It is well known that the Android™ operating system is open source allowing applications and features for it to be easily created. A large selection of applications, themes, utilities, widgets, etc. are available on the Android™ Market, so if you are an owner of a mobile device with this operating system you can access and download both free and paid apps. In this article you will learn several ways to navigate on the Android™ Market and find what you want.
Navigating the Android™ Market:
Launch the Android™ Market application that should be installed in your device. Now you have several ways to find the app you desire:
- To use the search box, click on the “magnifying glass” icon in the upper-right corner. Type the string you desire into the search bar and click on the submit button.
- To browse the categories, click on the “Categories” button in the main navigation bar and go through the categories until you find what you want.
- To see the “Featured” apps go to the home page of the Android™ Market.
- On the main navigation bar, select any of the “TOP” categories to see the most downloaded apps. For example; “Top paid”, “Top free”, “Top grossing”, etc.
Warnings:
- Always check whether the application is free or paid. For downloading paid applications you have to have a Google® checkout account. To learn about setting up this account you can read the article that focuses on buying applications on the Android™ Market.
