Five Android-only apps worth a look

By Jack Wallen May 19, 2015, 8:38 AM PDT

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Introduction

The mobile ecosystem is filled with wonderful apps that canrndo nearly anything you need. For the most part, these apps can be found acrossrnplatforms. But a handful of important apps can be found on just one platform orrnthe other. I wanted to highlight some of the high-quality apps you will find onrnonly Android.

Note: This gallery is also available as an article.

FoxFi

You will want to be careful using this app, as the data usedrncomes from your data plan—so it could easily send you over your limit. The freernversion of FoxFi also has a data limit. If you want unlimited, you’ll have torndrop $7.95 for the full version. But if you find yourself in arntight spot and need internet where the only option is a smartphone, FoxFi couldrnsave the day.

By Jack Wallen

Jack Wallen is an award-winning writer for TechRepublic, The New Stack, and Linux New Media. He's covered a variety of topics for over twenty years and is an avid promoter of open source. For more news about Jack Wallen, visit his website jackwallen.

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