Free Android Apps for Travelers

Free Android Apps for Travelers

Here are a few suggestions for some of the latest free apps that Adroid users may want to upload to their smartphone before embarking on their next trip.

aMetro
aMetro contains maps for public transport systems all over the world, including metro, subways, tube systems, trams, buses and train lines. Maps can also be downloaded for those times when a Wi-Fi signal is not available.

Flight Tracker
Thanks to this app, one can track every aspect of domestic and international flights with real-time updates and zoomable maps. More than 5000 airports and 1400 airlines are listed with this app.

Dropbox
For those that need to have access to work or personal files while on the go, dropbox will synchronizes one's files across your devices, including mobiles and laptops.

Google Maps
This map can pinpoint one's location as well as get directions via walking, driving or public transportation. Latitude allows one to share their location with others to arrange for easy meetups. Also, this app uses Google's information to tell you where the nearest Restaurants, Coffee Shops, Bars, Hotels, Attractions, ATMs and Gas Stations are.

Google Translate
With this app one can translate text between over 50 different languages.

Hotels Near Me
This app uses the phone's GPAS locate and book nearby hotels as well as offering discounts on rates.

MConverter

Use this very easy metric converter to convert weight, time, speed, distance, area, temperature, volume, force, power and pressure.

Photoshop Express
For those who want to snap photos and then send them via their Android, this handy app will do simple editing tasks and then upload the photos to the web.

Skype
Thanks to Skype internet call one can make free international calls to other Skype users and then call cellphones and landlines for a much cheaper rate than using a pre-paid calling card or buying another SIM card.

Tourist: language learn & speak
Contained in this app one finds a range of useful phrases for English speaking users to employ when in a country where one does not know the native language. Currently the application supports the following languages: Spanish, Portuguese, Polish, German, French, Italian, Chinese, Korean and Japanese with plans to release support for additional languages. A text to speech functionality enables users to can click on a phrase and hear a native voice speak it.

TripIt
This app provides instant access to one's travel planning information that one might need even if one isn't connected the Internet.

XE Currency converter
Use this app to obtain the conversation rates for over 180 world currencies.

Wi-Fi finder
Using a "Near Me" search, this app can locate nearby Wi-Fi spots nearby, as well as furnishing a directory of spots in locations worldwide. While this app isn't perfect, it's handy in a pinch. Also, their offline Wi-Fi finder lists over 35,000 hotspots in 8,000 US cities.

Yelp
This user generated site provides reviews of establishments based in the US and Canada that focus on restaurants, shopping, nightlife, entertainment and other services.