Holiday Gift Guide »

My 30 essential Android apps

By: , IntoMobile
Tuesday, September 27th, 2011 at 1:09 AM
My 30 essential Android apps

You know how it goes – you get a new phone and suddenly realize you need to install all of your favorite apps once again. I recently got myself the Samsung Galaxy S II and before even turning it on, I decided to prepare a list of apps I’ll install on it. Without further ado, here’s a list of 30 apps I find essential:

In addition, there’s the office suite (Polaris) that comes preloaded with the Samsung Galaxy S II — HTC smartphones rock Quickoffice. Moreover, you may notice some other icons on the image above like GetGlue and Taskos – I’m still playing with them and so I can’t included them to my must-have list.

Now I want to know which apps are essential for you. I guess Amazon’s Kindle could be on the list, but I don’t buy digital books that often (if ever)…

About The Author

Dusan Belic

Dusan has been using smartphones since their introduction and is now following the latest trends in the industry. The "convergence" is what he's most excited about, and writing about it is the next logical thing to do. He thinks that using a smartphone is what everyone who cares about their time should do. In addition to his interests in mobile phones, Dusan also loves to experiment with the latest web and mobile 2.0 services. The idea of accessing and managing your information from any device no matter where you are simply amazes him. Whether it's an online to-do list, note taking service or a video sharing social network, he's there to try it out. He admits though, he's still searching for the ultimate web-based organizational tool, which "sings" perfectly with the mobile PIM application. Dusan used to run SymbianWatch.com which later became part of IntoMobile. He lives in Serbia, South-East Europe, from where he edits the site on a daily basis.

Related Phones

Samsung Galaxy S2

Samsung Galaxy S2

Samsung Galaxy S2 is the successor of the wildly-popular Galaxy S Android smartphone. When compared to the original Galaxy S, the S2 comes with a faster dual-core processor, bigger screen, better camera… Read More »

Key Features GPS Bluetooth Wifi MP3 3G Network
  • Hvanderspek

    Barcodescanner, Whatsapp, GPS status, Wifinder, Widgetsoid

  • http://www.facebook.com/people/Sofia-Notennah/100001739300101 Sofia Notennah

    Please include IM+!

    • Juan Camilo Yunis Botero

      Yes, IM+ is a must here, no other app works like this one, energy friendly, push mode, and good interface.

  • Anonymous

    A good screenshot app? which you used to make the post?

    • Juan Camilo Yunis Botero

      Galaxy S II comes with a native screenshot app, you just need to press home + power button :) .

      • Ehi01 Ev

        I have a Captivate and I would like to take screenshot… Any way I can do that or any application I can download??? Thanxs

  • Anonymous

    A good screenshot app? which you used to make the post?

  • http://pulse.yahoo.com/_J7QWJTI232DEOE6BOAXEYHGDOE Mirco

    Funambol!

    • http://twitter.com/lagartoflojo Hernán Schmidt ?

      Easiest app to transfer my contacts from my old iPhone 2G to my new SGSII =)

  • John R Shumway

    Do the new Android OS versions still need to run a task killer? I have heard that it is more efficient to let the OS manage that by itself.

  • John R Shumway

    Do the new Android OS versions still need to run a task killer? I have heard that it is more efficient to let the OS manage that by itself.

    • Juan Camilo Yunis Botero

      Task killer for gingerbread is not required at all, because it came preloaded and it’s a good one.

  • Decebal

    How about an app that keeps it cold? Mine heats up like an nuclear plant!

    • Juan Camilo Yunis Botero

      That’s rare, upgrade your Galaxy S II to XXKI3 is the best stock rom ever. Not hot, very smooth, energy friendly, and data speed is good.

  • Aasibrw

    Tell me any offline turn by turn navigator (Maps) App.

    Thanx

    • Asdf

      I use sygic , its brilliant offline navigator and is very accurate.

  • Anonymous

    Do not install a task killer! You don’t need it and you don’t need free memory

  • http://bbavirtualstaffing.com Acllanto

    What app should i install to capture a video?

  • Lee Jones-pfitzner

    i have just got new galaxy s2 n would like to know if there is an app for locating a stolen or lost phone

    • bobbb

      lookout mobile security. if you lost it download plan b.

  • Robson

    ES File Explorer, Transdroid, Tapatalk, Dolphin Browser Mini, Voodoo Control.

  • CJ

    Astro, Square, AppMonster, Note Everything, Handcent, Go Contacts, MailDroid, Angry Birds Trilogy (lol).

  • SGS2

    Y make a list when u can root and use titanium backup?

  • Anonymous

    i uninstalled Facebook coz they crash ALL the time

  • Stephengturner

    trying to syncronise the calender to outlook.  Events put on outlook download onto samsung galaxy 11 s but events on galaxy do not update outlook on laptop.  Anyone got an answer

  • http://digg.com/users/OmegaWolf Silver Fang

    I use OneLouder’s FriendCaster and TweetCaster Pro, Jota Text Editor, Tapatalk, Fancy Widgets, Wikipedia, Dolphin HD Browser, Handcent SMS, TalkDroid, Box, Amazon, Amazon MP3, FourSquare, Root Explorer, ShootMe and SwiftKey X.

  • http://digg.com/users/OmegaWolf Silver Fang

    I use OneLouder’s FriendCaster and TweetCaster Pro, Jota Text Editor, Tapatalk, Fancy Widgets, Wikipedia, Dolphin HD Browser, Handcent SMS, TalkDroid, Box, Amazon, Amazon MP3, FourSquare, Root Explorer, ShootMe and SwiftKey X.