Google Handwriting Input

"Google Handwriting Input" is a human interface app for the Android mobile operating system, primed as a "translation suite" for hand written letters or characters.

Developed by Google, the suite is a complement for a number of Google's top rated applications for users to literally write down notes, messages, emails and more.

Compatible with Android gadgets running on Android 4.0 or higher, the app works best with tablets or with smartphones that have screens that are more than 5 inches in size.

Family-Friendly Mobile Games

Finding family-friendly mobile games is no longer as hard as it used to be. The challenge is simply to pick games that children and parents can enjoy - titles that are fun for the whole family.

Here are a few examples.

Dots Available in versions for Android and iOS

At its core, "Dots" is a puzzle-themed app that tests the color identifying skills of its players.

Developed by Playdots Inc., the title is a matching-themed game that is simple in terms of gameplay premise and overall design - but is thoroughly engaging for both children and adults to play.

Requiring its players to connect similarly-colored dots to earn points, the game bears the look of being quite basic - a quality that exposes it to be mistaken as boring. But those who have tried it attest that the minimalist look deep belies its true value that easily puts most crassly-made graphics-laden games to shame.

Colorazy, Available in versions for Android and iOS

"Colorazy" is also a simple-looking game - requiring its players to solve a series of color-and-line puzzles.

Developed by KeyGames Network, the family friendly title is all about finding the shortest distance between two points - testing its players to find direct paths from Point A to Point B by manipulating a series of grids and color blocks per level.

Featuring more than a hundred levels, customizable color palettes, time-attack gameplay modes and more, children and adults can test their path-finding mettles with this game.

Compulsive Available in versions for  Android and iOS

"Compulsive" is unique a mobile game, in the sense that it is a Tetris-inspired color-matching game that is both challenging and soothing to play.

Developed by TMSOFT, the game is known for instilling a calming effect on its players - and is even regarded by many as an effective tool that helps them properly focus on day-to-day tasks.

With provisions for turn-based multiplayer sessions, family members can go "Compulsive" on their own or host multiplayer games with parents or siblings.