Free Android Apps: 11 Great Utilities for Your Google Phone

The Web is flush with Android applications that sound great, but don’t necessarily deliver. Some of these apps cost a few dollars and offer functionality provided for free via other applications. The challenge is finding free Android applications that perform as well, or better, than their paid counterparts.

That’s where I come in, as I constantly comb the Android Market and third-party app stores for the best free downloads available. This latest installment is one you won’t want to miss. Why? Every single one of these free Android apps has found a permanent home on personal Android smartphone, because they offer real value.

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(Note: The following apps were tested on a Motorola Atrix 4G running Android v2.2.1, but most should run on all new Android devices in the United States.)

The free Key Ring Reward Cards application for Android mobile devices is a digital locker for a variety of retailer-reward or loyalty-card information. With more than 650 pre-saved reward-card options, it’s simple to add your information to existing templates. And you can manually add any loyalty programs that aren’t listed. Just open the app whenever you need it for access to your card-info. It also offers barcodes, where available, for quick scanning, along with a store locator, free coupons and more.

Download Key Ring Reward Cards for free from the Android Market