Islamabad, Nov 19: Google has unveiled its Best of 2024 awards, showcasing the top apps, games, and books of the year. These awards celebrate creativity and the skilled community of developers behind innovative products. Whether you’re searching for productivity tools, engaging games, or must-read books, this list offers excellent suggestions.
Top Apps of 2024
- Best App: Partiful took the crown as the Best App of 2024 for simplifying event planning. It allows users to organize events, send invitations, and manage RSVPs effortlessly.
- Best Multi-Device App: Max (formerly known as HBO Max) earned the award for its versatility across devices and its extensive library of content, including classics from Boomerang.
Other Notable App Categories:
- Best for Fun: Mila by Camilla Lorentzen
- Best for Personal Growth: UpStudy – Camera Math Solver
- Best Everyday Essential: MacroFactor – Macro Tracker
- Best Hidden Gem: Timeleft
- Best for Watches: Baby Daybook – Newborn Tracker
- Best for Large Screens: Infinite Painter
- Best for Google TV: Peacock TV: Stream TV & Movies
- Best for Cars: PBS KIDS Video
Top Games of 2024
- Best Game: AFK Journey was named Best Game for its immersive idle RPG experience, offering engaging gameplay with minimal ads.
- Best Multi-Device Game: Clash of Clans won this category after expanding to PC and Chromebook, making it available on virtually every device.
Other Notable Game Categories:
- Best Multiplayer: Squad Busters
- Best Pick-Up-and-Play: Eggy Party
- Best Indie: Yes, Your Grace
- Best Story: Solo Leveling: Arise
- Best Ongoing: Honkai: Star Rail
- Best for Families: Tab Time World
- Best on Play Pass: Kingdom Rush 5: Alliance
- Best for Google Play Games on PC: Cookie Run: Tower of Adventures
Best Books of 2024 on Google Play
This year, Google introduced a new category for its top book picks across various genres:
Top Book Picks:
- Favorite Fantasy: Dragon Rider by Taran Matharu
- Favorite Thriller: All the Colors of the Dark by Chris Whitaker
- Favorite Romance: House of Flame and Shadow by Sarah J. Maas
- Favorite Fiction: All Fours by Miranda July
- Favorite Memoir: Knife by Salman Rushdie
- Favorite Horror: The Eyes Are the Best Part by Monika Kim
- Favorite Graphic Novel: Homebody by Theo Parish
- Favorite Cozy Manga: Breakfast with My Two-Tailed Cat by Ai Shimizu
- Favorite Business Book: Teams: Getting Things Done with Others by David Allen and Edward Lamont
- Favorite Personal Development: Supercommunicators by Charles Duhigg
- Favorite Historical Fiction: James by Percival Everett
This year’s list highlights a wide range of genres, offering something for everyone, from apps and games to books, making it a valuable guide for discovering the best in digital content.
