As December approaches, marking the end of the year, major apps and tech companies engage in a customary reflection. The annual Google Play Best of App Awards for 2023 have been unveiled. While there are noteworthy new titles on the list, the spotlight is on Android users’ choice app, ChatGPT.
Additionally, it secures the runner-up position for the “Best with AI” app of the year, reflecting the year’s AI trends. This recognition aligns with the heightened interest in AI at the beginning of the year, prompting companies to adapt to the evolving landscape.
Android users, known as the enthusiasts of the mobile world, continue to exhibit their tech-savvy preferences. The favourite game of the year, Honkai: Star Rail, draws parallels to Genshin Impact, catering to adults with busy schedules. The preferred book among Android users is the manga series “That Time I Got Reincarnated By Slime,” specifically volume 21, highlighting the distinct choices compared to Apple’s more mainstream top-selling books.
Emotional well-being and virtual spaces of calm are prioritized by Android users, reflected in apps like Voidpet Garden for emotional garden care and Longleaf Valley, promising real tree planting corresponding to gameplay. Garden Joy also receives an honourable mention.
The Android app of the year, Imprint: Learn Visually, offers “bite-sized lessons” daily, providing a unique learning experience without the pitfalls of social networks circulating misinformation. The diversity of app choices on the official list provides a wealth of ideas for users to explore. Apple’s apps of the year for iOS and iPadOS also present enticing options. The Play Store’s list includes Stippl, which the author plans to explore for family vacation planning.
