10 best Android apps and games from September 2015

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The last quarter of the year is upon us! People are going back to school, the weather is starting to change, and we’re getting ready to head into the holiday season. We’re also at the end of September which means it’s time to round up the best Android apps and games from September 2015!

Adblock Browser

[Price: Free]
Adblock has become a commonplace occurrence and it was only a matter of time before a browser was released that had this functionality built in. The Adblock Browser is, overall, a simple browser that does most of the basic browser stuff like bookmarks and, of course, browsing the web. It does have the ad-blocking built in which will remove most ads from most sites. There are some bugs here and there but overall it seems to be pretty solid.
Get it now on Google Play!

Eternity Warriors 4

[Price: Free with in-app purchases]
Eternity Warriors 4 is the newest in the famous franchise of hack-and-slash RPGs from Glu Mobile. This one features enhanced graphics and game play from Eternity Warriors 3 along with a slew of new missions, new story lines, and more new stuff to do. There is also an online component that lets you battle people as well as join guilds. There are also leaderboards, weekly events, and more to help keep the game fresh.
Get it now on Google Play!

FIFA 16 Ultimate Team

[Price: Free with in-app purchases]
Another big name game came out this last month and it was FIFA 16 Ultimate Team. This is the successor to FIFA 15 and will likely rank among the best sports games released this year. It brought a whole new gaming engine which looks phenomenal but has been a problem to run on many devices. Also, in the typical EA style, there are some rather aggressive in-app purchases. Still, this is a solid sports game if you can get passed that other stuff.
Get it now on Google Play!

Google Wallet

[Price: Free]
Earlier this month, Google officially evolved the original Google Wallet into Android Pay and filled the void with this new Google Wallet app. It doesn’t handle NFC payments anymore, but it does show you things like your account history, account balance, transactions, and you can manage your Google Wallet Card. It’s wrapped up in beautiful Material Design and if you use Android Pay, you should really already have this also.
Get it now on Google Play!

Khan Academy

[Price: Free]
Khan Academy has actually be around for a while but previously the application was in beta. Now it’s out for public consumption and with it comes better stability and a whole ton of features. For those who may not know, Khan Academy is an online learning site that helps you learn all kinds of skills and brush up on all kinds of knowledge. It syncs with the site so you can pick up where you left off effortlessly and it’s totally free to use.
Get it now on Google Play!

Mirrativ

[Price: Free]
Mirrativ is a unique application that allows you to capture whatever it is you’re doing on your Android device and then stream that to other people. Think of it like Periscope mixed with Twitch except it’s not limited to using just Twitter or playing games. It requires Android 5.0 to use it and it works reasonably well in most cases. However, do beware of those bugs because they do exist. Otherwise, this is pretty fun.
Get it now on Google Play!

Move to iOS and Stick with Android

[Price: Free]
Hilariously, two applications came out this last month that do exactly what they say they’re going to do. The first was Move to iOS which actually does work despite the perceived slap to the face. Following in its footsteps was Stick with Android, an application that also does exactly what it says it does. Between these two goofy apps, you can move to iOS or stay on Android, the choice is yours.
Get it now on Google Play!

Order & Chaos 2: Redemption

[Price: Free with in-app purchases]
Not to be left in the dust by Eternity Warriors 4, Gameloft released their next iteration of Order & Chaos, dubbed Order & Chaos 2: Redemption. This MMORPG delivers hack-and-slash game play, online co-op mode, online PvP, and even online trading. There is a ton of story line content and quests to go on although it can get a bit overwhelming from time to time. It’s a fun game but do beware of the early release bugs.
Get it now on Google Play!

Pokemon Shuffle

[Price: Free with in-app purchases]
For years now, Pokemon fans have been pining for a real, legitimate Pokemon game on mobile. Well, we now officially have a Pokemon game although it’s not quite what we were expecting. Pokemon Shuffle is a match-three style of game where you do battle with other Pokemon by matching icons similar to Bejeweled. There’s a lot of content and plenty of official Pokemon fun. It’s not the game we wanted, but it’s a start and we appreciate it.
Get it now on Google Play!

UNKILLED

[Price: Free with in-app purchases]
Last and certainly not least this month is UNKILLED. This is a title out of MADFINGER Games, the same studio that brought us the Dead Trigger series. Frankly, this game could’ve been called Dead Trigger 3 and no one would’ve batted an eye. You get all kinds of awesome weapons and mow down all kinds of awesome zombies. It’s all wrapped up in some really impressive graphics for a mobile game and it’s free to play. It’s a great little first person shooter.
Get it now on Google Play!

