Here are some of the best iOS apps:
Camera Awesome
The best new app of 2012 is led by a photo-sharing service which can help in clicking awesome photos. The app is developed by a decade old photo-sharing site SmugMug and is named as Camera Awesome. This app makes us to believe that you can ditch digital cameras any time. The app has automatic leveling features and comprehensive color adjustment options. It also includes many presets and filters for $ 0.99 for each of them or nearly $ 10 for all of them. You can share the photos across your social channels including the new Instagram app.
Pocket
The Pocket app is known as the best bookmarking app which is free and was earlier known as Read It Later. It has new features including the ability to view videos and images seamlessly which is part of its simple and classy interface.
TouchTV
News provider SkyGrid has come up with a new app called the TouchTV, which shows videos from cable networks onto the iPad. TouchTV includes videos of more than 5 minutes from 16 different providers which include hotshots like ESPN, Bloomberg and the like. The app also offers a glimpse of what app-based TV would be like. It is one of the best video discovery services on the iOS platform.
Any.Do
Any.Do finally comes up with an iOS version. The app is backed by Eric Schmidt, Google's chairman to be one of the best productivity apps every made easily letting the user to complete their tasks with a swipe of a finger. It includes a comprehensive voice-dictation technology which records the words without the need to type manually. One can share lists with friends too.
HomeSnap
HomeSnap is an app which is assisted by augmented reality to help users to know the value of a home by snapping its picture. One can see school information and historical data related to the house too. Although it is not yet wholly reliable, it is efficient enough.
Here are some of the best Android apps of the year:
Flipboard
Flipboard is one of the favorite Android apps and a socially curated magazine which shows news, photos, and status updates. Flipboard is also one of the best ways to read content from third-party publishers on smartphones.
Instagram
Instagrams is one of the best photo-sharing apps which attracted more than 5 million downloads in less than a week. Instagram was later taken up by Facebook; the app has since then achieved cult status and the identity of a true pop-culture sensation.
Google Drive
Google Drive is rated to be a superior superior and more cost-effective solution for sharing documents through Dropbox. Many companies rely on Google Docs, so Google Drive can easily be added to the list too. It has dominated the market in the face of ruthless competition from Dropbox.
Airbnb
Airbnb's is part of the Android family since January and is a vacation-rental marketplace which helps property owners and travelers for sending quick messages. The app has reputed travel recommendations from celebrities like Ashton Kutcher and Jack Dorsey.
