Apple Releases Second iOS 10.3 Public Beta to Public Beta Testers

Apple today seeded the second beta of an upcoming iOS 10.3 update to public beta testers for testing purposes, two weeks after seeding the first beta and one day after providing the second iOS 10.3 beta to developers.

Beta testers who have signed up for Apple’s beta testing program will receive the iOS 10.3 beta update over-the-air after installing the proper certificate on their iOS device.

Those who want to be a part of Apple’s beta testing program can sign up to participate through the beta testing website, which gives users access to both iOS and macOS Sierra betas. Betas are not stable and include many bugs, so they should be installed on a secondary device.

As a major 10.x update, iOS 10.3 introduces a new “Find My AirPods” option to help users locate a lost AirPod. Located in the “Find My Friends” app, the Find My AirPods feature keeps track of the last known location where AirPods were connected to an iOS device via Bluetooth, and it allows the AirPods to play a sound to make finding them nearby easier.

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Along with a Find My AirPods feature, the update also includes a shift to Apple File System (APFS). First introduced in 2016, APFS is optimized for Flash/SSD storage and includes strong encryption and other important features.

Apple recommends all users make an iCloud backup before installing iOS 10.3, as the update will cause the iPhone’s file system to switch over to Apple File System.

iOS 10.3 also introduces a tweaked app animation, a new Apple ID profile in the Settings app, a better breakdown on how iCloud storage is being used, SiriKit improvements, new iCloud analytics options, and more.

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Vodafone Smart Platinum 7 review: Surprisingly few compromises

Vodafone isn’t exactly the first company that comes to mind when you think of premium smartphone manufacturers but with the Smart Platinum 7, the UK carrier is giving it its best shot. This is a device that has some surprisingly neat features for a £300 phone and that might just be worthy of your attention – as long as you’re happy with being tied to a Vodafone contract.

One question that springs to mind is this: if this is Vodafone’s first attempt at a premium handset though, then why is it the ‘Smart Platinum 7’ and not just the ‘Smart Platinum’? The company also offers a ‘Smart Prime 7’, ‘Smart Ultra 7’ and ‘Smart Turbo 7’ though and these did come with lower numbered-versions, so presumably it’s an attempt to get all the branding to line up.

Nomenclature aside, let’s take a look at the Smart Platinum 7 and see just how smart it really is.

Design

To look at, the Vodafone Smart Platinum 7 is off to a good – but not great – start. It doesn’t have quite the same ‘wow factor’ as flagships from the likes of Samsung or Sony but then not everything has to be new to be good. What the Platinum 7 does have is a professional-looking black finish and a nicely patterned, reflective rear. It’s understated but feels quite ‘executive’ and as a rare surprise the shiny rear panel is not too much of a fingerprint magnet!

The body is made entirely from metal and glass, has thin bezels and no physical home button on the front. The device can be a little slippery when placed on some surfaces, though it feels very nice in the hand with a decent amount of heft and rounded edges.

Overall, the presentation is fairly ‘by the numbers’ but there are a few nice elements that are worth mentioning. For one, there’s a fingerprint sensor located around the back, just below the camera and at just the right height to find easily with an index finger. What’s particularly impressive for a phone in this price range is the two front facing speakers which will be a very welcome addition for audiophiles.

If it’s a comfy and stylish set of buttons you look for in a device, then this is the phone for you! They are very nice to use and they kind of put the buttons on other devices to shame! Oh, and you’ll also find one more button than usual here too: a dedicated camera button!

Things aren’t perfect in the design department though. Unfortunately, there is some visible separation between the individual elements: the speaker grilles are on separately textured panels for example. This means you’re not getting the ‘unibody’ feel of the really heavy-hitters and to me, this prevents it from feeling truly ‘premium’ in the way a more expensive phone might. Overall though, there’s more good than bad here. It may just be an acquired taste.

Display

It’s the same story with the screen: surprisingly high-end. It has a nice and crisp 2K (1440 x 2560) resolution and it’s an AMOLED panel at that. With this in mind, it’s no surprise that it also has great color saturation, deep blacks that almost blend into the bezels and decent brightness. At 5.5”, the screen is also more than large enough for the majority of tasks and to be considered a phablet. Whether you’re watching YouTube or playing games, you’re going to have a good time with this display.

