Samsung Áudio Acordes

Samsung Áudio Acordes is a Portuguese app from Samsung that is intended for those that live in Brazil. It is an app for visually impaired users that makes it easy to learn how to play the guitar. Reading braille is usually required for those that wish to learn how to play, but as you can imagine, Portuguese braille is kind of rare. That's why this app is so useful, as it gives visually impaired users who also speak and read Portuguese an intuitive tool for learning how to play the guitar. Monetization: free / no ads / no IAPs [EMBED_APP]https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=br.com.samsung.audioacordes[/EMBED_APP]

Mushroom Identification

Happimoji has been on a roll the last few weeks releasing a few different identifier apps on the Play Store. This week we have Mushroom Identification. Now, I wouldn't trust this app to identify anything I would ingest, but for simple taxonomy and cataloging, it's terrific. The UI is easy to navigate, and the high-quality database that's maintained by scientists and collaborators from around the world ensures you'll get the best identifications possible. Monetization: $4.99 / no ads / no IAPs [EMBED_APP]https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mushroomidentification.mushroomidentifier[/EMBED_APP]

Apex Wallpaper - HD,4K Backgrounds

Android Does is the developer of Apex Launcher and Fancy Widgets. The newest release from the studio isn't what you would at first expect. This is a wallpaper chooser app, and despite its simplicity, it contains plenty of beautiful pictures that range in size and resolution, which makes it great for the majority of Android users out there. There are over one thousand backgrounds to choose from, and every single one them is free to use. Monetization: free / contains ads / no IAPs [EMBED_APP]https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.anddoes.apex.wallpaper[/EMBED_APP]

A&E for Android TV

A&E for Android TV is obviously a new A&E app for Android TV devices. The UI is easy to navigate on a large screen, and you'll find access to full episodes as well as exclusive clips and deleted scenes from your favorite A&E shows. You can use the app for free, but the majority of content will be locked behind a cable sign-in provided by your cable company. This app is only available in the US. Monetization: free / contains ads / no IAPs [EMBED_APP]https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=aetv.appsvcs.aetnd.com[/EMBED_APP]

HISTORY for Android TV

Hey, how about this. Android TV actually has a few apps this week, and HISTORY for Android TV is the second out of three. It too is easy to navigate on a large screen, and it provides access to full episodes as well as clips from all your favorite HISTORY shows. If you have log-in access from your cable provider, you'll find a lot more content. This app is also only available for the US. Monetization: free / contains ads / no IAPs [EMBED_APP]https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=history.appsvcs.aetnd.com[/EMBED_APP]

Fluid Navigation - Swipe navigation gestures

Fluid Navigation is a slick swipe-based navigation tool and app launcher. If you'd like to hide your stock navigation bar, you will need root or access to a PC, but once it's properly hidden, you can easily rely on this app for all your navigational needs. To trigger the app you'll have to swipe on the lower half of the screen, but this is useful since you won't have to worry about limiting your access to pull out menus within any of your apps. Monetization: free / no ads / IAPs $2.17 a piece http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZLg8U6Mhzus [EMBED_APP]https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fb.fluid[/EMBED_APP]

DC Universe - Android TV

DC Universe is the third and last Android TV app this week, and it offers something a little different than the previous two. You see, it's more a digital subscription service that gives fans access to exclusive content and experiences not available anywhere else. Basically it's an "everything DC Comics" app. It contains exclusive original shows, along with older content made up of animated movies, classic films, and TV shows. But that's not all, it's also a comic book reader, online store, and social media hangout. It does it all. Monetization: free / no ads / IAPs from $7.99 - $74.99 [EMBED_APP]https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.wb.goog.dcuniverse.atv[/EMBED_APP]

Manufacturer And Tie-In Apps

WooCommerce

WooCommerce is an open source e-commerce plugin for WordPress, and as of this week there is an official app for Android. You will need a third-party plugin installed on your site to make this app work, so make sure to pick up the Jetpack plugin over here. Once you are all set up, you can use this app to view and manage your orders, track performance, and receive notifications that cover your store's activity. Monetization: free / no ads / no IAPs [EMBED_APP]https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.woocommerce.android[/EMBED_APP]

