Jordan Bevan
Google Play has unveiled its 2024 awards, spotlighting the standout apps, games, books, and multi-device solutions that defined the year. This year’s Best App title went to Partiful, a game-changer in event planning. Its intuitive “Party Genie” feature allows users to craft event invitations and share them with a simple link, redefining convenience and accessibility. On the gaming front, AFK Journey claimed the Best Game award with its captivating fantasy universe, strategic gameplay, and breathtaking visuals that kept players hooked. For multi-device excellence, the streaming platform Max earned accolades for its seamless cross-device synchronization, ensuring viewers can pick up their shows effortlessly, regardless of where they left off.
Google’s list of 2024 winners celebrates diverse categories that reflect how apps and games enhance our everyday lives. On the gaming side, Clash of Clans secured the Best Multi-Device Game title by expanding its accessibility to PCs and Chromebooks, making it a universal favorite.
The app awards also included exciting picks like Infinite Painter for large screens and Baby Daybook for smartwatches, showcasing tailored innovations for specific devices. Meanwhile, in the entertainment category, PBS KIDS Video was recognized as the Best for Cars, providing an engaging option for family road trips.
In addition to apps and games, Google Play spotlighted exceptional books across various genres. Fantasy lovers raved about Taran Matharu’s Dragon Rider, while thriller enthusiasts were captivated by Chris Whitaker’s All the Colors of the Dark. These selections represent the year’s finest literary offerings, catering to diverse tastes from cozy manga to business insights.
Best Android Apps of 2024
- Best for Fun: Mila by Camilla Lorentzen
- Best for Personal Growth: UpStudy – Camera Math Solver
- Best Everyday Essential: MacroFactor – Macro Tracker
- Best Hidden Gem: Timeleft
- Best for Watches: Baby Daybook – Newborn Tracker
- Best for Large Screens: Infinite Painter
- Best for Google TV: Peacock TV: Stream TV & Movies
- Best for Cars: PBS KIDS Video
Best Android Games of 2024
- Best Multiplayer: Squad Busters
- Best Pick Up & Play: Eggy Party
- Best Indie: Yes, Your Grace
- Best Story: Solo Leveling: Arise
- Best Ongoing: Honkai: Star Rail
- Best for Families: Tab Time World
- Best on Play Pass: Kingdom Rush 5: Alliance
- Best for Google Play Games on PC: Cookie Run: Tower of Adventures
2024 Books Picks
- Favorite fantasy: “Dragon Rider” by Taran Matharu (ebook, audiobook)
- Favorite thriller: “All the Colors of the Dark” by Chris Whitaker (ebook,audiobook)
- Favorite romance: “House of Flame and Shadow’ by Sarah J Maas (ebook, audiobook)
- Favorite fiction: “All Fours” by Miranda July (ebook, audiobook)
- Favorite memoir: “Knife” by Salman Rushdie (ebook, audiobook)
- Favorite horror: “The Eyes are the Best Part” by Monika Kim (ebook, audiobook)
- Favorite graphic novel: “Homebody” by Theo Parish (ebook | audiobook)
- Favorite cozy manga: “Breakfast with My Two-Tailed Cat” by Ai Shimizu (ebook)
- Favorite business book: “Teams: Getting Things Done with Others” by David Allen and Edward Lamont (ebook, audiobook)
- Favorite personal development: “Supercommunicators” by Charles Duhigg (ebook, audiobook)
- Favorite historical fiction: “James” by Percival Everett (ebook, audiobook)
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