Most Popular Android Apps And Posts Of 2011


2011 was a great year for Android fans, with lots of new and improved apps and the sweet introduction of Ice Cream Sandwich. Here are our most popular Android-related posts and downloads.


The Complete Guide To Rooting Any Android Phone

With all the different devices out there running different versions of Android, the rooting process can be a little different for every phone. Here’s a one-stop guide that should get you up and running with root access, no matter what device you have. More »


10 Android Apps That Make Rooting Your Phone Worth The Hassle

Android phones are spectacular little devices because they’re able to so much that others simply can’t, but one big snag in that greatness is that many of those best features require that the phones be rooted. More »


Top 10 Awesome Android Features That The iPhone Doesn’t Have

We love both Android and iOS, but the open nature of Android just means it can do things others just can’t. Here are our favourite Android apps and features that you won’t find on its Apple-clad brethren. More »


How To Get Better Battery Life From Your Android Phone

If you have a modern Android phone, you know the pain of turning on your phone at 5 PM only to realise it’s deep in a low-battery coma. Here are the simple manual changes, and clever automatic tweaks, that will keep your phone awake and useful for far longer. More »


Lifehacker Pack For Android: Our List Of The Best Android Apps

Whether you’re an faithful Android user or you’ve just unboxed your first Android phone, there’s a wealth of free and cheap apps in the Android Market that can turn your device into a mobile powerhouse. More »


Five Ways The Android-Powered Google Tablet Is Better Than The iPad

The iPad is easily the best tablet you can buy right now, but that’s changing. Google showed off their upcoming tablets today, casting a spotlight on the iPad’s shortcomings. More »


The Best Music Player Application For Android

Android has no shortage of great music apps, but if you’re looking for something that’ll play nearly any local file, has a powerful equaliser, a handy tag editor, and tons of customisation options, look no further than PowerAMP. More »


Supercharge Your Smartphone This Weekend

Got an Android or iPhone? Want to do more with it? Here are a bunch of little things you can do this weekend to supercharge your smartphone so it can do almost anything you want. More »


How to Pick Your Next Android Phone

Manufacturers are constantly popping out new Android phones, and it can all be a bit overwhelming when it comes time to buy a new phone. Here’s how to avoid getting overwhelmed and narrow down your buying decisions. More »


First Look At Android 4.0, Ice Cream Sandwich

Google has unveiled its new Nexus phone, the Galaxy Nexus, along with a preview of Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich, coming to phones next year. Here’s a look at the creamy new update to the Android operating system. More »


Our Biggest Android Annoyances And How To Fix Them

We asked, and, boy, do our readers have some issues with their Android phones. Here’s a few of the biggest sticking points, how to fix them, and a few tiny-but-aggravating issues our commenters figured out on their own. More »


Set Up And Get To Know Your New Android Phone

Sweet robotic joy-you just unwrapped an Android phone and, man, is it shiny. Here are our suggestions for apps to grab, settings to tweak, and really nifty things you can do with your Google-powered mini-computer. More »


How To Replace Your Wallet With Your Phone

If you like your wallet, by all means, hold onto it. But if you’d like to travel lighter and worry about one less thing to remember, you can put replace most of your wallet’s functionality with your phone. More »


How To Find The Right Android Keyboard For You

Compared to your full-sized desktop keyboard, typing on your phone’s tiny software keyboard just plain sucks. Luckily, Android users can choose from a myriad of different keyboards, meaning you can find one that caters to your typing style. More »


The Best Video Player For Android

Android has more than a few good video players on the Market, but the best we found-in terms of interface, browsing, and playback quality-was undoubtedly MoboPlayer. More »

So there you have it. It’s been a great year for Android, so we’ve had a lot to write about. Whether your favourite of the year made the list or not, we’d love to hear about your favourite Android post or app in the comments. Happy end of 2011, Android users!


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