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December 3, 2025

Best Android Applications and Games of 2025 Google Play Awards Focus Friend and Pokémon TCG Pocket

- Focus Friend was chosen as the Best App of 2025 by Google for productivity management and personal growth. - Pokémon TCG Pocket was named the Best Game of 2025 by Google for its design and experience. - Luminar photo editing software and Disney Speedstorm were awarded for Multi-Device Excellence by Google.

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November 19, 2025

Google’s Best of 2025: The Android apps and games Indians chose most

Google has released its list of the Best of 2025 for Android apps and games in India. The Best App award went to District: Movies, Events, Dining, which uses AI to recommend local films, events, and dining options. The Best Game award was given to Cookie Run India: Running Game. Google noted that 69% of Indian users first encountered AI through mobile applications. The complete list includes: Best Apps of 2025: - Best App: District: Movies, Events, Dining - Best Hidden Gem: Toonsutra: Webtoon & Manga App - Best Everyday Essential: Daily Planner - Best for Fun: Edits, an Instagram app - Best for Personal Growth: InVideo AI: AI Video Generator - Best for Watches: SleepisolBio: sleep, alarm - Best for Large Screens: Goodnotes: Notes, docs, PDF - Best Multi-device: Luminar: Photo Editor Top Trending Apps: - Instamart: 10 Mins Grocery App - Seekho: Short Learning Videos - Adobe Firefly: AI Generator Best Games of 2025: - Best Game: Cookie Run India - Best Indie: Kamala – Horror Exorcism Escape - Best Made in India: Real Cricket Swipe - Best Multi-device Game: Disney Speedstorm - Best Multiplayer: 8 Pool Fever – Billiard Arena - Best Story: Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown - Best Pick Up and Play: Cookie Run India - Best Ongoing: Free Fire Max - Best on Play Pass: Dredge For PC users of Google Play Games, Whiteout Survival was the top selection.

AppWizard

November 18, 2025

These are the 10 best Android apps of the year, according to Google

Google has announced the best Android apps of 2025, recognizing standout applications in various categories: - Best Overall App: Focus Friend by Hank Green, designed to help users combat distractions. - Best for Fun: Edits, an Instagram app with over 10 million downloads and an average rating of 4.5 stars, simplifies video preparation for social media. - Best Everyday Essential: Wiser - 15 Minute Audio Books, which offers a selection of audiobooks and 15-minute summaries. - Best for Families: ABCmouse 2: Kids Learning Game, providing educational resources for children aged 2 to 8. - Best for Watches: SleepisolBio, an app that combines AI analysis with audio therapy to improve sleep quality. - Best for Large Screens: Goodnotes, a note-taking and document organization app optimized for larger devices. - Best for Cars: SoundCloud, which allows users to discover new music with an interface suitable for Android Auto. - Best for XR Headsets: Calm, utilizing virtual and augmented reality for relaxation and focus.

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November 18, 2025

Here are the best Android apps and games in India for 2025

- Google Play has released its list of Best Apps and Games in India for 2025 - AI adoption is increasing in India, with apps like invideo AI and Toonsutra using AI for video creation and comics - Indian developers are focusing on cultural connections and localisation - Google Play and Android ecosystem have created over 3.5 million jobs in India and supported the economy with over Rs 4 trillion in revenue

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November 18, 2025

Focus Friend and Pokémon TCG Pocket shine in Google Play’s Best of 2025 awards

Google Play Store announces Focus Friend by Hank Green as the Best Overall app and Pokémon TCG Pocket as the Best Game for 2025.

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November 18, 2025

Google reveals best Play Store apps and games of 2025

Google has announced its best apps and games on the Play Store for 2025. The best overall app is Focus Friend by Hank Green, which gamifies productivity with a "Bean Friend" avatar. The best overall game is Pokemon TCG Pocket, launched in October 2024. Other notable winners include Luminar as the best multi-device app and Disney Speedstorm as the best multi-device game. The best apps of 2025 include Edits (Best for Fun), Wiser (Best Everyday Essential), and ABCmouse 2 (Best for Families). The best games of 2025 include Dunk City Dynasty (Best Multiplayer) and Disco Elysium (Best Story). In 2024, Partiful was the best overall app and AFK Journey was the best overall game.

AppWizard

October 3, 2025

Instagram app crashing within seconds of opening on Android for many

Android users are experiencing significant issues with the Instagram app, which is undergoing a severe performance crisis. Users report that the app frequently crashes upon launch, often displaying a "Something went wrong with Instagram" error message. This problem predominantly affects Android devices, and some users believe a recent update to version 15 may have triggered the crashes. Additionally, some users have noticed that their photo grid has disappeared, showing a "no posts yet" message despite content being visible on the web version. Standard troubleshooting methods, such as clearing the cache and reinstalling the app, have not resolved the issues. Instagram has not yet responded to the situation, and users are considering installing older APK files as a temporary solution.

AppWizard

June 9, 2025

How to Turn Off Meta AI Features on Facebook, Instagram or WhatsApp

Meta AI, integrated across Facebook, Instagram, Messenger, and WhatsApp, does not provide a straightforward way to disable it entirely. Users can minimize its influence by following specific steps: - On Facebook, users can disable AI-generated comment summaries in the “audience and visibility” section of the “settings” tab. - In Messenger, users can mute Meta AI through the “information” tab by clicking the “i” button and selecting the mute option. - On Instagram, users can mute Meta AI by clicking the Meta AI logo, accessing its information page, and toggling the mute option. - In WhatsApp, users can mute notifications from Meta AI by selecting the AI icon and adjusting notification settings. European users have a form available on Facebook’s help page to object to their data being used for training purposes. In 2024, the European privacy group NOYB filed complaints against Meta AI in 11 countries regarding data usage. Although Meta paused its training plans for nearly a year, it resumed in April 2025, notifying EU users and providing an opt-out form. Meta AI utilizes user-generated content from its platforms for training, raising privacy concerns, especially for users outside the EU who cannot opt out of data collection.

AppWizard

June 4, 2025

More than a decade later, WhatsApp finally brings out an iPad app

WhatsApp has launched its app for iPads, now available on the App Store, allowing users to access its full functionality on a larger screen for the first time in over a decade. The iPad app includes features like chat synchronization across devices, compatibility with Apple's Magic Keyboard, and navigation using the Apple Pencil. Previously, iPad users could only use WhatsApp through a web version that required a constant connection to a mobile phone. The new app enables better multitasking by allowing users to run WhatsApp alongside other applications.

AppWizard

June 4, 2025

Meta Pixel halts Android localhost tracking after disclosure

Security researchers have found that Meta and Yandex used native Android applications to access localhost ports, allowing them to link web browsing data with user identities and bypass privacy protections. Following these findings, Meta stopped its data transmission to localhost and removed much of the tracking code to comply with Google Play policies. A report from researchers at IMDEA Networks, Radboud University, and KU Leuven detailed how apps like Facebook and Instagram collected web cookie data via the loopback interface. This method allowed the companies to associate browsing sessions with user identities, undermining privacy measures. Meta's tracking process involved the Meta Pixel script, which transmitted cookies to native apps through various protocols. Meta began using this technique in September 2024 but ceased these practices by June 3rd, 2025. Yandex's localhost tracking dates back to 2017, and while they did not respond to inquiries, browser vendors have implemented mitigations against these practices. Proposed solutions include a new permission for local network access to prevent such tracking in the future.