Game

Word Search Unlimited: Very simple to learn and to use game. And it's very addictive. You get a screen with a whole bunch of letters but with few words hidden somewhere. Your mission is to find these words as fast as possible. Here's the link. From the phone search for " word search unlimited free" and install.

News app

Pulse: This is a very nice app for staying current with the daily news. It allows you to choose from some of the best news websites and puts everything together in a very nice interface. You can also save articles for later reading. And you can share interesting news with your friends. Here's the link. From the phone, search for " pulse" and install.

Atlas app

World Atlas: This is one of the best atlas app on the market. If you like to explore the world this app is for you. It includes: demographics, geographic info, travel info, current time, weather, flags and more. Pretty easy to learn and use. Here's the link. From the phone search for " world atlas" and install.

Music videos app

Vevo: This is a nice alternative to You Tube and it allows you to watch more than 45,000 videos from more than 7,500 of your favorite artists. It uses voice-activated search to find your favorite artist or song.  Features include: exclusive videos, premieres, top charts, top play lists, artists on tour and Vevo original music programming. Plus you can share any video easily with your friends via Twitter and email. Here's the link. From the phone search for "vevo" and install.

Game

Roller Ball: This is one of the best skee ball type game. We all grew up playing this game at the arcade and now we can play it on our phones. How cool! It has really nice 3D graphics and great physics. All you have to to is fling little balls and try to send them through those holes and accumulate more points. And you can win fake prizes. Here's the link. From the phone search for " roller ball" and install. Happy flinging!

Radio app

TuneIn Radio: This is another radio app that allows you to listen to local and global radio stations. The app offers over 50,000 stations and over 1 million on demand programs. The latest update added a Car Mode which lets you listen to your music, sports and news simply by speaking a command into your phone. Pretty cool. Here's the link. From the phone search for "tune in radio" and install. Happy rocking!

Tie a Tie app

How to Tie a Tie: I know, this app applies more to men, but it can be useful to women too. God only knows that every time I have to knot my ties, I have to go online and find out how to. This app saved me a lot of time (that's true only if I can find my phone all the time). The problem is that I don't have to do it very often and if I learn now, I'll forget by the next time I have to do it again. The app offers you 12 different methods of tying a necktie. All you have to do is follow the simple instructions and pictures and you'll be an expert in no time. Here's the link. From the phone search for "how to tie a tie" and install.

Motocross game

Moto X Mayhem: This is a nice game, pretty easy to learn and it will keep you occupied for a while. You use the phone's accelerometer technology to fly and jump over huge hills. Compete to be the fastest rider with the game's advanced high score system. And you can share your score with your friends. Here's the link. From the phone search for "moto x mayhem" and install.

Exercise tracking app

Runtastic: This app was recommended and tested by one of our users (thank you "sus87"). It's your tracking app for running, biking and other sports activities. The app uses the phone's GPS to map your activities and track your progress (distance, time, speed, calories, altitude, pace etc). And you can share your progress with your friends. Tons of really nice features make this one of the best apps for running, available right now. Here's the link. From the phone search for "runtastic" and install.

Camera effects app

Cartoon Camera: This is a simple and easy to use app for your camera if you want a little more excitement out of it. With it you can create cartoon and sketch like photographs. It has 5 effects: Cartoon, Sepia, White Strokes, Dark Strokes and Colored Edges. Supports camera flash, zoom and front camera. Worth a try. Here's the link. From your phone search for "cartoon camera" and install. Happy photography!

Game

Ice Runner: Simple to learn and simple to play game that will keep you interested for a long time. It has pretty nice looking graphics. If you watched "Ice Age" you probably remember this little guy. Now you can control him in his quest through Ice Age. Here's the link. From the phone search for "ice runner" and install. Happy running!

App lock

APP Lock: This is a very simple to use app that does what the name implies: it locks certain apps on your phone. To access these apps you'll have to enter the code or password you set at the beginning. It also allows you to lock not just apps but some features of the phone (installation of new apps, incoming calls, camera or phone settings). Could be useful for parents trying to keep their teenagers in line. Here's the link. From the phone search for: "app lock" and install. Happy locking!