Look closely and you’ll notice that the screen is actually very slightly curved too, which is interesting. It describes itself as being 2.5D but it’s not going to be giving Samsung any sleepless nights. Rather, it appears as though the screen is very slightly raised off of the rest of the body of the phone, like a slight bulge. This contributes to the less cohesive look of the phone in my opinion but points for trying.

There’s Gorilla Glass here, though I can’t find the version anywhere on the net. And I have already managed to pick up a slight scratch in my few days with the phone – I think my keys were the culprits here – so you’ll still want to be a bit careful with it.

Performance

This phone performs pretty smoothly, due to the great combination of software and hardware. Specs-wise, the Platinum 7 could be seen to be slightly under powered when compared with the last-generation of flagships as it uses an octa-core Snapdragon 652 processor, which has four Cortex-A72 cores clocked at 1.8GHz and the other four Cortex-A53 cores at 1.2GHz. Despite that, navigating around the home screen is seamless, launching apps is snappy and the processor should be beefy enough to handle most games and apps with no problem.

More importantly, I haven’t experienced any stutters or lags. Multitasking is also super-smooth, which is helped along by the welcome 3GB of RAM and the relatively stock version of Android (more on that in a moment). If you want the top performing Android phone on the market, then this is not it. But for general use, you shouldn’t have any problems and actually, it’s pretty slick.

If you are interested in the numbers though, then you can check out the results from GeekBench, Antutu and 3D Mark below:

As you can see the phone scored 82566 on AnTutu. According to that test, it falls just below something like the Galaxy Note 5. The Galaxy Note 5 was a very powerful phone for its time, but like I say – that’s a phone that came out in 2015. The score from Geekbench was pretty low here but it is very inconsistent in testing and regularly scored higher. Suffice to say though that once again, the results don’t keep up with the best phones on the market today. You’ll be playing most games just fine but keep in mind that it’s not as future-proof as a device from a bigger name.

Storage wise, you get 32GB on-board and happily Vodafone saw fit to provide space for a microSD card too. Another great choice!

Hardware

So, we have average internals and an above-average screen. How about the rest of the hardware in here?

First, let’s take a closer look at the fingerprint sensor. Some have reported finding it hard to locate but I have had no trouble since locating it the first time. It’s also particularly quick and accurate and has become my preferred way to unlock the phone, though I have had it freeze on me once or twice (which of course always happens right when you need it to work!).

That fingerprint sensor doesn’t have any fancy tricks like some others– you can’t use it to swipe through your photo gallery for instance. Somewhat making up for this though, is the hardware camera button that can also be programmed to perform various other jobs, including quick-launching specific apps. NFC is here too, something that distinguishes this device from some of the offerings in the mid-range segment. It is also handy for Android Pay fans.

The other highlight in terms of hardware is the inclusion of stereo speakers. These always make a difference and this is no exception; the Vodafone Smart Platinum 7 is capable of immersing you in its sound and can be heard easily over the sound of a frying pan if you like to watch YouTube while you cook.

Having stereo front facing speakers is a real luxury actually and it’s something you won’t find even on many truly premium devices – so that’s a real win for Vodafone!

The call quality is also exactly what you would expect/hope, while the signal strength has been very reliable in my testing. Of course the phone is locked to Vodafone, so you’ll have to decide for yourself how you feel about that. Oh and while I didn’t get to play with one, note that Vodafone has also released its own VR headset to work with the device. This is likely what motivated the decision to include such a fancy screen, though I can’t imagine this will be in contention as the ‘go-to’ setup for mobile VR.

Battery life

For me, the longevity of the 3,000-mAh battery is actually one of the stars of the show here and it’s one of the things that Vodafone is bragging about the most in its marketing. Bragging rights are earned though and the battery life here has put all my recent phones to shame. To shame!

At the end of a full day of moderate-to-heavy use, the Smart Platinum 7 will generally still have about 20% battery life. This is pretty impressive, especially considering that it’s running such a nice display. More impressive still, is the phone’s longevity on idle. On my first day with the phone, I ended the day on 10%. I then set it down on my bedside table without charging it. To my surprise, it was still on 10% the next day when I woke. That’s some great performance and it’s something I’m going to really miss when I give the phone back. Again, some of this is down to the software and specifically Google Doze. There’s quick charging too, so you can fill up quickly again when it finally does run out.

