I have had my Android handset for about 8 months.  I ordered the MyTouch 3G as soon as it was launched last summer.  Since then I have been experimenting with various apps, trying them out.  Some apps made the cut and have stayed on my phone, others were uninstalled.  The following list is what remains after all of these months.

A new favorite application on my Android handset is CauseWorld.  This app, which is also available for the iPhone, enables users to donate to a plethora of causes, simply by visiting local stores.  Current causes include:

If you are looking for an alternative to either the Android built-in or Dolphin Browser, look no further than the recently released Opera Mini 5 beta for Android.  While both of the above mentioned browsers deliver decent browsing experiences on the Android platform, the Opera Mini 5, however, offers a number of key benefits that make this browser worthy of your consideration.

Need a connection and don’t have access to a Wi-Fi connection? Have no fear, these four applications enable you to tether your smartphone’s data connection to your computer. This author has used PDAnet, for example, with great success. Enjoy!

Free Apps:

There are many streaming online radio apps to choose from on your Android device, but which one is right for you?  Lets check out the some of the options that are out there so you don't have to download them all, unless you really want to. 

Slacker Radio

Fring, the social media tool that allows users to chat through various im apps and make VoIP calls, is now available for download in the Android Market.  I once used Fring on my Windows Mobile device over Edge, but making VoIP calls should be seamless on a great 3G connection.

Photoshop.com for Android is a great photo editing and storage app for Android devices.  The best part is that with Android devices picture uploads are able to happen in the background even when the application is not running.  With new devices that boast 5 megapixel cameras, this is great news to store images that take up more of your SD card or devices memory.

There are literally thousands upon thousands of apps out there for your cell phone. Many will agree that most of these apps prove to be less than stellar, while others  prove to make everyday tasks both easier and more enjoyable. From apps that help you keep track of time worked, to games that have you throwing sticks high into the air, here is a list of the top 5 most popular android applications of 2009.

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I'm afraid we have some disheartening news for T-Mobile G1 users. According to Android Community, T-Mobile G1 tethering Apps are being pulled from the Android Market. The main reason seems to be Google's distribution agreements with carriers which is in conflict with T-Mobile’s terms of service according to a developer, who contributed to the WiFi Tether for Root Users app.