1.5 Downloading Apps from Google Play
At the time of this writing, there were over 1.6 million apps in Google Play, and the number is growing quickly.8 Figure 1.11 lists some popular free and fee-based apps in various categories. You can download apps through the Play Store app installed on your Android device. You also can log into your Google Play account at
Fig. 1.11 Some popular Android apps in Google Play
| Google Play category | Some popular apps in the category |
|---|---|
| Books and Reference | WolframAlpha, Dictionary.com, Audible for Android, Kindle |
| Business | Polaris Office, OfficeSuite 8, QuickBooks Online, PayPal Here |
| Communication | Snapchat, ... |
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