Angry Birds and Cut the Rope are a lot of fun, but there are plenty of truly practical, even indispensable, apps available to extend the usefulness of your Kindle Fire or other Android device, too. Like these:
WiFi File Explorer Pro (4.5/5 stars, currently priced at 99 cents)
If you’ve ever been on your computer and needed to access a file from your Android phone or tablet (a photo, for example, or a song you like) but don’t have a cable to connect it to the computer, WiFi File Explorer PRO can make it happen. This Android app allows you to browse, download, and stream information–as well as manage your files–from your [device] directly to a computer using a Wi-Fi connection and password-protected Web browser.
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Setup for WiFi File Explorer Pro is simple and easy. When you open the app, it automatically detects nearby Wi-Fi networks and supplies you with a URL address to enter into the Web browser of your computer. You’ll also be prompted to enter a password (which you will create when you first begin using the app).
Once your [device] is connected to the Wi-Fi network, it’s easy to go to the computer (which must also be connected to the network) and access the Web address. You’ll find that your phone’s files are there to be browsed, downloaded, or even streamed whenever you wish. In this PRO version, you can also upload, sync, delete, copy, and zip or unzip all the files on your Android phone and computer, which makes it a great overall file manager.
• Manage files between your Android device and computer without using a cable
• View and send photos and other files from your phone via a secure Wi-Fi connection
• See all files in a password-protected Web browser
• Stream music from your phone directly to your computer
• Configure port settings to your preferences
Battery HD Pro (5/5 stars, currently priced at $2)
This is the perfect battery monitor for your phone or tablet. It is simple, beautiful and can be calibrated specially for your device.
.~ Widget + Notification Bar + Level alerts ! ~.
Instantly know how many hours you have left when performing various tasks, like:
– Listening to music
– Watching video
– Talking on the phone
– Internet Browsing ( WiFi / Edge / 3G / 4G )
– Standby
– Time left to recharge
– Time to use LED Flashlight
– 2D and 3D Games
– Reading books
– GPS navigation
– Video chat
– Taking photos
– Recording videos
Try Battery HD Pro now ! It’s simply the best at what it does.
TuneIn Radio Pro (4/5 stars, currently priced at $4.99)
Turn your Fire or other Android device into a WiFi streaming radio that can pick up stations from all around the world!
TuneIn is a new way to listen to the world through live, local, and global radio from wherever you are. Whether you want music, sports, news, or current events, TuneIn offers over 50,000 stations and 1.2 million on-demand streams for you to choose from.
With TuneIn Radio Pro, it’s easy to find your favorite hometown station, music from Berlin that reminds you of when you lived there, or reggae from Kingston to get you in the mood for your beach vacation. TuneIn makes you feel like you are right there with the people and places that are important to you. From finding what’s local to discovering new stations from around the world, TuneIn brings you to where you want to be.
The new Live screen presents a vivid array of album artwork and show titles that flip every time something new starts. Sign up for a free TuneIn account to personalize this entire experience, and TuneIn will help you discover the best sounds in the world based on your interests.
Avery Design & Print (4/5 stars, currently FREE)
Paired with a free MyAvery account, this app turns your Android device into a design studio for making labels, flyers, nametags, or anything else that’s available in the form of an Avery template. Create your designs on the Fire, then save them to your MyAvery account for printing from your home or office printer.
• Choose from the complete catalog of Avery products and hundreds of professionally-designed templates.
• Save your projects online using your MyAvery account, or retrieve previously saved projects for quick editing and printing.
• Drag-and-drop your tablet’s contact information to create a mail merge in minutes.
• Import photos directly from your tablet, or choose from a fully-stocked Avery image library.
• Apply your personal designs to an assortment of different Avery products with just a few simple taps.