Top 5 Android Apps for Business

When you think of business, the Blackberry usually comes to mind. However, with over 60,000 Android handsets sold per day, today’s top business professionals are migrating away from the norm.

This migration comes not without reason—the Android Marketplace now serves over 83,000 different apps, with many new and innovative business-minded developments being released each day. Let’s face it, you’ve got to keep up with your colleagues, clients and customers if you want to be successful, especially when you’re on-the-go.

Get the most out of your Android phone today by checking out these great apps.

Skype Mobile

Company: Skype Limited
Application: Skype Mobile
Price: Free

Now you can go online with Skype Mobile on the Verizon network to have unlimited talk to other Skype users. Skype-to-Skype calls and IM are completely free and unlimited using your Android handset. The service is always on, so you receive Skype calls just as you would regular phone calls. Even Skype global calls are available without using up your minutes. A must-have app for saving on your mobile bill, or for allowing an additional way for your contacts to get in touch with you using their favorite communication method.

Square

Company: Square, Inc.
Application: Square
Price: 2.75%-3.5% + 15¢

With Square you can start accepting cash and card payments from your customers, or even family and friends, from your Android mobile handset. There are no contracts, monthly fees or hidden charges, just pay 2.75% + 15¢ for swiped transactions or 3.5% + 15¢ for keyed-in transactions. Very competitive, as there are no activation, gateway, monthly, early termination, or hidden fees. The swiping occurs on the small card reader that plugs into your headphone jack. Just sign up and provide your address and you will be sent a free card reader and sticker. Start increasing your revenues today by accepting instant payments from your customers. Watch the Video now!.

Note: If you already have a merchant account with better rates or other reasons not to venture away, you can try the Merchant Pro app which will allow you to access your virtual terminal on the go. Also check out the PayPal app for merchants using PayPal.

ServerUp

Company: Archanet Technologies
Application: ServerUp
Price: $2.99

With ServerUp you will always know the status of your network and Web servers. ServerUp is especially useful for those who need to constantly monitor the status of their site or blog. If your work server is down, you will be notified via sound or visual notification. This application is ideal for servers that are not public. It also gives you the power to enable or disable the host.

Cab4me

Company: SkyCoders
Application: Cab4me
Price: Free

Don’t ever again get stuck outside flailing your arms to hail a cab because you’re running late for a meeting. Cab4me is a hail-free application to get you a cab any time. Simply type in your pickup location on the map or from your phone’s contact list and Cab4me will provide you with a roster of taxi companies serving your specific area. Cab4me offers three modes: quick, advanced, and call mode. Quick mode allows you to order a cab with one click using your current location. Advanced mode lets you set the number of passengers you need to accommodate for specific pickup places or times. Call mode allows you to call in and request a pickup and time.

Locale

Company: Locale, Inc
Application: Locale
Price: Free

Are you one of those annoying people whose phone is always ringing during meetings, movies and presentation? Do yourself (and everyone around you) a favor and get Locale. This app immediately transforms you from a boor into someone Miss Manners would be proud of. Based on time of day and GPS coordinates, Locale will do such things as switch off your ringer, turn down the screen brightness when your battery is low. Where situations covers specific instances, default covers everything else. In default you can configure the base settings for Network, Ringer Volume, Ringtone, Twitter, and Wallpaper without worrying about any specific catalyst to set them off.