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.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.Eric Laignel—Google
Steel slides connect Google's two story lounge.Eric Laignel—Google
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.Eric Laignel—Google
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.Eric Laignel—Google
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.Eric Laignel—Google
Google New York's library, complete with books donated by employees.Eric Laignel—Google
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
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