Creativity
Most of us use our Androids to take in media, but these apps let you create amazing things from your phone or tablet.
 | Instagram It seems like just yesterday that Instagram was adding video. Then direct messaging. And now the image sharing service that made us all fall in love with filters brings enhanced photo editing features that let it compete with the likes of Snapseed. What hasn't changed is the passionate userbase sharing incredible photos from around the world. |
 | Pixlr Express If you've ever browsed through image-sharing services and wondered where the picture collages came from, it's probably Pixlr Express. This photo editor can do more, though: it has a host of effects and adjustments that run the gamut from subtly artistic to ridiculously bombastic—perfect for giving your images a touch more pizzazz. |
 | Snapseed   If you want more control than Instagram affords, try Snapseed. This app straddles the line between full-fledged image editor and filter app, but it brings a lot of useful tools to the table. Best of all is the amount of control it gives you over how filters and effects are applied to your images. Run a photo through Snapseed before Instagramming it. |
 | Vine It took Vine a good long while to get its Android app running as smoothly as the iOS version, but it was worth the wait. The app has always let you make and share looping 6-second videos, but improved editing and filming tools make it easier than ever. Finally, Android gets the Vine app it deserves. |
 | Flickr Flickr surprised everyone when the venerable photo hosting service announced that every user would receive a free terabyte of storage. That bombshell was followed by a total overhaul to its Android app, which combines handy photo and video tools with a lovely interface. Best of all? It can automatically back up photos from your phone. |
 | Writing Challenge Writers looking for inspiration should investigate this app, which spits out different writing prompts at set intervals. The idea is to write quickly, and incorporate the ideas from the app as they come. It probably won't help you write the great American novel, but it's a fun way to practice. |
 | Flava - Note/Journal Some things aren't for sharing, and those personal thoughts or photos can be stored safely in the Flava journal app. The app's clean interface invites quick additions to your continuous flow of entries, and a unique tagging system makes it easy to find entries based on note type, your mood, or even the weather. |
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