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10 best investment apps for Android

Investing is one of the best ways to make money. By being smart, taking a few risks, and by knowing the market, you can easily earn yourself a ton of money that you can use for all kinds of things, including the all-important goal of retirement. The pros pretty much know what they’re doing, but intermediate or beginner traders could always use a helping hand.

With that in mind, let’s take a look at the best investment apps for Android.

Acorns

[Price: Free]
Acorns is a unique business that allows you to investment money using little, tiny bits at a time. The premise is fairly simple. It takes the spare change from your everyday transactions and then invests them in various businesses and markets with the idea being to make you money. That means if you spend $15.50 on something, Acorns will grab up that other $0.50 and invest it. It’s a fun way to get into investing without having to take it too seriously.

Get it now on Google Play!

CEO.CA

[Price: Free]
CEO.CA is a newer application with a very unique premise. It’s a chat application that can put you in touch with investment pros and CEOs of up-and-coming companies in Canada. It’s a unique premise that can really help you inform yourself before making financial decisions. The interface is simple enough to understand and you can also find charts and graphics that depict various financial information. It’s a lot of fun to use and we hope we see this open up to more countries eventually!

Get it now on Google Play!

Feedly

[Price: Free]
Feedly is an RSS application that allows you to follow multiple news outlets at once. One of the more challenging aspects of finance is to remain educated on the goings on of the financial world and an application like Feedly can help. Using it, you can follow various blogs, news sites, and other sources of news. You can then read each source individually or have them all in a giant feed that you can scroll through. It’s a solid app that’s easy to use and it’s a great way to compile your news sources into one spot.
Get it now on Google Play!

FRED Economic Data

[Price: Free]
As we previously stated, investing is all about knowing what to invest in and when. FRED Economic Data has that in spades. At a glance, the app has over 40,000 sets of economic data from 37 regional, national, and international sources. That’s a lot of information and you’re able to track pretty much whatever facet of the economic system that you want. It has a simple design that lets you quickly navigate the data and you can also create custom graphics, store data, and more.
Get it now on Google Play!

JStock

[Price: Free with in-app purchases]
JStock is a long time favorite of investors as it provides plenty of stock market information. It supports 27 different stock markets, features to analyze your stocks, and even a charted history dating back 10 years so you can see how good or bad something has done historically. If you go premium, you’ll get cloud storage integration, unlocked features, and unlimited amounts of some features from the free version. It’s definitely worth a shot.
Get it now on Google Play!

MyStocks

[Price: Free with in-app purchases]
MyStocks is a more recent stock market application that provides information about various stock markets, but does so with a bit more flair. The app has complete Material Design which gives it an intuitive and good looking interface along with a laundry list of features. You can get analyst ratings, quotes, alerts, and historical data if you need it. The app also comes with Android Wear support, DashClock extensions, backup and restore to both Google Drive and external SD card, and more.
Get it now on Google Play!

NetDania Forex & Stocks

[Price: Free]
NetDania Forex & Stocks is among the highest rated and most popular investment apps on this list. With 12,000 ratings, it sports a very respectable 4.6 out of 5 rating in the Play Store. The app provides information on 10,000 stocks, 2,000 currency pairs, and 20,000 financial instruments overall. With this app, you can also set alerts, see country-specific economic news, and save information on the stuff in your portfolio. It’s also cleanly designed and efficient.
Get it now on Google Play!

SigFig Investment Optimizer

[Price: Free]
SigFig is kind of a mix between Acorns and MyStocks. You can use the application to check up on stock prices and track your investments or you can simply invest with SigFig and let them manage your portfolio. They charge a 0.25% per year fee with no trading fees will seem lucrative to some people. The app itself is cleanly designed and manages to push a lot of information very efficiently without compromising good looks.
Get it now on Google Play!

Stocks, Forex, Futures & News

[Price: Free with in-app purchases]
Stocks, Forex, Futures & News does essentially what the title says it does. The name isn’t overly creative but don’t let that fool you because this is a powerful application. It boasts to give real-time information on over 40,000 financial instruments traded in over 70 global stock markets. There is also live charts you can follow, news you can read, analysis by experts, and information on emerging markets. This is a great way to get some information quickly and effectively.
Get it now on Google Play!

Yahoo Finance

[Price: Free]
Last and certainly not least on our list is Yahoo Finance. This focuses more on the news and analysis side of things but it still provides you with stock market numbers and the ability to add stocks to a watchlist for future viewing. It’s a bit more simple compared to some of these others which makes it a great entrance app for beginner investors. You can also keep track of your portfolio if you create a Yahoo account.
Get it now on Google Play!

Wrap up

If we missed any awesome investment apps, tell us all about them in the comments!

