5 Android apps you shouldn’t miss this week and all the latest app news

Welcome to the 527th version of Android Apps Weekly, the place we talk about the most recent in cellular information and take a more in-depth take a look at a few of the most attention-grabbing new apps and video games. Let’s bounce proper in and try a few of the greatest highlights from the final week:

• We’ve lastly gotten our first take a look at Gemini Assistant in Messenger. The upcoming function has but to formally roll out however that didn’t cease the oldsters at TheSpAndroid from getting Gemini to work on a beta model of Messenger. The brand new assistant will have the ability to assist by recommending locations, producing code, creating photos, and way more.  
• Epic Video games Retailer isn’t simply heading to iOS within the close to future, Epic has confirmed it can even be bringing the identical Epic Video games Retailer expertise to Android. Whereas there was already a third-party Epic app for downloading video games like Fortnite, this new model shall be higher unified with the desktop and iOS iteration. There are not any agency dates for the launch simply but.
• Whereas we already knew the function was within the works, Google is now lastly rolling out its new App Highlights. In short, this function makes use of AI to generate summaries that spotlight key points of every app within the Play Retailer. The thought behind the change is that it’ll make it simpler to determine what an app has to supply, slicing via pointless descriptions and different fluff. 
• WhatsApp was within the information a couple of instances final week. First, Whatsapp is testing a brand new function that lets customers publish movies which are longer than 60 seconds in standing updates. Past that, a current APK teardown additionally revealed the app might quickly permit Android customers to transcribe voice messages, a function that was beforehand restricted to the iOS app. 
• A brand new APK teardown of the Google Messages app reveals a number of references to Android satellite tv for pc messaging, indicating a system that may work equally to Apple’s Emergency SOS. Moreover, it’s anticipated that this alteration will roll out with Android 15. 
• Google is rolling out a brand new change to the Contacts app, including a brand new Contact Ringtones choice that allows you to shortly add, change, or delete a contact’s distinctive ringtone all from one spot. Whereas it’s a small change, it’s nonetheless a welcome one that could be a bit simpler than the present system. 
• Not a fan of the brand new taskbar that debuted again with Android 12L for the Pixel Pill and later units just like the Pixel Fold? The most recent Android 15 preview helps you to do one thing about it, providing you with the choice to modify again to the traditional persistent taskbar. Whereas this in all probability isn’t a giant deal to most of you, I’m joyful to see Google nonetheless takes customization significantly.

Android Apps Weekly: New apps and video games

On the lookout for some new Android apps and Android video games to maintain you occupied? This week didn’t see any main new apps however there have been fairly a couple of video games price highlighting. 

Kiss in Hell: Fantasy Otome

• Worth: Free with in-app purchases

When you’re into reveals like Demon Slayer or Hazbin Lodge and in addition occur to be a relationship sim fan, you’ll doubtless need to take a look at the most recent from StoryTaco, Kiss in Hell: Fantasy Otome. On this distinctive relationship sim, you have got 4 Demon Lords you’ll be able to select from and you’ve got thirty days to do it. Whereas the sport is free to play remember there are fairly a couple of adverts, although you’ll be able to pay further to do away with them. There are additionally loads of different in-app purchases reminiscent of particular date episodes, which suggests it’s very doubtless you’ll find yourself spending at the very least somewhat bit on this title if you wish to profit from the sport. 

Oh my Anne

• Worth: Free with in-app purchases

Whereas most match-3 video games aren’t precisely story-heavy, Oh My Anne could be very a lot an exception. This new match-3 puzzle sport was developed by the Neowiz-owned ROUND8 studio and is basically a reinterpretation of the Canadian novel “Anne of Inexperienced Gables”. The sport places you into the function of Annie as she meets new pals, renovates Inexperienced Gables, and extra all whereas performing easy match-3 puzzles within the course of. The sport is free to play although there are in-app purchases and adverts current. 

Boomerang RPG

A whole lot of years in the past the Dude World was destroyed by a bunch of demons that got here out of nowhere. Like a hero within the legends, a superb child named Dude was born with extraordinary boomerang powers. Sure, that’s actually the story. The sport’s graphics and minimal story are quirky and enjoyable, however I did discover the sport a bit buggy because it crashed on me twice over only a twenty minute interval. When you’re on the lookout for one thing enjoyable and totally different, that is price a strive however simply remember the sport isn’t essentially the most steady for the time being. Hopefully, this one will get higher with future updates. 

Guardian Conflict: Final Version

• Worth: Free primary expertise with adverts, $.99 premium model

Guardian Conflict is without doubt one of the finest video games ZITGA has ever made and now it’s getting even higher with the brand new Final Version. This new version consists of an unique new hero class, the flexibility to vary climate within the sport, new worlds to discover, and extra. Whereas the sport is free-to-play we advocate unlocking the premium expertise for simply $.99.

CookieRun: Witch’s Citadel

• Worth: Free with in-app purchases

Witch’s Citadel is the most recent within the CookieRun sequence of puzzler video games, providing the identical charming graphics and elegance you’d count on from different titles within the sequence. Total the sport is fairly enjoyable however I really feel like stage development occurs a bit too quick and the Gatcha system is much from nice. So far as stability goes, fortunately, I didn’t run into any bugs.