Top of the apps - this week's Android hits

A LOOK at the top free applications in the Android Market as recorded on March 28.

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A LOOK at the top free applications in the Android Market as recorded on March 28.

1. Google Maps
Google Maps is a comprehensive mapping application for Android devices. The app has maps for almost every region on the globe and offers free, voice-guided GPS navigation, personalized places recommendations with Hotpot and also shows you your friends' locations on the map with location-based social network Latitude.
 

2. YouTube
Google's mobile portal to video sharing network YouTube helps you search for and watch YouTube videos within the app. It provides you with a personalized homescreen full of videos selected based on your preferences and past viewing history, plus gives you the ability to view comments while watching videos thanks to the app's in-page video playback feature.
 

3. KakaoTalk
KakaoTalk is a free, cross platform group messaging service that connects you with friends from across the globe. The app can be used with your existing phone number, alerts you of incoming messages with push notifications and can also be used to send pictures and videos.
 

4. Flash Player 10.2
Flash Player 10.2 is a mobile browser plug in that facilitates a richer, more immersive "full web" experience. The app assists your mobile in displaying the mobile web as it appears on a desktop PC -- complete with videos, games, interactive content and web-based apps that have been developed to play with Flash.
 

5. Facebook for Android
Share content and stay connected with your friends with the mobile version of the world's most popular social network. Facebook for Android enables you to post status updates from your home screen, join live chats with your friends, get updates from your News Feed, find out what's happening around you with upcoming Events, upload photos, and check into Places to get special deals.
 

6. Pandora Radio
Pandora is a personalised internet radio application for Android phones. The app streams music over the internet and helps you discover new artists and songs. To use the app, type in the name of an artist, composer or a song and the application will create a dedicated music "station". The station will contain music by the chosen artist or composer, plus a selection of similar tracks.