Best Android apps of 2012
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1Weather is the most attractive weather app on Android
Rovio is going to ride the train until there are no more passengers
We break down the best Android apps of 2012
Chrome for Android is easily one of the best browsers on the platform
Get ready for some zombie-slaying with the free Dead Trigger
Firefox took a huge step forward in 2012, to provide another great browser option
iOS classic Flipboard is now available on Android
Google Drive lets you store and edit a variety of files and documents
Google Now is more than just a Siri rival
Even if it's a bit repetitive, Horn is one of the most enchanting mobile games we've played
Instagram made the leap to Android in 2012
Instapaper, Pocket, and Readability all give you clutter-free views of news articles
Magisto edits your movies for you
If you don't care about originality, Gameloft's N.O.V.A. 3 is one of the best mobile shooters available
OnLive Desktop lets you run a cloud version of Windows on your Android tablet
Though still in beta, Solid Explorer is a terrific file management app
SwiftKey 3 was a huge release, taking the keyboard's predictive performance to the next level
Want to send and receive texts on your tablet - using your real phone number? Look at TabletSMS
Temple Run is addictive arcade fun
Collaborate on a virtual dance party with Turntable.fm
Wave Control lets you live out your Jedi fantasies every time you change songs (hand image: Shutterstock)
Article Summary
2012 has been a good year for Android. The Galaxy S III has been a sales behemoth, the Nexus 7 proved that Android tablets can sell too, and there have been plenty of great new apps. As 2012 comes to a close, let's take a look at the year's top Android apps and games.
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