Aamir Siddiqui / Android Authority
Keeping up with the latest and greatest apps and games is a difficult task, but I’m here to help. Each month, I detail a list of the best new Android apps and games, and the January 2026 edition is packed with a wide range of options for all, including a classic PC title, apps to help you with that new year reading resolution, and more.
Let’s jump right in. Here are the best new Android apps and games you should try in January 2026.
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DogEar A widget for bookworms. Price: Free / In-app purchases from $2.99 – $49.99
Free / In-app purchases from $2.99 – $49.99 Developer: Arta Dev
DogEar is one of my favorite new finds and came very close to making my list of the best Android apps of 2025. Its concept is simple: it’s chiefly a widget that you pin to your home screen or lock screen that cycles through quotes from your favorite books. Its library view also functions as a quote browser, allowing you to revisit memorable moments from popular novels.
There is one caveat, though. The free version limits users to just three books, which I find far too restrictive. Nevertheless, to unlock the full version, which includes several additional widget UI unlocks and convenience features, you’re looking at a rather steep monthly payment and a massive one-time fee. It’s a shame that there’s no trial version.
Where Winds Meet A massive open-world RPG set in 10th-century China. Price: Free / In-app purchases from $0.49 – $99.99
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