Ever sit in your car when a great song plays on the radio and you totally miss the name of the song? With the free SoundHound Android app, you’ll never not know the name of a song. The app provides five free music searches per month in addition to unlimited voice, text, and lyrics searches. If you want to take things a step further with the premium version for $4.99, you get the following: More »

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Not long after Froyo’s been around, CNN reports that Android 3.0, otherwise known as Gingerbread will be available in the fall or winter of this year. I have my money on it releasing in the winter — unless eating gingerbread cookies in the fall is a tradition I’m unaware of. Google product manager, Gaurav Jain has said that music would be a major factor in the new version of Android and that its success is very important in Google. More »

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The BIC Concert Lighter app is what you think it is — a lighter for your Android phone. Obviously, you can’t use your phone to light cigarettes or burn things but it does the job of allowing Android users to raise a lighter when a lighter isn’t available or it’s a hazard to have one out. More »

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Android user with poor eyesight? MIT’s optometry Android app could save you a trip to the optometrist. Paired with a $2 box developed by the camera team at MIT’s Media Lab, the app displays a set of dots and lines image that a user can manipulate until the image looks perfectly aligned to them. Once completed, the app will tell you your prescription! More »

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Movie lovers and Android users, your wish has finally come true: IMDb, the mother of all movie databases finally has an Android app and it’s free to the Android using masses! Check showtimes, release dates, TV listings, watch movie trailers or even search for celebrity gossip with the IMDb app. More »

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Hulu fans, Android users, gone soon are the Hulu-less days of your Android phone. Hulu CEO Jason Kilar has officially announced Hulu Plus, an invitation-only subscription service that will allow fans to watch content outside of Hulu.com. More »

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If you love prank calling your friends, the PrankDial Android app is quite possibly the best thing to happen to you. The app includes a library (yes, library) of prank calls, gives you the ability to record your own prank calls and allows you to share them. It even allows you to change your caller ID! More »

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The Sweet Dreams app is a useful app that conveniently blocks calls during the times when you don’t want to be bothered — without lifting a finger or fixing your phone’s settings. It’s perfect for the playboy or playgirl that wants a full night’s rest without being bothered by the phone. Or, if you’re a student constantly having to switch your phone on silent mode whenever you enter class. Or, if you just plain don’t want to be bothered by anyone trying to call you. More »

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Android users, say goodbye to Skype and hello to Rebtel. Rebtel is an app that enables Android users to place international calls with other Android users absolutely free. More »

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iTag is yet another free Android app that speaks volumes to me and to people who are constantly…losing things. I can’t even begin to tell you how many times I’ve lost or almost lost phones. If I sound like you, iTag is a god-send. Simply put, iTag is a free Android app that allows you to locate your Android phone if it’s lost or stolen. More »

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