The Top 3 Low-Price No-Contract Android Phones

Many people don't like being locked into a cell phone service subscription plan. Often times they are very costly and it can be extremely difficult to get out of a contract with AT&T, Verizon, Sprint, or any of the other big mobile service providers. For that reason, lots of people are now buying "no-contract" cell phones which don't require you to sign up for a long-term service obligation. The best part is that many no-contract service providers now offer top-of-the-line Android smartphones. You can also find "unlocked" versions of many of the most popular Android devices. So there's no reason you can't have the best technology at your fingertips, even if you don't subscribe to an expensive long-term service plan. And in many cases you don't have to spend a lot of money to get a great phone. Some of the no-contract phones come with pay-as-you-go plans, where you only pay when you actually talk, receive or send texts, or use data/internet. You can also sign-up for monthly plans that have no contract. This means that you can pay for talk, text, and data for one month, but quit the service whenever you want to at no penalty. 500 and up) if you don't sign a contract, but there are some fantastic cheap Android devices that still provide a lot of bang for the buck. If you don't want to be restricted or overpay for cell phone service then buying a no-contract phone might be the right choice for you! The Virgin Mobile LG Optimus V runs on Android 2.2 and has 3G and Wi-Fi capabilities. 150 online. Since the Wildfire comes with Android 2.3, it runs very smoothly and has some of the best software features. However, many reviewers complain about the screen resolution and the difficulty of adapting to its keyboard. Overall though it's a great deal for a no-contract phone that runs on of the most powerful versions of the Android operating system.

It's usually the app people ask about when the group is splitting up the check. If an event isn't being organized on Facebook, it's probably being done through Eventbrite. This service makes it easy to manage invites, RSVPs, and even ticket purchasing. Attendees get handy reminders about the events they planned to attend, organizers can see guest lists. We particularly like that Eventbrite can generate QR codes, making event check-in a breeze. The problem with most mobile messengers is convincing your friends to sign up. But the odds are that most people you know are already on Facebook. This is handy, because the Facebook Messenger app is fantastic. It's simple, clean, and easily handles voice and video calling. But for me, the best part will always be the gorgeous stickers. Like Facebook Messenger, nearly everyone you know is probably already using Google Hangouts whether they realize it or not. All you need is a Google Account to send instant messages, images, and even participate in video conference calls with up to 12 other participants. Very few other services come anywhere close, and none offer it for free.

Tight integration with Google Voice means that you can also use this app to send and receive voice calls and text messages. For some, it's the only communication app they need. Most people are probably familiar with LinkedIn as a service only visited in times of desperation; after being laid off or after a day in the office so bad that you're just not going to take it anymore. While that might still be true, the LinkedIn app aims to be a companion to LinkedIn web service that you check every day. Sure there's the all-important profile pages showing off your work experience, and the handy tools for networking, but the service now includes visitor metrics and a newsfeed for a decidedly more social feel. It's also sometimes the only way to chat with a businessperson you're looking to connect with. It's like Facebook for grown-ups. At first, Snapchat was a little dangerous, popular with the hip and the young, and utterly baffling to everyone else.

With Snapchat, you quickly snap and exchange photos with one or several friends. The app also supports video snaps, as well as voice and video calling. The catch is that whatever you send will vanish after a few seconds. Though it's popularly associated with sexting, it's also just a fun and ephemeral way to share the world around you. New updates make the service much easier to use, let you save old snaps, and build ongoing public stories. The more things change, the more they just turn into Facebook. There are a lot of apps out there that pay lip service to security and privacy, but Signal was built from the ground up with the goal of letting people easily communicate without having to worry about being overheard. The Signal app is a complete phone and SMS client replacement (though it works just fine as a standalone app, too) for sending and receiving encrypted calls and messages.