If you are one of the many people bemoaning the lack of battery life on modern phones, then I would definitely recommend checking this device out. The only thing that they could have done better in this regard is make the battery replaceable. But we can’t have everything I guess…

Camera

For me, the camera lets the side down somewhat. The rear shooter has plenty of pixels at 16MP but the results just can’t compete with the top players. There’s a f/2.0 aperture but it does not perform well in low-light settings. To be fair though, a two-tone LED flash makes up for that to some degree.

Depth of field effects are distinctly underwhelming and autofocus seems to struggle in macro shots. Photos often look over-exposed and pictures will often feature cloudless white skies. And HDR doesn’t make a ton of difference. At times the colors look washed-out, though admittedly I am a fan of a little hyper-real saturation.

I’m not saying it’s terrible, under the right circumstances it will pick up a lot of detail and the app is easy to use and nicely laid out; but coming from my Galaxy S6 Edge+, this is just a big step backward. I do love the inclusion of a dedicated hardware camera button though. Here are some samples so you can judge for yourself:

As for video you can record in 2160p at 30fps, or 1080p at 60fps. There’s also a front facing 8MP camera, capable of filming at 1080p.

Software

The Vodafone Smart Platinum 7 wins back some major points with its software implementation. Specifically, Vodafone should be applauded for opting to provide us with a pretty-much stock version of Android 6.0.1. There’s no ugly skin on top of the UI and even the bloatware is surprisingly restrained (what is there can largely be removed!). This no doubt helps the performance a great deal and Android purists are certain to be very pleased with the choice – it almost feels like using a Nexus device.

One tweak that Vodafone has made, is the ability to swipe from the homescreen to a favorite app. This might be occasionally useful for some people but it does mean you can accidentally launch an app when flicking through your widgets and then have to wait for it to launch!

Final thoughts

So just how premium is Vodafone’s top-end offering? How does it stack up against the big flagships? For those who really want the best Android experience, the slightly less-futureproof processor is likely to be a turn off. Everyday users meanwhile may find the camera a little lacklustre for their tastes.

But for those who don’t have the money to spend on a £700 phone, choosing the Vodafone Smart Platinum 7 will involve making surprisingly few compromises. I think those who do pick this up are going to be very pleasantly surprised by a number of the features – that battery in particular and certainly the front-facing speakers. There are no sexy gimmicks but this is a very reliable phone that performs better-than-average in almost every capacity and will last as long as you need it to. It would be a great choice for road warriors and busy business-types.

Know how clean the air is by turning on a Philips Hue smart lightbulb

Why it matters to you

If a problem arose with the air quality in your city, wouldn’t you want an additional assurance that you would receive a warning?

In heavily congested cities, air quality can be a big concern. Because you can’t really see it, it’s hard to know whether you’re going to be breathing in the fresh outdoors or fresh exhaust. Wouldn’t it be convenient if you already knew the air quality without having to research it?

In Louisville, Kentucky, the city has launched a channel on IFTTT that can alert a number of different smart gadgets about the city’s air quality. Whether it’s color-changing lightbulbs or a smartphone app, you can be alerted when it’s not safe to spend too much time outside. This marks the first city to launch a channel on the platform.

More: IFTTT announces new integration with range of partnering apps

For those who are new to smart devices, IFTTT is a free internet service that allows you to build “If this, then that” statements. These work to connect different devices, social networks, and services. With the Smart Louisville channel, there are nine different ways to be alerted on air quality.

For example, Philips Hue lightbulbs can be instructed to change color based on air quality. If the lights are green, you’re safe. Yellow and orange begin to signify problems for sensitive people. Anything red or dark warns you of unhealthy to hazardous air conditions.

This move to a connected alert system with modern technology is one of many ways cities are working to become “smart cities.” In this example, Louisville has established partnerships between the local government and civic-minded hackers to connect citizens to the data the city collects.

Of course, not everyone can afford to outfit their home with smart devices or AI assistants. That’s part of the challenge Louisville faces when making sure this info gets to everyone. The Smart Louisville IFTTT channel makes the information much more accessible. IFTTT is already a free service, and some of the recipes don’t require a smart device to function.

“That’s how Louisville will become more connected to the average citizen,” said City Data Officer Michael Schnuerle in a statement to CNET.

As long as you can open a text message, read an email, or look at a lightbulb, every citizen of Louisville has the opportunity to know their city’s air quality before they step outside.

