Android App Arena is your weekly source for some of the latest and greatest apps and games available on the Android mobile platform. Hands-on demos, category shoot-outs, a closer look at the biggest new app of the week, and in-depth interviews with some of Android's best developers. Vote for your favorite apps on our subreddit at androidapparena.reddit.com.
Although the show is no longer in production, you can enjoy episodes from the TWiT Archives. Find more Android coverage on All About Android.
50 Available Episodes (50 Total)Average duration: 00:12:24
Mar 22, 2017
Arena 142: Quick Settings - Tiles, Ringer Modes, Notedown, Explorage, and more.
00:12:11
Jason Howell takes a look at apps that can be accessed as tiles from within the quick settings panel including Tiles, Ringer Modes - Quick Tile, Notedown Tile, Explorage, QuickHue, and Caffeinate.
Jason Howell takes a look at apps that utilize the fingerprint sensor including Fingerprint Quick Action, Fingerprint Gestures, easyHome - Fingerprint Actions, and Dactyl - Fingerprint Camera.
Jason Howell shows off apps for locking down individual apps on Android, including App Lock: Fingerprint Password, Material Lock, Norton App Lock, and Avira AppLock+.
Arena 136: Pump Up the Volume - Volume Notification, Virtual Volume, and Volume Limiter.
00:11:05
Jason Howell shows off apps for controlling the volume on your device including Volume Notification, Virtual Volume, and Volume Limiter. The Big App this week is Fire Emblem Heroes, a game from Nintendo.
Jason Howell reviews apps for extending the functionality of copy and paste for Android, including Clip Stack, Clipboard Actions, Universal Copy, and Clipper: Floating Clipboard.
Arena 132: Music Services - iHeartRadio, Digitally Imported Radio, and TIDAL
00:13:05
Jason Howell loves music, and this week he has three new apps that will help you find the songs or radio stations that will fit your music taste. Whether it be radio or select HIFI streaming services we're sure you're going to love these apps.
Arena 131: Notepads - OneNote, Dropbox Paper BETA, Keep, and Omni Notes
00:11:38
It's 2017 and we both know that it's going to be another exciting year filled with new android apps. Now if only there was a convenient place to store all the names and URLs to said apps. Well, Jason Howell has the solution; note taking apps. All of these apps will keep track of all your notes in a variety of ways ranging from audio recordings to the tried and true hand written notes.
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Dec 21, 2016
Arena 129: Good (and bad) Habits - HabitHub, Habitica, and Loop
00:06:55
Jason Howell has found a group of apps that will not only keep you on schedule and break or make habits but do it in a fun streamlined way that is simple and easy for everyone.
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Dec 14, 2016
Arena 128: Your Apps - HUDdle, Memorigi, Cinnamon, and Quartz
00:12:09
Every now and then Jason Howell loves to look through all the apps you either recommended or developed yourself. Well, this week Jason has picked out his favorites that improve your android experience, improve your calendar, as well as improve your shopping experience. Plus a new way to view the news!
2016 has been a tough year for everyone, and it has adversely affected our moods. Well, Jason Howell has an assortment of apps this week that will help you keep track of your mood. Plus, now you can know if your loved ones are safe with Google's newest app.
Jason Howell has a few apps that will keep you entertained for hours! Well, that is if you like to play puzzle games, but if you love puzzles and VR then all of these games will keep you immersed.
Sometimes you have the urge to ask random strangers the all-important question, what is the meaning of life... cereal? Maybe you want to answer someone else's question in a very descriptive yet concise statement. Well with these apps you can ask your friends, family, or complete strangers. Plus a new app that allows scientists to study the effects of Alzheimer's by comparing healthy brain data to that of unhealthy brain data, and the best part is it's a game.
Arena 124: Gallery Tools - Focus - Picture Gallery, F-Stop Gallery, Gallery Doctor - Photo Cleaner, and PhotoScan
00:09:22
Sometimes your photos are so unorganized that you can't find anything, sometimes the photos are taking up the entire space of your phone, sometimes you just have so many duplicates that searching through the amassed horde of pictures is a pain. Well, with these apps you can finally organize and clean up your phones pictures, and then ruin it all by filling it back up with all your ancient physical photos from the past.
