Android is a mobile operating system launched by Google Inc. Currently, it is being used by several smartphones, including Samsung, Sony Ericsson and LG. According to survey results released by Nielsen, Android is the top mobile platform in the U.S. This means that users of smartphones love this OS because of the varied applications that it offers. The following are the top 30 best apps for the Android:

1. Astro File Manager
With this mobile app, your smartphone will be turned into a mini PC because you will be allowed to copy, rename and move files. Also, it enables you to send files as attachments, and even create compressed files. It has both a free version and the premium version which costs $4.

2. Thinking Space
Also called the mini-mapping application, it allows users to connect ideas and thoughts, and is best for organizing new concepts. The cost of the premium version is $4.

3. AndroZip File Manager
This application works effectively with archives, which include RAR, 7ZIPhone, BZIP2 and ZIPhone files.

4. GTasks
This free task manager is capable of being synched with the Google Tasks on your computer Desktops.

5. Handcent SMS
This application is for those who love customisable texting tools. It is free, and even includes speech bubbles which can be likened to the ones found in the iPhone.

6. Gesture Search
With this application, searching for a contact, an application, a music track or a bookmark is so easy. Moreover, it even allows you to draw letters on the touchscreen of your phones, and is absolutely free.

7. Toddler Lock
Aschildren love games, you can turn your smartphone into a game device with this free application. Colorful shapes will appear on your phone screen, which your child can play with.

8. Missed Call
Customising ringtones, vibrations and alerts for calls can now be done with this Android application.

9. Wifi Analyzer
When you have this application, you can see the signal strength of Wi-Fi and the channels that are being used.

10. AntiDroidTheft
With this Android application, you need not worry about losing your phone because it can be traced and located. It uses GPS tracking which commands your phone to shoot the image of its current location.

11. Color Flashlight
Your phone can have other functions too, and one of these is to become a flashlight that will transform into an array of hues.

12. Dolphin Browser HD
TThis is a Web browser for Android-run smartphones which makes use of plug-ins, and gesture-based navigation.

13. Skyfire
This is another Web browser which allows you to stream videos.

14. Bookmarklet
This app allows smartphone users to share Web pages using Digg, Twitter, Facebook and Delicious. It should be plugged into the Android Web browser to make it work.

15. Barcode Scanner
Using this application, you can check the prices of different products by only scanning their bar codes.

16. Digital Recipe Sidekick
Now, browsing recipes online is so much easier with the help of this application. You can even save the recipe on your SD card or email it.

17. Smart Measure
This application uses the camera in the smartphone to measure the size of objects, and the distance between the object and your smartphone.

18. ConvertMe
This application helps convert our phone into a currency converter, calculator and unit converter.

19. Spirit Level Plus
This app is very useful for taking pictures. With this, you can even see the angle of incline of pictures.

20. Listen
You can use this to look for audio feeds and then stream them. Additionally, it can be integrated with Google Reader.

21. Picasa Tool Pro
If you have lots of pictures, then this tool can help you to upload them in batches. You can manage your pictures easily, create albums, and comment on them too.

22. BeyondPod
This application is capable of integrating the music player in Android, and can manage both video and audio podcasts. The premium version costs $7.

23. Seesmic
Managing online social networks, including Twitter, Facebook and Google Buzz can be done with this simple mobile application. You can view and update your accounts, and even get notifications and messages.

24. Facebook for Android
Let’s face it, Facebook is very popular. Therefore, this Android application is in demand and very popular among smartphone users.

25. AppBrain Market Sync
Since it is impossible to install Android applications directly from the PC, this mobile application does magic by allowing users to queue Market downloads, which will be sent to the smartphone directly.

26. Foursquare
This Android application provides easy check-in’s into famous hot-spots around the world as it is integrated with Google Maps. These check-in updates are posted on your social networking accounts.

27. Google Sky Map
With this application, the orientation tools in your phone can aid you in having an accurate representation of planets and stars.

28. WordPress for Android
The latest version of this application provides integration of applications and helps spin content.

29. Google Googles
This mobile application allows smartphone users to take pictures and the Web browser to analyse them.

30. AppMonster
This is an application manager which allows you to have a backup for your applications on the SD card.