30 Best Android apps this week

Anyone unwrapping a new Android device this Christmas is in for a treat: the last couple of months have seen a blizzard of interesting apps and games released for Google-powered smartphones and tablets.

This week's crop is no exception, with some big games hogging the spotlight, but also some interesting social and sports apps making their way onto Google Play.

iOS gets its own roundup, which will be published later in the day. Remember too that prices quoted here are for the initial download: "Free" often means "freemium" with in-app purchases. Here's this week's roundup of brand new Android releases:

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