10 free must-have apps for the Nexus 7

Once you have your Nexus 7 tablet, you will want to load it up with software. And the Google Play store has a big selection. Here are 10 free must-have apps for the Nexus 7.

1. Google Maps - No tablet is complete without the best mapping application in the world. Nobody does it better than Google Maps.

2. Google Drive - Cloud storage is a convenient way to store your pictures, songs and other files. Google Drive gives you 5 GB of free storage, and it synchronizes files among all of your computing devices.

3. Dropbox - Dropbox is another cloud storage app. You can never have enough storage for your files.

4. Twitter - The official Twitter app for Android lets you read and send tweets conveniently from your Nexus 7.

5. Facebook - Keep in touch with your family, friends and contacts with the official Facebook app. This app lets you post, poke, read and comment on Facebook easily from your Nexus 7.

6. Instagram - One of the most popular ways to share photos online is through Instagram. The Instagram app works seamlessly on the Nexus 7.

7. YouTube - Keep up with viral videos with the YouTube app. This is an easy way to add video content to your Nexus 7 experience.

8. Kindle - The Kindle app transforms the Nexus 7 into a great reading device. And it gives you access to plenty of reading materials, including free ones.

9. The Weather Channel - Start your morning with a real-time weather report. The Weather Channel app brings up-to-date weather forecasts to your Nexus 7. It also includes weather widgets for your home screen.

10. Pulse News - The Pulse News app does more than just subscribe to news feeds. It presents stories in an interactive, customizable and convenient way.

These are 10 free must-have apps for the Nexus 7. Try them out and unleash the power of your Nexus 7.

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Edwin Torres is a software engineer with over 20 years of experience in computer software and hardware. He started his career at AT&T in 1990 as a junior programmer. After seven years, Edwin left the corporate world in search of something more. He now supports our military by designing and...

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