Earlier this month we learned that Bandai Namco would bring its collection-based Gunpla battle game to Android before the summer was over, and at the time an iOS listing offered a clue that August 21st would be the expected release date. It would appear that Bandai has pulled the trigger a little...
Post-it releases Android app to scan and organize sticky notes, only five years after iOS
Today Post-it is revealing something you might have already assumed it had: an Android app. The new Post-it app will allow you to digitally import content written on real-world Post-its, supplement them with more created on-device, organize them into groups, and share them with others in multiple...
Make stronger decisions with new Google Play Console data
Posted by Tom Grinsted, Product Manager, Google Play
At this year’s Google I/O, we announced a slate of new features to help you take your business further with Google Play. Launching today, these changes include several improvements designed to help you make better decisions about your business by...
8 tips for a stress-free summer road trip
Growing up, I always looked forward to summer and the road trips I’d take with family and friends. It didn’t matter if we were trekking from Chicago to Florida or taking a scenic journey to camp at Boulder Lake in Wisconsin. We’d always make a summer jams soundtrack (on cassette), pack the car full...
Google Phone v37 groups call history by contact, lets you swipe to delete calls [APK Download]
Google's Phone dialer received an update to v37 in its beta channel yesterday, and although many of us didn't notice any major changes in the app, some lucky recipients of a server-side test are seeing a new interface in the recent call tab, including a new way to group calls and the ability to swipe...
Google Maps gives users more control over their personal and shared lists
Google Maps lists have become an essential feature for me. I have lists for places all over the world that I want to check out one day, dedicated lists to each country I've traveled to or am planning to visit soon, as well as some miscellaneous lists for places around me for which I need to have a...
42 temporarily free and 60 on-sale apps and games for Monday
Welcome to the beginning of the workweek, everyone. Today I have over one-hundred Android apps and games that are currently on sale, and I've highlighted the more interesting titles in bold, which should make discovery a little easier, so make sure to snag these sales while they last.
Free
Apps
Winemapp...
[Update: Log-in will be optional] Bethesda just released DOOM and DOOM II on the Play Store
![[Update: Log-in will be optional] Bethesda just released DOOM and DOOM II on the Play Store](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/r71RotIJNJ4/default.jpg)
Update 1: 2019/07/29 7:10am PDT
Bethesda will remove the forced log-in requirements for DOOM and DOOM II
In celebration of DOOM's 25th anniversary, Bethesda has released official ports for DOOM and DOOM II on the Google Play Store. Each title is available for $4.99, and since they are both...
Solid Explorer now works with Scoped Storage on Android Q
Perhaps the most drastic change announced for Android Q was Scoped Storage, which changes file management on Android by limiting which folders apps can access. After complaints from developers that they wouldn't be able to update their apps in time for Q, Google said it wouldn't make Scoped Storage...
18 best new Android games released this week including DOOM, DOOM II, and Pavilion: Touch Edition
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 I have the classic first-person shooters DOOM and DOOM II, plus I have the official release for Pavilion: Touch Edition, an updated version of the stylish puzzler...
10 of the best minimalist word games available on Android in 2019
As a fan of minimal word games, I thought it might be a good idea to round up a few of my favorites. I find that I often get annoyed by busy UIs, especially in word games, so I tend to lean more towards the titles that are built with a focus on gameplay instead of bright colors and shiny buttons....
Action Launcher v42 gets more theme customization, ActionDash icon integration, and more
A new build of Action Launcher is rolling out today, and it includes several notable visual changes. The already robust theming features are getting a boost, and the Google Discover panel can switch to the system dark theme. There's even additional integration with the ActionDash digital wellbeing...
38 temporarily free and 61 on-sale apps and games for Friday
Welcome to Friday, everyone. Today I have almost one-hundred Android apps and games that are currently on sale, and I've highlighted the more exciting titles in bold, which should make discovery a little easier. So go ahead and dig in, and don't forget to have a good weekend folks!
Free
Apps
Bluetooth...
