As the year comes to an end, Google shares a list of the most
popular apps from the Google Play Store. The ‘Best of 2017’ collection
highlights apps from various categories and some of them, might come across as
a surprise too.
We take a look at some of
the best apps shared by Google:
Most popular new game of
2017
Super Mario Run
Without a doubt, Super
Mario Run was on the list for the most popular new game. This game is free to
play but does require purchase in order to unlock the content. Users can try
out all four modes before purchase: World Tour, Toad Rally, Remix 10, and
Kingdom Builder. The game initially released last December for iOS and released
for Android in March this year. Pok�mon Go was the top game last year.
Most popular new education
app of 2017
Socratic - Math Answers
& Homework Help
This app might be a
blessing in disguise for those students who struggle with their homework. With
Socratic, students can take a photo of their query, for example - a math
equation, and get explanations, videos, and step-by-step help. Apart from
Maths, students can also use this app to learn about subjects such as Science,
History, English, Economics and more.
The app’s AI is stated to
use a computer vision technology which reads homework questions from images.
The machine learning classifiers built using millions of sample homework
questions, to predict which concepts will help students solve their questions.
Best ‘Daily Helper’ app of
2017
SideChef: Step-by-step
cooking
The award for the Best
Daily Helper category has gone to Side chef: step-by-step cooking. This app
makes the process to cook a bit easier as it offers quality recipes and along
with voice commands. Users can also rate recipes and upload their photos.
Most entertaining app of
2017
PicsArt Animator: Gif
& Video
PicsArt Animator allows
users to make cartoon videos, animated GIFs and funny doodles.With this app,
users can use animated stickers and add customized movement and also draw frame-by-frame
animations. Apart from this, the app allows users to draw on photos and make
animated selfies with advanced drawing and sketching tools. You can record
sounds and voiceovers for your animations and also, make your own personal
emojis with the Emoji Me feature.
Best ‘Hidden Gem’ app of
2017
Improve English: Word
Games
Google categorizes the
‘Improve English: Word Games’ app as the hidden gem of 2017. This educational
app helps you learn and improve English in an interesting and effective manner.
The platform works on scientific algorithms and is designed to improve
vocabulary, English idioms, phrasal verbs, homonyms/homophones and also, common
confusing English words.
Source: DNA-5th December,2017
