Android Excellence Apps - Vol. 1
If you regularly visit Google Play you may have come across their listing of what they call “Android Excellence Apps”. In their words, these are apps that are “Optimized to perform great on Android, these apps are noteworthy for adopting the latest Android features.”. So, it’s all about how the apps perform as apps and, therefore, are models for other developers to use to maximize the user experience of their own apps.
We’re highlighting Google Play’s list of its “Android Excellence Apps” as a service to our readers so they can see how the best apps behave and, if you are a developer yourself, how you should be designing the UI of your app.
SoloLearn: Learn to Code for Free - Free
SoloLearn has the largest collection of FREE code learning content, from beginner to pro! Choose from thousands of programming topics to learn coding concepts, brush up your programming knowledge, or stay aligned with the latest coding trends.
You will be greeted by the friendliest community of coders, where peer support is an essential part of learning and development. Fresh learning content is created by the community daily, facilitating efficient and effective coder skill improvement.
Join millions of other coders for anytime anywhere access to countless coding topics and assignments. Write and run real code on Android’s #1 mobile code editor, get inspired through real-life code samples, and engage in interactive community conversations along the way.
Hostelworld: Hostels & Cheap Hotels Travel App - Free
Recently featured in Huffington Post’s round up of Best Travel Apps. With over 10 million reviews from our community of passionate travellers, an unbeatable selection and a 100% booking guarantee, why would you book anywhere else?
Search and compare over 36,000 hostels, hotels and B&B’s in more than 170 countries around the world. Choose from shared dorms and private rooms in central locations, meet like-minded travellers and discover a world beyond the tourist brochure.
In fact, we’re so confident in the service we provide, that if your booking can’t be found at check-in, we’ll credit your account with your full deposit and an additional $50 towards future bookings. See our website for terms and conditions.
THE ULTIMATE TRAVEL APP FOR BACKPACKERS
Whether you’re planning a long weekend in Europe or backpacking through Southeast Asia, our easy-to-use travel app offers you the biggest choice of accommodation at the best prices. Find party hostels in some of world’s most popular destinations, including London, Amsterdam, Barcelona and Bangkok, or choose a private room in one of Europe’s many boutique and luxury hostels. Our flexible booking options and last-minute booking capability let you stay as flexible as your travel plans.
OfficeSuite : Free Office + PDF Editor - Free
OfficeSuite lets you easily view, edit, and create Word, Excel, and PowerPoint documents, and perform advanced PDF operations. Our integrated file manager, Chat client with document exchanging capabilities and a multitude of other handy tools, make this the most feature-rich mobile office solution available on Android.
•The most downloaded office app on Google Play
•Delivers the most exclusive features over any other office app
•Installed on 200 million devices in 195 countries and counting
WPS Office - Word, Docs, PDF, Note, Slide & Sheet - Free
WPS Office is the smallest size (less than 35MB) and all-in-one complete free office suite on Android mobile and tablets, integrates all office word processor functions: Word, PDF, Presentation, Spreadsheet , Memo and Docs Scanner in one application, and fully compatible with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Google Doc and Adobe PDF format.
The aim of WPS Office is to provide you one-stop working solution since 1989. Various of office tools and unique and intuitive UI design ensures you enjoy the best mobile office experience. You could easy to do all office word processing on-the-go on phone, tablet and other portable devices. WPS Office allows you can create, view, edit and share office word documents and homework as handy as you need while out of office, in class,traveling, before bedtime or whenever and wherever you want.
Runtastic Results Home Workout & Strength Training - Free
Ready for a change? You’ve found the right bodyweight workout app! Results is your personal trainer app & workout tracker to guide you on the road to achieving your ideal body with a home workout program. Whether you choose a custom 12-week training plan, standalone workouts or design a personalized workout, you can discover a new you with the Runtastic Results personal trainer app.
You want to lose weight? Build muscle? Improve your physique? Workout at home with strength training solutions you can do anytime, anywhere. Kickstart your successful body transformation with more than 180 bodyweight workout videos in HD to workout at home. Your training plan & home workout program is tailor-made to help you build muscle. Whether you choose to complete 2, 3, 4, or 5 workouts a week, you’ll be changing your body for the better using a workout without equipment. Keep your motivation alive knowing you’re burning fat & building muscle at the same time with a this fitness trainer app!
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What do you think about Google Play listing their “Android Excellence Apps”? Do you agree or not? Do you have some other apps in mind that should be on this list? Let us know about them in the comments section.
Android Excellence Apps - Vol. 1 - AndroidAppsReview.com
