by Peter Wayner

Android Apps for Business Users

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Feb 9, 2010
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10 handy apps for Google Android phones that take the sting out of business travel and keep you productive on the road.

Android apps for business users

Even though the market for Android apps is still emerging, there are a number of good programs for business users. Take InfoWorld’s quick, at-a-glance tour of 10 Android apps that help you find where you’re going, track your expenses and exchange rates, overcome language barriers, view and edit Office documents, and connect remotely to a company database or your desktop PC.

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This slideshow, “Android apps for business users, at a glance,” was originally published at InfoWorld.com. Follow the latest developments on mobile computing and Google Android at InfoWorld.com.

Fake-a-Call

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When meetings get rough, program Fake-a-Call to fake a lifesaving call. After the screen pops up, you can trigger one of several half-conversations that play just loud enough for the others to hear. Mr. Williams, for instance, can be ticked off that you never finished that IUW report. Or a woman can ask whether you’re really coming to the event. The actors don’t pause enough to make this truly believable, but you can always record your own script. Price: 99 cents or free with ads

Android VNC Viewer

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How many times have travelers wanted to reach out and just do one quick thing on that PC on your desk? The Android VNC client is GPL-protected open source software that lets you create a secure connection to a distant machine. Price: Free, as in beer and speech