Google Play Store v15.9 may hint at in-app reviews [APK Teardown]
Google never stops tweaking the user experience throughout Android. One of the goals that has cropped up over time has been making certain interactions between apps and the OS feel seamless, usually by eliminating context switches between apps. One area where that many people recognize as a huge improvement...
Interactive murder mystery game The Black Widow coming to Android August 1
You may not have heard of it, but The Black Widow is an upcoming true crime murder mystery game that will land on Android on August 1st for $1.99. It's a title that will clearly offer a disturbing atmosphere, and what's really interesting about this upcoming release is that players will get to investigate...
It's game over for Pokémon Duel on October 31
This morning The Pokemon Company updated the Play Store description for its digital board game Pokémon Duel to notify players that the game's service will end on October 31st, 2019. This may come to a few of you as a surprise, but with so many new mobile-oriented Pokémon games on the horizon, I suppose...
Bethesda just released DOOM and DOOM II on the Play Store
In celebration of DOOM's 25th anniversary, Bethesda has released official ports for DOOM and DOOM II on the Google Play Store. Each title is available for $4.99, and since they are both premium releases, you won't have to worry about any advertisements or in-app purchases.
DOOM gameplay trailer
Above...
Microsoft has added Suggested Replies to the Outlook Android app
Gmail's Smart Reply feature can be pretty handy for short responses, saving you a little bit of time and effort. The web version of Outlook has had a similar feature since last summer, called Suggested Replies, but it hasn't officially been available in the Android app — until now.
With the latest...
The Costco app finally gets digital membership card functionality
If you often shop at Costco, its paid membership program gives you a bunch of advantages such as cash rewards on purchases, gift card deals, travel offers, and various discounts. Until now, Costco's service had one considerable first-world problem: You'd have to carry your membership card with you...
Squarespace's new website editing app is now available on Android [APK Download]
Squarespace is a one-stop-shop allowing you to build your own website with practically no prior experience: Changes in the editor show you an exact representation of the final product. While the desktop back end has worked great for many users for a long time, the rise of smartphones and the shift...
Nintendo Switch expected to get unofficial Android ROM within the next few days
Late yesterday, the developers responsible for the upcoming Android ROM for the Nintendo Switch (a group known as switchroot) pushed up a thread to the XDA forums describing most of its upcoming features, limitations, and even the installation process. All that's missing at this point is download...
[Update: Out of beta] IFTTT trades functionality for simplicity with new minimalist Android app
Update 1: 2019/06/06 2:38pm PDT
Curious to try out this new look for IFTTT for yourself? While the app's still in beta, you can become a member of the beta testing community by following
Update 2: 2019/07/25 11:30am PDT
Out of beta
IFTTT is one of my favorite services around, and what's...
Google Calculator v7.7 displays fractions alongside decimal results [APK Download]
Your parents probably told you that you should pay a lot of attention in math classes since you won't always carry a calculator with you. Yet here we, casually carrying devices in our pockets that are as good at solving equations as supercomputers were back in the 80s. Alongside using this computing...
Local co-op game Keep Talking and Nobody Explodes comes to Android phones and tablets on August 1
Unless you own a Daydream-compatible device, you may not have known that a virtual reality version of the local co-op puzzle game Keep Talking and Nobody Explodes has been available on Android since 2016. As of this morning, an official announcement trailer for a touchscreen version of Keep Talking...
Google could remove Voice Search from the Search widget, replace it with Lens and Discover
Google is no stranger to making unannounced changes to apps and services, and sometimes the changes don't even show up for all users or devices. At least some Android users have noticed an alteration to the Google Search widget today. The microphone icon is gone, replaced with Discover and Lens.
For...
15 temporarily free and 20 on-sale apps and games for Wednesday
Another week is half over and summer keeps boiling on. We have a small list of app sales for you today, so have fun and be sure to pop by for Matt's roundup on Friday.
Free
Apps
Subnet Calculator $1.49 -> Free; Sale ends in 2 days
VLSM Calculator $1.99 -> Free; Sale ends in 2 days
Newsout $0.99...
