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Google Android is the newest kid on the block but has certainly made a big impact. The open source mobile operating system has already built up a strong and loyal fan base in the short time it has been available. There are some great applications out at the moment and the future is certainly looking bright for the mobile fledgling.

The majority of Google Android applications are available from the Google Android marketplace that you can easily connect to and download from your mobile device.

Here is our top 10 list of applications to help you get more from your Google Android.

1. Google Sky Map
http://www.google.com/sky/skymap/

A must for any budding stargazer or any one with more than a passing interest in the sky at night. This is a wonderful Google Android application that uses GPS to map the night sky and show you in stunning detail the constellations of the cosmos.

2. Google Earth
http://www.google.com/mobile/earth/

Google Earth is another stunning application that many people will already be familiar with from the desktop version that has been available for a while now. Detailed satellite images of the earth that you can zoom right in to see landscapes in all their glory from the palm of your hand.

3. Google Maps
http://www.google.com/mobile/maps/

Google maps gives you a detailed view of the towns cities and countryside on your Google Android mobile device, get directions and the built in GPS acts as a handy navigator when you need to get somewhere quickly.

4. Wordpress for Android
http://android.wordpress.org/download/

Wordpress is the de-facto open source blogging platform used by millions around the world. This handy Google Android application connects to your Wordpress blog and allows easy updates on the move. Blog n go.

5. Meebo IM
http://www.meebo.com/

Meebo is a free Instant messaging program for Google Android that supports AIM, MSN, Yahoo, MySpace IM, Google Talk, Jabber and ICQ. Stay connected with your friends and colleagues anywhere and anytime.

6. Beebplayer
http://davejohnston.posterous.com/tag/beebplayer/

The Beebplayer is great Google Android application that connects your handset to the BBC archives and allows you to watch the fantastic BBC content in the palm of your hand.

7. AndFTP
http://www.lysesoft.com/products/andftp/

A full FTP client for Google Android that provides FTP, SFTP and FTPS support. Transfer files to your remote computers on the go with this very handy application.

8. Tube Status for Londoners
http://www.androlib.com/android.application.ptc-tflstatus-jm.aspx

Tube Status for Londoners gives Londons Google Android users real time service updates from TFL including closures and disruptions . Very useful if you travel by tube regularly to ensure that your journey is not interrupted.

9. Gmote
http://www.gmote.org/

Gmote turns your Google Android handset into a remote control for your PC. You will need to install the software on your phone and, a small piece of software on your PC, you will then be able to control media files and view directories from a distance (ideally the sofa).

10. Layar
http://layar.com/

A beautiful, fun augmented reality app that shows you the things you can’t see.