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10 best guitar tuner apps for Android

One of the oldest uses for smartphones was using the microphone to tune your guitar. Granted, it wasn’t all that great but it did work in a pinch. These days, guitar tuner apps are far better than they once were as are phone microphones. That has made the task much better. As any stringed instrument player can tell you, it’s always good to have a tuner on you. Here are the best guitar tuner apps for Android.

Chromatic Guitar Tuner

[Price: Free]
First up is Chromatic Guitar Tuner. This is a simple tuner with a good looking interface and decent functionality. Like most, it recognizes not just guitar, but other instruments including bass, banjo, ukulele, violin, and others. It also includes a digital tuning fork for additional tuning options if needed. It looks good, it’s super simple, and it’s totally free.

Cifra Club Tuner

[Price: Free]
Cifra Club Tuner is probably the most simple tuner on the list. It is totally free and, as such, is a tad bereft of features. However, if you just want to tune something very quickly, this is a good way to go. As most go, you can still use this for bass, banjo, ukulele, etc so it does still work for other instruments. Not much else to say about this one. It’s quick and simple.

Cleartune Chromatic Tuner

[Price: $3.99]
Cleartune is next and it’s another simple app that works well. The interesting part of this one is that it can boast star power including The Killers and Gorillaz which is nice bragging rights. It includes a dial-tuner interface so you can tune practically any stringed instrument you own. It boasts high precision, a needle dampening option, and automatic note selection if needed. It’s a solid option but it doesn’t work well on small-screened devices so if you’re under 4-inches in size, you may need to look elsewhere.

DaTuner

[Price: Free / $2.93]
DaTuner is an interesting mixture of complex and simple. It has some features to make things easy like auto-sensitivity and the screen turns green when the tuning is right as opposed to making you try to navigate a dial or needle tuner. Obviously pros will still want those features but this is nice and easy for beginners. If you get the pro version, you can get additional advanced features. It’s also worth noting that both the free and paid version is ad free!

gStrings Tuner

[Price: Free with in-app purchases]
gStrings Tuner is an old-school option that’s been around for years. It has a dial-style tuner and plenty of options including microphone sensitivity and themes. Like the others, you’ll be able to tune just about any stringed instrument with this as long as you know what you’re doing. It’s another simple option without too many features but you can even tune a piano with this one which is kind of cool.

GuitarTuna

[Price: Free with in-app purchases]
GuitarTuna is one of the more flashy options with plenty of features. It boasts “professional” quality tuning with a built-in metronome, a simple interface, and a host of features to help people learn how to play guitar or hone their already budding skills. This is definitely the app to try if you’re a beginner just learning and it’s still alright if you’ve been around for a while.

Pano Tuner

[Price: Free with in-app purchases]
Pano Tuner is a very simple application with a nice design and a dial-style tuner. The interface looks nice and there are a few under-the-hood features to help you get the tuning right. They include microphone sensitivity settings, adjusting the concert frequency, and support for non-standard tuning. Like others, this app covers pretty much any stringed instrument.

PitchLab Guitar Tuner

[Price: Free with in-app purchases]
PitchLab Guitar Tuner is another one with a whole load of features. The interface is all digital with a dial-style tuning and includes multiple virtualization modes. The free version is quite nice but the really good stuff requires an upgrade to the premium version (maximum of $2.99). Those features includes a chord matrix, stage tuner, polyphonic tuner, pitch spectrogram, and many, many more. This is a heavy app with a lot of features for those who need something extra.

Pro Guitar Tuner

[Price: Free with in-app purchases]
Pro Guitar Tuner aims to be exactly what its name says it is: a tuner for the pros. This is from the makers of the online guitar tuner of the same name. It includes support for many different tuning options, samples of what a properly tuned instrument should sound like, and supports for many stringed instruments. It’s a good option that keeps it simple.

Smart Chords and Tools

[Price: Free with in-app purchases]
Smart Chords and Tools is another tuner app with a whole bunch of features. Along with a tuner that works with most stringed instruments, you’ll find a chord library with over 220 chords, 200 predefined tunings, and different settings based on your guitar playing experience. There is simply a lot of stuff in this application and it’ll take you forever to get through it all. This is great for pretty much anyone who wants something more than a tuner. It likens itself to a playground for musicians. We agree.

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10 best new Android apps and games from August 2015

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August has come and gone and with it marks the beginning of the end of the season. It also left us with a bunch of awesome new Android apps and games! Let’s take a quick look at the best ones released this last month.