Walkie-Talkie app

Voxer Walkie-Talkie: This is a very easy to use and fun app. It transforms your phone into a walkie-talkie. The best part is that it works with voice but also with text, photos and location. So, not only that you can communicate through the walkie-talkie feature, but you can also have a text based communication (kind of like text messaging) with your friends (with the whole group in the same time). It also goes across platforms (it works with Android and IPhone). And the best part is that everything is free. You got to love that! Here's the link. From the phone, search for  " voxer walkie talkie", install and enjoy!

Running app

RunKeeper: This is a very useful app for those interested in fitness in general. It can help you track, measure, and improve your fitness. It uses GPS to  track your fitness activities, including distance, time, pace, calories, heart rate, and path traveled on a map. It also provides audio cues, customized interval workouts, manual entry for treadmill and other cardio equipment. Here's the link. From the phone search for "run keeper" and install. Spring is coming! Get running!

Game

Classic Bubble Breaker: This is the classic bubble breaker game. Very easy to use and pretty addictive. Not too much to learn: you click on groups of at least 2 bubbles of same color and they disappear. Try to accumulate as many points as you can. You can also see your score online to figure how you stack up against the other Bubble Breaker champions in the world. Here's the link. From the phone search for "classic bubble breaker" and install. Happy popping!

Restaurant research app

Open Table: This is a very cool app that allows you to make restaurant reservations from your Android device. It has more than 20.000 restaurants in U.S., Canada, Mexico and U.K. You specify  your dining date, desired time and party size to view available tables at nearby restaurants sorted by distance or you can see them on a map. You can search by restaurant name, type of cuisine,  price, reservation time, or points awarded. It also shows menus, ratings and reviews. Very nice. Here's the link. From your phone search for "open table" and install. Bon Appetit!

Mobile calls app

Vonage Mobile: This app is the mobile version of the well known internet calls company. With this app you can call and text for free anyone in the world as long as they have the app installed on their phones (even IPhones). App-to-App calls are made using high-definition audio which provides better voice quality than traditional cell phone calls. The app works over Wi-Fi, 3G and 4G data networks worldwide. You do not need to be a Vonage phone service customer to use the app. If you want to call someone who doesn't have a cell phone or a land line that is a paid feature, but they offer lower rates than any international carrier. Here's the link. From the phone search for "vonage mobile" and install.

Starbucks card app

Starbucks: This is the mobile version of the Starbucks card that allows you to pay for your coffee and accumulate stars in the My Starbucks Rewards program. With the app you can check your balance, reload your card with any major credit card, view your transactions and conveniently track your Stars . It works in nearly 6,800 U.S. company-operated Starbucks, and over 1,000 Target locations. Here's the link. From the phone search for "starbucks" and install.

Car research app

Kelley Blue Book: If your looking to buy a new or used car this is a very good place to start from. The app is the mobile version of the Blue Book we all used at some point. It has tons of info to help you decide what car to buy. You can see prices for local dealers and private sellers. Very nice and easy to use app. Here's the link. From the phone search for "kelley blue book" and install.

Locator app

Life360 Family locator: This is one of the best apps to help parents keep track of their kids whereabouts. In today's world where more and more kids have cellphones this is a must for parents. It has very nice features: you can see where your family members are (through GPS), see a history of their previous locations (like a  trail of breadcrumbs), find safety points around (hospitals, police stations etc.), or see a list of sex offenders in your neighborhood and more. Very useful app. Here's the link. From the phone search for "life360" and install.

Audio books app

Audible for Android: If you like audio books this is one of the best apps available. It has some really nice features like: variable narration speed , bookmarks, track your personal listening habits and connect to Facebook and Twitter to let your friends know what you’re listening to. It has more than 100.000 audio books. Very nice. Here's the link. Happy listening!