Unveiling of the Nexus One Android smartphone in California January 5, 2010
Attendees await the beginning of the unveiling of the Nexus One Android smartphone, the first mobile phone the internet company will sell directly to consumers, during a news conference at Google headquarters in Mountain View, California January 5, 2010.Reuters

A slew of Android applications have been released for users, while many other popular applications have been receiving updates.

The top 10 Android applications for the month of November include applications on music, news, sports and productivity related.

Here are some of the free applications which are worth downloading, according to Heavy website.

TuneIn Radio

Price: Free

What it does: This app gives easy access to streaming radio on the go. With 70,000 live radio stations, users can listen to podcasts, record radio content including music, sports, news, talk and comedy.

Requirements: 9MB, Android 2.3 and up.

Download link: Here

Path

Price: Free

What it does: Path is a social networking app which lets user share photos, music and some personal moments on Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr and Foursquare.

Requirements: Size varies with the device, Android 2.2 and up

Download link: Here

How About We

Price: Free

What it does: This application says it will fix up a date for the user in the real world. The user can connect, stalk each other's profiles and go on dates.

Requirements: 12MB, Android 2.2 and up

Download link: Here

Pulse News

Price: Free

What it does: Pulse news app extracts the latest news from the sources given by the user in an easy-to-read format. The app is said to be similar to the Flipboard app where one can browse through news based on subjects.

Requirements: 6MB, Android 2.2 and up

Download link: Here

WatchESPN

Price: Free

What it does: Through this app, users can watch live games, studio shows and on-demand clips on the latest news.

Requirements: 4.6MB, Android 2.3 and up

Download link: Here

Swype Keyboard

Price: Free

What it does: Swype keyboard lets the user quickly enter text and backup their personal dictionary. The app also comes with a voice recognition service, three unique keyboards and adapts to the user's typing patterns for a personalised keyboard experience.

Requirements: 17MB, Android 2.2 and up

Download link: Here

Springpad

Price: Free

What it does: Springpad for Android lets the user create as many notebooks as they want. The app also includes saving articles to read offline. One can also add voice reminders, alarms, recipes and more.

Requirements: Both the OS and the size varies with the device.

Download link: Here

Etsy

Price: Free

What it does: Through Etsy, users can shop while on the go. They can explore hand-made crafted items, manage orders and see their account history.

Requirements: 4.3MB, Android 2.3.3 and up

Download link: Here

Westbound

Price: Free

What it does: Westbound is a city builder game wherein user can explore the canyon and build their own western town. Lost treasures can be discovered while the players watch out for outlaws on the loose.

Requirements: Size varies with the device, Android 2.2 and up

Download link: Here

Tank Battles

Price: Free

What it does: Tank Battles is an action game developed by Gameloft. The user can customise their tanks and face their opponents in battles. The game includes over 22 power usable items for the users to lead the scoreboards.

Requirements: 12MB, Android 2.3 and up

Download link: Here