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Our Favorites This Week: VLC, National Football Post, R-Type and More

By Casey Chan Published September 23, 2011, 6:00 pm ET

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In this week’s best Android app roundup, you have a very early build of VLC, the best video player around, National Football Post, a great way to keep track of the NFL season, some nostalgic games and more.

• VLC

• National Football Post

• R-Type

• Card.io

• Google+

• Hanging with Friends

• Photos Day Gallery

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