Google Photos now has a billion active users
Google started helping users manage their photos back in 2002 with Picasa. Now, it's all about Google Photos, and that service has hit an important milestone. After four years of operation as a standalone service, Photos has a billion active users. Most of them are getting free storage from Google,...
Redesigned Sound Amplifier app now available to millions more Android devices
One of the great and newer accessibility features on Android is Sound Amplifier, which basically turns your phone into a hearing aid with the help of a pair of headphones and a couple of frequency cut-off faders to isolate the sounds you want to hear. Now, in its first major update, the applet is...
Netflix's new mobile-only streaming plan for India is just $3
As Netflix continues funneling its resources to content production and acquisition, it has demanded more money year after year from consumers — some of whom are now beginning to question exactly how much of it they're using on digital subscriptions. After all, quality viewing is available from more...
Download the new Game Space app from OnePlus' Android Q beta
Many smartphone manufacturers, including OnePlus, have been integrating their own game mode tweaks that allow you to enjoy a title with enhanced performance or diminished interruptions. A new app by OnePlus called "Game Space" builds upon the company's existing Gaming and "Fnatic" modes, giving you...
Pokémon Masters is now available for pre-registration on the Play Store
Back in May, we heard the first rumblings about a new Pokémon game coming to Android from the likes of DeNA, and in June it was revealed to the world that Pokémon Masters would be coming to Android this summer. Since June The Pokémon Company has been slowly trickling out new trailers to keep fans...
Facebook Messenger Lite passes 500 million installs on the Play Store
Facebook's Messenger has grown from being a simple texting solution to an independent messaging and video chatting software. Because of its numerous features, the company separated Messenger into a dedicated app, which ended up being quite heavy. However, Facebook released Messenger Lite in 2016 to...
[Update: Now available] Atmospheric puzzle game Pavilion coming to more Android devices July 23
Update 1: 2019/07/24 6:44am PDT
Pavilion is officially available on the Play Store
Visiontrick Media's atmospheric puzzler Pavilion already exists on Android as an Nvidia Shield release, but it would appear the game is finally coming to the rest of the Android player base as a separate listing...
[Update: Alaska Airlines too] Ryanair, Air France, KLM, EasyJet, and Lufthansa boarding passes can now be saved to Google Pay
Update 1: 2019/03/19 4:01am PDT
Lufthansa has also updated its Android app to allow you to save boarding passes in Google Pay. WHAT'S NEW *** Mobile Boarding Pass in Google Pay *** From now on you can
Update 2: 2019/03/20 3:33am PDT
Even more airlines are joining in. Air France and EasyJet...
Google's Gallery Go is a lighter photo organization app designed for offline use
Adding to its lineup of lighter apps for low-cost phones, Google has introduced Gallery Go — a photo organization app intended for offline use while taking up as little space as possible. Even so, it features some of the same machine learning capabilities and editing tools as its more advanced sibling,...
[Update: Stable version released] Samsung Internet Beta v9.4 adds notification manager and home screen shortcut renaming [APK Download]
Update 1: 2019/05/13 7:31am PDT
APK Download available
Update 2: 2019/07/24 4:30am PDT
Stable version released
The latest update to the beta channel is live for Samsung's popular Chrome replacement, and although there's nothing major in this release, there are a couple of new additions...
[Update: Out now] Orangepixel's latest platformer Gunslugs: Rogue Tactics is available for pre-registration
Update 1: 2019/07/23 11:45am PDT
Gunslugs: Rogue Tactics is officially available on the Play Store
It would appear that Orangepixel has been working on Gunslugs: Rogue Tactics for quite some time. It was first announced in 2017, and now the game is finally available for pre-registration on...
American Dad! Apocalypse is a Fallout Shelter-style strategy game, pre-registration now open
American Dad! Apocalypse Soon is a freshly announced strategy game from My.com B.V. that's coming to Android this fall. The game suspiciously looks a lot like Fallout Shelter, but instead of searching out new survivors, you'll have to clone Rodger in an effort to form an army large enough to manage...
