The Google Play store is full of awesome apps that can help you with tasks or simply help you take a break and relax with an engaging game. But how do you know what ones you should try? We can help you with that! Every week, we will share awesome new apps that we think you will enjoy. The highlights from this week include a news-curating app and an app to help you share files with your friends and family.

Take a look at the list below to find the perfect new app for you this week.

Beta Maniac – Life of a beta tester

Description: Beta Maniac is a great tool for adventurous Android users looking to try out the latest release of their favorite apps. The app periodically scans your device and informs you when new beta versions are available. You can easily subscribe and manage your subscriptions directly from the app.

• Price: Free
• In-app Purchases: No
• Rating: 4.8/5
• Installs: 10K

Install Beta Maniac

Knewz: Local & World News App

Description: Knewz is a brand new news aggregator app for people seeking unbiased, trusted, true and quality journalism. All Knewz stories are presented to you after the content is critically reviewed and evaluated to make sure it presents a balance of coverage and context.

• Price: Free
• In-app Purchases: No
• Rating: 3.9/5
• Installs: 5,000+

Install Knewz

Napkin Calculator and Notepad

Description: Napkin is a unique, but helpful app. Think of it as a cross between a calculator and a spreadsheet. Enter text and if necessary, associated value. Once everything is entered type the mathematical formula you want to Napkin to complete. Light and Dark modes are included in the app.

• Price: Free
• In-app Purchases: Yes
• Rating: 4.7/5
• Installs: 100+

Install Napkin Calculator

Screencode – Offline File Transfer

Description: Screencode lets you quickly share files among friends and family. a screencode is similar to a QR code but contains more information and lets you easily transfer data without having to configure NFC, Wifi, or other commonly used methods of transferring data between devices. Screencode can transfer many types of files, but transfer speeds can vary greatly. It’s best used for documents.

• Price: Free
• In-app Purchases: No
• Rating: 4.4/5
• Installs: 100+

Install Screencode

Scroll: A better internet

Description: Twice as fast, 80% fewer trackers, no distracting ads. The Scroll app unlocks a fast, clean, ad-free experience on an increasing number of sites. Scroll works across Safari, Firefox, Chrome and lots of other in-app browsers including Facebook, Twitter, Reddit, and Flipboard. Ad-free sites include The Atlantic, USA Today, BuzzFeed, Vox, The Verge, Business Insider, Slate, Salon and hundreds of others.

• Price: Free
• In-app Purchases: No
• Rating: 4.6/5
• Installs: 1,000+

Install Scroll: A better internet