5 really bad Android apps from companies that should know better

5 really bad Android apps from companies that should know better

Google's Android platform certainly has no shortage of applications.

The Android Market, as of Google's last official estimate, boasts more than 200,000 apps on its virtual shelves. But impressive as that number may seem, Android apps can sometimes leave you feeling unsatisfied. Sure, there are plenty of quality creations, but there are also some big-name programs either missing important features or just missing altogether. We're going to look at subpar offerings from Facebook, Netflix, Skype and others.

Here are five of Android's biggest app fails -- from tech companies that should know better -- along with some workarounds to help you ease the pain.