Related Articles
Google has released the “best of 2016” revealing the most trending apps, games, movies, books, and songs
on the Android play store. Read on for more details.
We’ve seen several rapid smartphone application trends this year ranging from hunting for fictional creatures around the globe on Pokemon Go, turning surreal selfies into art through Prisma, and a whole lot more. To highlight the leading titles and continuing their tradition, Google has officiated the “Best 0f 2016” list revealing the top trending content on the Play store. The list also outlines the most streamed movies, songs, and even, books.
However, the results disclose that Android users aren’t particularly installing the best titles and as a result, there are some bizarre entries too in
terms of sheer download numbers. While globally, “Face Changer 2” leads, “BeautyPlus Me – Perfect Camera” is the front-runner in India. As expected, “Pokemon Go” is the most trending
game followed by the multiplayer
behemoth, “Clash Royale” that is actually the best game of the year according to Google. It is also worth noting that Indians have acclaimed Google’s efforts to make its video-calling service work efficiently on slow networks as “Duo” stands third in the country. Additionally, Prisma has
been crowned as the best app of 2016.
Here’s the rest of the list
Top trending apps of 2016
- Face Changer 2
- Lumyer – Photo & Selfie Editor
- Castbox – Podcast Radio Music
- Emoji Keyboard Pro
- MSQRD
Top trending games of 2016
- Pokémon GO
- Clash Royale
- Traffic Rider
- slither.io
- Dream League Soccer
Furthermore, Google has also grouped apps based on various properties such as, here are the leaders among them, Games
- Most Competitive: DC Legends
- Most Innovative: The Trail
- Best Indie: Mekorama
- Most Exhilarating: FIFA Mobile Football
- Most Irresistible: Little Big City 2
- Most Beautiful: MOBIUS FINAL FANTASY
- Best Family: Disney Magic Kingdom
Apps
- Most Innovative: Contacts Phone Dialer: drupe.
- Most Share-Worthy: Boomerang from Instagram
- Most Beautiful: Colorfy – Coloring Book
- Made in India: Indian Rail Train PNR Status
- Most Entertaining: MSQRD
- Best Self-Improvement: U Dictionary (English offline)
Google, as a bonus, is also offering a 50% discount off any one movie if you own a Chromecast device.
