5 Android apps you shouldn't miss this week [MAR 1]

Welcome back to the Android apps weekly, the only article that bring you the hottest apps in Google Play Store weekly. Today we are going to talk about browsers, sound apps, youtube and many more. Let's get started.

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Flynx

[Price: Free]

Flynx is a special kind of browser that opens up in floating bubbles instead of full screen like a normal browser. It was updated to version 1.0 which means it has finally sacrificed beta. The update also brought a number of new features. It’s totally free so it's a worth looking.

                           

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Almightree: The Last Dreamer

[Price: $1.99]
Almightree is a 3D puzzle platformer where you play as an adventurer to who must bring balance to a adventurous and crumbling world. It brings with it decent and vivid graphics, a fun story, and really good game music. It’s $1.99 but there are no in app purchases.

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SoundHUD

[Price: Free with in app purchases]
SoundHUD is a new app that helps you control your volume without root. Using this, you can put your Lollipop device into actual silent mode if you want and there are many other features such as the ability to only adjust media volume on tablets. It’s free to use with in app purchases. Be sure to check it out, especially if you really miss silent mode in lollipop.

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Heavenstrike Rivals

[Price: Free with in app purchases]
Heavenstrike Rivals is a new tactical RPG by Square Enix. It has some pretty decent graphics and vivid colors and similar battle mechanics to Final Fantasy Tactics. Not exactly the same, but similar. It’s free with in app purchases and it’s worth a look if you’re a strategy RPG fan. 

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YouTube Kids

[Price: Free]
YouTube Kids was released this last by Google by getting generally positive reviews. It is a YouTube app that is focused specifically at kids and contains playlists with entertaining and educational content for kids. It’s an app that all parents should at least try out and it is totally free. Give some entertainment to your kids, I'm sure kids will love all the entertaining playlists. 

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And that's it, 5 Android Apps you shouldn't miss this week. Missed anything? let us know in the comment. Be sure to follow us on Facebook and Twitter for latest tech news. Be sure to Subscribe Us , if you want tech news via E-mail. Thank you. 

5 Android Apps you shouldn't miss this week [FEB 22]

Welcome back to the Android Apps Weekly, the only articles that brings you the latest and hot apps trending on Google Play Store weekly. This week we talk about VLC, IFTTT and many more. Let's get started with 5 apps you shouldn't miss this week.

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VLC

[Price: Free]
VLC is releasing an update soon to version 3.0 and it will come with big changes. The biggest of which will be Chromecast support. That means very soon, Chromecast users will have a powerful media player in their bag. The update isn't out yet but it should be coming sometime soon in future  update. But be in touch with current beta version of VLC.

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Monkey King Escape

[Price: Free with in app purchases]
Monkey King Escape is a new infinite runner out of Ubisoft that features some colorful and good graphics, fun cartoons, and of course, that always addictive infinite runner style. It’s fairly run of the water when compared to others, but it’s still a great game for kids and adults who love animals(especially monkey).

                                 

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Pushbullet

[Price: Free]
Pushbullet received a huge update this last week. Now, on top of text messages, you can also respond to Facebook Messenger, Whatsapp, and Google Hangouts messages on your computer. This is the update that a lot of people have been waiting for and really helps an already strong set of features from Pushbullet.

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Do Button by IFTTT

[Price: Free]
Do Button by IFTTT is a new app from the same great minds that gave us, you guess it, IFTTT. This allows you to create a button that does whatever you want when you press it. Simply create the recipe and then whenever you tap the button, your device will do the things you want. It’s also totally free.

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Draw Slasher by Mass Media

[Price: $2.99]
Draw Slasher was a popular game on the PS Vita console and last week it saw an official Android release. It’s an action-adventure hack and slash game where you swipe to slash up bad guys. It’s a paid game but there are no in app purchases which is quite good.

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And that's it, 5 Android Apps you shouldn't miss this week. Missed anything? let us know in the comment box. Be sure to follow us on Twitter and Facebook . And be sure to Subscribe us for receiving tech news via E-mail. Thank you.

