10 must have Free Android Apps

Who would have imagined that mere applications running on mobile devices could become an essential part of our lives. Seemingly, these days there's an app for everything. The Android Market is vast and taking advantage of these applications could boost productivity at work, manage daily errands and even help bide away those boring moments while commuting. If you're on a tight budget and who wouldn't be being this close to Christmas, then there are several freebie apps available, which could suffice your needs. We’ve put together some must have free Android apps for your perusal, take a look.

Games
Angry Birds

Anger management is definitely not on the cards for these birds. This challenging physics-based game can keep you engaged and glued to the screen for hours. We really don’t need to talk about how popular the game has emerged to be, compelling players to blend skill, logic and accurate force for that perfect shot. This game has also been updated with intriguing levels and themes. Unlike its iOS counterparts, the Angry Birds Rio and Angry Birds Seasons, which have upped the gaming experience further can also be downloaded for free off the App Market.

No scope for anger management

Words with Friends
Words with Friends is an addictive, crossword game which could instantly remind you of the good old Scrabble. The game involves word building, triple score seeking and the player can chat with friends even while playing through the built-in chat section. Needless to say, it’s a turn-based game that could help build your vocabulary.

Productivity

Google Docs
Google Docs app for Android can be like a sigh of relief for many. Be it creating, editing, uploading or sharing documents, Google Docs eases all of it. This must-have productivity app lets users upload files and convert them into Google documents. Go ahead and click a photo of printed text to convert it into a Google document, share it with others online and even access it from you PC anytime anyplace.

 
Astrid
Keeping a track of daily errands is often tedious. This app has reminders, lists, allows syncing and also comes with a widget.  It enables task sharing and optional instant notifications can be used to keep you updated with this app. You can share lists by syncing them with the Astrid website. They can also be synced with Google tasks and the app also features custom filters.

Utility

Dropbox

Dropbox holds all your docs, photos and videos in one place which can be accessed through various platforms like your computer or Android smartphone. This free app ensures that your data is a click away, even while you are travelling or sitting in the comfort of a couch. The content can be effortlessly shared with family and friends. The app also allows editing documents stored in your Dropbox account.

Lightbox

LightBox was introduced to fill in the space for Instagram. This app has proved to be quite effective to shoot, enhance and share photos. It comes with several effects that can be added to photos for a better and fun-filled experience. Besides editing photos, the app makes it quite effortless to share them with social sites such as Facebook, Twitter, Flickr and more.

Play with photo effects