Mobile App Holiday Gift Guide 2012: Must-haves for your new iOS or Android device

With more than 700,000 iOS apps in Apple's (NASDAQ:AAPL) App Store and another 700,000 for Android in the Google (NASDAQ:GOOG) Play storefront, the sheer volume of options for new smartphone owners can be overwhelming.

FierceMobileContent is here to help. We've shortlisted recommended iOS and Android downloads spanning 10 different categories, helping you populate your new device with some of the most innovative and engaging apps on the market. Each app is a gift that keeps giving all year round.