Best Chinese Smartphones Money Can Buy

Once Chinese phone were not considered as good as they now are. Chinese phone manufacturers used to produce classic handset considering their markets. But now China has become a major force and serious contender for Android Smartphones. Chinese Android Smartphones are now dominating most of the Smartphones market due to their affordability and beefy specs. Four of the top 10 Smartphones makers are now from China. Companies like Lenovo(owners of Motorola), Xiaomi, Huawei, ZTE, OnePlus, Meizu and Oppo are the major brands in Asia and they are gaining the popularity in tech industries day by day. The bad side of this is that it's hard to find out the best smartphones from this manufactures. Which is the best Chinese Smartphone brand? And which brand offer the best value for money?

The best part of the Chinese Smartphones are their affordability. Although most of the Smartphones listed here are hard to find in Nepal, they are easily available in India and some grey markets in Nepal.

Before we get started, note that you need to pickup best 3G or 4G(although it's not available in Nepal) bands according to your region. Now let's get started with our list.

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OnePlus One

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OnePlus One, known as the "flagship killer of 2014", this smartphone is still some of the best smartphones you can buy today, especially when you think about price and budget. The OnePlus One comes with a Quad-Core Snapdragon 801 processor, clocked at 2.5GHz, and the Adreno 330 GPU. Although Qualcomm has latest offering (The Snapdragon 810 processor), this processor is still a top notch performer. It has a 1080p full-HD display, although there are smartphones with Quad-HD display in the market, considering the price, this device has still a beautiful display.

Specs

• 5.5 inch, 1080p Full HD (1920 x 1080 pixels), 401 PPI with Corning Gorilla Glass 3
• Cyanogen 11S based on Android 4.4
• Qualcomm© Snapdragon™ 801 processor with 2.5GHz Quad-core CPUs
• Adreno 330 GPU, 578MHz
• RAM 3 GB LP-DDR3, 1866MHz
• Storage 16 or 64 GB
• 3100 mAh LiPo battery
• 152.9 x 75.9 x 8.9 mm, 162 g
• 13 megapixel Sony Exmor IMX 214 rear camera
• 5 megapixel front facing camera
• Video 4K resolution video with stereo recording Slow Motion: 720p video at 120fps

Read More

• How to Root OnePlus One

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Oppo N3

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Oppo has become a leading smartphone maker in a short time. Now they are competing with top tier brands in the global tech market, with their top Smartphones. Oppo N3 is one of the Smartphone that everybody has to look once. The 5.5 inch Oppo N3 is known for it's rotating motor camera, but that's not only the specs this smartphone has to offer you. The fitted Snapdragon 801 is a very reliable processor package for it's task and the N3's O-Touch fingerprint scanning is implemented well. The device offers a dual sim capability and VOOC fast charging. Overall the N3 is a top and compelling smartphone that truly deserve a round of applause, as Oppo need to be praised for this too.

Specs

• 5.5-inch, Full HD (1920 x 1080 pixels), 403 PPI
• 2.3GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 Quad-Core (MSM8974AA)
• GPU Adreno 330
• RAM 2 GB
• 161.2 × 77 × 8.7 mm, 192 g
• ColorOS 2.0, based on Android 4.4
• 32 GB (expandable up to 128GB microSD card)
• 3000 mAh Li-Po battery with Flash Charge
• 16-megapixel OmniVision OV16825 camera

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Huawei Ascend Mate 7

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Huawei has always been in the list of top Smartphone makers in the world, and they have proved why they deserve this title as always. Huawei Ascend Mate 7 is one of top smartphones in the global tech market. If big phones are in your priority list then this device is made for you. It offers a 6-inch Full HD display that gives pretty awesome experience, especially if you are watching movies and gaming. In terms of performance and hardware, the Ascend Mate 7 is powered by Huawei's own HiSilicon Kirin 925, which includes 1.8GHz Quad-Core Cortex A15 together with another Quad-Core Cortex A7, both working together. The Kirin 925, will give you optimized performance, similar to what you would get from Qualcomm Snapdragons processors. In fact Huawei's own home production processor brings you the performance you want, with the battery life big phone users need.

