Top 11 apps for the Nexus 7: Fall 2012 edition

Summary: The iPad mini may have grabbed most of the 7-inch tablet headlines recently but Google's Nexus 7 is still going strong. These apps will help owners get the most out of the Nexus 7.

By James Kendrick for Mobile News | November 11, 2012 -- 21:17 GMT (13:17 PST)

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Google Docs

Those not needing a full office suite like the previous app may find the free Google Docs to be just enough. It has a word processor, spreadsheet, and presentation app. It works with the Google Drive cloud storage.

Note: Google Docs is now integrated into the Google Drive app.

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Topics: Apps, Android, Mobility

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Busy

That is a busy Interface. Not for me. I'll pass.

gbouchard99@...
12 November, 2012 22:18

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- nope
  
  It isn't for you, it is designed for the author by author itself.
  
  Android isn't for all of us, it is for each of us.
  
  That is something what Microsoft fans don't get, it is about personalization and not about information overload or only about social networks.
  
  What you want from device UI isn't same as some one else wants. Android allows full customization and personal preferences what iOS or WP doesn't.
  
  Fri13
  12 November, 2012 23:44
  
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- FYI
  
  The interface on android is fully customization. You can make it as busy or as simple as you like. If that's your only reason to discount this unit you are completely off.
  
  Unlike Apple offerings where you get what they give you, android offer choice and that's what many like about it.
  
  alawishis
  13 November, 2012 00:23
  
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  - Exactly
    
    Exactly. My Nexus 7 homescreen has the clock widget at the top, the launcher at the bottom and that's it. Nice and empty like I like it. Every now and then I'll create a sticky note widget and drag it to the homescreen to remind myself of something, but that only stays there a day or two.
    
    dsf3g
    20 December, 2012 13:36
    
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- Yup.
  
  Yeah; what a mess. Endless icon grids.. Like Apple, but even worse; hard to believe that's even possible.
  
  Han CNX
  13 November, 2012 03:23
  
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Review of best widgets?

Other than HD Widgets, you don't appear to make any further use ... would appreciate a review of the best widgets, from one of you ZDNet bloggers who does make use of them.

daboochmeister
13 November, 2012 07:32

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Seriously

So you throw some everyday apps on your 7, go to the generic app manager and show them to us (including preloaded crapware), and call it a day? Could you at least tell us what is worthwhile, unusual, or even interesting on your 7? Or is that too much like work?

MikeTheL
13 November, 2012 12:04

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kendrick...what?

Its pretty comical to see Kendrick displaying his pages of apps on the nexus 7 when months ago he was blasting the tablet with all of his ability.hypocrisy is fun

evanthepanther
16 November, 2012 22:53

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Did anyone read this before it was published???

I muddled through the miserable experience of registering for this site JUST to comment on this post. This HAS to be the most obvious list I have ever read. Google+? Google Drive? Wow! I would never have thought of installing those on an Android device! I mean, does writing for zdnet give you special search access to Google Play? ...because I don't know how else you could ever have discovered exotic apps like Flipboard and Evernote! My Nex7 will be so much more useful now!

BrianEdwardGoss
7 December, 2012 07:06

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