Transfer files quickly and securely with this Lexar Flash Drive (31 percent off)

If you’re in need of a new jump drive, or ‘flash drive,’ but haven’t purchased one in a while, you might be surprised to find they still cost a pretty penny and have a host of different types of features. When you’re looking to purchase one, your top priority beyond how safe the device is with your personal files, is probably how fast it can move data.

For a jump drive that holds more than enough storage for basic projects that won’t slow you down, look no further than this Lexar JumpDrive P20 128GB USB 3.0 Flash Drive, marked down to only $50 on Amazon, giving you a satisfying 31-percent discount.

More: Keychain Not Included: The Five Highest-Capacity Usb Flash Drives For Your Digital Life

This Lexar jump drive has some of the fastest transfer speeds available, reading up to 400MB per second and writing up to 270MB per second. That’s quick enough to transfer a full-length HD movie (2.3GB video) in 36 seconds, 1,000 3.8MB photos in 1 minute and 16 seconds, or 500 3.8MB photos and five 1GB HD movies in 1 minute and 24 seconds.

The flash drive also ensures your data is protected from the inside and out. Internally it features EncryptStickTM Lite software, an advanced security solution with 256-bit AES encryption to protect against corruption, loss, and deletion. Rest assured knowing that once you delete files, they are gone for good, and if you do need some extra protection for stored files, you can easily set up a  password-protected vault that automatically encrypts data.

Externally the flash drive has a metal alloy base and an extractable connector with convenient thumb slide to prevent dust and other debris from getting into any tiny crevices.

The tiny device has a premium look and feel, with a sleek design and high-gloss mirror finish top. It has a convenient key ring loop making it easy to attach it to your keychain or computer bag while on the go. These models go through extensive testing in the Lexar Quality Labs, facilities with more than 1,100 digital devices to double check they provide exceptional performance, long-lasting quality, competitive compatibility, and overall reliability. For example, they are backwards compatible with USB 2.0 drives as well as compatible with both Mac and PC devices.

The Lexar JumpDrive P20 128GB USB 3.0 Flash Drive normally retails for $73 but, for a limited time, you can grab one on Amazon for only $50, saving you 31 percent, or $23.

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Best app deals of the day! 6 paid iPhone apps for free for a limited time

Everyone likes apps, but sometimes the best ones are a bit expensive. Now and then, developers make paid apps free for a limited time, but you have to snatch them up while you have the chance. Here are the latest and greatest apps on sale in the iOS App Store.

These apps normally cost money and this sale lasts for a limited time only. If you go to the App Store and it says the app costs money, that means the deal has expired and you will be charged. 

More: 200 Awesome iPhone Apps | The best Android apps for almost any occasion

Here, Look

You hand someone your phone to show them a picture, then they start scrolling through the rest of your photos. Stop them with this app that lets you show only what you want.

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iOS

YConvert Pro

YconvertPRO was developed to be fast, easy to use, accurate, lightweight, designed for iOS 10 and easy to use.

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iOS

Simpler Pro

Simpler Pro is a completely redesigned contacts app that makes your address book light, smart, and user-friendly.

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SpeakText Air

Speak more than 20 languages and translate more than 30 languages sentence by sentence with SpeakText Air.

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Photosets Pro

Photosets is a wide color discovery motion photos camera that lets you capture up to 45 photos per burst, with each photo captured at a resolution of 8 megapixels.

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TWE

The Wedding Envelope is the first monetary wedding gift calculator. The app creates a unique monetary amount that you should give as your gift to the newlyweds.

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How to root your Android phone or tablet in 2017 (and unroot it)

Is the allure of being a superuser tempting you? Android rooting opens up a world of possibility, but it can also void your warranty, or even leave you with a bricked device. Yes, when it comes to rooting your Android, you’ll want to know the benefits as well as the risks.

More: 25 must-have apps for rooted Android phones and tablets

Manufacturers and carriers have a vested interest in dissuading you from rooting. The act of rooting can be inherently dangerous. Even so, for the careful user, the risk is minimal, and the potential benefits are well worth it. This guide will walk you through the necessary steps to root your phone. Some devices can be rooted in minutes. Others take a little research. One thing is clear: rooting your phone can be one of the best ways to tap into the deep potential of your Android device.

What is rooting?