If you want to get the better from Mate 7 than you should definitely use fingerprint, than you'll find quickness, exactly what you need from a high performing device. Due to it's performance and optimization we suggest you to look no elsewhere and buy Mate 7.

Specs

• 6” FHD Screen, 1080p (1920 x 1080), 368PPI
• Hisilicon Kirin 925 CPU
• Android 4.4/HUAWEI Emotion UI 3.0
• 2 GB RAM
• 16 GB storage
• 13 Mega pixel rear camera, 1080p video recording/1080p video playback; F2.0;
• 5 Mega pixel HD front camera
• 157.0mm x 81.0mm x 7.9mm, 185g (including the battery)
• 4000 mAh battery

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Meizu MX4 Pro

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Meizu, the new Chinese smarphone maker is also one of the rising Smartphone company in tech industries. For those who want a 5.5 inch device with a 2K+ display then the Meizu MX4 pro is worth a look, The IPS LCD display comes with a Quad HD resolution and a pixel density of 546 ppi. This display has a nice and gorgeous looks and is on par with other devices with Quad HD display. Inside, it comes with Samsung Exynoss 5 Octa 5430 processor, topped with Mali- T628 GPU and 3GB RAM. You won't find any performance issues, as the performance is as smooth as butter, and is comparable with other high end Smartphones. The MX4 Pro has everything that a high end smartphone has to offer nowadays, with a affordable price tag.

Specs

• 5.5 inch, 2K+ display (2560 x 1536), Corning Gorilla Glass 3
• Exynos 5430 processor (Cortex-A15 2.0GHz x 4 + Cortex-A7 1.5GHz x 4)
• Mali T628 MP6/600MHz GPU
• 3GB RAM
• 16GB, 32GB or 64GB of storage
• 20.7 MP Sony IMX220 rear camera
• 5 MP front camera
• Flyme 4
• Front-press fingerprint reader
• 150.1mm x 77mm x 9mm, 158g
• 3350 mAh battery

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ZTE Blade S6

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ZTE, the known Chinese Smartphone manufacturers has something in their inventory to surprise the users. The ZTE Blade S6 brings LTE, 64-bit hardware, a superb camera, and Android 5.0 Lollipop in a budget friendly price tag. Inside, the Blade S6 is powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon 615 processor clocked at 1.6 GHz and topped with Adreno 405 GPU and 2GB RAM. This is the best mid-range smartphone currently available in the market. It is good in day to day uses and perform above expectations. This is a solid and well built smartphones and we would definitely recommend it if you are looking for a budget friendly top Smartphone.

Specs

• 5-inch IPS LCD, 720p HD (1280 x 720 pixels), 294 ppi
• 1.7 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 Octa-Core (MSM8939)
• 2GB RAM
• 13MP rear camera, f 2.0, Sony sensor
• 5MP front camera, 80 degree wide angle
• 2,400 mAh battery
• 16GB storage, expandable
• Android 5.0 Lollipop
• 144 x 70.7 x 7.7 mm

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Xiaomi Mi 4

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Xiaomi is also rising in the Smartphone market. They are expecting to sell millions of devices in coming years and already has surpassed Samsung in China. Xiaomi Mi 4 is a best example of what Chinese Smarphones is showing to the World what it is capable of. The Mi 4 is a also a great example that Xiaomi is creating a premium high end phones. It has a easy to use UI, thanks to the revamped UI of Android the 'MIUI'.

The Mi 4 features a 5-inch Full HD display, with a pixel density of 441 ppi, The color are quiet vibrant and the contrast is deep black, making consuming of media and gaming as good as they should be. Viewing angle is also great so far, loosing the display fidelity only at sharp turn.

