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Android Wear apps hit the Play Store this past week, and the first smartwatches started shipping. We continue to get leaks regarding the Galaxy F and Moto X+1, and the LG G3 hasn’t even released in most markets yet. Speaking of the G3, it looks like Verizon Wireless just can’t break the habit of destroying phones. The Nexus 8 continues to show signs of life, but when will it be released? It’s time to get caught up and get ready for what is sure to be another big week in the world of Android.
Guides
How to set up your Android Wear smartwatch
Android Wear walkthrough
How to find Android Wear apps in the Play Store
Android L Developer Preview walkthrough
Android Auto
Google won’t allow OEM skinning with Android Wear, Android TV, and Android Auto
LG announces that it has joined the Open Automotive Alliance and is committed to Android Auto
Android TV
Google won’t allow OEM skinning with Android Wear, Android TV, and Android Auto
Android Wear
Google won’t allow OEM skinning with Android Wear, Android TV, and Android Auto
LG G Watch headed to Verizon and AT&T in U.S.
Here are 18 Android Wear apps that you can download from the Play Store now
Here are 27 additional Android Wear apps ready for download
Custom watch face apps for Android Wear now appearing in the Play Store
Runtastic and RunKeeper get Android Wear support
Milestone No. 1: Android Wear gets updated to version KMV78V on Gear Live and G Watch
Developer demos home automation using DroidKC and Android Wear
Apps – New
Microsoft Office for Android tablets is getting very close
Apps – Updates
‘Buy Now’ buttons appear in tweets, suggesting Twitter Shopping is on its way
Google Play Music gets updated with UI tweaks and Android TV support
Google Docs and Sheets for Android get biggest update since their release
Google now showing Google Play Movies purchases in YouTube app
Google Voice integration with Hangouts leaked
Google Play Services 5.0 rollout now complete, Android Wear apps should start showing soon
Here are 18 Android Wear apps that you can download from the Play Store now
VLC for Android Beta is finally available in the U.S.
Runtastic and RunKeeper get Android Wear support
‘OK Google’ now works in 9 new languages, dialects, accents
Clear Notification button created for Android L by Koush
Here are 27 additional Android Wear apps ready for download
GO Weather 5 released to Play Store with special offer to get Premium version free
Carriers
Group photo of LG G3 models leaks, Verizon unsurprisingly makes noticeable changes
Sprint to release LG G3 on July 18
LG G3 available for pre-order at T-Mobile, arriving July 16
T-Mobile slapped with FTC complaint due to ‘bogus charges’
John Legere responds to the FTC’s complaint
T-Mobile to “double down” to refund customers charged for premium SMS
T-Mobile to get 8-inch LTE Samsung Galaxy Tab 4
T-Mobile to start offering equipment installment plans for accessories on July 20
LG G Watch headed to Verizon and AT&T in U.S.
Verizon Prepaid to get 4G LTE on July 17
Chrome
Google allowing users to make app requests for Chrome OS availability
Google announces the end of packaged apps in move to Chrome Apps
Chromecast
Here’s what gaming will be like on the Chromecast when mirroring becomes available
Want to see a new feature come to Chromecast? Just ask
Gaming
Ouya 12-month all access pass goes live, then sells out
Here’s what gaming will be like on the Chromecast when mirroring becomes available
Will the NVIDIA Shield successor be a tabet and controller combo?
Google won’t allow OEM skinning with Android Wear, Android TV, and Android Auto
Google to improve Voice voicemail transcription, wants users help
Google creates Smarty Pins, a cool trivia game involving Maps
Google acquires curated music streaming powerhouse, Songza
Google to rename Google Play All Access to “Google Play unlimited music subscription”
Google’s DevArt exhibition starts tomorrow with unique code-based pieces
Google Glass
U.K. cinema group moves to ban Google Glass in movie theaters
Rochester Optical to design fashionable lenses, frames for Google Glass
Phones – Amazon
Amazon Fire Phone isn’t setting the world on ‘fire’
Phones – Blackphone
Security oriented Blackphone now shipping
Phones – HTC
HTC hits testing phase with selfie phone HTC Eye
HTC’s update schedule leaks, One (M8) to receive Android 4.4.4 by July-August
Google Play Edition HTC One M7 and M8 get Android 4.4.4
Phones – LG
LG G3 Prime may be in the works
Group photo of LG G3 models leaks, Verizon unsurprisingly makes noticeable changes
LG G3 available for pre-order at T-Mobile, arriving July 16
Sprint to release LG G3 on July 18
LG G3 Beat announced in China, most likely the G3 Mini
New LG device, possibly the LG G3 Mini, shows up in FCC filing with AT&T compatibility
Rumored G Stylus to replace the Vu in LG’s lineup
New render of LG G Vista for Verizon shows back of device
Phones – Motorola
Moto X+1 specs leaked by Brazilian website
Google Play Edition Moto G receiving Android 4.4.4 update
Phones – Samsung
Samsung Galaxy S 5 mini is official
The Galaxy F in crystal clear gets a, well, crystal clear press
First actual photo of Samsung Galaxy F appears online
Alleged Samsung Galaxy F front panel photo surfaces
Samsung Galaxy S5 getting a Google Play Edition variant
Additional Samsung Galaxy S 5 Google Play Edition press render leaks, this time without onscreen buttons
Samsung announces four new low-level smartphones all running KitKat 4.4
European pricing for Samsung Galaxy Ace 4, Galaxy Core II, Galaxy Young 2 revealed
Galaxy Mega 2 gets benchmarked, confirms quad-core CPU and 5.9-inch screen
Galaxy Note 3 (international variant) receives Download Booster, Kids Mode via update
Samsung pokes fun at iPhone owners again with new ‘Wall Huggers’ commercial
Phones – Sony
Images of Sony Xperia Z3 and Z3 Compact leaked
Xperia Z3 Compact screenshot leaked
Project Ara
First 100 beta testers for Project Ara announced
ROMs
Android L based theme available for Cyanogenmod 11
Don’t expect a version of CyangenMod based on the Android L Developer Preview
Smartwatches
LG G Watch headed to Verizon and AT&T in U.S.
LG G Watch and Samsung Gear Live get the teardown treatment
Moto 360 could be quite expensive compared to other Android Wear devices
Milestone No. 1: Android Wear gets updated to version KMV78V on Gear Live and G Watch
Here are 18 Android Wear apps that you can download from the Play Store now
Here are 27 additional Android Wear apps ready for download
Custom watch face apps for Android Wear now appearing in the Play Store
Tablets
Prototype of a Nexus 8 tablet passes through Indian shipping site
Samsung releases Galaxy Tab S commercials, compares its display to the Apple iPad’s
T-Mobile to get 8-inch LTE Samsung Galaxy Tab 4
Samsung Scandinavia leaks some tablet information
Updates
HTC’s update schedule leaks, One (M8) to receive Android 4.4.4 by July-August
Google Play Edition Moto G receiving Android 4.4.4 update
SuperSU 2.01 update gets support for Android L Developer Preview
Google posts Android L preview source code for various Nexus devices
Google Play Edition HTC One M7 and M8 get Android 4.4.4
Miscellaneous
Samsung executive feels consumers think beyond just the Apple brand
Samsung can’t catch a break as it’s suppliers are accused of poor work conditions
Check out the most recent market share trends in U.S. smartphone platforms, OEMs and apps
Up, Up and Away: HTC hits earnings estimate for Q2, turns profit
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