Useful Android Apps

[brianb]

Now that there is a wider array of android tablets available from google including 4" 7" & 10" versions on their latest software `jelly bean', would it be an idea to have a section dedicated to useful android apps in the same way as we have window and mac sections?

In a strange twist of fate Autodesk have good drawing and cad apps (sketchbook & autocad ws) running on android long before google.

Hopefully with the new 10" tablet developers will directly compete/transfer apps from the ipod.

Still waiting for news of an android sketchup viewer!

[iichiversii]

You may get some apps here in a topic I created a few months back, I try to add to if as often as I can, some apps are for iOS only but some are on both iOS and android, view topic http://sketchucation.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=72&t=45090

[brianb]

Thanks iichiversii
Useful list to check out.
I know the divisions between smart mobiles and tablets are bluring but your list seems to be more phone orientated. I'm hoping more tablet based apps becomes available to compete directly with whats available for the ipad.

Having purchased a nexus 7 this summer, which is a brilliant piece of hardware, I note it has great entertainment / communication apps, but seems thin on the ground when looking for more conventional office / work stuff. Microsoft may release an android office app later next year but obviously they are in no rush as it will compete with their new surface apps.

Their may be many thousands of apps available on the play store but sifting through them for an approriate gem is a real hit and miss affair. I'm surprised google hasn't done more in categorising apps for diferent contexts, whether it be for size of device or specific use.