Google Play Awards nominees announced ahead of Google I/O

Google announced today on its Android Developers Blog that the 2019 Google Play Awards will take place on May 6, one day before the company officially kicks off I/O 2019. There are a total of 9 categories compromising of 45 nominees, among which the winners will be announced by Google at 8:15 PM PST (11:15 PM PST).

The categories range from accessibility and innovation to design and social impact. As per Google, the nominees have been picked up by various internal teams. The criteria that were considered in choosing the categories include a high star rating on Google Play Store, Android Vitals, and either launch or a software update since April 2018.

Here is the list of apps that have been nominated for the Google Play Awards. We will update this article once Google announces the winners.

Standout Well-Being App

• Kinedu
• My Oasis
• Shine
• SleepTown
• Woebot

Best Accessibility Experience

• Envision AI
• guiaderodas accessibility
• Race Together!
• TintVision
• WheeLog!

Best Social Impact

• Bury me, my Love
• Plantix
• Reblood
• Think!Think!
• Wisdo

Most Beautiful Game

• Asphalt 9: Legends
• Badland Brawl
• Chuchel
• Gorogoa
• Shadowgun Legends

Best Living Room Experience

• ivi
• Neverthink
• Pluto TV
• Tubi
• Viki

Most Inventive

• Cube Escape: Paradox
• Firework
• Scripts
• Tick Tock
• Wysker

Standout Build for Billions Experience

• Canva
• Cookpad
• Garena Free Fire
• PicsArt Photo Studio
• Viki

Best Breakthrough App

• Dave
• Khan Academy Kids
• Notion
• Slowly
• Tasty

Best Breakthrough Game

• Garena Free Fire
• Old School RuneScape
• Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery
• Marvel Strike Force
• Star Trek Fleet Command