Best Apps for Android Tablets

The iPad is considered to be the leader in the tablet space. While I really like the iPad and think its a great device - very good hardware and a nice collection of apps customized for the tablet user. However, I chose to use the Motorolla xoom as my primary tablet - the reason being that I consume a lot of video on my tablet and the xooms 10.1 inch screen is ideal for watching videos vs the iPads screen which seems to be better for reading. That being said the xoom is not far behind even on the reading front and is catching up fast with developers slowly porting tablet apps on Android. The post below is a consolidation of my favorite apps for Android Tablets that can be helpful for new or old tablet users  :-

READING APPS 

1. CNN for Android Tablets - Maybe one of the best apps available for Android tablets, it looks a lot like its iPad counterpart and  may outperform it in some areas. This app is designed for tablets and takes advantage of the larger screen that these devices offer. It offers news from all over the world and gives you the option to consume video or read through the news. A MUST HAVE APP FOR YOUR ANDROID TABLET. 

2. Pulse News reader: In todays day and age we all consume news from multiple sources and RSS feeds have become life savers. Personally I like to get my news aggregated from techcrunch, all things digital, Gizmodo and venture beat.  Pulse news reader displays news from all your feeds in a beautiful UI that updates automatically and provides you with your personalized news digest served fresh daily, hourly or whatever setting you may like. You can also create different tabs to see news from varied topics like tech, home etc.

3. Google Currents: Reading the web like a magazine has always been a dream. With Google Currents the dream become's reality and you get your favorite websites in a magazine format. With this app you can add your favorite websites and it will show their updated content in a magazine format which you can read at your convenience. The best part is that you can also use this app when your offline, perfect to catch up on reading while your on the plane.




VIDEO 

1. MX VIDEO PLAYER: If you are an iPad user then you know the pain of converting your videos to .mp4 before they run on your device or putting a paid app to run other formats and then going through the complicated process of transferring files to your ipad via itunes using the transfer option from within the apps section. With Android the only thing you need to install is the MX Video player free app and all your videos(.MKV, .AVI, .MPEG)  will play on your Android tablet. Its a super powerful app and has a variety of codes to support all your video needs. A must have for your Android Tablet.

2. YouTube: The Youtube app on Android is light years ahead of its iOS counterpart. It has a beautiful curved wall view of all your videos or the most popular one's whichever one you choose. You can also choose to a view for your account and see videos divided by your subscribed channel. One of the best ways to consume videos from the most popular Video site in the world.


VIDEO CALLING 

One of the advantages of a tablet is instant access to a video call and quick connection to your family and friends. While Apple does offer this via Facetime, however the limitation is that the other person also has to be using an apple device. Here are some Android apps that make video calling a brilliant experience :-

Gtalk: This app comes pre installed on all Android tablets and can be used to instantly connect with your friends/family who are also using Gtalk on any other device with a webcam. The flexibility of using gtalk across devices is a big plus.

Hangouts: As video calling technology advances, its not only about connecting with one friend but by talking to different friends spread across the globe. With hangouts on an Android tablet you can connect to up to 9 friends at the same time.

Skype: Skype is also a popular platform for video calling and is available on Android too. This app is across platform and can be used on your Android phone/tablet, iphone or ipad. Gets the job done well if your a Skype fan.





OTHERS 

1. HD Widgets: The joy of Android is the ability to customize and add your own widgets that make your tab personalized just the way you like it.  HD widgets has options specifically designed for tablets that fit the full screen and add beauty to your screen. This it the only paid app featured in this post and costs about $2 but is totally worth it.

2. Chrome: You love browsing the web on the fastest browser on your computer now its also available on your Android tablet. With Chrome for Android your life is always in sync it not only syncs all your bookmarks but it also all the tabs that you had open on your computer. Just leave anything on your computer and continue on the same from your tablet as all tabs are synced for you just the way you left it. The Internet synced for you. ALWAYS.

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