K-9 is an open-source email client based on the core Android OS Mail application that shipped with your smartphone. We can't tell you for sure that it works, but it does say it checks every new program I've installed as well as say it constantly checks the ones already downloaded to the phone. You have anti-virus software on your computers - so why not on your cell phones? There are two versions of this software: Free, with advertisements, and a $9.99 Pro version, with no ads.

As Beta testers, we have found that Swype works perfectly on the Nexus One, HTC Droid Incredible and the Evo 4G. It will soon be available as a download for other phones as well. I've tested it on a number of smartphones and have found that it is super fast, accurate and fun to use. Swype allows you to slide your finger over the on-screen keyboard and the software interprets what words you want to type. Swype is the best input method for smartphones, period. It lets you browse the Web at record speeds and is perfectly suited for smartphone use. But even for the folks using the updated OS - and for everyone else, too - Opera Software's Mini 5 Browser is a great substitute. The standard Android Web browser just received a speed boost with the 2.2 version of the Android operating system. This is Adobe's own program that allows users to open PDF files on their smartphones.Īlthough Android phones can already open PDFs, it's always nice to have an app from the format's inventor to keep things in order.

Our testing shows that when we can get it to run, it runs slowly. At the moment it only works on the latest version of the Android OS, Android 2.2 (aka Froyo), which means you have to own a Nexus One or Droid Incredible to use it.

The long-awaited (though not by Apple !) software program allows you to run Flash-based apps on your Android.

Adobe flash player 10.1 beta 3