Inside, it is powered by Snapdragon 801 processor, clocked at 2.5 GHz and topped with Adreno 330 GPU and 3 GB of RAM, which makes this device a lot more faster with it's revamped UI.  The processing power is lot more in compared to other budget device, and it delivers a lot more power you need to do your everyday tasks.

Specs

• 5-inch IPS LCD, 1920 x 1080 resolution, 441 ppi
• 2.5 GHz, quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 801
• Adreno 330 GPU
• 3 GB RAM
• 16/64 GB storage, not expandable
• 13 MP rear camera
• 8MP front camera
• 3080 mAh battery
• OS MIUI OS based on Android 4.4.3 Kitkat
• 139.2 x 68.5 x 8.9 mm, 149 grams

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And that's it, the best Chinese Smartphones money can Buy. I know I have not listed many Smartphones like Oppo Find 7 and 7a, Alcatel OneTouch Hero 2, etc. Since Lenovo are the owner of Motorola it's fair to list Nexus 6, Moto X in this list too. If you have any further queries or thought then feel free to comment below. And don't forget to hit that like button below. For more news and articles follow us on Facebook and Twitter. Be sure to Subscribe us if you want our daily update from E-Mail. Thank you! 

Best Android tablets

Android Tablets make great for work and entertainment, and the best thing is that every one can use them, from three year old to your grandma. But with so many devices out there in the market, how can you make sure you get the best tablet.

There are probably hundreds of Android tablets on market, and the best to avoid the overpriced and the plain bad can be puzzling. But it's not that hard. Just take a look at the tablets below, they are the very best tablet Android has to offer till date, and you really can't go wrong with them.
Without further delay, let's look our list of the best Android tablets available in February 2015.

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Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4

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Nowadays most of we use tablets to read books, watch movies, play games and perform other entertainment stuff . So it makes sense to look for the tablet with very best display, and it's hard to get anything better than Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4. The Tab S 8.4 is one of the few tablets with AMOLED screen and gorgeous Quad HD display, with super crisp 359 ppi pixel density. Being AMOLED the screen will show super vivid colors, perfect for gaming and watching movies.

The Tab S 8.4 has a 8.4 inch display which makes it portable and comfortable to hold and perform any task faster. 

 Specs

• Dimensions: 212.8 x 125.6 x 6.6 mm (8.38 x 4.94 x 0.26 in), 298 g (10.51 oz)
• Display: 8.4-inch AMOLED, Quad HD (2560 x 1600) resolution, 359 ppi
• Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 800, 2.3GHz quad-core
• GPU: Adreno 330 GPU
• Memory: 3GB RAM

• Storage: 16/32GB
• microSD slot: Yes, up to 128 GB
• Cameras: 8 MP rear, 2.1 MP front
• Battery: 4,900 mAh
• OS: Android 4.4.2 KitKat with TouchWiz
• Connectivity: Wi-Fi/3G-LTE
• Others: fingerprint scanner

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Nvidia Shield Tablet

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Nvidia is mostly know for video cards, not Android Tablets but hey the Nvidia Tablet is definitely worth your attention,mostly if you are looking for a powerful gaming tablet(Produced by famous video card manufacturers). That's because this tablet is powered by Nvidia's own "Tegra K1" processor and comes with Nvidia TegraZone portal, that gives you access to dozens of Tegra optimized Android games.

The rest of the specs is nothing to doubt at and the build quality is top notch. The Shield's front facing stereo speakers is great for gaming, watching video, playing music and the stylus that comes with it will boost your productivity somehow. The only cons of this device is that the battery life is not too good. If you are a heavy gamer than be sure to check your battery stats more often.