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Nov 09, 2016
Arena 123: Apps for Foodies - Kitchen Stories, MenuSnap, SideChef, and Android Auto
00:12:52
For some of us making meals can be a difficult chore that ultimately leads to a bland dish that doesn't tantalize the taste buds like it should. Thankfully, there is an assortment of apps that will help you learn new recipes, and if you go out to dinner but aren't too sure what's on the menu. Now you can use your phone's camera to create an interactive menu that explains each dish. Plus, say hello to google's new auto app.
Arena 122: Two-factor Authentication - Google Authenticator, LastPass Authenticator, Authy, & Authenticator Plus
00:13:48
Do you need to keep your emails or accounts secure? Then these apps will help you by adding another layer of security that prevents even the most persistent thief from getting into your accounts.
Arena 120: Reading It Later - Jason Howell is here to show off the best apps for reading articles, and a psychedelic painting app from google.
00:12:25
Do you love to read articles, but don't have enough time to read every single piece that intrigues you. Well, Jason Howell has a few apps for you that will improve your reading experience as well as give you the ability to personalize the fonts and style that will fit your reading needs. Plus, Googles weird camera app that makes images that will keep you entertained for a while.
Arena 119: Humming That Tune - Jason Howell is here to show of the best music apps to bring out your inner musician!
00:12:54
So you like your music. Maybe you like it so much you can't help but hum along. Or, maybe your humming abilities aren't up to snuff and you want your phone to sing for you. All of this and more is in store for you today as I take a look at three apps that will take your love for music and allow you to do interesting things with it, from search to composition. And you don't even need to be a musician to do it! It's this week's round up.
Arena 118: Screen Sharing - Jason Howell is here to show off best apps to screen share your phone to others around the world.
00:12:55
Do you have friends or family that have no idea how to use their phones? If so, then these apps will be perfect for you! Jason has a variety of apps that range from basic to advanced in their abilities to screen share. Now you no longer need to be there in person to show your friends or family the cool new feature that none of them can figure out.
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Sep 28, 2016
Arena 117: Books - Jason Howell has a variety of apps that will easily appease the book lover.
00:13:59
Jason Howell is here to show off a bunch of new and old apps that will help the book lover in you find new books to read. Plus, a new messaging app by Google that utilizes AI to guide you to what you need.
Arena 116: New Parents - Jason Howell has a few apps that will help any new parent keep track of their newborns feeding habits, and their early life milestones.
00:14:37
Parenting can be incredibly difficult, especially for first-time parents, but Jason Howell is here to alleviate your pain with a few apps that will improve your life. Whether it be tracking when you last fed your baby or understanding what stage of development your child is in and how to keep them happy.
Arena 115: Pinball - Jason Howell and Ron Richards have an assortment of pinball apps that will keep any pinball enthusiast busy.
00:31:30
Jason Howell doesn't have the normal show you have grown to love, but instead Ron Richards is here to show you and Jason which pinball apps are the best to keep you entertained for hours.
Arena 114: Sensor Tools - Ever felt the need to know everything? Then you will love these apps and the various bits of data they provide.
00:12:16
Jason Howell has an assortment of apps that will provide data on just about anything. Maybe you want to know how much pressure your body & phone are under, maybe the amount of heat your battery produces, or maybe you want to know where the magnetic fields are in relation to your position on earth. Well with these apps now you can!
Arena 113: Google Apps - Google has an assortment of apps that will help you learn, teach, and earn money.
00:10:18
Google has amazing apps that will pay you for answering surveys, help you learn about art and the cultures that each piece derived from, and help teach future students around the world through a fun VR experience.
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Aug 24, 2016
Arena 112: Alarm Clocks - Waking up is hard, but with these alarm apps it no longer has to be!
00:13:20
Jason Howell is here to show you a few new alarm apps to help you start the day. Whether it be a slow peaceful climb out of your sleep coma, or the reenactment of a concert that will not stop unless you solve some puzzles.
Arena 111: Runners - The running genre of games is here to stay and Jason has a variety of games that innovate on the saturated market.
00:09:46
Developers can only do so much with app games, especially the running genre, but that doesn't mean they cant be innovated upon. Jason Howell has an assortment of new running games that will keep you entertained. Plus a new mobile video chat software developed by Google is out now, and we give it a test run.
Bandwidth for Android App Arena is provided by CacheFly.
Aug 10, 2016
Arena 110: Options for Cord Cutters - Watching TV hasn't been easier, and it's all thanks to Kodi and Playstation Vue!
