Top 10 Must Have Apps for Android Users: Free

In this post, we have compiled our own must have Apps for Android tablets and smartphones. There are 10 of them and you will surely be able to pick the ones that you think you need the most. But why would you do so? Let’s just say that you are quite new to the Android world. You do have your cool Android device but it seems to be lacking with applications. Of course, you can download a couple of exciting games such as Temple Run and Angry Birds Space but what about those apps that you can readily use to help you make the most out of your Android tablet or phone? You’d better not skip these useful apps. Who knows? There might come a time wherein you will need these apps for your day-to-day undertakings.
But before you proceed to our list, allow us to tell you that we have already posted our top 5 list for the best file managers for Android. Also, if you want to entertain yourself during your break time, you may refer to our top 10 best free android games that you can readily download at the Google PLAY Store.
So without further ado, here’s our Top 10 Must Have Apps for Android Users. Do note that they do come in random order. And here comes the best part, these apps are free! You don’t need to pay a dime to have these apps installed on your tablet or phone.

1 – Juice Defender by Latedroid

This app is the free version of Juice Defender Ultimate. If you are wondering about the benefits that you can get from this app, allow us to tell you that Juice Defender is a very reliable battery saver. It will help extend your Android phone’s battery life as it will automatically manage the most battery draining components of your Android device like LTE, 3G or Wi-Fi. Moreover, the app will allow you to choose from its five preset profiles. These profiles will cater to your specific needs. For example, if you choose to set your phone’s Juice Defender profile to ‘agressive’, the app will make sure that you will get the most out of your phone’s battery. It will completely disable your connectivity as soon as the battery gets low. To get the app, simply type the phrase ‘juice defender’ at the search box of your Google PLAY Store. Make sure that you click on the one that’s developed by Latedroid.

2 – Lookout Security & Antivirus by Lookout Mobile Security

Lookout Security & Antivirus (simply called as ‘Lookout’) is a free and lightweight antivirus app for Android tablets and smartphones. You may not be aware about this but Android devices are also prone to virus and malware attacks and infiltration. You have to keep yourself protected. With Lookout, your files and apps will be scanned from time to time. Thus, you will be assured that your valuable information won’t be stolen by cyber criminals. Plus, this app will give you a full copy of its activities and the log will be delivered straight to your email.

3 – Opera Mini by Opera Software ASA

Opera Mini is a lightweight mobile web browser that you can use instead of your native browser. As a matter of fact, Opera Mini is currently being dubbed as the fastest Android browser. It offers its unique kind of data compression technology that helps reduce data costs by up to 90 percent. Compared to your native browser, Opera Mini runs really fast and you will also have the ability to pin your favorite pages as ‘Speed Dials’. These dials will appear at the default screen of your Opera Mini browser and will thereby allow you to go to a specific website or blog without the need to type its URL. And just like a standard web browser, Opera Mini will allow you to open pages in tabs. You can also adjust the size of your screen in a single tap. If you do want to get more features, you can buy the premium version of the said app.

4 – Instagram by Burbn, Inc.

Love Photos? If yes, then you shouldn’t miss this very cool app. With Instagram, you will be able to edit your photos by applying a range of filters that will alter or enhance the quality of your image. This app is very popular because of its unique photo editing functions. In addition, comes with instant sharing and social networking features. Thus, you will be able to share your Instagram-edited photos to Tumblr, Foursquare, Twitter and Facebook. Just keep in mind that this app won’t work on all Android devices especially those with low-end specs. On the brighter side, you can always choose a good alternative and that’s Pixlr-o-Matic. But unlike Instagram, the latter lacks the feature for social networking.

5 – Skype Free Video Calling by Skype

If you are the type who can’t afford to spend a week without taking to your friends or relatives abroad, you’d better have this app installed on your Android tablet or smartphone. For sure, you know what Skype is but for the sake of those who are quite new to this app, allow us to tell you that this app supports free video calls and chats. You can even use this app to send some SMS but you will be required to buy some credits before you will be able to do so. The functionality of this app is very similar to the one that you use on your computer. Just don’t expect that the video call quality will be as good as Apple’s FaceTime. Also, you won’t be able to use the video calling feature if you’re phone doesn’t have a front facing webcam.

6 – Facebook for Android by Facebook

It’s a fact that Facebook is the largest social networking site in the web. It’s a good way to stay connected. But you might not like the idea of opening the site thru your mobile browser. To make things easier, you can just have this app installed on your Android tablet or phone. Through this, you will be able to see your news feed and see those friends who tagged you in their photos. You can chat, search and play your favorite Facebook games while on the go.

7 – Go Launcher EX by Go Launcher Dev Team

Go Launcher EX is a custom launcher app that will allow you to deviate from your phone’s native home screen design. That’s one of the downside with today’s Android devices. You don’t have the freedom to customize the icons and you are stuck with the same old themes. But with this app, you will be able to redesign your home screen with custom backgrounds, themes and icons. You can choose from the app’s wide selection of free downloadable themes that you can easily get from the Go Store and Google PLAY Store. For extra features, you may download the Go Locker to customize your phone’s lock screen. This app is quite useful for those who wanted to imitate those Android devices with Android 4.0. You can just download the Go Launcher EX along with the Go Locker and your phone will look really fancy with its new themes and customization.

8 – Kindle by Amazon Mobile LLC

If you have this fondness for eBooks and you cannot spend a day without flipping a page of your favorite novel, better get the Kindle app for your Android tablet or smartphone. With this app, you will be able to shop for books and magazines. You can also read your daily news subscriptions. You will never be left behind. It’s just that this app would do best on tablets and not on smartphones. Still, you are allowed to install one on your Android phone. That’s if you’re patient enough to flip and scroll.

9 – Barcode Scanner by Zxing Team

QR Codes can only be used if you have a reliable barcode scanner. With QR Codes, you can easily swipe your phone over a code and it will instantly take you to a web page or blog post. No need to remember those lengthy website URLs. Come to think of it, a lot of sites today are using this technology and you have to keep up with the trend. Besides, it helps you save your time and effort. This app is pretty much ideal to those who are hooked to magazines.

10 – Dropbox by Dropbox Inc.

This app will allow you to access a free online storage service. By using this app, you will able to access the files you have stored on the cloud. This comes pretty handy at times that you need to take out the old files and photos that you stored on your phone’s storage and yet you do not have a computer near you and you cannot manage to buy a new SD card. As long as you have a good internet connection, you can easily upload your files to Dropbox. Also, you will never worry about the security of your files. You can even edit your files on the cloud. No need to download.

There you have it! Feel free to take your pick and do tell us why you have chosen so. We’ll be looking forward to your replies. See you at the comments section!