Temple Run, Instagram, Flipboard, Vine, Angry Birds...sometimes it seems like all the great apps start on iOS before making their way to Android. But not all apps start their life inside of Apple's walled garden—some have launched on Android first and have yet to make their way to iOS. While iPhone users are often first to experience the latest games, Android users get apps that fully automate their phones and predict what they want to type next.
Here are five apps that Android users can brag about to their iPhone-toting friends.
Tasker ($3)
Tasker (Click to view full image)
Tasker helps make your smartphone actually feel smart. The app lets you create profiles that automatically execute certain tasks when specific criteria are met. For instance, you can have your phone automatically launch the music app when you plug in headphones, or have your phone silence itself when you get to the office. There's really no limit to the types of profiles you can create, and there are entire websites dedicated to Tasker profiles if you're not up to the task of creating one yourself.
The app does have a bit of a learning curve, though, so I'd recommend going through the tutorial or looking one up online to get down the basics. There's a lot of trial and error involved when building your first Tasker profile, but there's an unmatched feeling of joy when all your hard work finally pays off.
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