Best Android apps from Google

Some of you may have gotten a new Android smartphone this Christmas. In case you're not familiar with the Android OS, here are some of the best Android apps from Google:

Best Android apps from Google

• Quick Search Box Search Google and your phone's apps and contacts. Type or speak your query. *
  
  
• Google Maps Search for local businesses, drive with turn-by-turn GPS navigation, or get transit directions. **
  
  
• Gmail Get your email the instant it arrives via push. Search for any email saved in your account.
  
  
• YouTube Browse videos or upload your own at DVD quality.
  
• Latitude See your friends' locations on a map.
  
  
• Buzz See buzz around you and tag posts with your location. Currently available only for phones with Android 2.0+.
  
  
• Goggles Use pictures to search the web.
  
  
• Google Voice Listen to voicemail, send free SMS, call internationally at low rates.
  
  
• Google Talk Instantly message your friends and family.
  
• Google Calendar Your Google Calendar is automatically synced to your phone.
  
• Google Contacts Your Google Contacts are automatically synced to your phone.
  
  
• Google Finance Get real-time quotes and news. Your portfolio syncs with your Google Finance account.
  
• Google Shopper Shop smarter with Google Shopper on your Android Phone.
  
  
• Google Earth Explore the world from the palm of your hand with Google Earth for Android.