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13 best Google Play Store alternatives for apps and games
Sick of Google's Monopoly, perhaps it's time to seek out competing digital media marketplaces
Google has always monopolized the markets when it comes to Android apps and games. And it's not beneath the company to succumb to using dirty tricks like showering alternative app stores with money to choke out its competition. Google has made it abundantly clear that it wants the Play Store to be the only app store in town, but it doesn't mean it deserves its crown.
19 best weather widgets available on Android in 2024
Find the best weather widget for your home screen
There are countless weather apps available in the Google Play Store, many of which include homescreen widgets. However, it's often difficult to determine which app offers the best widgets for your needs. The description pages for these apps may list features and functionality, but they often leave out one crucial element: screenshots of the widgets themselves. Without seeing the widgets in action, it's hard to know how they'll look on your favorite Android tablet's home screen and if they'll provide the information you're looking for.
12 best music players on Android in 2024
Streaming or local, the choice is yours, with plenty of audiophile options in the mix
There's an endless supply of music apps on the Play Store, so it can be challenging to find the best one that suits your personal needs. This is why we gathered our favorites and broken them down by audiophile quality, streaming, local, free, and theming, as these are some of the best Android apps around that go hand-in-hand with the best smartphones out there. So no matter your needs, today's best music player roundup is for you. Enjoy!
9 new and notable Android apps from the last three weeks including AirGuard, Pointz, and CAPod (1/01/22 - 01/22/22)
The best Play Store apps released in the last few weeks
Welcome to the roundup of the best Android apps that went live in the Play Store or were spotted by us in the previous three weeks or so. Today I have a slick AirTag app that outclasses Apple's Android offering, a micro-mobility crowdsourced map app for all of you bikers out there, and an AirPod companion app that also works with Beats Buds. So without further ado, here are all of the new and notable Android apps released on the Play Store in the last four weeks.
15 new Android games from the last two weeks: The best, worst, and everything in between (12/26/21-1/9/22)
Where's Samantha, Mimelet, Golf Up, plus more
Welcome to the roundup of the best Android games that went live in the Play Store or were spotted by us in the previous two weeks or so. Today's list is broken up into several segments, ranging from best, average, to mediocre. So whether you're looking for the best games of quality or are simply looking for the latest free-to-play gacha titles, you're covered. This week I have two slick platformers and a golf game that's definitely worth checking out, amongst a solid list of other quality titles. So without further ado, here are the new and notable Android games released during the last two weeks.
8 new and notable Android apps from the last three weeks including Tracker Detect, DINA: Personalized Weather, and Matrix Code - Live Wallpaper (12/11/21 - 01/01/22)
The best Play Store apps released in the last few weeks
Welcome to the roundup of the best Android applications that went live in the Play Store or were spotted by us in the previous three weeks or so. Today I have a Tracker detection app from Apple, a slick personalized weather app, and a Matrix-themed live wallpaper for fans of the movie series. So without further ado, here are all of the new and notable Android apps released on the Play Store in the last three weeks.
15 of the best games released in 2021 to download on your new Android phone
It's time to load up your new Android device with some awesome games
Much like our Best Apps of the Year roundup, this is AP's Best Games of the Year roundup. We've hand-selected fifteen of our favorite game releases from 2021 so that all of our readers can enjoy some of the most awesome options available after they've unboxed their new Android devices this holiday season. It's been a killer year for mobile games releases; whether you enjoy full-fledged ports or quirky indie games, today's roundup has you covered. So here are the best Android games released in 2021 for everyone to play this Christmas season. Enjoy, and happy holidays!
15 new Android games from the last week: The best, worst, and everything in between (12/19/21-12/26/21)
Kero Blaster, Blast Waves, NAM-1975, plus more
Welcome to the roundup of the best Android games that went live in the Play Store or were spotted by us in the previous week or so. Today's list is broken up into several segments ranging from best, to average, to mediocre. So whether you're looking for the best games of quality or are simply looking for the latest free-to-play gacha titles, you're covered. This week I have a slick sidescrolling shoot 'em up, an enjoyable pixel-based roguelike, and the latest Neo Geo ACA release. So without further ado, here are the new and notable Android games released during the last week.
10 new Android games from the last week: The best, worst, and everything in between (12/12/21-12/19/21)
Alien: Isolation, One Hand Clapping, Infinite Tanks WW2, plus more
Welcome to the roundup of the best Android games that went live in the Play Store or were spotted by us in the previous week or so. Today's list is broken into several segments, ranging from best, average, to mediocre. So whether you're looking for the best games of quality or are simply looking for the latest free-to-play gacha titles, you're covered. This week I have the mobile port for Alien: Isolation. The launch of a slick sound-based platformer. And the release of a premium tank battle game. So without further ado, here are the new and notable Android games released during the last week.
14 new (and 1 WTF) Android games from the last week: The best, worst, and everything in between (12/5/21-12/12/21)
Legend of Mana, Pako 3, Welcome to My Cave, plus more
Welcome to the roundup of the best Android games that went live in the Play Store or were spotted by us in the previous week or so. Today's list is broken into several segments, ranging from best, average, to mediocre. So whether you're looking for the best games of quality or are simply looking for the latest free-to-play gacha titles, you're covered. This week I have the arrival of Square Enix's latest Mana port, a new title in the popular Pako car racing series, and a delightful strategy game where you'll manage a village of cave dwellers. So without further ado, here are the new and notable Android games released during the last week.
