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Google Says These Are 2014’s Best Android Apps

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With more than 1 million apps available, parsing through the Google Play Store can be a challenge. Google has provided some help by offering a list of the best Android apps of 2014. Whether you’re looking to stream a movie, learn a new language or manage your business calendar, chances are there’s an app that will fit the bill.

Here’s a look at what Google has highlighted as the best of the best:

Productivity

  • Wunderlist: To-Do List & Tasks
  • SwiftKey Keyboard
  • IFTTT (If This, Then That)
  • Sunrise Calendar
  • Todoist: To-Do List, Task List
  • Mailbox
  • Offtime – Life Unplugged
  • Rundavoo
  • Money Tracker by BillGuard
  • SlideShare Presentations
  • Strive
  • Education

  • TED
  • Lumosity
  • Duolingo
  • Craftsy Classes
  • Monki Chinese Class
  • Child Mode & Time Education
  • Amazing World Atlas
  • Entertainment

  • Hulu
  • Comedy Central
  • Disney Movies Anywhere
  • DramaFever
  • 5by
  • Dailymotion
  • PHOTOS: Inside Google’s New York City Office

    A subway themed conference room where Googlers can video conference with other Google offices around the world.
    A subway themed conference room where Googlers can video conference with other Google offices around the world.Eric Laignel—Google
    A lounge and workspace in Google's Chelsea Market office where employees can get together for a meeting or relax on a lounge chair.
    A lounge and workspace in Google's Chelsea Market office where employees can get together for a meeting or relax on a lounge chair.Eric Laignel—Google
    Steel slides connect Google's two story lounge.
    Steel slides connect Google's two story lounge.Eric Laignel—Google
    A green themed micro kitchen emphasizes Google's commitment to sustainability.
    A green themed micro kitchen emphasizes Google's commitment to sustainability.Eric Laignel—Google
    Google's apartment themed conference room for those looking to “work from home” at work.
    Google's apartment themed conference room for those looking to “work from home” at work.Eric Laignel—Google
    Google's build-your-own desks that allow employees to completely customize their workspaces.
    Google's build-your-own desks that allow employees to completely customize their workspaces.Eric Laignel—Google
    Water tower seating in Google's aptly named Water Tower Cafe, one of five cafes at Google's New York offices that serve free food.
    Water tower seating in Google's aptly named Water Tower Cafe, one of five cafes at Google's New York offices that serve free food.Eric Laignel—Google
    The Broadway themed conference rooms on Google's New York City-themed floor.
    The Broadway themed conference rooms on Google's New York City-themed floor.Eric Laignel—Google
    A bookcase turns to reveal one of three "secret rooms" in Google's library.
    A bookcase turns to reveal one of three "secret rooms" in Google's library.Eric Laignel—Google
    Google New York's library, complete with books donated by employees.
    Google New York's library, complete with books donated by employees.Eric Laignel—Google
    The Google bridge across 16th street in New York City.
    The Google bridge across 16th street in New York City.Eric Laignel—Google

    News

  • Yahoo News Digest
  • BuzzFeed
  • The Economist
  • CNN
  • New York Times
  • Watchup: Your Daily Newscast
  • Music & Audio

  • Shazam
  • Pandora
  • iHeartRadio
  • Afterlight
  • Musixmatch Music Player Lyrics
  • djay 2
  • TuneIn Radio
  • Soundhound
  • edjing – DJ Music
  • Equalizer + MP3 player volume
  • Ultimate Guitar
  • Sports & Fitness

  • Onefootball – Pure Soccer!
  • Golfshot: Golf GPS
  • Univision Deportes
  • 7 Minute Workout
  • Google Fit
  • Shopping

  • Wish
  • Groupon
  • Photography

  • Over
  • EyeEm: CAmera & Photo Filter
  • Facetune
  • Carousel – Dropbox Photos
  • Video Collage Maker
  • Camera Zoom
  • Personalization

  • Locket Lock Screen
  • Link Bubble Browser
  • Social

  • Timehop
  • OKCupid
  • Secret
  • LINK – with people nearby
  • Frontback
  • Obscure
  • Lettrs
  • Telegram
  • Samba: Videos + Reactions
  • Bitmoji
  • Skype Qik: Group Video Chat
  • Viadeo
  • Travel

  • Expedia
  • Maps.ME
  • Anywayanyday
  • Minube
  • Windfinder
  • Uber
  • These Vintage Computer Ads Show We've Come a Long, Long Way

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