iPhone users no longer have
bragging rights about Instagram exclusivity, but these five apps will
leave Android users green with envy
Flipboard
The tech press' darling news reader first launched for the iPad in
2010, and made its way to the iPhone last year. What's neat about
Flipboard is how it creates a magazine-like reading format for content
from social networks, RSS feeds and curated news sources. The nearest
equivalent for Android users is Zite, which just launched in the Google
Play store last week.
Pinterest
If iPhone users want an exclusive club, they might still find it in
Pinterest, the social network that lets users pin photos, videos and
links to their own virtual wall of favourite things. Although anyone
with an invite to the service can access it through the web, for now the
official mobile app is only available for iPhone.
Tweetbot
Twitter power users with Android phones might yearn for the slick
interface of Tweetbot, which uses swipe-based shortcuts for replying,
retweeting and viewing full conversation threads. And unlike Twitter's
official app, Tweetbot doesn't try to shove popular hashtags down your
throat.
Jetpack Joyride
Android users finally got one of the hottest time-wasters last month
with the arrival of Temple Run, but they're still missing out on Jetpack
Joyride. While careening by jetpack through an endless laboratory,
players must dodge obstacles while completing missions and racking up
coins for better gear. Like Temple Run, one game is never enough.
Infinity Blade
If there's one iPhone game that should made serious Android gamers
jealous, it's Infinity Blade and its sequel. The core game consists of
one-on-one swordfighting, where swipes and taps fend off your opponent's
attacks. Meanwhile, a system of loot-gathering and leveling up is the
glue that holds the game together. Publisher Epic said last year that it
has no plans to bring Infinity Blade to Android, because the wide
variety of hardware doesn't offer a consistent enough experience across
all devices.
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