Have You Tried These Cool Android Apps,

Android is a great operating system for mobile phones, and there are a host of applications out there on the market that are very useful. Some of 2010’s best Android apps out there are some of the most innovative and the most simple at the same time. They’re the types of applications that are so useful that once you start using them, you never want to stop. Below listed are some of the best apps, and background on what they do. Thinking Space. A mind mapping app, Thinking Space allows you to connect ideas and thoughts. It’s a great program for creating and nurturing new ideas in a graphical manner. The great thing is that this program doesn’t cost anything for the version that comes with ads. Astro File Manager. This program makes your phone act just like a little PC. Like you do in Windows Explorer, you can search through files and folders on your PC and move different files here and there.

It makes it much more easy to manipulate files on your Android device. You can even rename and copy files, send files as attachments, and even create archived or compressed files. In short you get a lot of productivity out of this app, and it’s very useful if you want to do more than just click on “apps” on your Android device. Handcent SMS. Handcent SMS gives your Android phone custom texting capability. You can customize how your texting looks in many different ways. One thing that it does do also is give you iPhone style speech bubbles - something people have always wanted on Android. In short Handcent makes the Android texting experience more customizable and enjoyable. The best thing about the program is that it’s free, so it won’t put a dent in your wallet. Toddler Lock. If you’ve got a little kid around the house who is always trying to pick up and walk away with your phone, then this may be your app. The best thing about this app is that it locks a kid out of your phone, but it provides graphics in the form of a rattle like toy that entertains. And because this app is also free, it’s just a download away. Barcode Scanner. This is a great app that allows you to scan barcodes for all sorts of items so that you can check prices and compare products online. You can take it wherever you go, and so long as you have cell signal you can check best prices and do your research.

So explorers of Google Cardboard videos and thrill seekers for iPhone VR apps won’t be disappointed. Monetization: subscription model (in-app purchases). How about an adventurous game, Wizard Academy, actually, is a pack of action and learning games taking place in a magical land. As iPhone VR games are fewer in the world of virtual reality experiences, this game becomes more worthy. How it works: Wizard Academy is an immersive action and learning games in virtual reality. Some of the challenges are labyrinths, archery, busters. Your tasks may vary from finding and shooting giant germs, solve algebra equations, destroying ice castles to find your way out of a maze, use telekinesis powers to bring back order into the world. Cool features: There you can stroll around a village and seek for various educational and fun riddles and challenges. You are in role of a wizard walking around a city and overcoming challenges. Fire archery pushes you to remember your algebra lessons, while breaking down castles requires a basic understanding of physics.

And so on. And you are not just looking around like in most Google Cardboard apps and experiences - you are interacting as in first-person game, moving around with actual arms and legs. User tip: We should note that you may need a controller for some actions, however you may also make one by downloading a free kit. Game provider recommends the RealControl system along with the Cardboard. Recommended for: Fans of both entertaining and educational content, seeking some fun times solving challenges and tasks in virtual reality. Generally, anyone looking for Google Cardboard games. Monetization: freemium model (in-app purchases, ads). Take on space combat as rebel fighter in Star Wars battlefront VR mission. Yet again, Star Wars hype machine is advancing on us with full force. How it works: Virtual reality experience puts you in the role of a Resistance agent on Jakku, a desert environment from ‘The Force Awakens’.

Moreover, the app also introduces an augmented reality (AR) character that comes to life after you scan the special movie poster. If you do not have Google Cardboard kit there are even Star Wars-themed headsets in online stores. Cool features: The app brings you news, rich media, social updates, special events, and interactive features related to the series. You can get notifications of announcements and releases, theme your app up with Light Side/Dark Side with sounds and animations, unlock 3D characters… Well, the list goes on and on. User tip: This Star Wars VR app is always growing and enriching, adding more features. Users should therefore note that for the best experience it is recommended to use Android 4.1 and higher, headphones (especially for Jakku Spy and Force Trainer), and the gyroscope. We should also warn that app contains some advertising messages of Walt Disney companies. Recommended for: Who doesn’t like Star Wars, right, And even is the app is more into the franchise trivia than VR, the fans won’t be disappointed. As well as those in search of iPhone VR games. No one can argue this one is among best Google Cardboard apps for free.