Andy Walker / 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 this month’s edition is packed with Android games.
Let’s jump right in. Here are the best new Android apps and games you should try in February 2026.
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Urik Keyboard A privacy-first Android keyboard with gorgeous themes. Price: Free
Free Developer: Urik Development
It’s always great to see a new Android keyboard on the block, and from first glance, Urik doesn’t seem like anything special. It includes a rather thin settings menu and doesn’t offer the breadth of features found in Gboard or SwiftKey. I see this as a positive, though.
The developer crafted this keyboard with privacy and security in mind above all else. It siphons no data from the user, making it a great option for deGooglers. It supports swipe-typing and a persistent clipboard, making it easy to save common strings for quick insertion. I also genuinely love the retro-modern aesthetic and striking themes it offers, with Neon fast becoming the primary reason I’m using it on my secondary device.
Urik is very, very young. It has only just arrived on the Play Store in its beta form. I don’t think it’s ready to be a primary input method just yet, but I’ll be keeping a keen eye on it in the coming months.
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