Some people say that the best things in life are free and it seems that Android Apps are no exception to this rule.

Android is a great platform for developers to develop and test apps. As for users, Android market is a great place to explore different apps that would range from being useful to entertaining. Customizing is also a key point for Android apps because users could choose the kind of app that would suit their personalities. Another advantage with this is that most apps could be downloaded for free.

Here is a guide for the best Android Apps for 2011: (no particular order)

Smartr Contacts

Smartr Contacts is an app developed by Xobni which could consolidate all contacts and communications from emails, phone, and social networks. Information is updated automatically and users could find contacts through email, call history, SMS, and calendar history. Aside from that, it integrates and utilizes important social networks like Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn. Ranks for this app could be sorted through importance as opposed to the usual way which is alphabetically. There is also an option that recommends the user's frequently emailed contacts for everyone and this could also be used in Gmail.

Facebook Messenger

There are many types of messaging apps but Facebook Messenger stands out because of the number of users registered in this social networking site. Presently, there are at least 350 million people who have accessed Facebook through their mobile devices. Through this app, users could access their Facebook chat, create group conversations, add location or photos, message other Facebook users, and send regular texts.

Skitch

Skitch Inc. was formed by the makers of Evernote through four partners located across Australia and Norway. The main purpose of this app is through adding more data and like texts and additional graphics to images. Through using Skitch, users do not need advanced knowledge in photo editing because they can resize, edit, and alter images through easy to follow instructions and tools. There is also an option to share these photos instantly through Twitter or Facebook.

GO Launcher Ex

GO Launcher Ex is the extended version of GO Launcher which is popular in personalization. This app has a wide selection of personalized theme which could be downloaded for free. Aside from that, this app also features widgets like GO Calendar, GO Task Manager, and Go Clock. Users could have the option to arrange the folders according to their own preference in order to easily categorize apps, set icon sorting, hide app icon, and uninstall apps. There is also a 3D transition for vertical continuous scrolling (MENU-Preferences-Effects Settings-Vertical scroll effect).