Amazon’s realm of tablets and apps has grown considerably since its dedicated app store launched earlier this year in March. While not as big as the Apple App Store, the launch of the Kindle Fire has many people asking what worthwhile apps are available from the retail giant. Our answer: plenty. Here’s our list of what you’ll want to get on your $199 Amazon tablet (or just your regular old Android-powered device).

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TweetDeck (Free)

Eschew separate apps for Twitter, Facebook—even Foursquare and Google Buzz. Based on the popular desktop app, TweetDeck for Android blends your social media accounts into a single, streamlined feed. A dead simple interface and large, touchable buttons for common functions—retweeting, replying, liking, commenting, and more—make this app a joy to use.