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  • 19 July, 2010
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This Week’s Market-Fresh Apps

As you’ve likely heard from one source or another, Android Market is growing at a phenomenal pace with thousands of new apps being added each month. It’s a given that there are going to be some cool apps that you missed, and here some that might make your life a little better.

Note: all links point to Android Market

Almost Hands Free Trial

Free. This is a free trial of the Almost Hands Free App. Almost Hands Free allows for easy access to contacts, music, and maps using voice input. AHF was featured on Gizmodo and Lifehacker. This trial version limits playlists to 6 songs and will expire on August 1st. For more info hit the menu key in the app.

When I Work

Free. If your employer uses ‘When I Work’ for the work schedule, you can use this app to see when you work anytime. This app also allows you to monitor schedule requests you’ve made to the manager.

Official XMBC Remote

Free. Team-XBMC presents a full-featured Android remote client for the award winning XBMC Media Center. It features library browsing, direct remote control and a slick interface.

Rabbit Reminder beta

Free. Rabbit Reminder is an geolocated alert app. It will notify you when you are near or when you go out of somewhere.

Shazam Encore

£2.99. Enjoy the ultimate music journey with our premium app – Encore – and identify music anywhere. Encore comes with extra features including unlimited tagging and recommendations; plus Shazam’s core functionality to discover, buy and share music. Tag chart, tour info, videos & more.

Astro File Manager Pro

$2.99. This key will remove the adds from the ASTRO File Manager application (installed separately).

mobilePDR

$59.95. mobilePDR® 2010 print edition provides the most accurate FDA-regulated information on more than 2,400 prescription drugs. mobilePDR® contains full-label information on the most commonly prescribed drugs, hundreds of full-size and full-color photographs, and more.

Beer Map

$0.99. Find craft beer near you right from your phone! Locates breweries, brewpubs, package stores, bars and even homebrew shops with the click of a button. See reviews, get directions, share and even call the places you find. Never go without good beer again!

Call Stats

Free. Call Stats is a small widget (1×1) that displays today’s and this month’s total outgoing calls time in minutes.

LogMeIn Ignition

$29.99. If it’s on your computer, it’s in the palm of your hand. Remotely access computers from your Android device and never worry about leaving anything behind. Directly control your Mac or PC, all your apps and all your files – with a simple click.

World of Warcraft Realm Status

Free. Displays an easy to read list of all World of Warcraft servers with up/down status, type, and population.

Apartments in Canada

Free. Apartments and house hunting on the go with Canada’s first rentals service on mobile devices. Find rentals nearby when walking in a neighborhood that you like or while commuting to work or school. RentCompass can help you find rentals in the area with prices, photos and landlord contact info.

Derby Girls

Free. The Bay Area Derby Girls are a full contact, all female, flat-track roller derby league consisting of three teams: The San Francisco ShEvil Dead, The Oakland Outlaws, and The Richmond Wrecking Belles. Learn about the teams, watch videos and view pictures of the girls in this app.

Philosoraptor

Free. Based on a 4chan meme, thought provoking, mind twisting, smile evoking, paradoxical musings of the Philosoraptor. Create your own Philosoraptor images, share with friends by Email, MMS, SMS, or Twitter.

Pitch Counter

$0.99. A simple pitch counter which keeps track of the Home and Visitor pitch counts. No need to remember your clicker as long as you have your phone. You can send yourself or others the results at anytime.

BBCSPORT

Free. BBCSPORT will provide customers with the BBC’s sports coverage and the most timely information. Including: Football, Cricket, Rugby League, Tennis, Golf, Motorsport, Boxing, Athletics, Snooker, Horse Racing, Cycling, Other.

Music Mod-Froyo Only

Free. This is a Heavily Modified version of the stock Music Application which adds a large number of new features that include: Now Playing Screen full screen, with wallpaper behind, gesture control, 5 Widgets of different sizes, Twitter #NowPlaying Integration.

British Airways

Free. Stay one step ahead with British Airways on Android. Our new app guides you smoothly through each stage of your journey, with instant access to live information about your upcoming flights plus full integration with your Executive Club details.

Slide Show Paper

$2.00. This live wallpaper turns your background into a slide show using pictures stored on your phone.