ARMOURY CRATE

ARMOURY CRATE is a new tie-in app from ASUS that can connect to your PC so that you can easily monitor your computer's status and control your settings. You'll need to install Armoury Crate on your PC (which does not appear to be out yet) while also owning a supported device. Monetization: free / no ads / no IAPs [EMBED_APP]https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.asus.rog.roggamingcenter3[/EMBED_APP]

NVIDIA SHIELD TV

The NVIDIA SHIELD TV app functionally serves as a replacement for your Shield TV remote. You can control the mouse with a virtual trackpad, as well as enter text with your onscreen keyboard. There is even a d-pad, just like on the physical controller. You will need to be on the latest 7.1 update on your Shield TV so that you can pair the remote, though it does appear there are issues with this as some users are having trouble connecting. Monetization: free / no ads / no IAPs [EMBED_APP]https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.nvidia.shield.remote[/EMBED_APP]

Private Wi-Fi

Private Wi-Fi is a new app from AT&T that can transform any open Wi-Fi from unencrypted to encrypted by automatically creating a VPN as soon as your phone is connected. Sadly this tool is only available to AT&T Business customers with a participating unlimited rate plan. Those that can take advantage will find near real-time threat detection that will alert them whenever a Wi-Fi vulnerability is detected, which sounds pretty useful. Monetization: free / no ads / no IAPs [EMBED_APP]https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.att.wifivpn[/EMBED_APP]

Uno PlayLink

Uno PlayLink is a tie-in release for the PlayStation 4's UNO video game. This app serves as a remote that allows you to control the game without the need for a physical controller. When playing with a large group of friends, it makes a lot of sense to keep your cards close to your chest, which is exactly what this app is intended for. You can view your hand on your phone without everyone else in the room seeing your cards. Monetization: free / no ads / no IAPs [EMBED_APP]https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ubisoft.unoplaylink[/EMBED_APP]

Amigo X-Code Timer

Amigo X-Code Timer is a tie-in release for the co-operative real-time board game X-Code. Basically, this app is a digital timer, and it can be used as a replacement for the inaccurate sand timer included with the board game. Sound effects are used to alert the player when they are running out of time, which is pretty convenient. Try and find a physical sand timer that can do that. Monetization: free / no ads / no IAPs [EMBED_APP]https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.digidiced.axcrelease[/EMBED_APP]

X-Wing Squad Builder by FFG

X-Wing Squad Builder by FFG is another tie-in release, but this one is for a tabletop game called X-Wing Second Edition. It's still very much a work in progress, and so far reviews have not been kind. It's functional, but some improvements would make for a better experience. The app is of course still helpful for building your squads, just don't expect a perfect experience. Monetization: free / no ads / no IAPs [EMBED_APP]https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fantasyflightgames.xwingsquadbuilder[/EMBED_APP]

Nimway

Sony's Nimway app works with the company's smart office solution. It's designed to help you find all of your available meeting rooms, locating your colleagues, and finding your way around large workspaces. Think of it as a smart guide for your office, and its minute by minute happenings. Sure, you'll need to have Sony's Nimway service first installed in your office before you can utilize this app, but with all the tools you get, it may very well be worth it. Monetization: free / no ads / no IAPs [EMBED_APP]https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.nimway.smartoffice[/EMBED_APP]

WTF App Of The Week

Selfie GO: AR Social Network

Selfie GO embodies just about everything I hate about mobile apps. It's "social," while also gamifying selfie-taking. It's like someone took Pokémon GO, but instead of capturing Pokémon out in the wild, you take selfies with perfect strangers. It's like Instagram isn't deteriorating our society fast enough, so someone had to top it with this goofy app. Of course, the entire thing hinges on requiring a massive amount of people playing for it to work, but hey, I'm sure the devs thought this through. If they keep releasing the same app with a different skin over and over, one of them is sure to catch on, and then it's smooth sailing from there. Monetization: free / no ads / IAPs from $2.99 - $99.99 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ycv2dlRM1WY [EMBED_APP]https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.elyland.selfiego[/EMBED_APP]

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