NCAA March Madness Android App, Full Tourney Coverage

Posted on Mar 12, 2012 in Sports, Top Rated Apps | 4 comments

The NCAA March Madness Live Android app has arrived just in time for the greatest month in college sports, the NCAA basketball tournament.

• Version: 1.0.1
• Size: 8.77MB (no apps2SD)
• Category: Sports
• Price: Free

One of the headlining features of this official 2012 NCAA March Madness Android app is that you can watch each and every one of the tournaments’ games from your Android device for a price of $3.99. Note: this fee is for complete tournament coverage accessible also on your computer and iOS devices. The current version of this Android app has a disappointingly short list of officially supported devices (HTC Rezound, LG Nitro, LG Thrill, Motorola Droid Bionic, Motorola Droid Razr, Samsung Droid Charge, Samsung Note, Samsung Epic 4G, Samsung Galaxy S, Samsung Nexus S 4G) and doesn’t guarantee, or offer refunds, for any other Android devices. Even if you don’t pay for the streaming video, all other app content is free.

Fragger Android Game, Grenade Launching Action

Posted on Feb 26, 2012 in Games, Top Rated Games | 3 comments

The Fragger Android Game is a grenade launching action adventure, where hundreds of tricky levels meet hundreds of exploding enemies.

• Version: 1.0.6
• Size: 19.09MB (apps2SD enabled)
• Category: Games
• Price: Free

Fragger features over 370 challenging levels spread across 12 different worlds. The mission of each level is to obliterate every single enemy using the limited supply of grenades provided. Throwing grenades is a simple process aided by a large arrow to help fine tune the direction and strength of your throw. Move your finger around the screen to adjust the angle and then move toward/away from Fragger to set the strength. You can perform these actions from anywhere on your device’s screen so that your finger doesn’t obstruct your view.

SanDisk Memory Zone Android App, Manage All Files

Posted on Feb 20, 2012 in Productivity, Top Rated Apps | 1 comment

The SanDisk Memory Zone Android app is a centralized hub for controlling, managing, and backing up your local device and cloud-based memory.

• Version: 1.2.1
• Size: 2.00MB (apps2SD enabled)
• Category: Productivity
• Price: Free

The SanDisk Memory Zone app supports your Android device’s local storage sources (e.g. internal memory and external SD card) as well as cloud services (e.g. Dropbox, Box, Google Docs, Picasa, and SugarSync).

The app’s main page displays a list of all the memory sources/accounts you use along with their current usage/limits. By clicking on a specific memory source you can view a breakdown of exactly what’s being stored, like the number of files in categories such as music, photos, videos, documents, and apps. By swiping up and down you can quickly switch between your various memory sources.

APP Lock Android App, Secure Private & Personal Info

Posted on Feb 17, 2012 in Tools, Top Rated Apps | 1 comment

The APP Lock Android app is a simple solution for protecting some (or all) of your applications with a number passcode or lockscreen style pattern.

• Version: 1.21
• Size: 600KB (no apps2SD)
• Category: Tools
• Price: Free

When you launch APP Lock for the first time, you’ll be asked to choose a passcode or pattern that will be required to open APP Lock and any secured applications. As many of you already know, it’s best practice to use a completely unique password that would be difficult for someone to guess. Also, avoid using the same passcode or lockscreen pattern as you’ve set for the phone itself.

CloudMagic Android App: Fast, Personal Search Engine

Posted on Feb 12, 2012 in Tools, Top Rated Apps | comment

The CloudMagic Android app (and browser extension) lets you search across personal data services using a single query, minimizing the time it takes to find what you’re looking for.

• Version: 1.1.3
• Size: 1.16MB (apps2SD enabled, removes widget)
• Category: Tools
• Price: Free

Blast Monkeys Android Game, Barrel of Fun

Posted on Feb 5, 2012 in Games, Top Rated Games | 1 comment

The Blast Monkeys Android game is as “fun as a barrel of monkeys” thanks largely in part to its cute graphics and rapid-fire gameplay.

• Version: 2.5
• Size: 4.22MB (apps2SD enabled)
• Category: Games
• Price: Free

Blast Monkeys currently features over 270 levels across 9 worlds with more promised to be coming soon. Each level starts with Moki the monkey in a cannon ready to be launched. To fire Moki just tap the large, green button directly on the cannon. If the cannon is rotating, make sure to time your shot to happen at the precise angle.

FEMA Android App, Emergency Preparedness Reference

Posted on Jan 30, 2012 in Reference, Top Rated Apps | comment

The FEMA Android app is the official emergency preparedness resource provided by the U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency.

• Version: 1.1.0
• Size: 633KB (no apps2SD)
• Category: Reference
• Price: Free

FEMA’s mission is to “support our citizens and first responders to ensure that as a nation we work together to build, sustain, and improve our capability to prepare for, protect against, respond to, recover from, and mitigate all hazards.” Regardless of where you might be from (U.S. or not), the information included in this app is quite universal.

AccuWeather for Android, Top Weather App

Posted on Jan 23, 2012 in News and Weather, Top Rated Apps | 1 comment

The AccuWeather for Android app offers accurate and localized weather all wrapped together in a beautiful, straightforward interface.

• Version: 2.0.10
• Size: 9.08MB (no apps2SD, necessary for widget functionality)
• Category: Weather
• Price: Free

The AccuWeather app includes one of the best weather widgets in its class of weather Android apps. The 4×1 horizontal widget includes a graphic for the current weather conditions (e.g. partly cloudy/sunny), along with the current temperature (plus the RealFeel® temperature), location, and today’s high/low temperatures. Like most other widgets, tapping it launches the full app.

Airbnb Android App, Book Unique Accommodations

Posted on Jan 19, 2012 in Top Rated Apps, Travel | comment

The Airbnb Android app offers a trusted community marketplace for searching and booking unique accommodations anywhere in the world.

• Version: 1.0.1
• Size: 7.21MB (apps2SD enabled)
• Category: Travel
• Price: Free

The Airbnb Android app lets you discover unique travel experiences in place of the standard, uninspiring hotel rooms many of us are accustomed to. Whether you’re looking for an “apartment for a night, a castle for a week, or a villa for month,” this app has you covered at any price point. Currently there are over 100,000 listings across 19,000 cities in 192 countries!

My Pregnancy Today Android App, Daily Guide

Posted on Jan 18, 2012 in Health, Top Rated Apps | comment

The My Pregnancy Today Android app is a comprehensive daily pregnancy guide with a wealth of information for all expectant parents.

• Version: 1.1.0
• Size: 21.57MB (app2SD enabled)
• Category: Health & Fitness
• Price: Free

To get started with the app, enter (or calculate) your baby’s due date to instantly jump to the most relevant information in the pregnancy calendar. This calendar is the fundamental feature of the My Pregnancy Today app and provides week-specific developmental updates, videos, checklists, and more.