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13 apps that will make you wish you had an Android smartphone

DeskSMS makes sure you’ll never miss a message again.
DeskSMS is a nifty app that allows you to forward text messages (and picture messages) from your Android smartphone to your desktop via Gmail, Google Talk, and the Chrome Web browser.
Price: Free

WiFi Analyzer lets you determine how strong a wireless network is in your vicinity
Have you ever been stuck on a slow wireless network? WiFi Analyzer lets you see how strong networks are around you, helping you to pick the fastest, most reliable one.
Price: Free

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