Celebrating Martin Luther King Jr. Day with Android Apps
by Antonio Wells
Jan 17, 2011 9:45 AM –
To pay our homage for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and celebrating his U.S. Federal holiday, we would like to do it with Android Apps!
Check out these Android Apps, we’ve included the QR barcode to scan or Chrome to Phone/Firefox to Phone direct buy & download links from the Android Market.
The official MLK Day website offers great guides to dedicate this day to community service and activism; why not queue up Serve.gov’s YouTube Channel for plenty of service ideas with tribute to MLK Day using YouTube Remote app to control the video queue on your big screen or watch directly on your Android device.
YouTube Remote
Free
Turn your Android device into a YouTube remote control! Use the full-featured interface on YouTube Remote to find and queue up videos to watch on the big screen. It’s like having a wireless video cable to your big screen! To get started, simply sign in on YouTube Leanback and YouTube Remote with the same YouTube account.
Download free ePub ebooks about Martin Luther King Jr. and his speeches using Aldiko Book Reader or Laputa Reader on your Android device or hear audio book titles with Audible for Android. Other popular paid titles can be found using NOOK for Android by B&N, Kindle for Android, and Kobo.
Aldiko Book Reader
Free, $2.99
Aldiko Book Reader allows you to download and read thousands of books right on your Android phone. Anywhere. Anytime. Browse extensive catalogs of ebooks (most of them FREE) and download them from inside the app. Comfortable and highly customizable reading experience (font/background color, font type, margin, night mode, etc.).
Laputa Reader(Free Books)
Free
More features and services with the coolest paper leaf rolling effect provides you the best reading experience on Android. New: + Recommendation + New content provider — Avayewn + Chinese Supported + RSS + Brightness Adjustment + Display Awake Control + Save to SD card
Audible for Android
Free
Audible for Android. Audible, the premier provider of digital audiobooks, is now available for Android. This free app features the most comprehensive audiobook experience ever! We’ve included 7 excerpts from some of our favorite authors to get you started. Fully supports: Audible.com, Audible.co.uk, and Audible.de
NOOK for Android by B&N
Free
description: Barnes & Noble presents NOOK for Android: Shop for more than 2 million eBooks, including new releases and free books. With NOOK for Android, you can customize the font style, size, and page color. Additionally, you can side load your own ePub files and it’s the only app with eBook lending. Comes loaded with 5 free books.
Kindle for Android
Free
description: Kindle for Android. Read more than 620,000* Kindle books on your Android phone including thousands of free books. No Kindle required. Automatically synchronizes your last page read between devices with Amazon Whispersync. Adjust the text size, color mode, or brightness. *If you are a non-US customer, book availability may vary.
1.8 million Free Books on Kobo
Free
description: Download the free Kobo app for Android and enjoy reading on your Smartphone. Easy reading, adjustable text, automatic bookmarking, and two reading modes make reading a pleasure. Plus browse millions of popular titles and free books in the Kobo Store. Find your next great read and start reading in minutes!
Get inspirational MLK quotes you can share on Facebook, Twitter, text and email… or enjoy a different inspirational quote and scenic backgrounds.
Martin Luther King Jr Quotes
Free
Martin Luther King Jr was an American clergyman, activist and prominent leader in the African American civil rights movement. His main legacy was to secure progress on civil rights in the United States, and he has become a human rights icon. Features: Favorites Sharing Quotes (Facebook,Twitter,Text, Email ect…)
Martin Luther King Inspiration
Free
Open your phone everyday and receive inspirational wisdom from Martin Luther King Jr. Each day a new quote is delivered on top of a beautiful scenic background. Enjoy great quotes from one of america’s greatest voices of justice and love.
Photo: The Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. Credit: Associated Press