There was a time not so long ago when a mobile was used primarily for talking. Times have changed though and today social networking has become a need that dominates all other functions of a smartphone. More mobile users connect with their acquaintances on social networking sites and also to upload their latest photos than ever before. Of all the apps that are downloaded by smartphone users, social networking apps have the highest proportion. If you are a smartphone user, there are many that are worth downloading, and here is a compilation of 35 most popular and liked apps.
Facebook
Talking about social networking apps, this one has to be the top choice of anyone interested in interaction with his friends and acquaintances. This social networking giant has a nice app for both iOS and Android platforms and so you need not worry which smartphone you are making use of. Phones today are fitted with a dedicated Facebook button to take you straight to the site to let you interact with friends, comment on their photos and comments and to upload your new photos.
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Twitter
Twitter certainly is second to none when it comes to social networking sites and there are twitter apps for all smartphones to let a person follow others including friends and celebrities. Twitter is mostly used for micro-blogging with a word limit of 140 characters. You are free to update your status or to comment on others posts. You can also post your latest photos on the site. Today's phones allow you to get to the site with a one touch button to connect with your world.
Google+
Google+ may be the latest entrant in the world of social networking but it already has more than 70 million members and the way it is progressing, there is every chance the site may have around 400 million members by the end of the year 2012. In fact, this is an attempt by Google to provide an alternative to Facebook in the social networking. The latest app allows one to get to his friends in just a click. One can also video chat with friends by going to Google+.
Skype
This is one social networking site that is considered best for making low cost VoIP calls. The app for this site allows smartphone users to not just do instant massaging but also to call up friends at ridiculously low prices. This app is a must for all those who are used to making calls to their international friends.
Foursquare
Not all social networking apps are to go to these sites or to make calls. This is a location based social networking app that is easy to use and allows one to inform all friends about a new hangout suddenly discovered and he feels excited to declare to his gang about it. The app for both iPhone users and Android based smartphones allows sharing of messages and status updates though.
AIM
What is a smartphone without a great messenger? AIM is one such instant messenger from AOL that is an alternative of G-Talk or Yahoo messenger. You can use this app to send text messages instantly across to your friends as if you are talking to them. Good thing about AIM is that it is free of cost and gets installed in seconds.
Goba
This is an acronym that stands for Get Out, Be Active, and the name of the app is enough to tell you that it is a location based app. If you are feeling lonely and trying to get all friends together for a coffee at Barista or for a night movie, Goba is just what you need to inform the gang about your wish and also to get back their responses in a flash. Just make an invitation and it goes through Goba to all your friends in a flash and then to make use of fun features like prod and remind.
Gowalla
Another travel based app for your mobile that makes life interesting on the go. Gowalla is one app that can be used worldwide and so keeping it in your phone is a great idea to record your experiences wherever you go outside your country. Gowalla app is wonderful to record your memories and share it with all your friends across the world.
LinkedIn
This is another major social networking site that is very popular among professionals across industries. For example, if you are a software engineer, you can get to know professionals in this field from across the world as well as prospective employers who might be interested in your skills. There are forums on this site where likeminded people do discussions and get answers to their queries. This is an app that is free of cost and is a must for smartphone users who happen to be professionals.
Flipboard
If you take pride in having hundreds of friends and also interact with them, then Flipboard is one app that is just perfect for you. Instead of logging on to different social networking sites like Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn etc, to get to your friends, just download Flipboard and this app makes it easy to update your posts and comments and sharing of photos and videos with friends on all social networking sites. The page that opens looks straight from a film magazine with features that make it look really interesting.
Meebo
What if you had the advantage of having the knowledge of all your friends who were online on different IM's such as AOL, GTalk, Yahoo, etc? You may laugh in disbelief but now this has been made possible by downloading Meebo, a social networking app that allows you to not just see but chat with friends across various chatting platforms. Though there are other such apps in the market, what makes Meebo special is its easy interface and streamlined content. There is even a button to let you know about new replies and chats. The only disappointing feature is non inclusion of Skype in the fold.
Uface
I know there are many who do not like the idea of posting their own photos yet abhor the idea f using the photos of celebrities to interact with their friends. For such people, Uface makes interesting avatars based upon their likings that can liven up you profile on various social networking sites. You may be amazed but this app has a very high number of facial characteristics (300) that it uses to make avatars for users allowing to make as many as one wants for different social networking sites.
Blogger App
You don't' believe social networking apps are all about talking and chatting, sharing photos, do you? This is one social app that allows you to write a quick blog on Google's Blogger while you are on the move and even publish it on your blog? Great, isn't it? You can upload pictures inside the camera of the phone and surprise your friends by sending them the link of your new blog.
Nimbuzz
Nimbuzz is just an app for your smartphone but just have a look at what is in store for you once you download this fantastic app for yourself. For the new generation that takes pride in remaining connected, Nimbuzz brings together Facebook, Google Talk, Orkut, Yahoo, Skype, Hyves, Gadu Gadu, MySpace, and AIM. You can find all your friends on the internet with the help of this wonderful app for your smartphone.
Fring
Whether you are using, 3G, 4G, or even Wi-Fi, Fring is one app that allows you to video call your friends through your smartphone. All chat messengers and virtually every social networking site comes together when you download this app and use it in your smartphone. Isn't it great to have all your internet friends at one place no matter what messenger or social networking site they may use?
Live Profile
Want to stay connected with friends and share with them what you have? Of course you do. Then why not download this wonderful mobile messenger that works across platforms and allows you to stay connected with all your internet friends? Update your status, photos, videos, and messages in real time with your friends, wherever they are on internet using this app.
