With the holiday season fully under way, there's a good chance many of you are planning to pick up a new Android phone or tablet. Heck, you might even be looking into one of these new "phablet" thingies that people are talking about. And, no question, you're going to want some killer apps to test its limits. Lucky for you, we've put together a list of some of the hottest ones.CRACKLE
★★★ out of four stars
The good: All of Crackle's content is completely free. Some popular movies and relatively new TV shows are available for streaming.
The bad: No HD content, and no search function.
The cost: Free
The bottom line: With a good selection of free TV shows and movies to stream, this app is a worthwhile download, even if the videos are standard-definition.
AIR PATRIOTS
★★★ 1/2 out of four stars
The good: It adds a unique twist to the popular tower defense genre, and the variety of its unlockable units makes the game addictive.
The bad: With only four enemy types, gameplay can get repetitive.
