Google Play app award winners revealed ahead of I/O
Developers faced stiff competition this year, according to Google.
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Google announces its developer awards.
To kick off its I/O developer conference on Tuesday, Google has announced the winners of its fourth annual contest for Google Play apps. App developers vied in nine categories, according to Google .
Here's a list of the first-place winners:
Standout well-being app
Woebot: Your Self-care Expert
Developer: Woebot Labs
Best Accessibility Experience
Envision AI
Developer: Envision Technologies BV
Best Social Impact
Wisdo
Developer: Wisdo
Most Beautiful Game
Shadowgun Legends
Developer: Madfinger Games
Best Living Room Experience
Neverthink: Handpicked Videos
Developer: Neverthink
Most Inventive
Tick Tock: A Tale of Two
Developer Other Tales Interactive
Standout Build for Billions Experience
Canva: Graphic Design & Logo, Flyer, Poster Maker
Developer: Canva
Best Breakthrough App
Slowly
Developer: Slowly Communications
Best Breakthrough Game
Marvel Strike Force
Developer: FoxNext Games
Google's I/O developer conference starts at 10 a.m. PT at the Shoreline Amphitheatre in Mountain View, California. The tech giant is expected to discuss its latest efforts around Android Q, Pixel phones, Google Assistant and Nest and smart home devices.
Originally published May 7 at 6:20 a.m. PT.
Update, 6:28 a.m.: Added details about Google I/O.
