5 of the best new Android apps you need to try this September
This month brings an exciting new Chromium browser project and an app that improves the new Pixel's hottest feature.
In September 2026, Android users have a variety of new apps to explore. iMessage support on Android returns, thanks to Sunbird despite its premium subscription requirement. Notability, an iOS app, joins Android as a digital notebook with transcription features. Pixel 11 Pro users gain more control over their device's notification light through HiLight Studio.
Bare Browser, a fully de-Googled Chromium experience, offers extensions and a custom search engine option. Lastly, the Sea Temperature app provides weather forecasts for coastal areas, catering to beachgoers and surfers.
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