The new Google Play Store. Photo: Killian Bell/Cult of Android

Google has revamped its Google Play Store after launching Android 6.0 Marshmallow, and the gorgeous new redesign is rolling out now to all Android users. It’s not all about looks, though.

Spot the difference.

HTC has been getting a lot of stick for its brand new One A9, which looks just like another iPhone clone. But the Taiwanese company insists that the design was its own idea, and that Apple actually copied HTC’s first unibody phone that was released in 2013.

Parchi wants to help you stay productive on the go. Photo: Neowin

You know when you’re rushing to catch the train or the Starbucks barista is shouting at you to collect your coffee, but you need to jot down something important before you forget it? Well, Microsoft has the perfect app for that.

It’s called Parchi, and it’s a lightweight note-taking app that makes it faster and easier than ever to save the things that are most important to you.

BlackBerry Priv looks exciting — but expensive. Photo: BlackBerry

BlackBerry prematurely made the upcoming BlackBerry Priv available to pre-order on Wednesday night with a listing that confirmed the handset’s full set of specifications — and its eye-watering off-contract price tag.

These apps are killing your Android smartphone’s performance. Photo: AVG

It’s no surprise that some Android apps suck up more of your battery life than others, but others kill your performance in different ways. Here are the Android apps you should avoid if you want your battery to last all day and your Android phone running fast.