Rooting is jailbreaking for Androids, and allows users to dive deeper into a phone’s sub-system. Essentially, it’ll allow you to access the entire operating system and customize just about anything on your Android. With root access, you can also get around any restrictions that your manufacturer or carrier may have applied. You can run more apps, you can overclock or underclock your processor, and you can replace the firmware.

The process requires users to back up current software and flash (install) a new custom ROM (modified version of Android).

Why would you root?

One of the most obvious incentives to root your Android device is to rid yourself of the bloatware that’s impossible to uninstall. You’ll be able to set up wireless tethering, even if it has been disabled by default. Additional benefits include the ability to install special apps and flash custom ROMs, each of which can add extra features and streamline your phone or tablet’s performance. A lot of people are tempted by the ability to completely customize the look of their phones. You can also manually accept or deny app permissions.

You won’t find a lot of amazing must-have apps when you root, but there are enough to make it worthwhile. For example, some apps allow you to automatically back up all of your apps and their data, completely block advertisements, create secure tunnels to the Internet, overclock your processor, or make your device a wireless hotspot.

Why wouldn’t you root?

There are essentially three potential cons to rooting your Android.

• Voiding your warranty: Some manufacturers or carriers will use rooting as an excuse to void your warranty. It’s worth keeping in mind that you can always unroot. If you need to send the device back for repair, simply flash the original backup ROM you made and no one will ever know that it was rooted.
• Bricking your phone: Whenever you tamper too much, you run at least a small risk of bricking your device. The obvious way to avoid it happening is to follow instructions carefully. Make sure that the guide you are following works for your device and that any custom ROM you flash is designed specifically for it. If you do your research and pay attention to feedback from others, bricking should never occur.
• Security risks: Rooting may introduce some security risks. Depending on what services or apps you use on your device, rooting could create a security vulnerability. For example, Google refuses to support the Google Wallet service for rooted devices.

Close to the Metal Ep. 29: Windows puts its head in the cloud

Microsoft’s Windows 10 is our favorite desktop operating system, but it has more competition today than it has in a long time.  That’s not because of Apple’s MacOS, which has run into trouble as of late, but instead due to Google’s Chrome OS. The cloud-based operating system is still niche, but definitely has its converts among those looking for a bargain PC.

It appears that Redmond’s bigwigs know that, and are attempting to counter with their own low-cost OS, which rumors and leaks suggest will be called Windows 10 Cloud.

We still don’t know much about the new version of Windows, because Microsoft hasn’t officially revealed it. However, a leaked version of the OS hit the web last week, and we gave it a try. Our time with the OS indicates that Microsoft isn’t changing as much as you might think for this upcoming release. In fact, Windows 10 Cloud is almost exactly like “standard” Windows 10.

More: Our first impressions of Windows 10 Cloud

There’s one big caveat to that — applications. It appears that Windows 10 Cloud will either be locked to the Windows 10 Store or, more likely, be locked to it by default, with an option to load other apps if desired. Rumors say that this new version of the operating system would be only available to system builders and, if not free, it’d be very low-cost.

Does this add up to a threat to Chrome OS? Or is Google’s desktop operating system — which is now gaining access to Android apps — the more sensible choice for budget buyers? We’ll discuss on this week’s Close to the Metal.

Close to the Metal is a podcast from Digital Trends that focuses on the geekier side of life. It tackles the topics PC enthusiasts argue over in language everyone can understand. Please subscribe, share, and send your questions to podcast@digitaltrends.com. We broadcast the show live on YouTube every Tuesday at 1pm EST/10am PST.

How to update to Kodi 17 on your OSMC-powered Raspberry Pi

Kodi 17 has been released now to OSMC, our favorite build for Raspberry Pi. Here’s how to update.

If you followed our guide on getting Kodi on the Raspberry Pi, then there’s a good chance you’re also using OSMC. It’s definitely one of the more attractive Kodi builds out there and it has now been updated underneath, and out front, with Kodi 17 Krypton.

If you’ve got automatic updates turned on then you may already have been prompted with the latest version. If you’re still on 16.1, here’s how you manually pull it down.

Go down to My OSMC.
Select updates.
Scroll to the bottom option labeled manual controls.
Hit the option to scan for updates now.

If there’s an update available (which there is right now) your Raspberry Pi will download it and you’ll see the message above when OSMC is ready to install. Hit yes, watch it boot to a super nerdy-looking screen, and wait it out until everything comes back up.

