Our readers have had very strong feelings about the recent report that Android is blowing past iPhone in smartphone marketshare.
No matter what side you're on, there's no arguing Android is gaining traction, and it's growing app library proves it. While the Android Market is still smaller than Apple's App Store by tens of thousands of apps, there are still some excellent ones you won't find on iPhone.
Here's a list of the best exclusive Android apps that iPhone owners wish they could have.
Amazon's Cloud Player lets you stream stored music to your phone
Android is the only platform that allows you to stream music from your Amazon Cloud Drive directly to your phone or tablet. Get it free here.
We love using Firefox 4 as our primary mobile browser
Firefox 4's Android browser is just as impressive as the desktop version. You can sync tabs, bookmarks, and passwords with your PC. Plus you get great tabbed browsing and speedy load times. Get it free here.
Turn-by-turn navigation is included with Google Maps
Google Maps is great on the iPhone, but you still can't get true turn-by-turn directions. With the Android version of Google Maps, navigation is baked right in, turning your phone into a GPS unit without downloading any additional software. As a bonus, Google Maps will direct you to your destination via the quickest route based on traffic patterns.
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See Also:
- Our Favorite Android Widgets That iPhone Owners Wish They Could Use
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- Test Out Android's New Music App With Google's Music Locker Right Now
Exclusive Android Apps You Won't Find On iPhone Or Anywhere Else (GOOG, AAPL)
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