Yelp
Looks like someone said help, isn't it? Yes, Yelp is indeed great help especially when you are n a place where you do not know much about places to visit or restaurants and bar. Just download this social app I your smartphone and you get to see user reviews and opinions of actual users of restaurants and bars to avoid disappointment. Yelp is actually a website with reviews from actual user and visitors to places, restaurants and bars. This app brings to you all these reviews before you eat in a restaurant.
Bump
This is an app for both iPhones and Android based smartphones that once installed, allows two users to just bump their phones together to share information, photos, and even videos. In the sort time period that Bump has been available from app market, it has become the 6th most downloaded app for smartphones.
eBuddy
This one app allows a smartphone user to log into any chat messenger he wants to sign in with his phone whether it is Yahoo messenger, AOL, GTalk, or even Facebook chat. So whether you are not close to your computer or have just drained its battery, you can continue to chat with your friend through your phone if you have this app downloaded in your phone.
Color
If you love your friends and just cannot live away from them even for a moment, Color is the social networking app for you. You can even interact with the strangers you like using this app. It creates an album of your own community containing photos and videos of all members whether very close or a bit far. You do not need to spend a dime as this app is free and your world comes into your phone.
IntoNow
Are you a TV freak and a couch potato watching all the soap operas? You think you are a true TV addict in short and there is finally a serial you need to tell your world about. With the push of a button, this amazing app allows you to share your views about TV programs with all your friends.
Tubey
Are you a big photographer in your own eyes and love to make videos of your near and dear ones? If yes, this app can be a great one for you as it not only allows you to make videos but also edit them and then upload to YouTube. And yes, you also have the liberty to add any background music of your choice to videos made by you. As soon as you open Tubey, it asks you to add images. The whole process of creating videos and uploading them to YouTube takes around 30 minutes. This app is not free and costs you .99.
FML
If you have ever visited the site FMyLife.com, you will know what this app called FML is all abut. This is an app that gives a chance to an individual to express why life sucks for him and how. You post a story telling the world all about your experiences. These posts can make you laugh or feel embarrassed but certainly allows you to vent out your feelings. You can look at the posts of your friends and also comment on them.
Whrrl
Whrrl is no Facebook but it brings together all your friends on a platform where members interact and share their views about common areas of interest. In this sense it look bit like Yelp but these opinions are asked by one member as he takes up a place and asks friends to express their views about it. This is a free app and also very interesting.
MySpace Mobile
There is no need to sing praises of MySpace as it has millions of members all around the globe already. This is one app that brings your favorite social networking site on your phone. You get to this site wherever you are using your smartphone. Edit your profile, comment on the posts of others and share your photos and videos. The disappointing part is the inability to write a blog post.
SoundTracking
Are you a music lover to the point that you want to declare to the world about your world and also share your special musical moments with friends and family? You can add your photo, song snippets and your location on all major social networking sites like Facebook, Twitter, Foursquare, and so on. Your friends can comment on your musical taste and listen to songs recommended by you.
JaxtrSMS
So you have a lot of friends in foreign countries and texting them proves heavy on your wallet? Why not install JaxtrSMS and have the liberty to SMS all international friends for free? What is great about this app is that you can send free messages to anyone around the world and he does not even need to have this app in his phone.
Tango
Get irritate when your friends do not pick up your call? Leave an interesting video message commenting on their habit to surprise them using this wonderful app in your smartphone. Long press on your friend's name and following prompts, you can leave a video message with even giving him a call. This is not all as you can make free phone calls and free video calls using this app.
Fast YouTube
You can log into your YouTube account quickly using this app and watch videos of your liking. Why this is called fast is because of use of a special browser to bring YouTube mobile website to you. This is a site especially designed by YouTube for mobile users. However, this is not an official YouTube app but only a conduit to bring YouTube faster on your mobile.
Facetones
Want to have a personal feeling when you make a voice call to your friends? Then download this app for your smartphone that shows videos from FaceBook of your friend when you make a voice call to him. This is a thrilling social experience that you get for free. Actually there is a slideshow of all the pictures of your friend on faceBook when you or he make each other a voice call.
TiKL-Touch to Talk
What if you need not dial the number of a friend but just need to touch a button to start talking? Yes, this is now possible with this wonderful app called TiKL that allows you to talk to one or more friends with just a touch. It is totally free and gets installed in a few seconds.
Voice Changer Calling
As the name implies, this is an app that allows you to play a prank with your friends by making a call to your friends in a voice that is different from yours surprising them. The app changes your voice and you can shock your family or friends playing pranks on them. Though first few calls are free, you are charged 3 cents per minute for calls made throughout USA.
HeyZap
Are you a gaming freak? Do you want to share with your friends the new exciting game that you have suddenly discovered? Then download HeyZap on your smartphone that gives you a chance to try new games, an eye on what games your friends are playing and share tips and advices with friends on various games. The more games you play, the more badges you unlock for yourself.
myYearbook
Do you see a flirt inside you? Download this app and get a chance to meet new people in this New Year. This app brings around 35 million young boys and girls to your phone and you can choose to have fun with your chosen ones either dating or just flirting. It is the latest and best social networking platform giving you a chance to meet new and exciting people. Good thing about the app is that it is totally free and there are no hidden charges.
HeyTell
There is no need to SMS and waste your time when there is HeyTell, an app that allows you to just push a button and start talking. Just get to the friend, hit a button and off you go. Sounds interesting? Then download this app in your smartphone. You can push the button and send voice messages to all your friends who have this app in their iPhones or Android based smartphones.
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