This one's new, highly anticipated, and long overdue (though not as long overdue as Plants Vs Zombies): ZeptoLab has just released Cut The Rope's Android port first via GetJar.com (which means it's free) then a paid version to the Android Market. While iOS users may scoff at the idea that Cut The Rope has just got to Android, this move only proves that developers are embracing Android more and more. The premise of the game is simple, you picked up a candy-loving monster on your doorstep and you need to feed it candy by cutting ropes attached to the candy. There is no difference at all between Android and iOS's Cut The Rope, except that Android users get theirs free (via GetJar).
Requires Android 2.1 up, analytic mind
Free on GetJar, 0.99 USD on the Android Market
This one ups Android's usability by a notch. Go SMS Pro is an messaging app replacement for Android. Go SMS Pro offers functionalities like scheduled messaging, private folders, folders, inbox and conversation screen theming, iPhone emoji use, and contact blacklisting. You can switch from three modes: simple--which basically is just like your stock sms app, pro (all extended features like themes and emoji), or custom to get additional features at a faster speed compared to pro. What makes Go SMS Pro is the very polished user interface and fluid usability, all while dishing great features.
Requires Android 1.6 up
Free on the Android Market
These days, users have one too many online accounts, that or they have friends on different instant messengers, as downloading all the clients for your say 4 different instant messengers seems like a losing proposition, you feel the need to use just one app to communicate with everyone on the loop. And there's imo.im for that. imo.im supports the most popular instant messaging services like YM, Skype, MSN, Facebook, and even MySpace chat for good measure. How great is that? And what's more, you don't need to create an account to use imo.im (compare with meebo). This is ideal for people who find Skype and YM Android ports as cumbersome and resource-hungry.
Requires Android 2.1 up, lots of online love
Free on the Android Market
Ideal for people on the go with powerful data plans yet can't catch last night's episode of True Blood. aDownloader's selling point is that it downloads files via peer to peer sharing. While the user interface ain't that great yet, it sure works like a charm able to download files like it does on a computer. Caveat though is that some phones might experience slowing down while aDownloader is at work. But what gives, where else have you seen a phone with a torrent client? Also to note from the developer is its YouTube video downloader (which has been taken off the market long ago but is still available for download from the developers' page).
Requires Android 1.6, SD card, and fast internet connection
Free on the Android Market with an alternate version with native torrent search available at android-a.com
When I first got to Android, the first launcher I've tried using was Launcher Pro and stuck to it for a long time. Over time, Launcher Pro remained relatively unchanged with several key features missing on the free version. It also suffered from severe lack of customizability, though it was usable and one of the fastest launchers around. Taking cues from Launcher Pro and ADW Launcher, Go Launcher rises to be one of the most flexible, fastest, and most customizable launcher available in the market, with all features free! The only thing you pay for with Go Launcher EX are the premium themes which you can do without. They have even made a documentation on how to make a theme of your own.
Requires Android 2.0 up, will to change your homescreen
Free on the Android Market
Afraid your mom / friend picks up your phone and sees your porn stash? How about your number one picking up your phone and sees number two just sms'd that she can't make it later for some "fun and games?" If you say aye to all that, then we might just have the app for you. Visidon App lock is an app that blocks unauthorized access to your apps such as your Messaging Apps, Gallery, Market, and Video Player apps for starters, but what sets Visidon aside and propels it to awesome is that it uses your facial features to unlock these apps. And, as with most android apps, it's free. Just pose and say cheese to take pictures of your face so your phone will recognize you when you need to unlock these apps. Unfortunately, this app needs a front facing camera to work.
Requires Android 2.3 and up, a front-facing camera, and your pretty face
Free on the Android Market
Admit it, Android lockscreens are boring if not downright corny and anti-climactic to Android's 1-click access to every information philosophy. Someone saw this and thought that perhaps things need to change. At a price. WidgetLocker is a paid Android app that allows you to customize your Lockscreen so that you can actually place widgets and app shortcuts on your lockscreen. Nifty, eh? Not only that, you can also download custom designed unlock sliders that suit your taste. Say you want HTC Sense's unlock slider on your Samsung Galaxy S 2, they have it here? How about iPhone's unlock slide on your HTC Evo to make it really similar to an iPhone but with a bigger screen? Sure, it may not be able to grant you three wishes, but WidgetLocker lockscreen prettifies your lockscreen or makes it really usable (like say a music player widget on your lockscreen for starters).
Requires Android 2.1, some dough to buy the app
1.99 USD on the Android Market
Any app you'd like to suggest or feel we missed? Special Thanks to Mark Bolinao who has suggested a lot of these apps.
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