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With mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets becoming popular, more and more people are relying on these mobile devices to get our job done even when we are on the run. However, most users tend to go for Apple devices seeing that Apple’s App Store has more applications for their devices. Yet despite their late start into the App market, Android apps are also becoming increasingly popular. Therefore, those who prefer to work on Google’s Android platform should not give up yet, seeing that there are more and more developers who are developing Android applications to fuel the increasing demand. Indeed, it is the consumers who tend to benefit from this fierce competition between these two platforms.
While we will not take sides in this battle, seeing that both platforms have their respective pros and cons; for this article itself we bring you a list of 27 useful Android applications for web designers and developers. If you are really interested in iPhone side, then you can head over to our article of iPhone Apps for designers. Despite Apple boosting more apps in its store currently, users will be surprise by the quality of Android apps seeing that the latest Android phones features touch screen with high resolution and other improvements; designers and developers could very well use these improvements to aid them in their design. The apps that we have compiled in these list are deem popular and celebrated among web designers and web developers, some of which are free while others require a small fee for their service or upgraded functions.
The Android applications that we have shortlisted into our list focus of different functions to help not only with the designing process but also in file organizing and constant communication on the internet. Therefore, apps such as photo editing and organizing apps were definitely a must, others includes cloud-base applications, analytic applications for constant web monitoring, code editor, reference apps for designers as well as file managers and reminders. In fact, the list that we have compiled here does not sum up other Android applications. The list we have prepared would merely serve as a guide or reference for those opting for a head start. We strongly recommend our readers to browse the Internet and Android Apps library for latest updates on the apps as well as for newly developed applications and for more quality apps.
Dropbox
This app offers cloud-base backup tools and allows the user to access remote folders that one has stored on its server.

WordPress Mobile
Makes managing your WordPress blog easy when you are on the run.

SilverEdit
This app allows you to edit your HTML, CSS codes and PHP files and allows you to save these codes on your phone.

Sketchbook Mobile Express
Allows you to draft up quick sketches or design on your mobile device.

Adobe Photoshop Express
A must for every designer who deals with photos!

Colour Dictionary
Provides you an extensive reference of colour values and colour analysis.

Magic Colour Picker

Camera Illusion
Enables one to take and preview images with filters and effects on real time.

Google Analytics For Android
Enables you to keep track of your web’s traffic ad statistics even when you are moving about.

Merchant for Android
Helping you keep track of your payment and credit.

Photobucket Mobile
Allows easy and quick access to your Photobucket account.

Fontroid
A social font service that creates the best handwriting for everyone.

HP ePrint Home & Biz
Allowing you to print photos from your phone with lumtiple functions included.

Gallery Lock Lite
Keeping your photo gallery safe with password protection.

Gallery ++ CM
An application for Android OS 2.1 Gallery.

Fontest
An app that allows users to preview their fonts which will be display on Android.

JustPictures!
Allows you to browse pictures from Picasa, Flickr, Photobucket and even Facebook!

Photo Effects
Photo editing app with amazing photo effects.

Draw!
Using your finger to draw, this app incorporates both draw and flash!

Glow Paint
A fun app with simulating glow or neon painting on touch screen.

HTML Colors – Quick Reference
For those who tend to deal with HTML and colour design on a daily basis.

ActionScript Reference
A useful app for Flash and Flex developers.

AndFTP
Allows user to maange several FTP servers at the same time.

Design Snack Mobile
A feature-rich, interactive and socially powered web design gallery.

TweetDeck
Allowing you to keep intouch and connected when you are on the go.

Thinking Space
For those who tend to scribble their ideas when they are on the run!

Excuses
A fun app for those who need an excuse just to take a day off.


7 comments
kashif says:
Mar 1, 2012
Wow, gr8 post buddy.
Bob says:
Apr 11, 2012
Nice list. I use MedDose- medication reminder. it’s for free. Nice app. Reminders work great. I use it daily. You can find it on android market