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December 23, 2025

My 18 favorite Android apps of 2025

Mishaal Rahman shared her favorite Android apps from 2025, which include: - Octopi Launcher: A launcher designed for foldable smartphones that allows users to create custom layouts for different screen orientations. - Nobook: A lightweight alternative to the official Facebook app, offering a simplified social media experience without ads. - Banana Browser: A browser that excels in video handling, featuring a built-in player and ad-blocking capabilities. - NotebookLM: A digital manual and note-taking app that helps users organize information effectively. - OSS Document Scanner: An open-source PDF scanner with automatic capture and OCR support. - whoBIRD: An app for identifying birds by their calls using real-time audio sampling. - Tomato: A minimalist Pomodoro timer that integrates focus and rest periods into productivity routines. - Stellarium: An app for exploring celestial bodies with detailed information about stars and planets. - Google Journal: A straightforward journaling app that stores entries locally and supports multimedia integration. - Next Player: A simple video player that supports various formats and offers organizational features. - Weather Master: A user-friendly weather app with customizable data sources and concise summaries. - Perplexity Comet: An AI browser that enhances news and information access. - LocalSend: A file-sharing app for quick and secure transfers across devices on the same network. - Super Display: An app that turns any Android device into a secondary monitor. - URLCheck: A link manager that scans for security threats and allows users to choose apps for opening links. - Samsung Food: A recipe management app that helps users curate digital cookbooks. - DeepSeek: An AI chatbot offering versatile capabilities and offline access. - Androidify: An app for creating personalized avatars and customizing devices with unique designs.

AppWizard

December 19, 2025

Androidify for Wear OS: turn yourself into an Android bot for your Pixel Watch

Google's Androidify app has been updated to allow users to create an Android bot version of themselves for their smartwatches. This feature, which is being rolled out on December 18, enables users to transform selfies into unique Android bots that can be displayed as Wear OS watch faces. The app leverages Gemini and Imagen technologies for customization and allows users to download it from the Play Store. Users can capture a selfie, customize their digital doppelganger, and transfer it to their smartwatch easily. The updated app can dynamically generate a watch face within the phone app, facilitating a seamless transition to the smartwatch. Androidify was initially introduced in September, focusing on personalization, and allows users to reimagine themselves as various characters by uploading images and providing prompts.

AppWizard

October 3, 2025

The Must-Have Android Apps for October 2025 (Don’t Miss These!)

The Android ecosystem in October 2025 features a variety of applications designed to enhance convenience, productivity, and creativity. Notable apps include: - Co-Reply: An AI messaging app with context-aware reply suggestions. - Panda: A hands-free navigation tool for multitasking. - Audio Output Switcher: A quick settings tile for switching audio sources. - TMPAD: An app that optimizes older devices for gaming. - Hackne: A ride-hailing price comparison tool for Uber and Lyft. - LTE Cleaner Foss: An open-source app for clearing cache and junk files. - Nora: A social media aggregator for consolidating platforms. - Floating Notes: Customizable sticky notes for reminders. - Shap Key: A battery optimization tool for managing background processes. - Weather Master: A visually appealing weather app with detailed forecasts. - Pixel Play: An offline music player with advanced playback options. - Virtual Shuffle: A tool for randomizing Spotify playlists. - Androidify Update: An AI-enhanced app for creating personalized avatars. - Taii: An AI text editor for refining grammar and generating content. A controversy in the app review community involves accusations of plagiarism against a well-known reviewer, highlighting ethical dilemmas and the need for integrity and collaboration among reviewers. Additional tools mentioned include Network Switch for toggling between 4G and 5G networks and Shizuku Dependency for unlocking advanced app functionalities. The importance of user involvement and support for indie developers is emphasized in fostering a vibrant Android community.

AppWizard

September 8, 2025

Create Your Own Android Bot with New Androidify Tool

Google has introduced Androidify, a tool for small business owners to design personalized Android bots via a web interface or app. It utilizes advanced AI technology, including Gemini 2.5 Flash for photo captioning and Imagen for creating customized bots from user uploads. Users can animate their bots into 8-second videos using Veo technology, enhancing social media engagement. The tool allows businesses to create unique visual identities for marketing campaigns, although some users may face challenges in navigating AI tools and integrating them into existing strategies.

AppWizard

September 8, 2025

You too can be an Android – Google’s legendary Androidify app is back

Google has reintroduced the Androidify app, allowing users to create personalized Android Bot avatars. The app is available for download on the Google Play Store and features AI capabilities that transform a photo or text prompt into a unique avatar. Users can select a photo, capture a new image, or enter a text prompt, and then choose a color for their Android Bot. After tapping "Transform," the AI generates the avatar, which can be customized further and shared. Users can download their creations or share them with friends.

BetaBeacon

September 6, 2025

Android & Pixel’s Game-Changing Update: AI Writing Tools, Emoji Redesign, Audio Sharing & More

- Enhanced audio sharing capabilities include pairing two LE Bluetooth Audio headphones to a phone, supporting expanded device support. - Androidify bot allows users to create a custom Android bot using a selfie or prompt, using Gemini 2.5 Flash, Imagen, and Veo 3. - Pixel Drop updates feature Material 3 Expressive, Adaptive Audio, Loud Noise Protection, and Google Maps auto-launch.

AppWizard

September 4, 2025

Google’s new Androidify app turns you into an adorable Android bot – try it for free

Google has launched the Androidify app, allowing users to create personalized Android bot avatars based on photos or text prompts. The app builds on a previous feature that let users dress up bots with clothing and accessories. It utilizes technologies like Gemini 2.5 Flash for photo captioning, Imagen for generating bots, and Veo 3 for animating them. Users can download the app or use a browser version, starting by selecting a photo or providing a text description. After transforming the input, users can choose various formats for their creations, including wallpapers and stickers, and select from 15 background options.

AppWizard

September 4, 2025

Use AI to create your own Android bot with Androidify.

Androidify is a platform that allows users to create personalized Android bots by uploading a selfie or crafting a prompt. It is accessible via the web and a Google Play app. The platform uses Gemini 2.5 Flash to caption photos and Imagen to generate customized bots. In some cases, Google's Veo 3 animates the bots, giving them unique personalities. Users can animate their bots into 8-second videos every Friday in September. The service encourages sharing creations on social media with the hashtag #Androidify.

AppWizard

September 3, 2025

Explore Android’s exciting September update: Music sharing and your own custom bot await

Google has launched LE Audio Auracast, allowing users to connect two LE Audio Bluetooth headphones to a single device for synchronized listening. This feature is available on the Google Pixel 8 series, select Samsung flagship devices from 2023, and some Xiaomi and POCO models. Additionally, Google introduced Androidify, a tool for creating personalized Android bots using AI by uploading a selfie. The revamped Gboard now offers AI-driven texting suggestions, spelling and grammar assistance, and an updated Emoji Kitchen for creating unique stickers. A redesigned Quick Share feature enhances file sharing with a progress indicator. The Pixel 10 smartphone features the Tensor G5 chip and new Gemini AI capabilities, including Camera Coach and Magic Cue.

AppWizard

September 3, 2025

Google’s new Androidify app has helped create my favorite social media avatar yet

Google has relaunched the Androidify app, allowing users to create personalized 3D 'Bots' using a single photo. The app generates a custom Android Bot that reflects the user's features, including skin tone, hair, and clothing, with some minor discrepancies. Users can choose from various backgrounds, with one option being the Fandroid theme, which can be used as a profile picture on social media.