THE BIGGEST ANDROID HEADSCRATCHER OF 2013

BBM LaunchFirst it was there, then it wasn’t, then it was delayed, then finally it launched. BlackBerry Messenger for Android didn’t have an easy path to release, but the company does claim it’s picked up 40 million new registrations in the first 60 days since launch.Runner-up: Slow over-the-air rollouts...

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THE BEST MOBILE SPEAKER OF 2013

Bose SoundLink IIThe Bose SoundLink II isn’t cheap, but it does boast thunderous sound quality for a small speaker, and offers easy connection to Android, iOS and BlackBerry devices via Bluetooth.Runner-up: Jawbone Big Jambox...

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THE BEST ANDROID SMARTWATCH OF 2013

Pebble SmartwatchThe Pebble smartwatch shows the potential of wearable computing, putting dynamic, info-rich watch faces, notifications, music controls and more on your wrist.Runner-up: Samsung Galaxy Gear...

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THE BEST ANDROID CHARGER OR DOCK OF 2013

Nexus Wireless ChargerGoogle’s tiny second-ten Nexus wireless charger locks devices in places with its magnet, and comes with a second “Nexus”-branded wall charger.Runner-up: Samsung Wireless Charging Pad...

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THE BEST ANDROID CASE MANUFACTURER OF 2013

OtterboxAndroid Central readers’ choice for heavy-duty accessories, Otterbox phone and tablet cases protect all your device’s vulnerable areas.Runner-up: Spigen...

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THE MOST INNOVATIVE ANDROID APP OF 2013

Google NowThere’s no doubt that Google’s predictive search tool is one of the most innovative mobile apps out there right now, tapping into the vast quantity of data associated with your Google account.Runner-up: ChromeCast...

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THE BEST-DESIGNED ANDROID APP OF 2013

Google+With fast performance, a sleek, a quick, scrolling layout and speedy navigation, the Google+ app for Android is our readers’ choice for the best-designed app out there.Runner-up: Flipboard...

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THE BEST ANDROID STRATEGY GAME OF 2013

Plants vs. Zombies 2Plants vs. Zombies 2 takes powerful new fauna and pits them against even more devious undead foes in the most fun and accessible “tower defense” style title of the year.Runner-up: Ingress...

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THE BEST ANDROID SHOOTER GAME OF 2013

Dead Trigger 2Runner-up: Call of Duty: Strike Team...

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THE BEST ANDROID RACING GAME OF 2013

Asphalt 8: AirborneAsphalt 8 is easily one of the best arcade racers released on Android this year, with gorgeous graphics, a huge number of tracks and licensed vehicles.Runner-up: Need for Speed Most Wanted...

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THE BEST ANDROID PUZZLE GAME OF 2013

Candy Crush SagaRunner-up: Dots...

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THE BEST OVERALL ANDROID GAME OF 2013

Candy Crush SagaA guilty pleasure for many of us, Candy Crush Saga combines color-matching puzzles with a huge number of levels and social integration, including online leaderboards.Runner-up: Asphalt 8...

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THE BEST ANDROID UTILITY APP OF 2013

ES File ExplorerA veteran Android file manager, ES can juggle not only files on your internal storage, but also apps, cloud storage and local file stores.Runner-up: Titanium Backup...

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THE BEST ANDROID SPORTS APP OF 2013

ESPN SportsCenterESPN’s SportsCenter integrates live score updates, videos, analysis and team-specific news into a great-looking app with a tabbed, card-centric layout.Runner-up: theScore...

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THE BEST ANDROID SOCIAL OR COMMUNICATIONS APP OF 2013

Google+Google+ is becoming more pervasive across all of Google’s platforms, and the excellent G+ Android app has done a great job of getting us hooked into Google’s social network.Runner-up: Facebook...

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THE BEST ANDROID PRODUCTIVITY APP OF 2013

Google DriveWhen you need to be productive on your phone and tablet, it’s hard to beat Google Drive for quick access to files and a solid interface for editing documents.Runner-up: Google Keep...

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THE BEST ANDROID PHOTOGRAPHY OR VIDEO APP OF 2013

YouTubeAs well as offering a vast library of cat videos and other watchables, YouTube for Android also lets you easily upload your own stuff to the world’s biggest video network.Runner-up: Instagram...

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THE BEST ANDROID NEWS OR READING APP OF 2013

FlipboardFlipboard remains the king of casual content consumption apps, arranging your social updates, news and other stuff into an easily-thumbable digital book.Runner-up: Feedly...

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THE BEST ANDROID MUSIC OR AUDIO APP OF 2013

Google Play MusicWith the addition of limitless streaming through All Access, Google’s homegrown music application has become the best way to enjoy your music on your Android phone or tablet.Runner-up: Spotify...

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THE BEST ANDROID KIDS APP OF 2013

PBS Parents Play & LearnA simple and easy-to-use app for children. While it doesn't combine all your favorite PBS Kids shows, it has a wealth of content to keep youngsters occupied.Runner-up: Zoodles...

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THE BEST ANDROID HEALTH APP OF 2013

EndomondoA comprehensive sports tracking app for any kind of outdoor activity, Endomondo lets you easily keep tabs on key stats including speed, distance and calories burned. Audio feedback is supported, and there’s an excellent tablet layout for owners of larger devices.Runner-up: My Fitness Pal...

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THE BEST ANDROID ENTERTAINMENT APP OF 2013

YouTubeWhen it comes to entertainment, it’s tough to beat the world’s biggest video hosting platform, with many professional partners now onboard. The YouTube app for Android also got a sizeable update this year with a new look and shrinkable video windows.Runner-up: Chromecast...

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Microsoft Receives Money For Every Android Device Sold

Microsoft receives $8 on every Android device sold anywhere in the world.! This way, they earned $3.3 billion in 2013!As a Extra Income ! It is because Microsoft owns FAT 32 file system..and Android uses that!....

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Best Themes For Your Android Phone

Themer is a great tool for completely customizing your home screen with a few taps, but which themes are the best? Which ones will really make your phone look sharp? We did some digging and picked a some great Themer customizations you might want to try.First Download ThemerDifferent Themer Themes:-Tiled:-Tiled...

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