Apple recently announced their top 10 iOS apps for the year 2012 and now Google has followed suite to announce the best Android apps of the year. Google’s app selection looks to be less dependent on looks and features and more on the apps that are “…Available globally and offer a great user experience on both tablets and phones. From excellent tools to objects of beauty, each of these applications represents the best of Google Play.”Check out the the list of top apps of 2012 below (in no particular order):
 | Zappos Now you can get the latest styles for men, women, and children, plus free shipping and free returns, all in the palm of your hand! Browse footwear, clothing, bags, accessories, housewares, and cosmetics from top brands like Nike, The North Face, UGG Australia, Frye, Clarks, and Stuart Weitzman! |
 | Evernote Evernote is an easy-to-use, free app that helps you remember everything across all of the devices you use. Stay organized, save your ideas and improve productivity. Evernote lets you take notes, capture photos, create to-do lists, record voice reminders--and makes these notes completely searchable, whether you are at home, at work, or on the go. |
 | Pinterest Pinterest is a tool to find your inspiration and share it with others. Use it to collect things you love, organize and plan important projects, and more. |
 | Grimm's Snow White Join Snow White in her adventures with the seven dwarves as she tries to escape the wicked queen with her poisoned potions! Will the handsome prince be able to save her?! Kids will love this classic fairy tale book, full of action, adventure, surprises and suspense! |
 | Pocket When you find something on the web that you want to view later, put it in Pocket. It automatically syncs to your phone, tablet or computer so you can view it any time, even without an internet connection. |
 | Expedia A beautiful and well-designed app that sets the bar for globally relevant travel tools with a rich and detailed tablet experience. |
 | Ancestry Build, update, and show off your family tree with the Ancestry.com app. Whether you're a beginner or an expert, this user-friendly app makes finding and learning more about your heritage fun and easy. |
 | Fancy Fancy is the place to discover, collect and buy from a crowd-curated catalog of amazing goods, wonderful places and great stores. |
 | Mint One of the most robust, feature-rich and intuitively designed tools available to help you master your personal finances. |
 | SeriesGuide Show Manager |Enjoy a great second-screen experience for TV that features an attractive, practical and well-planned design aesthetic. |
 | Pixlr Express Pixlr Express is a fun and free photo editor that lets you quickly crop, re-size, and fix any picture, remove red-eye, and whiten teeth. Then choose from more than 600 effects, overlays, and borders to personalize any image—all for free |
 | TED Enjoy talks and lectures from some of the world’s most fascinating mavericks, gurus and legends. |
Do you agree with Google's choices for top apps? Tell us which apps were your favorites for 2012.