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Andy Walker \/ Android Authority<\/p>\n
Keeping up with the latest and greatest apps and games is a difficult task, but I\u2019m here to help. Each month, I detail a list of the best new Android apps and games, and this month\u2019s edition is packed with a selection of utilities and great Android games.<\/p>\n
Let\u2019s jump right in. Here are the best new Android apps and games you should try in July 2026.<\/p>\n
Plug your phone into your gateway with ease.<\/p>\n
Adamya Sharma \/ Android Authority<\/p>\n
OpenClaw burst onto the scene at the bottom end of last year with the promise of a total AI assistant that didn\u2019t simply respond to prompts but could control anything plugged into it. The buzz has since died down, but one blind spot remains: OpenClaw could run on several platforms, but not Android, at least until now.<\/p>\n
The OpenClaw Foundation launched the official OpenClaw app late in June, allowing users to access and control their personal OpenClaw gateways through their phones. It can also use the phone\u2019s various features, including the cameras and notifications, if needed.<\/p>\n
While it\u2019s fantastic that the app now exists, it\u2019s worth noting that the OpenClaw app isn\u2019t as polished as one would expect. It feels decidedly like a garage project rather than one from an AI bigwig. Nevertheless, it\u2019s here, and you can give it a go right now.<\/p>\n
Keep hydrated, one notification at a time.<\/p>\n
Andy Walker \/ Android Authority<\/p>\n
It might be winter in the southern hemisphere, and temperatures have plummeted into the single digits this week, but I\u2019ve been on a mission to increase my fluid intake. Thankfully, I stumbled across an open-source app that helps me achieve just that.<\/p>\n
Called HydroTracker, the app is by far the most polished water logging app I\u2019ve ever used. It strictly adheres to Google\u2019s Material design language, is swift and super easy to use, and issues helpful nudges to get me to take a sip and glug.<\/p>\n
It\u2019s highly customizable, including various vessel sizes for different beverages, and automatically calculates the amount required \u2014 no need to hunt for the perfect target. Best of all, HydroTracker doesn\u2019t scold me for not hitting these goals.<\/p>\n
One of the best side-scrollers is free right now!<\/p>\n
I love beat-\u2018em-ups, especially when they involve one of my favorite collections of sewer-dwelling, pizza-eating heroes.<\/p>\n
TMNT: Shredder\u2019s Revenge has been around for several years now, but Epic Games is currently offering it for absolutely zero cash. And, given how fun this game is, that is a complete steal.<\/p>\n
The side-scroller allows you to play as one of the turtles or other members of the cast, including April and Casey, with each offering a unique set of abilities and strengths. I\u2019m also in love with the arcade-inspired pixel art, which really brings the world to life.<\/p>\n
If you want to snap up this title, hurry! It\u2019s only free on Epic Games until July 2, after which it\u2019ll cost just short of $9.<\/p>\n
The Google News alternative I\u2019ve been waiting for.<\/p>\n
Andy Walker \/ Android Authority<\/p>\n
I\u2019ve struggled to find a reliable alternative to Google News in recent years, but ease of use has dragged me back to Google\u2019s arms every time. Finally, I think I\u2019ve found the app I\u2019ve been looking for.<\/p>\n
Kagi News has also been around for a while, but I\u2019m surprised how relatively unknown and underappreciated it is. It comes from the creator of the premium Google Search alternative, but it\u2019s perhaps the product that should take all of Kagi\u2019s acclaim.<\/p>\n
1175 votes<\/p>\n
Google News<\/p>\n
61%<\/p>\n
Kagi News<\/p>\n
19%<\/p>\n
Another news app (mention in comments).<\/p>\n
8%<\/p>\n
I don’t use a news app.<\/p>\n
12%<\/p>\n
Kagi News processes multiple articles to create a single, multi-sourced story. This cuts out the obnoxious headlines that Google News loves to promote and provides a far broader scope and perspectives, despite its use of AI.<\/p>\n
The service is currently free and well worth using if you\u2019re looking to break free of inflammatory online news sources.<\/p>\n
Walk to conquer the world.<\/p>\n
Alongside beat-\u2019em-ups, I also love games that encourage users to get out there; WalkStreet is one such example. It might not be as explorer-oriented as Pok\u00e9mon Go, but the idea is very similar.<\/p>\n
Walking past real-world buildings earns you cash, which you can then spend purchasing buildings in-game, upgrading them, and building your own little empire. The game also includes other real-world things we\u2019d all much rather forget, including foreclosure notices if buildings aren\u2019t maintained, and tax write-offs.<\/p>\n
WalkStreet is free and genuinely a fun way to turn often boring fitness tasks into a fun background experience.<\/p>\n
That\u2019s it for the July 2026 roundup of the best new Android apps and games! Have you stumbled across any new apps or titles that you think deserve inclusion? Would you like to suggest a game or app? Let me know down in the comments below.<\/p>\n
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