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Search engine giant Google on Tuesday (November 19) announced the list of best apps and games on Play Store in 2024.
With the advancement in generative Artificial Intelligence (gen AI), app and game developers have begun incorporating the latest technology into their services to deliver a better user experience on Android devices.
As per Sensor Tower 2024 report, India emerged as the top market with the highest AI-powered mobile app installations, accounting for 21 per cent of global downloads, Also, most of the solutions come from Indian developers who are also embracing AI, with almost 1,000 apps and games in the country incorporating the gen AI technology.
Indie app Alle—Your AI Fashion Stylist has topped the chart in both the best mobile app and the best fun app categories in India. As the name suggests, it offers personalised suggestions on what outfit to wear.
Another AI-powered app, Headlyne, has emerged as the "Best for Personal Growth" winner on Google Play Store. It uses AI to deliver personalised news.
Here are the top apps and games on the Google Play Store in India:
Best app: Alle - Your AI Fashion Stylist
Alle - Your AI Fashion Stylist on Play Store.
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“We noticed that the recent developments in Gen AI, combined with evolving consumer preferences for visual inspirational content, will create a massive opportunity to reimagine & rebuild how people discover and shop for fashion. This realization led us to start Alle...As a new startup, Google Play has been crucial in helping us reach our early users organically. The platform's detailed analytics and crash reporting have been invaluable - they've helped us quickly identify and fix issues, improving our app stability,” said Prateek Agarwal, Co-Founder & CEO, Alle.
Best multi-device app: WhatsApp
Best multi-device app: WhatsApp
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Best for personal growth: Headlyne: Daily news with AI
Headlyne: Daily news with AI.
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Best everyday essential: Fold: Expense Tracker
Fold- Expense Tracker.
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Best for large screens: Sony LIV: Sports & Entertainment
Sony LIV app.
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“We are thrilled to receive this esteemed award from Google Play. This achievement is a testament to our long-standing partnership with Google and due to our consistent efforts in providing users with seamless, engaging, and immersive screen agnostic viewing experiences. Our team has worked tirelessly to optimize the platform, ensuring users enjoy unparalleled entertainment and sports, anywhere, anytime across platforms and devices. This award motivates us to continue innovating and setting new benchmarks within the industry,” said Manish Aggarwal, Head- Growth & Monetization, Sony LIV.
Best for fun: Alle - Your AI Fashion Stylist
Alle - Your AI Fashion Stylist.
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Best for watches: Baby Daybook: Newborn tracker
Baby Daybook: Newborn tracker
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Best Hidden Gem: Rise Habbit Tracker
Best Hidden Gem: Rise Habbit Tracker.
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