Saperle says: With my Android phone, Google is taking over every aspect of my life. And with only some trepidation, I welcome it! These are my favourite Google apps for Android.
Google Voice Saves me on text packages, on long distance (I can call my family in Canada for free!), and from listening to my voicemails at all. Can't beat it.
Google Goggles This is the app I whip out to demonstrate to naysayers just how cool a) smartphones and b) Android-based smartphones are. It's fun and useful and always makes me feel like we've entered The Future.
Gmail I have my personal and my work (Google apps) email on this in a wonderfully integrated and intuitive way.
Google Translate Remember Babelfish? Neither do I. The audio input and recognition and translation are astounding. Now if only it worked offline...
Maps I am lost. Always. This is the only reason no one else knows. Saves my butt whether I'm walking, driving, or taking public transit.
Google Reader A new offering from Google, and one long-overdue, it still has a few kinks to be worked out, but not many. Read and share the contents of your Google Reader, free!
Note: Not all apps run on all devices or carriers.
Google Search app for Android: the fastest way to search the web and your phone.
Search the web and your phone with the official Google Search app. Get phone search results plus we... more »
Note: Not all apps run on all devices or carriers.
Make cheap international calls with your Google number. Send free text messages. Place calls and send text messages showing your Google number. Listen to voicemail and read transcr... more »
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Keep your conversations going, everywhere you go
Gmail is built on the idea that email can be more intuitive, efficient, and useful. And maybe even fun. Get your email instantly vi... more »
Note: Not all apps run on all devices or carriers.
Download the latest release of Google Maps, and never carry a paper map again. Google Maps for Android with Navigation (Beta) has:
* Detailed maps with 3D buildings
* Voice guided... more »
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Keep everything. Share anything.
*** Google Docs is now a part of Google Drive! ***
* With Google Drive, you can store all your files in one place, so you can access them from an... more »
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Follow all your favorite sites, blogs, and more, all in one place. See what your friends are sharing, and easily share any interesting articles you read. The Google Reader app sync... more »
Note: Not all apps run on all devices or carriers.
Use Google Play Books app and read your favorite books and authors on the go today.
Choose from millions of titles on Google Play including new releases, New York Times best selle... more »
Note: Not all apps run on all devices or carriers.
Explore the world from the palm of your hand with Google Earth.
Use Google Earth to fly around the planet with the swipe of a finger. Explore distant lands or reacquaint yourself w... more »
Note: Not all apps run on all devices or carriers.
Beautiful, free, favorite publications for your phone and tablet.
Google Currents delivers beautiful magazine-like editions to your tablet and smartphone for high speed and offline... more »
Note: Not all apps run on all devices or carriers.
Search the real world by taking a picture.
Search by taking a picture. Goggles uses image recognition technology to recognize objects and return relevant search results. Identifies... more »