Doodle Jump

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Price: $3.99
Category: Arcade/Action
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Jump into a world of vivid colors, platforms, and a frenzied vigilante named Doodler.  Doodler is not your average hero, his lust for violence and carnage is uniquely hidden behind an unemotional face.  In Doodle Jump, you play as this little sinister creature, and your objective is to shoot nose balls and to continuously jump upward by tilting your Android phone side-to-side without falling off screen.  The ability to maintain a steady and safe pace while trying to shoot and jump at the same time is deceivingly difficult; the failure-driven adrenaline is extremely addictive.

The developing team, GameHouse, has created a very fun and family-friendly game.  The artistic style of the graphical in-game elements are truly one-of-a-kind.  Doodle Jump has many attributes that set the replayability level to a high standard.  But, of course, a great App will occasionally produce a few bad downloads; various users have reported some serious lag issues on a VERY short-list of Android powered phones.  Nonetheless, Doodle Jump is a classic and is totally worth the purchase.

DocumentsToGo

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Price: $29.99
Category: Business
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Has there ever been a day that you needed access to your important virtual documents, but your electronic accessibility is limited to only an Android phone?  That unfortunate event has led you to believe that accessing your business files on your handheld peripheral is everything but possible.  Thankfully, you’ll never have to deal with that type of dilemma again.  DocumentsToGo is what you have been looking for, and what you’ve been looking for is an electronic file cabinet built behind Gorilla Glass and within your Android’s shell.

The developing team behind this Business App, DataViz, Inc., has provided users with access to Google Docs, Adobe PDF, and Microsoft Word.  But, not only that, you can also view & create Excel and PowerPoint files with high quality definitiveness.  Although DocumentsToGo is a great application, it does come with some minor flaws and glitches; it’s rare to run into such trouble, but it is a possibility that you’ll experience minor interface issues.  No matter what, the pros outweigh the cons – I strongly recommend this App.

Camera ZOOM FX

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Price: $2.99
Category: Photography
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Are you frustrated with the pixelated, low-quality images that your Android’s stock camera produces?  Time, and time again you take amazing pictures of friends, family, and your surrounding environment, only to be let down with blurry, uninteresting results.  Finally, an application has hit the Market that is highly praised for it’s hassle-free ingenuity and can fulfill your photography fantasies.  So, in essence, there will be no more excuses for why you can’t take a decent shot.

Camera ZOOM FX is considered to be “the best camera app for Android,” and that’s a really hard statement to argue with.  With over half a million units sold, this App provides users with entertaining filters, image stabilization, and a 6x digital zoom.  One of the best features of Camera ZOOM FX is the ability to combine effects using “non-destructive” editing – Color FX, Distort FX, Mirror FX, Tilt-shift FX, and Preset FX.  So, you could make a mess of a family photo with a Massacre FX and still be able to revert to the original image for photo album usage.  There is no shame in dishing out a few bucks for this App; Camera ZOOM FX is as good as it gets when it comes to imagery fun and creativity.

Root Explorer (File Manager)

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Price: $3.99
Category: Productivity
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When dealing with a file-heavy Android, it’s easy to lose track of everything you have stored on your phone.  Organization is a foreign language, and let’s face it, mobile root users deal with file misplacement quite frequently.  Root Explorer (File Manager) is a dream come true for many users, and it’s presence has made a tremendous impact on the Android Market.  This App will not only provide you with a virtual file cabinet, but it’ll provide serenity towards your mental well-being.

Root Explorer (File Manager), developed by Speed Software, features a wide array of useful tools including zip file functionality, a SQLite database viewer, and a Text Editor.  The user interface on this application is extremely well-integrated for easy use.  So, if you’re in dire need of a fantastically built file manager, Root Explorer is the way to go.  With over 11,500 “5 Star” reviews on the Android Market, an easy decision is bound to be made.

Fruit Ninja

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Price: $1.26
Category: Arcade/Action
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Over the past couple of years, you’ve probably seen Fruit Ninja somewhere and somehow during your daily rituals – but, let’s admit it, you never tried it out.  Well, now that Fruit Ninja is global phenomenon and is on every electronic device known to man, the odds are that you’ve sliced fruit with your katana-like appendage at least once.  For those who aren’t familiar with this game, the object of Fruit Ninja is to earn as many points as possible by slicing lobbed fruit with your finger before time runs out.  Although that doesn’t sound very challenging, you better believe that things get more complex when they start throwing bombs in to the mix.

The developing team, Halfbrick Studios, has brought joy to many by constantly adding new features and gameplay modes with perpetual updates.  Fruit Ninja comes packed with Classic mode, Zen mode, and the all-new Arcade mode that features powerups.  Each mode will undeniably help you with your discipline, stamina, and excellence as you climb up the online leaderboard to reign supreme superiority over friends, family, and innocent bystanders.  Overall, Fruit Ninja is fun, addictive, and highly entertaining, but it seriously misses an obvious endorsement by Gallagher.

Poweramp Full Version Unlocker

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Price: $4.99
Category: Music & Audio
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One of the top reasons for owning a smartphone (behind internet accessibility) is the ability to store, listen, and transport your music collection wherever you go.  Whether you are at the gym, in the car, at work, or just strolling along, there’s nothing better than the sounds of your music selections to tranquilize the bustle of the outside world.

