Our picks: The 10 most essential apps for Android phone users

Our Android expert discusses the 10 apps he just can't live without.

Evernote

If you use this service on a desktop or a tablet, why not use it on your phone too? Evernote, which lets you sync your notes between devices, is useful for creating to-do lists, writing down recipes, and taking notes (of course). The Android app lets you capture photos and create new notes, as well -- it's perfect for jotting down things that you want to remember later.

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