Fallout Shelter

[Price: Free with in-app purchases]
Fallout Shelter turned a lot of heads when it was released on iOS back at E3 2015 and turned even more once it was released on Android. It’s a sim builder where you must create a Vault for survivors and help coax the new community into thriving. It comes packed with things to do including building rooms, exploring the wasteland, and even making babies. There is plenty of that classic Fallout quirkiness to make it feel authentic.
Get it now on Google Play!

Final Fantasy Portal App

[Price: Free with in-app purchases]
Fans of the Final Fantasy series got a new application this last month that lets them stay up to date on the latest Final Fantasy news. On top of that, the app also includes the Triple Triad card game from Final Fantasy VIII with an updated deck that allows you to collect characters from most games in the series. You can also play the original Final Fantasy right from the application. It’s about as good as it gets for a portal app.
Get it now on Google Play!

FishBrain

[Price: Free with in-app purchases]
FishBrain is an application developed specifically for those who like to go fishing. It’s a crowd sourced application which means other people using the app are the ones providing the data and you can see what fish are biting, where they’re being caught, and there is even a built-in competition where you can climb leaderboards in your favorite fishing spots. It’s a fun little app for anglers and it’s free to download.
Get it now on Google Play!

Focus

[Price: Free / $2.79]
Focus is a new gallery application with a lot of fun features. It includes an extensive tagging system that allows you to organize and easily find your photos. You can also sort by date and it comes with gif support along with support for pretty much any other image. If you go premium, you have even more organization and security features, a dark theme, and much more. It’s a powerful app with a light touch and it’s easy to use.
Get it now on Google Play!

Framed

[Price: $0.99]
Framed is a new puzzle game out of Noodlecake Studios and it is actually really fun. The premise is you have a bunch of movie panels that play short video clips. Your job is to arrange them in their logical order so that the right actions happen. If you do, you can advance and if not then you fail the level. It also comes with a decent soundtrack, plenty of game play, and a cheap price tag. It’s definitely a different kind of puzzle game.
Get it now on Google Play!

Lara Croft GO

[Price: $4.99]
Lara Croft GO is a new puzzle game out of Square Enix where you raid abandoned ruins as the famous Lara Croft. It’s a board-game style puzzler where you must move around, solve puzzles, find hidden items, and kill bad guys to continue on to the next level. It’s beautifully designed, easy to play, and it does feel a bit like a Tomb Raider game. It’s a bit expensive for how short it is, but it is a very well executed game.
Get it now on Google Play!

Mirrativ

[Price: Free]
Mirrativ is a brand new application that allows you to broadcast pretty much anything on your device to the world. Before, there were ways to do it with games and broadcasting your camera like Periscope. This allows you to stream anything on your phone and allows people to watch and comment. It’s a unique premise but it is in beta so expect some bugs. It’s also only usable by devices running Android 5.0 or higher.
Get it now on Google Play!

Pac-Man 256

[Price: Free with in-app purchases]
Pac-Man 256 is an infinite runner version of the classic Pacman game. However, unlike most bastardizations where the infinite runner aspect makes the game feel hollow, Pac-Man 256 actually still feels like Pac-Man. You still deal with ghosts and you must eat pellets to increase your score, but now you have to do it fast enough to not die. It’s surprisingly good for a Freemium game and worth checking out.
Get it now on Google Play!

Webmaker

[Price: Free]
Mozilla quietly released an application earlier this month called Webmaker. This nifty little application allows you to create web pages right from your device. You don’t need a lot of web design experience although from what I’ve seen, a little HTML and CSS knowledge certainly doesn’t hurt. The app is also open source which is always a good thing and comes with a variety of templates to play with. It’s also totally free.
Get it now on Google Play!

YouTube Gaming

[Price: Free]
Last and certainly not least this month is YouTube Gaming. Google’s competitor to Twitch is now in the wild and the accompanying app is made to help people find the channels and games they want to watch. It’s a totally free application and it’s easy enough to use. It also comes with notifications to let you know when live streams are starting, chat rooms, and a lot more. It’s going to be fun and we’ll be there very soon.
Get it now on Google Play!

Wrap up

If we missed any great new Android apps or games, tell us about them in the comments!

Google introduces new mobile search results for better app discovery

Some Android users are finding that the Google search widget is bringing up a better set of results for apps. Specifically, searching for terms such as “camera apps” yields a clean and clutter free set of results that offers up Android apps and links to the Play Store.

It appears it hasn’t completely rolled out to every just yet. We tried it on two different devices and found one pulling up the new layout while the other was the standard fare of old.

Your mileage may vary when it comes to search terms. Among those we found to work were “baseball apps”, “camera apps”, “fitness apps” and “Star Wars” apps.

It makes sense that Google would adjust its mobile search results with an eye toward apps. Really, we’re surprised it’s taken this long to get this into place.

Via Android Police

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