In addition to web apps like Twitter and Pinterest, you can also download and install free and paid Android apps, games, and digital content from the Google Play Store.
Here we'll explain how to find and install Android apps on your device.
Not sure what apps to get? See Recommended apps for some popular Android and web apps to help you stay productive, creative, and entertained.
Note: If you're using your device through work or school, you might need to ask your organization's admin to to enable Android app downloading for your group. If you're using a personal device (not issued by your organization), you can also just sign in through your personal account, rather than your work or school account. Just note that Android apps are linked to the account you used to install them, so you may have separate apps in your personal and work accounts.
For more information on how to sign in with another account, see Related articles.
Find and download Android apps or digital content
- In laptop mode, open the Google Play Store
located in the bottom shelf of your screen.
In tablet mode, open the Google Play Store - Search or browse for content.
- Select an item.
- Select Install (for free items) or the item's price.
- Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the transaction and get the content.
located in the bottom shelf of your screen.For paid items, you can choose your payment method with the Down arrow 
If you have an Android phone or another Chrome OS device, view apps you’ve previously downloaded:
- Open Google Play Store.
- Select
in the upper left corner.
- Select My Apps & games.
- Select Library.
- Choose the apps you want to download by selecting Install.
in the upper left corner.Recommended apps and software
Apps for productivity
| Task | Recommended app |
|---|---|
| Create documents | |
| Create spreadsheets | |
| Create presentations | |
| Read and write emails | |
| Organize your calendar | Google Calendar |
| Take notes |
|
| Communicate | |
| Find and save files | Files or Google Drive |
| View PDF documents | Adobe Acrobat Reader |
| Do your taxes | Turbotax |
| Manage passwords |
Apps for creativity
| Task | Recommended app |
|---|---|
| Edit and share photos |
|
| Draw, paint, or illustrate |
|
| Share your ideas |
Apps for entertainment
| Task | Recommended app |
|---|---|
| Organize and play music, podcasts, and more |
|
| Watch movies and videos | |
| Play games |
|
| Play multimedia files | |
| Find and read books | |
| Connect with others |
Apps for well-being
| Task | Recommended app |
|---|---|
| Meditation | |
| Exercise | |
| Health & Dieting | |
| Yoga |
Apps that work with the Pixelbook Pen
Note: The Pixelbook Pen should be used with a Pixelbook (2017) or Pixel Slate device. The Pixelbook Pen is not compatible with the Pixelbook Go.
| Task | Recommended app |
|---|---|
| Take notes | |
| Draw or illustrate | |
| Find and read books |