Specs

• Dimensions: 221 x 126 x 9.2 mm (8.70 x 4.96 x 0.36 in), 390 g (13.76 oz)
• Display: 8-inch LCD, Full HD (1920 x 1200) resolution, 283 ppi
• Processor: Nvidia Tegra K1, 2.2GHz quad-core
• GPU: Kepler (192 cores)
• Memory: 2GB RAM
• Storage: 16/32GB
• microSD slot: Yes
• Cameras: 5 MP rear, 5  MP front
• Battery: 5,200 mAh
• OS: Android 4.4.2 KitKat
• Connectivity: Wi-Fi/3G-LTE
• Others: stylus, stereo speaker

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Samsung Galaxy Tab S 10.5

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Like the Tab S 8.4, the Tab S 10.5 also gives you a beautiful high resolution AMOLED display that is ideal for media. Unlike Tab S 8.4 the Tab S 10.5 is a bigger package, so if you are OK with large screen or it is in your priority list then you should definitely check this tablet(It is also a ideal choice for the Best Tablet). Despite it's huge screen the Tab S 10.5 is easy to hold and perform your task.

The Tab S 10.5 comes with every thing you have dreamed of in a tablet, and Samsung's TouchWiz gives you ton of features on the software side (though you may want to ignore some of them) which will come handy for you while performing task. It's a plastic device but the device feels like premium on it's own. 

Specs

• Dimensions: 247.3 x 177.3 x 6.6 mm (9.74 x 6.98 x 0.26 in), 467 g (1.03 lb)
• Display: 10.5-inch AMOLED, Quad HD (2560 x 1600) resolution, 288 ppi
• Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 800, 2.3GHz quad-core
• GPU: Adreno 330 GPU
• Memory: 3GB RAM
• Storage: 16/32GB
• microSD slot: Yes, up to 128 GB
• Cameras: 8 MP rear, 2.1 MP front
• Battery: 7,900 mAh
• OS: Android 4.4.2 KitKat with TouchWiz
• Connectivity: Wi-Fi/3G-LTE
• Others: fingerprint scanner

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Sony Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact

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Don't forget Sony in the line of sleekest tablets they have produced, and Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact is one of them. Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact is as sleek as Android Tablets get. It impresses with it's 8 inch screen and very slim profile - at 6.4 millimeters, this is the thinnest tablet you can get. But the Z3 Tablet Compact has more than the appealing looks. On the inside, it is powered by fast Snapdragon 801 processor with 3GB of RAM which ensures you will be performing your task as smooth as butter with Sony's minimalist UI design.

Though the LCD screen is not Quad HD, Sony's own implemented unique display technology ensures you get the vivid colors that are similar to AMOLED screens. Another unique and useful features of this tablet is that it is water resistance. Yes, you can take this device to your bathroom or rivers, wherever you like without worrying it to drop in the water.

Specs

• Dimensions: 213.4 x 123.6 x 6.4 mm (8.40 x 4.87 x 0.25 in), 270 g (9.52 oz)
• Display: 8-inch LCD, Full HD (1920 x 1200) resolution, 283 ppi
• Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 801, 2.5GHz quad-core
• GPU: Adreno 330 GPU
• Memory: 3GB RAM
• Storage: 16GB
• microSD slot: Yes, up to 128 GB
• Cameras: 8.1 MP rear, 2.2 MP front
• Battery: 4,500 mAh
• OS: Android 4.4.4 KitKat
• Connectivity: Wi-Fi/3G-LTE
• Others: IP68 water resistance

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Google Nexus 9

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The brand New Nexus 9 from Google and HTC is every Android fan boy's dream. With Nexus 9 you are ensured with purest(stock) and newest version of Android-5.0-Lollipop and it will stay updated for coming 2 years. There are no addons from the OEM ( though stock Android may be too minimal for some users) so you will be getting faster and choppier experience from this device.

The Nexus 9 is impressive in hardware sides too. You will get a 64-bit-processor, a gorgeous 1536 x 2048 pixel screen, stereo front speakers and a big battery. However like all the Nexus devices it has no Micro SD expansion slot so be wise while choosing the storage options. The device has a beautiful design , surrounded with aluminium frames that gives premium feelings.

