14 DAY TRIAL // The (other) search giant, Yahoo! has just announced a new mobile application for Android devices that will help users refine their Android Market searches as they see fit.
Yahoo! AppSpot is free to use and promises to bring Yahoo!'s powerful search technology to Android devices.
Unlike 'other' apps with the same functionality, AppSpot allows users to narrow down on any app by showing matching app titles with a full comprehensive description, price, overall star rating from users and screenshots, all in one place.
In addition, with Yahoo! AppSpot users will receive daily, completely personalized recommendations of the Android apps that one should consider installing based on the apps that the users downloaded.
Commenting on the launch of the app, one of Yahoo! Mobile's officials said:
“We understand how challenging it can be to find good apps if you don't know the exact name of the app you want. Furthermore, searching for the right app out of the tens of thousands of possibilities requires multiple searches, downloads, and general uncertainty about the quality of app you download.”
Other interesting features of the AppSpot application include:
- Daily Personal Picks: get new, personalized app suggestions on a daily basis; - More Precise Results: with Yahoo!'s sophisticated search technology, quickly zero-in on an app by showing matching app titles as well as related keywords as you type; - Related Apps: discover similar apps within the “more apps you'll love” section; - At-a-Glance Shopping: review the price, overall star ratings, screenshots, and description all on one screen; - Fast & Easy Downloads: direct links to the specific app pages within the Android Marketplace.
The application is expected to be available as a free download from Android Market in the next few days. Yahoo! AppSpot is compatible with all devices running Android 1.6 or newer.