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Android Developers Blog: #WeArePlay | 153 new stories from people creating apps and games in the U.S.



Posted by Robbie McLachlan, Developer Marketing

In 2022, #WeArePlay launched 153 stories about the people behind app and game companies across the United States. Since then, we’ve been on a virtual tour around the world with more stories from India, Europe, Japan and Australia. Today, we’re heading back to the U.S. as we celebrate 153 brand new stories, 3 more per state, and spotlight more growing businesses on Google Play.

Here are just a few of my favorites:

Bernard’s app uses virtual reality to recreate ancient cities

Bernard, founder of Yorescape
Bloomington, Indiana

Bernard went to visit Plastico di Roma Imperiale in the 70s – a model of imperial Rome in the time of Constantine the Great – and was spellbound. This visit was the seed of what was to become his app Yorescape, an app that uses virtual reality to let users explore ancient ruins. With 3D reconstructions and expert audio guides, Yorescape simulates world heritage sites with a little help from virtual reality. People can explore ancient ruins and take a unique journey through time, presenting historical sites as they exist today alongside their ancient counterparts. Yorescape showcases heritage sites from Egypt, Lebanon, Greece, Italy, and Mexico. One day, he hopes to cover sites in all four corners of the earth.

Pinkey’s app uses AI to revolutionize maternal healthcare for all moms

Pinkey, founder of Myri Health
Norman, Oklahoma

Pinkey was disappointed with the aftercare she received post-delivery when she gave birth to her first child. As a pharmacist, personal trainer, and pre-and postnatal corrective exercise specialist, she knew she had plenty of knowledge to share. This experience led Pinkey to create Myri Health, an AI-driven platform that transforms pregnancy and postpartum support. She plans to launch in countries with higher maternal mortality rates improving the healthcare of mothers everywhere and will integrate the app with Google Health Connect for fully cohesive care.

Bria’s game lets players serve Japanese-themed characters in a bubble tea shop

Bria, founder of Boba Story
Los Angeles, California

Bria worked for some big names in the tech world but wanted to start her own company based on what brings her joy. Bubble tea was something she always associated with good times with friends, and wanted to encapsulate that same feeling in Boba Story. In her game, players restore an old boba shop by designing the decor and a drinks menu, they then serve the Japanese anime-inspired characters bubble tea. A garden with beekeeping where players can harvest honey has recently been added as well as a host of new boba flavors.

Alina and Samara’s game uses micro workouts to help you stay active

Alina and Samara, co-founders of Fitment: Cozy Fitness Game
Hopkins, Minnesota

Whilst working 80 hours a week during the pandemic, Alina found that she had no time to exercise but still managed to play video games and scroll through social media. This inspired her to create a fun and easy game for people to stay active. After posting a job online, she teamed up with Samara, a gaming programming teacher, and they built their game, Fitment. The game makes exercise more accessible through gamified micro workouts that are engaging and fun. The team is now working on rolling out social features to make the platform more interactive, enabling friends to get fit together.

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