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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 loads of great Android games and a few utilities to boot.
Let’s jump right in. Here are the best new Android apps and games you should try in June 2026.
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Mako An open source, minimalist frog-inspired launcher. Price: Free
Free Developer: rama-io
Last month, I kicked off my roundup with an Android launcher, and this month, I’m doing the same. While Key Launcher is certainly one of the most comprehensive home screens I’ve used this year, Mako deliberately skews the other way.
Mako isn’t particularly new, but I’ve seen very little buzz (or croak?) surrounding it. In a word, it’s a minimalist launcher with a retro aesthetic, designed to reduce distractions and provide simple organizational tools. The app lists all installed apps on the home screen, which can then be grouped. Groups can be rearranged and collapsed, or completely hidden.
Despite its frog-inspired title, Mako’s best facet is its meager diet. It occupies little storage space and even less RAM, which makes it the perfect launcher for older devices in need of some pep.
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