Verizon released Motorola Droid X across America on July 15. The Droid X is regarded by many as the best Motorola device to hit the market so far and it definitely among the most powerful Android phones to date. The device boasts of a 4.3-inch display, 1GHz processor, and 720p high-resolution video recording. The smartphone runs Android 2.1 and is full of applications and features. Here are some of the best Verizon Motorola Droid X apps to begin with.

Google Goggles

Google Goggles is a free download in the Android Market. It enables the users to get information about objects simply by pointing the phone at them. The applications can recognize landmarks, logos, artwork, businesses, and all sorts of different products. When a user snaps an image, it gets scanned by Goggles and then Google identifies it. Seconds later, the application brings detailed information about the object along with pages of relevant Web results.

ShopSavvy

This application, which is available for free in the Android Market, is very handy for the avid shoppers. With ShopSavvy the Droid X users can quickly scan any barcode and see how much other stores are charging for the item. The users can also check out user reviews using this application.

App 3: WaveSecure

WaveSecure is a very important application and helps in locating the phone in case it is lost or stolen. WaveSecure’s Web site allows the users to remotely activate the phone’s GPS system and pinpoint its exact location. If the phone is stolen, the owner need to click one more time to delete all personal data from the device. The WaveSecure app is free for seven-day trial period and users can get it for one year by paying about $20 a year.

MyBackup Pro

MyBackup Pro is priced at $4.99 in the Android Market and it can back up practically everything on your phone: contacts, call logs, bookmarks, text messages, system settings, and files from all the other apps you’ve downloaded. This application can back up even the home screens, which means the user can restore the custom setup in seconds.

Google Sky Map

Google Sky Map, again a fee download, is labeled as a “mobile planetarium” by Google. It uses a combination of GPS data, compass data, and time and date information to help you identify planets, stars, and constellations through your phone’s screen. Users can also search for specific planets and stars using this application.

DoubleTwist

DoubleTwist is used to manage the music and it works seamlessly with DoubleTwist’s desktop program to sync the music without any trouble. It is more or less like Apple’s iTunes, but it is also a free download.

Astro File Manager

This application, which is available as a free, ad-supported download in the Android Market, lets the user browse the Droid X like a computer. It allows the user to can navigate through directories, copy or move files, delete files and all.

3G Mobile Hotspot

It enables the user to use the Droid X as a WiFi hotspot. All you need to do is shell out extra USD 20 a month along with a cap of 2GB on data. Set up is pretty easier, as it takes just few taps.

App 9: Backup Assistant

The app helps you to shuffle the contacts from an older Verizon device. In case you are already using Android, you may not need this. The back up features available in Froyo may even further reduce its necessity. However, the app is pretty good concept and has helped several users to retrieve the data.

Advanced Task Killer

The ATK allows the user to stop running background processes or apps in memory. The Android operating system can run several apps in memory, which can be a blessing or curse, depending on one’s usage. Some of the apps and processes can bring down the speed of the Android sets. Thus, the ATK helps you to streamline your work on the handset.

AK Notepad

The AK Notepad helps in making the note-taking simpler. The application has a set of excellent features including setting reminders for notes, sync with an online service, streamline notes with tags, pin notes to the homescreen of the handset, and most important one sharing of notes via sms and emails. You can also change the theme of the app if you don’t like the default black and yellow classic theme.

Blockbuster

Now this is an application which will definitely make movie buffs happy. Interested users need to shell out USD 3.99 as rental, and USD 9.99 to purchase and watch movie of their choice. The rental is valid until 30 days.