"Did you hear about the cool app that points out the constellations in the night sky?"
"Which app do you use for real-time traffic?"
This was the conversation at a recent lunch, and one that is probably repeated again and again around water coolers and lunches and other gatherings on a regular basis. Apps are fun and everyone wants to know about the latest and greatest.
One site that recently caught my attention is GetJar [1] . Created in 2004, the site was originally intended for developers to get and share feedback on mobile applications they had created. It has grown to become the world's largest cross-platform (spans iPhone and Android markets) of "appsolutely" free downloadable apps. With more than 70,000 apps available, and hundreds more added every week, GetJar is sure to have something for everyone and everything.
At the GetJar site, users enter the make and model of their device. This allows only the right application to be offered. Over 2100 mobile phones are on the list of supported devices.
I'm planning to check out a few of these frequently downloaded apps from GetJar for my phone:
- Top Sound Effect Ringtones [2] - no more boring and common ringtones for me!
- Cut The Rope [3] (Free version)- this new game has been called "one of the best puzzle games out there".
- Lookout Mobile Security with Antivirus [4] - this promises to provide the same level of security that I have on my home computer.
- 360 For Androids [5] - this app allows me to take panoramic photos.
- TripAdvisor [6] - I use this site when planning a trip for the user feedback on hotels, attractions and more. Having the information on my mobile device will make it easier to tap into when I'm on the go.
Be warned, there is an adult category and some of the top apps do feature adult photos. This is a site you would want to closely monitor if your kids want to take advantage of some of the free games and other applications.
In the meantime, I'm still searching for the app that will make dinner and then do the dishes.
I'll keep you posted.
Links
- ^ GetJar (www.getjar.com)
- ^ Top Sound Effect Ringtones (www.getjar.com)
- ^ Cut The Rope (www.getjar.com)
- ^ Lookout Mobile Security with Antivirus (www.getjar.com)
- ^ 360 For Androids (www.getjar.com)
- ^ TripAdvisor (www.getjar.com)
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