most popular social networks, this app makes the life of any avid social networker a lot easier. If you have an account on multiple social networks such as Twitter, Facebook, Foursquare, and Buzz, and want to have an easy access to recent updates on all, TweetDeck is the app you are looking for.

Setting up TweetDeck account is easy. Simply download the application and input all your usernames and passwords. The app then synchronizes all your accounts and allows you to put various widgets on your home screen. The widgets have specific functions such … Read more

This app comes as a true refreshment to all die-hard Android lovers out there. Samsung Galaxy Y Updates is a portal to news, updates, and even special offers for Android users. It lets you stay up-to-date with all the latest in the Android world.

Though the name of the app refers to a specific phone, it's the same app no matter the name. You can replace "Samsung Galaxy Y" with the name of your gadget and find another portal. Samsung Galaxy Y Updates links you to a news network with custom ROMS, developer apps, and other Android … Read more

Who says that instant messaging is dead? This free app lets you send unlimited text and picture messages to all of your friends in an IM-like environment. WhatsApp Messenger requires a somewhat annoying setup but has millions of members for you to chat with. Though you'll eventually have to pay a nominal fee, it could save you big if you have a limited texting plan.

When you install the app, it makes you use your real phone and verifies it through a text. The process takes anywhere from 2 to 5 minutes to complete. This may be a little … Read more

No matter how robust a data plan you have on your phone, it's still probably limited and slower than Wi-Fi. It pays to do most of your downloading on your home's connection or on free hot spots. WiFi Free will help you find dozens of free places to connect, but it's nowhere near as seamless as other apps. It takes too long to set up and has a very simple layout.

When you install this supposedly free app, you'll be stuck either paying 99 cents or connecting it with your Foursquare account. If you don't … Read more

Can't get all your friends together for a poker night? This free download will give you all the fun of Texas Hold 'Em with that signature Zynga addictiveness and social integration. Zynga Poker features a gorgeous layout that's easy to use, but the frequent in-game pop-ups and notifications might turn some people off.

If you know the Zynga name from its click-happy Facebook games, you either love it or hate it. This app won't change your mind one way or another. It will either become your new addiction or you'll avoid it on principle alone. When … Read more

If you ever needed to transfer a file from one Android device to another, you have probably wished that this app existed. Wifi File Transfer for Phone sets up your own private cloud between the two devices in the same Wi-Fi network and lets you transfer your files without much hassle.

Wifi File Transfer for Phone has a slick layout with bright colors and easy-to-read, intuitive icons. Once the app is set up, the devices can openly browse files between each other. Once the user finds a file they want, they simply select it for download and wait. If you … Read more