Android is the most widely used smart phone operating system after Apple’s iOS. This is mainly because it is used by a lot of smart phones manufactured by a number of smart phone maker, unlike iOS which is only used by Apple’s devices like iPhone and iPad. Making an exceptionally good Android application is really hard because of the many screen sizes and the device types that the developer will need to think about. It is also hard because of the inconsistent operating system updates that are always feature new features which means new coding to be mastered.
It is not easy to build an Android application that uses all the technology available in the operating system, and it is also hard to maintain the accessibility of the application to the users. If the developers manage to build this kind of application, it can be said as a masterpiece that deserves an award and recognition. Here are the top five ‘masterpieces’ of Android that receives millions of downloads produced in the year 2011.
1. Any.DO: To Do List
It is the best productivity and to-do application exclusive for Android users only. It has an elegant interface that is not only just looks but is optimized for functionality. It features voice-driven commands and also a solid integration with Google Accounts so whenever you create a new task on your Google Calendar, you save the hassle of creating it twice.
2. Lightbox – Photos & Effects
It can be said like Instagram for the iPhone but with a whole lot of other features. It can be used as a photo journal and you are able to arrange your pictures, unlike the Instagram. The top-class visual display and compatibility to almost all types of Android devices makes it a common app to be downloaded.
3. Amazon MP3
A library to more than 20 million songs and a free 5GB of storage to each user, it is hard to see that this application will not be loved by the Android fans. Widely regarded as a competitive rival for the iTunes.
4. AirDroid
The best application to operate your smartphone from a personal computer or laptop. It uses the Wi-Fi connection to connect the two devices and features regularly changed passwords to handle privacy problems.
5. Swiftkey X Keyboard
A keyboard customisation for the Android devices. It features larger keys and a top-notch word prediction algorithm with three color schemes to choose from. It can also learn from the previous messages and emails that you have written.