When it’s all done loading you’ll immediately notice that OSMC looks a bit different. The stock skin has had a reworking for this new release, and it’s certainly a looker. Most things are still in the same places, though, so it shouldn’t take you long to figure it out. Besides all the new stuff in Kodi 17, these features have been added specifically to OSMC:

• Add support for LIRC GPIO receivers on pins > 24 for Raspberry Pi in My OSMC
• Improved CEC compatibility and performance
• Improved Bluetooth audio streaming support
• Improved loading time when streaming via NFS
• Improved video synchronization on Vero 2
• Ensure that Adjust Refresh Rate is enabled by default
• Ensure that Expert Settings are enabled by default

Also bear in mind that some existing add-ons may not work properly with Kodi 17, so if you’re nervous about that, you can always hold off awhile. For more on the latest OSMC release, you can check out the post on the official blog.

Don’t miss this great deal on a SteelSeries Stratus XL right now!

Right now you can pick up a certified refurbished version of the SteelSeries Stratus XL for just $28 with coupon code 8XHMZBI9. This is one of our favorite Gear VR controllers, and at this price you really can’t go wrong with trying one out for yourself. The controller has designated home and back buttons for seamless gaming on Android devices, and the layout allows for easy control in an immersive gaming environment. Beyond working with the Gear VR, it also works with Windows 7 and up, HTC Vive, Oculus and much more!

Even though it is a certified refurbished product, it still comes with a 90-day warranty and will be in like-new condition. Remember, you need to use coupon code 8XHMZBI9 for the full savings here!

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5 chill games to help you de-stress

Kick back and relax with these calming and ambient games for Android.

Traditionally, the best games are jam-packed with nonstop action and explosions. And those can certainly be fun, but sometimes you simply need an ambient and relaxing experience to take your mind off the worries of the world. No timers, no lives — just gaming bliss.

We’ve compiled some of our favorite games with a chill vibe that’ll help you relax for those times when you need to.

• Hocus
• Alto’s Adventure
• Monument Valley
• I Love Hue
• Infinity Loop

Hocus

Hocus is a cerebral puzzle game that really requires you to work a cube through puzzles that may well have been designed by M.C. Escher himself.

The aesthetic here is clean and relaxing, with all focus put on the puzzle itself, with calming music playing in the background. There are a 100 mind-melting puzzles included in the core game, but you’ll also want to tap the pencil and ruler icon to create or play levels designed by the Hocus community. This is a great pick-up-and-play game that will leave you feeling calm and accomplished.

Download: Hocus (Free)

Alto’s Adventure

Alto’s Adventure is one of the absolute best gaming experiences for Android, as you play a llama herder who must snowboard down a mountain chasing down his lost flock. The visuals here are stunningly beautiful and the gameplay is smooth as silk. After a while of playing this game, you may fall into a trance-like state.

This is probably the most action-packed game on the list, as you must grind and jump over huge chasms and outrun mysterious mountain men in your journey down the mountain. While the gorgeous visuals and fun gameplay will draw you in initially, you’ll keep coming back to complete the run objectives.

Download: Alto’s Adventure (Free)

Monument Valley

It may come as little surprise, but puzzle games are typically the best for relaxing and de-stressing, since they allow your brain to block out everything around you and focus on completing one specific task.

In Monument Valley, that task requires manipulating impossible structures to help your sprite get through each level. It’s a celebrated mobile game on Android featuring a sleek minimalist design. If you’ve never played it it’s still absolutely worth checking out years out from its initial release.

Download: Monument Valley ($3.99)

I Love Hue

I Love Hue is a newcomer to the Google Play Store, but it’s as simple and calming a game as you’ll find. The goal is to reorganize the colored tiles so that all the hues flow from shade to shade like a fanned out paint sample book.

Things start out easy in the Beginner levels but gradually get more and more complex. You must spend Prisms to play levels, but the game is very generous with those, so you won’t run out of them unless you’re down for a major marathon session

Download: I Love Hue (Free)

Infinity Loop

So far we’ve shared puzzle games with impossible structures and architecture and reordering color hues, so how about some challenging shape puzzles? Infinity Loop requires you to complete closed shapes by rotating pieces until everything falls into place.

This free game features minimalist visuals with a very ambient soundtrack, which combines to create a very calming and relaxing gaming experience.

Download: Infinity Loop (Free)

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