00:13:11
No longer want or own a cable subscription? Well now you won't have to ever! Because Jason Howell has two apps that will blow your mind on the possibilities to entertain yourself. Playstation Vue and Kodi destroy the competition when it comes to viewing TV.
Bandwidth for Android App Arena is provided by CacheFly.
Jul 20, 2016
Arena 107: Audiobook Players - Too busy to read, or just can't read? Then we have the perfect app for you!
00:11:17
Jason Howell shows off a few new apps that allow him to listen to his favorite books while on the road, and a new note taking app that streamlines the note taking process.
Bandwidth for Android App Arena is provided by CacheFly.
Jul 13, 2016
Arena 106: Hodge Podge - Jason shows off a mix of apps ranging from short link makers to a database for Pokemon.
00:12:48
Jason Howell shows off a variety of apps that will streamline your music collection, help you find the best movie for you or your kids, shorten your URLs, or provide a database of all the Pokemon and their skill sets.
Jason Howell looks at ways to find new apps and games including, Yttro: Your Gaming Map, Material Apps Showcase, MarketMarks and Google's Playbook for Developers.
Jason Howell introduces an assortment of new apps to help you improve and keep on track with your daily workout. Plus an app that allows you to create your very own apps from URLs.
Arena 100: Photo Management - Slidebox, PhotoCircle, Heirloom, and Heal.
00:13:22
Jason Howell shows off apps for photo management including Slidebox, PhotoCircle, and Heirloom. The Big App this week is Heal, an app for scheduling in-home doctor visits on demand.
Arena 95: Google Play Awards - Fabulous - Motivate Me, Yummly Recipes & Shopping List, Fast Like a Fox, and Thinkrolls 2.
00:11:27
Jason Howell shows off apps that were featured in the Google Play Awards 2016, including Fabulous - Motivate Me, Yummly Recipes & Shopping List, Fast Like a Fox, and Thinkrolls 2.
Arena 120: Reading It Later - Jason Howell is here to show off the best apps for reading articles, and a psychedelic painting app from google.
Oct 12 | 00:12:54
Arena 119: Humming That Tune - Jason Howell is here to show of the best music apps to bring out your inner musician!
Oct 05 | 00:12:55
Arena 118: Screen Sharing - Jason Howell is here to show off best apps to screen share your phone to others around the world.
Sep 28 | 00:13:59
Arena 117: Books - Jason Howell has a variety of apps that will easily appease the book lover.
Sep 21 | 00:14:37
Arena 116: New Parents - Jason Howell has a few apps that will help any new parent keep track of their newborns feeding habits, and their early life milestones.
Sep 14 | 00:31:30
Arena 115: Pinball - Jason Howell and Ron Richards have an assortment of pinball apps that will keep any pinball enthusiast busy.
Sep 07 | 00:12:16
Arena 114: Sensor Tools - Ever felt the need to know everything? Then you will love these apps and the various bits of data they provide.
Aug 31 | 00:10:18
Arena 113: Google Apps - Google has an assortment of apps that will help you learn, teach, and earn money.
Aug 24 | 00:13:20
Arena 112: Alarm Clocks - Waking up is hard, but with these alarm apps it no longer has to be!
Aug 17 | 00:09:46
Arena 111: Runners - The running genre of games is here to stay and Jason has a variety of games that innovate on the saturated market.
Aug 10 | 00:13:11
Arena 110: Options for Cord Cutters - Watching TV hasn't been easier, and it's all thanks to Kodi and Playstation Vue!
Aug 03 | 00:09:00
Arena 109: Cardboard VR - Jason Howell shows off a few games for Google Cardboard.
Jul 27 | 00:11:18
Arena 108: Processing Photos With Neural Networks - Jason Howell is here to show us that computers can make art!
Jul 20 | 00:11:17
Arena 107: Audiobook Players - Too busy to read, or just can't read? Then we have the perfect app for you!
Jul 13 | 00:12:48
Arena 106: Hodge Podge - Jason shows off a mix of apps ranging from short link makers to a database for Pokemon.
Jul 06 | 00:09:52
Arena 105: App and Game Discovery - Jason Howell takes a look at three ways to find and manage new apps.
Jun 29 | 00:10:02
Arena 104: Your Apps! - Jason Howell reviews a few of your suggested apps.