Hands-On With This Week's Top Apps

By Emily Price2013-05-06 01:48:51 UTC

This was a big week for apps, and particularly app updates.

Vine added an update that allows users to shoot video using their forward-facing camera, while Twitter updated its Android and iOS apps to include support for Trends.

What's more, popular beer app Untappd finally made its way to Windows Phone, and Google Now debuted on the iPhone.

Curious about how these new apps look? Check out the video, above, for a hands-on look at some of our favorites from the past week.

Have you tried any of this week's picks? Tell us about your own top apps in the comments.

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