Welcome to the 522nd edition of Android Apps Weekly, where we discuss the latest in mobile news and take a closer look at some of the most interesting new apps and games. Let’s jump right in and take a look at some of the biggest highlights from the last week:
Looking for some new Android apps and Android games to keep you occupied? This week saw two new apps worth highlighting, as well as three great games.
- This week Android 15 released its first developer preview, which aims to offer privacy enhancements, screen recording, tools for better gaming performance, and more. Those with compatible Pixel phones can install the preview now but beware this is a very early build and the official stable release isn’t likely to arrive until late 2024.
- Google Maps may soon show Plug and Charge locations for electric vehicles, as indicated by a recent APK teardown by Android Authority. For those unaware, Plug and Charge tech lets EV owners quickly charge their vehicles without a card or app, as the car effectively makes the payment instead.
- Google may soon allow users to edit messages sent in the messages app. The feature was recently discovered in the latest Google Messages Beta, hidden behind a few easily editable flags. The feature will allow you to make edits to any message sent in the last 30 minutes. Users will also be shown their editing history for the message.
- Google Messages may also soon let you react to chats using gestures similar to Instagram, at least according to an APK dive into the latest Google Message Beta. The feature could eventually replace the current long-press action that is used for reactions.
- If you’ve ever deleted an app that required you to set up an account, you’ve experienced how difficult this process can be. Thankfully, the Google Play Store will soon make it easier to delete app accounts. The latest update to the Play Store now lets users easily request the deletion of an account and the data associated with it. The update is rolling out now.
- WhatsApp will soon improve its chat lock feature, as the company is reportedly working on a way to ensure that chats you lock on your primary device sync across all other devices connected to the same account.
- The new Google Gemini app finally made its way to several new countries this week, including several European countries. While we expected the rollout to come to select areas, previously Google suggested it might be a while before it came to Europe so this is at least a good sign.
Looking for some new Android apps and Android games to keep you occupied? This week saw two new apps worth highlighting, as well as three great games.