Five to Try: Digit smartly saves your spare dollars, Badl 2 soars anew on Android

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Published 9 Sep 2016

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might be months away from New Year’s resolutions, but that doesn’t mean you need to wait until nuary to start getting smart about saving money. In fact, that’s exactly what Digit is designed to do—with minimal hassle on your end, since it gradually pulls money from your checking account. It’s one of the most interesting new apps on the ay Store this week, but it’s not alone. 

so worth a look this week are atmospheric action sequel Badl 2, the TV episodes games of the official . app, the free companion app for rld of rcraft: gion, the amusing He-Man: Tappers of Grayskull. Snag a few fresh apps before the weekend arrives see what sticks. Enjoy!

Digit

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Digit uses a chat-like interface, but behind the silly GIFs is serious saving.

Saving a substantial amount of money can be difficult, assuming you even have the cash to spare. You might not be able to make big deposits into an account, but even finding little windows in which to make smaller contributions (if you even remember) can be tricky. That’s exactly why Digit was created. 

Coming over to Android this week after a successful iOS run, Digit links to your bank account gradually pulls small sums of cash into its own savings account. It analyzes your account activity works from there, transferring amounts in the range of $2 to $17 every couple days—but it won’t overdraft your account if you’re running tight. There are no fees or minimums, you can withdraw the saved money at any time, it’s all FDIC insured. If putting aside cash is a hassle, Digit can automate the process for you, bit by bit.

Badl 2

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ke the original, Badl 2 is a gorgeous-looking game.

’re fans of the original Badl here at , calling it one of the best one-hed Android games as well as one of the best Android TV games that doesn’t need a gamepad. That’s why we were excited to see the side-scrolling floater—in which you guide your little hero through hazard-laden terrain amidst stark beautiful backdrops—get a sequel with Badl 2. Unfortunately, the version that soft-launched in some territories this summer was packed with ads in-app purchase prompts not seen in the premium iOS game. 

ll, Badl 2 has just officially launched on Android, while the lengthy video ads are still pretty prevalent, at least now you can pay $4 to unlock all the content kill the ads. Badl 2 is a big expansion of the original concept, adding more challenge level diversity while keeping everything that made the first game so memorable. Grab it free, if you dig it, definitely spend the cash within to spare the annoyance of ads.

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Yes, parents: There are hundreds of episodes to unlock via your cable/satellite login.

If you have a young kid at home, then you’re probably already familiar with . its current stable of shows like w trol, Shimmer & Shine, Blaze the Monster Machines— now there’s an Android app dedicated to those shows more. 

The official . app offers free ad-supported episodes of various shows, including those above others like Dora the Explorer, Yo Gabba Gabba, Mutt Stuff, plus there are free (albeit very simple) games based on some of the shows. gging in with a cable or satellite subscription unlocks hundreds more episodes across the various properties, making this an ideal on-the-go app for when boredom strikes… or a temporary distraction is needed.

rld of rcraft: gion Companion

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Azeroth is only a tap away with the gion Companion.

Twelve years after its debut, /Mac online sensation rld of rcraft continues to enthrall millions of players, although subscriber numbers have gradually dipped over time. ckily, the br-new gion expansion has been widely hailed as the best in years, it is renewing excitement around Blizzard’s role-playing time sink. If you plan on exploring the Broken Isles in gion, make sure you grab the official gion Companion app.

Released this week, the app lets you keep tabs on your game wherever you are, letting you browse through the world, follow quests, begin missions, manage recruits followers. ile not the full rld of rcraft experience on your phone, certainly, it lets you stay connected to the immersive world even when you’re stuck at work or on your commute (screengrab via YouTube).

He-Man: Tappers of Grayskull

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A slick art style keeps this old-school franchise revival from feeling old.

Seeing a new He-Man game hit the ay Store in 2016 might seem a bit odd, but Tappers of Grayskull is actually a pretty amusing savvy take on the tapper/clicker genre. Essentially, it’s thin on in-depth gameplay but heavy on fan service: You’ll battle an array of enemies more notable boss characters simply by tapping the screen repeatedly, but this becomes gradually more interesting over time.

y? Because of all the upgrades perks you earn along the way, allowing you to boost He-Man’s skills with earned coins recruit familiar allies from the franchise. As a result, enemies fall more quickly, bigger baddies emerge, the screen ultimately fills with heroes fighting the good fight on your behalf. It’s colorful well-animated, it’s breezy fun for fans: ay for a few minutes a day avoid the in-app purchases, you’ll probably crack a smile.