Specs

• Dimensions: 228.2 x 153.7 x 7.9 mm (8.98 x 6.05 x 0.31 in), 270 g (9.52 oz)
• Display: 8.95-inch IPS LCD, 1536 x 2048 resolution, 281 ppi
• Processor: Nvidia Tegra K1 Denver, 2.3 GHz dual-core
• GPU: Kepler DX1
• Memory: 2GB RAM
• Storage: 16/32GB
• microSD slot: No
• Cameras: 8 MP rear, 1.6 MP front
• Battery: 6,700 mAh
• OS: Android 5.0 Lollipop
• Connectivity: Wi-Fi/3G-LTE

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Best for money – Google Nexus 7 (2013)

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Every person doesn't need latest specs but for some getting a good deal is what matters the most. Everyone doesn't need elegant designs and cutting edge specs. That's why we can't conclude our list without mentioning Google Nexus 7 (2013). Although it's one year old, the Nexus 7 is still a good tablet that gives all the essentials in a package. I personally own this device and to be honest this device has not disappointed me till now. I'm currently on Android 5.0.2 Lollipop and enjoying all the stock experience. The Full HD screen is great and it's pixel density is higher than some of the devices listed above.

While you can't get the fast performance like the Nexus 9, the Nexus 7 is more than capable. Bundled with fast latest Android updates, the Nexus 7 is still a great tablet for the people who are looking for affordable tablets.

Specs

• Dimensions: 200 x 114 x 8.7 mm (7.87 x 4.49 x 0.34 in), 299 g  (10.55 oz)
• Display: 7-inch IPS LCD, Full HD (1200 x 1920) resolution, 323 ppi
• Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro, 1.5 GHz quad-core
• GPU: Adreno 320
• Memory: 2GB RAM
• Storage: 16/32GB
• microSD slot: No
• Cameras: 5 MP rear, 1.2 MP front
• Battery: 3950 mAh
• OS: Android 4.4 KitKat (Lollipop coming soon)
• Connectivity: Wi-Fi/3G-LTE

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And that's it- our pick from the best tablet Android has to offer now. Missed anything? feel free to tell us below the comment.

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5 Android apps you shouldn't miss this week [FEB 16]

Google's Play Store is full of useful and non useful apps, but you really shouldn't miss some of these apps. Welcome to the articles of Android Apps weekly, the only weekly articles that bring you the hottest apps of Play Store.
Let's Check out some of the big Android Apps of this week.

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PPSSPP PSP Emulator

[Price: Free / $5.99]

PPSSPP PSP Emulator is the best PSP emulator available on Android and this last week it received a huge update to version 1.0. It comes with a ton of glitch and bug fixes which result in the most competent and enjoyable PSP emulator experience yet. There is a free version and a paid version so you can try it before you buy it. 
                                   
            

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Smart Weather Wallpaper

[Price: $1.99]

Smart Weather Wallpaper is a live wallpaper application that changes your wallpaper based on what the weather is doing. That means if it’s raining, you’ll have a nice rainy wallpaper. It comes with Muzei support and you caneven search for non weather wallpapers if you so choose.
                                    

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Transformers: Battle Tactics

[Price: Free with in app purchases]

Transformers: Battle Tactics is a fighting game released earlier this week. The game contains no story line which some players didn’t like, but it does have online PvP battles and you can play as both Decepticons and Autobots if you want to. It’s a fun little online time waster and it’s free to play! (Who doesn't like free stuffs even if it's not satisfactory though?)

                               

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Picturesque Lock Screen

[Price: Free]

Microsoft released Picturesque Lock Screen this last week. It’s a lock screen replacement app that updates daily with new wallpapers and also gives you access to things like news, weather, notifications, and even some specific    features for the folks in India. It’s totally free with no in app purchases which is a nice touch as well.
                                
                               

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theScore eSports

[Price: Free]

It’s good to see when a sports news outlet takes a new sporting platform too seriously and that’s what theScore has done this last week with their new eSports app. You can view news on games like Dota 2, Call of Duty, Hearthstone, and more will be added soon. It’s a solid app for eSports fans.
                                    

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Wrap up

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