Because almost everyone likes music in some form, developers have flooded the marketplace with scores of apps that promise to provide your ears with your beats the way you want to hear them. However, few apps deliver that sweet-sounding experience like Poweramp.  Poweramp has a sleek and stylish skin that is visually appealing – but looks aren’t everything!  This app goes beyond beauty and bestows its users with an abundance of functionality.  You can easily play a wide range of file types including mp3, mp4, wav, aiff, and wma from the app’s music library or from other folders on your phone.  There is an exquisite 10 band equalizer with separate bass and treble adjustments which let you customize the levels to your preferences.  This app even has support for lyric finding plugins, 3rd party skins, and downloading missing cover art.

Somehow the developers of Poweramp have managed to make this app extremely easy to use, but if you do end up having questions, you will be amazed with the speed at which their support team responds.  Poweramp has a free 15 day trial that enables you to “try it before you buy it.”  Chances are you will be like the thousands of other users that fall in love with this app and willingly shell out the cash for unlimited usage and support.

NFL Flick Quarterback

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Price: $1.99
Category: Sports Games
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Stepping into the shoes of your favorite NFL Quarterback has been a dream for many, but that dream hardly ever comes true.  Now there is a game that will help you live your ultimate fantasy, and that game is called, “NFL Flick Quarterback.”  Choose from one of the 32 officially licensed NFL teams and wreak havoc on artificial intelligence.  You get to call the shots, which means your decisions will determine if you win or lose.  Dodge, pass, and throw spectacular trick passes to your favorite wide receivers and put your opponent to shame.  Developing team, Full Fat, has created one of the funnest NFL-themed games currently on the Android Market.

NFL Flick Quarterback is all about touch, and the touch precision is impeccable.  If you’ve played other “Flick” sports games, like Flick Soccer and Flick Golf, you’ll notice that the feel and playability is similar that of Flick QB; the only differences are the balls and atmosphere.  This App provides 3D stadium environments, amazing high-resolution graphics, and more than 120 unique football player animations.  The environment isn’t all that’s included, you can partake in trashcan trick shots, customization of your player jersey, and throw some awkward interceptions – but, you’ll want to avoid that last option.

SwiftKey X Keyboard

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Price: $3.99
Category: Productivity
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Have you ever desired a fast and fluent experience with the touchscreen keyboard on your Android phone?  Well, with SwiftKey X Keyboard, you can!  Toss that ancient typewriter away, because a new and improved graphical interface has arrived.  It’s sleek, profound, and technologically ingenious; this is one of the best productivity Apps on the Market.  Texting will never be the same again!

Developed by TouchType Ltd, SwiftKey X is an intelligent breakthrough in the way you type on your Android phone.  This App provides accurate word correction accuracy and flawless sentence predictions.  So, if you have big fingers, the jibberish that you spell out while trying to text, “Hey, I’m going to the pizza parlour,” will be auto corrected for your convenience and sanity.  Another nice feature is the multi-lingual support; over 30 different languages are available, including Spanish, German, and Bulgarian.  So, if you’re looking for something worth purchasing on the market and you dislike your current keyboard, check out the SwiftKey X Keyboard.

MADDEN NFL 12 by EA SPORTS™

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Price: $4.99
Category: Sports Games
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Have you ever had the sudden urge to play some football at a very inconvenient time?  Well, thanks to EA Sports, Madden NFL 12 has made the transition from console gaming to the Android market; so, now you can play as your favorite team and throw the game-winning touchdown while grocery shopping, driving, and/or having a romantic dinner with your significant other.  This App is the perfect getaway for mind-numbing situations and easily kills expendable time.  Madden NFL 12 for the Android is not perfect, but it’s a well-made adaptation to one of the best-selling videogame franchises of all time.

Madden NFL 12 promotes the slogan, “True to the Game,” and includes all 32 teams, true-to-life stadiums, and real player jerseys – e.g. Eli Manning, Tom Brady, and Aaron Rodgers.  The graphical detail isn’t great, but it’s very good for an Android electronic device.  This App comes packed with three game modes; Exhibition Mode, 16-game Season Mode, and a 2010/2011 Playoffs Mode.  The Madden NFL 12 App is what you would expect for a “cellphone” game, but it’s worth it – as compared to a $60 console game.

ROM Manager (Premium)

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Price: $5.99
Category: Tools
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ROM Manager (Premium) is the latest rave in Android tools and appliances.  This “root users only” application is designed to be better and more user-friendly than any previous installment of the series.  Managing your ROMs has never been this easy; performing open-air backups and restorations only takes seconds.  And, if flashing busted your recovery, have no fear, because ROM Manager gives you the option to flash alternatives to perform a flash fix!

The developing team for ROM Manager, ClockworkMod, provides intensive and extensive customer support for users.  These guys are very intelligent and can help any person with any problem they encounter.  If you’re worried about buying an application that you hardly understand, contact ClockworkMod – they will gladly help.  This Android App is very technical at first, but once you understand the layout, system, and effects of each appliance option, you will not regret the purchase.