5 Android apps you should not miss this week

Welcome to the 361st edition of Android Apps Weekly and the first in 2021. The last week did not have lots of app news, but there were lots of things at the end of the year. Let’s dive right into:

• Google Camera received an unfortunate update this week. The update removed astrophotography features from the wide-angle cameras of newer Pixel phones. It only works with 1x zoom or larger from now on. Google did not issue any statements, but consistent complaints about the performance of the wide-angle camera were probably the cause. Click on the link to learn more.
• We conducted a poll to see what our readers liked most about streaming in 2020. Among the winners were Attack on Titan, The Mandalorian Season 2, Tiger King and The Queen’s Gambit. It was a big year for streaming due to the pandemic, and it was nice to see some great shows and movies come out of it. You can click on the link to see all winners, runners-up and nominees.
• December 31st was the last day for The Office on Netflix. The show is now airing on Peacock from here on out. It marks one of the biggest features of the Netflix service. It also serves as a reminder of how fragmented streaming is now. That’s unfortunate, but if you signed up for Netflix for The Office, you’ll have to use Peacock to watch the rest of it.
• We rounded up the most controversial apps and games of 2020. There were quite a few controversies, including Fortnite’s removal from Google Play and Apple’s App Store, Totok’s spying on people, Cheetah Mobile’s final death, and all the things Zoom did wrong after it was inserted significance due to the pandemic. You can click on the link to see all the details about each one.
• Finally, we also rounded up the best Android apps and the best Android games released in 2020. It was actually a pretty decent year with games like Dead Cell, Levelhead and Genshin Impact along with apps like Plexamp, Vivaldi Browser and Firefox huge daylight. Update. You can click on each link to read our entire list along with some reputable reviews.

Basketball vs Zombies

Price: Free to play

Basketball vs Zombies is an arcade game with a few different game elements. The first part makes you kill zombies with a baseball bat. The second you have to shoot zombie heads in a basket to score points. Some of the game’s features include 50 character skins, 60 weapons and a silly premise. It will certainly not win any awards, but it is an entertaining little arcade game for fans of the zombie genre. The game is also in the Early Access beta, so expect some bugs when the developers finish things.

Taskito

Price: Free / $ 4.99

Taskito is a new to-do list app and one of the better ones we’ve seen in a while. The app has a smooth user interface, many features and an integrated calendar for killing two birds in one stone. Taskito acts as a calendar first. You can plan your day, add events and do the usual things. The task list is below, and everything in the calendar can also be a task if you want. It also supports lists so you can do things like grocery lists, house lists and things like that. There are also more than 15 themes and some other customization options. This does not require a subscription. Instead, it works with an additional model. We honestly recommend only $ 4.99 for all the features at once.

Run the Boggo Run

Price: $ 0.99

Run Boggo Run is an interesting endless runner for two reasons. First, it’s a little harder than most arcade runners in the Play Store. Secondly, it is published by BuzzFeed. Yes, the BuzzFeed. The game has achievements, some extras as wallpapers and a family-friendly premise. It costs $ 0.99 in advance and includes no ads or in-app purchases from this point on. It’s actually not half bad. However, many players were not prepared for difficulties that are higher than average, so the Play Store rating is a little lower than it should be in. In any case, this is a nice premium endless runner to start 2021.

Proton Calendar

Price: Free

Proton Calendar is the latest app from the developers of ProtonMail and Proton VPN. This is obviously a calendar app. The app has encryption and enhanced privacy and security features like all of the developer’s other apps. It promises no ads, no trackers and no data sharing, so you can plan your day in peace. In addition, the encryption is strong enough that not even Proton can see your stuff, let alone anyone else. In terms of features, it’s a decent calendar app. You can create events, manage ten independent calendars, set recurring events (like the Recycle Bin), and even add event alerts to remind you of things. It is also a bright and dark theme if you need it. It’s in beta early Access right now, so it’s still wrong, but it’s probably going to be one of the best when it’s fully launched.

Bikepark.io

Price: Free

Bikepark.io is a new IO game. This is a bike racing game. You and other players run along different paths until someone wins. Players move forward automatically and at increasing speeds. The challenge is not to fall off the track and not hit obstacles. The first level is super easy, and to be honest you do not have to move your character at all. The second level becomes more difficult, and it continues from there. It’s a decent little arcade game. The game is also child-friendly. It will certainly not win any awards, but it is not a bad way to kill a few minutes.

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