8 new and notable Android apps from the last four weeks including Wallpaper Engine, MindManager, and American Red Cross (11/13/21 - 12/11/21)
The best Play Store apps released in the last few weeks
Welcome to the roundup of the best Android applications and live wallpapers that went live in the Play Store or were spotted by us in the previous four weeks or so. Today I have a port of the popular Wallpaper Engine sold on Steam, the launch of a visual productivity app from Corel, and the arrival of an e-book app from the Red Cross that offers free course training. So without further ado, here are all of the new and notable Android apps released on the Play Store in the last four weeks.
19 new Android games from the last week: The best, worst, and everything in between (11/28/21-12/5/21)
Rocket League Sideswipe, Metal Slug 5, Samurai Shodown IV, plus more
Welcome to the roundup of the best Android games that went live in the Play Store or were spotted by us in the previous week or so. Today's list is split into several segments, ranging from best, average, to mediocre. So whether you're looking for the best games of quality or are simply looking for the latest free-to-play gacha titles, you're covered. This week I have the arrival of Rocket League Sideswipe, a handful of new Neo Geo titles, and a four new releases from Netflix. So without further ado, here are the new and notable Android games released during the last week.
11 new Android games from the last week: The best, worst, and everything in between (11/21/21 -11/28/21)
Peace Death 2, Rob Riches, Little Big Robots, plus more
Welcome to the roundup of the best Android games that went live in the Play Store or were spotted by us in the previous week or so. Today's list is broken up into several segments, ranging from best, average, to mediocre. So whether you're looking for the best games of quality or are simply looking for the latest free-to-play gacha titles, you're covered. This week I have the sequel to the hit arcade sim Peace Death, a fantastic Sokoban-like puzzler, and an enjoyable robot war game. So without further ado, here are the new and notable Android games released during the last week.
11 new (and 1 WTF) Android games from the last week: The best, worst, and everything in between (11/14/21 -11/21/21)
Moncage, Final Fantasy VII The First Soldier, Crazy Warriors, plus more
Welcome to the roundup of the best Android games that went live in the Play Store or were spotted by us in the previous week or so. Today's list is broken up into several segments, ranging from best, average, to mediocre. So whether you're looking for the best games of quality or are simply looking for the latest free-to-play gacha titles, you're covered. This week I have a fantastic perspective puzzle game, a Final-Fantasy-theme PUBG clone, and a delightful endless runner. So without further ado, here are the new and notable Android games released during the last week.
23 new Android games from the last week: The best, worst, and everything in between (11/7/21 -11/14/21)
PUBG: New State, The Ramp, Football Manager 2022 Mobile, plus more
Welcome to the roundup of the best Android games that went live in the Play Store or were spotted by us in the previous week or so. Today's list is broken up into several segments, ranging from best, average, to mediocre. So whether you're looking for the best games of quality or are simply looking for the latest free-to-play gacha titles, you're covered. This week I have the arrival of a fresh version of PUBG, a straightforward yet enthralling skateboarding game, and Sega's latest Football Manager sim. So without further ado, here are the new and notable Android games released during the last week.
17 new Android games from the last week: The best, worst, and everything in between (10/31/21 -11/7/21)
Plant with Care, Super Mombo Quest, Tales of Luminaria, plus more
Welcome to the roundup of the best new Android games that went live in the Play Store or were spotted by us in the previous week or so. Today's list is broken up into several segments, ranging from best, average, to mediocre. So whether you're looking for the best games of quality or are simply looking for the latest free-to-play gacha titles, you're covered. This week I have a slick puzzle-based planting game, a fantastic pixel-based Metroidvania, and the latest mobile Tales RPG from Bandai Namco. So without further ado, here are the new and notable Android games released during the last week.
17 new (and 1 WTF) Android games from the last week: The best, worst, and everything in between (10/24/21 -10/31/21)
Kathy Rain: Director's Cut, Pikmin Bloom, and Plan B from Outer Space
Welcome to the roundup of the best new Android games that went live in the Play Store or were spotted by us in the previous week or so. Today's list is broken up into several segments, ranging from best, average, to mediocre. So whether you're looking for the best games of quality or are simply looking for the latest free-to-play gacha titles, you're covered. This week I have a director's cut of a fantastic point and click adventure, a new release from Niantic that offers a Pikmin theme, and a storybook adventure that offers several different endings. So without further ado, here are the new and notable Android games released during the last week.
35 of the best Android games released in the last year
A list of fresh Play Store games that are definitely worth playing
Finding new and interesting games on the Play Store isn't always easy, which is why I'm always creating new roundups to highlight the better titles out there. Today I have a fresh update for everyone that includes seven new titles added to our running best-of games list, bringing the roundup up to date for 2021. So if you've been on the hunt for new and enjoyable mobile games that have landed on the Play Store in the last year but have been coming up short, this roundup is for you.
35 of the best Android apps released in the last year
A hand-picked selection of fresh and noteworthy Play Store applications
The Play Store doesn't always make it easy to discover new and exciting apps for your Android device, and so I've taken the time to collect the best apps released on the Play Store in the last year, newly updated for 2021 with eight new listings. This way, everyone can see what they might have been missing out on. Today's list is comprised of 35 interesting, unique, or just flat-out useful titles that are definitely worth checking out. So if you're on the hunt for new and exciting apps to load up on your favorite Android devices, this roundup has you covered.
The 5 best free password manager alternatives for LastPass on Android
Staying secure on the web shouldn't be a privilege
LastPass changed its pricing on March 16, 2021, making its free tier a much less attractive option. But thankfully, there are many alternatives that basically replicate LastPass's features 1:1, so if you're not ready to pay a fee for a service that used to be free, you can simply switch to the competition. Here are a few password managers that should be the most familiar if you've used LastPass before, complete with instructions on how to switch.