Best Android Games And Apps 2016

As 2016 starts to draw to a close and the festive season kicks into gear, Google has announced its top apps and games of 2016, based on download figures from the Google Play store.

More than 65 billion apps have been downloaded to Android smartphones and tablets from Google Play in the last year by people in 190 countries around the world.

The most downloaded app was Google's video-calling app Duo , which allows you to video call anyone on your contacts list who also has the app - a bit like Skype or Apple's FaceTime.

However, Google decided to award the title of "Best App 2016" to Prisma , the app that turns your photos into incredibly realistic looking paintings using artificial intelligence.

Meanwhile, on the games side, the most downloaded app was Pokémon GO , the fiendishly addictive augmented reality game that lets you catch Pokémon characters in the real world.

Google also awarded Pokémon GO the title of Best Game 2016.

The top five in each category can be seen below:

Best Android apps

1. Google Duo: One-to-one video calling app


2. MSQRD: Live filters and face-swap for video selfies
3. Camera 360 lite version: Beauty camera app


4. Keyboard: Emoji keyboard app


5. 30 Day Fit Challenge Workout: Guided workouts for use at home

Best app award: Prisma

Best Android games

1. Pokémon GO: Pokémon-themed augmented reality game


2. Clash Royale: Real-time multiplayer game from maker of Clash of Clans


3. Ultimate Ninja Blazing: Strategic battle game


4. Dream League Soccer: Build your own football team and compete with other players


5. slither.io: Snake for the 21st century

Best game award: Pokémon GO

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