Instagram, Twitter and Facebook were, without a doubt, the most talked about apps of 2012, but they’re not what we consider the top apps of the year. Newcomers like Zeebox and Ad Hawk weren’t part of everyday conversation for most smartphone users, but we feel they should be. Although some were launched before 2012, we feel the impact they’ve made during this calendar year deserves merit. Some make life a little easier, and others provide entertainment, but they’re all notable. Read the full story at Mashable.
About Shelly Palmer
Shelly Palmer is the Professor of Advanced Media in Residence at Syracuse University’s S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications and CEO of The Palmer Group, a consulting practice that helps Fortune 500 companies with AI strategy, implementation and governance, as well as technology, media and marketing. Named one of LinkedIn’s Top Voices in Technology, he is a bestselling author, covers tech and business for Fox 5’s Good Day New York, is a regular commentator on CNN, and writes the popular daily business blog Think About This. Follow @shellypalmer or visit shellypalmer.com.