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The LG G3 is finally starting to hit carrier stores, will it be the phone that gets LG over the hump? One of the Chromecast’s sought after features has finally arrived. You can now mirror your smartphone or tablet to your TV, but unfortunately the number of devices is limited. Motorola continues to tease the Moto 360, but we just want them to release it already. Speaking of “releasing it already,” when the hell is Samsung going to release the Galaxy F? At this rate, the Galaxy Note 4 will be out sooner. 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 get the Android L look on your phone without rooting or installing ROMs
Reviews
[App Review] Take control of your mobile data with the redesigned My Data Manager 4.0
Accessories
HTC Dot View app becomes manageable with themes and settings
HTC Dot View case seemingly heading to additional devices
Android Wear
Flopsy Droid bounces onto Android Wear devices
Android Wear bug prevents paid apps from being installed
Google creates workaround for Android Wear paid apps issue
[APK Download] Update to Google Camera puts Android Wear devices to work
[New Wear App] Find and open apps a lot quicker on Android Wear with Wear Mini Launcher
Wunderlist gets updated with Android Wear support
Augmented SmartWatch Pro now supports Android Wear
Apps – New
Microsoft releases Climatology in the Play Store for people who want an inside look at weather statistics
[New Wear App] Find and open apps a lot quicker on Android Wear with Wear Mini Launcher
Apps – Updates
Google adds ‘Occasionally’ reminder option to Google Now
Gmail adds support for 13 new languages, covering 94% of the internet’s languages
Google Now voice media controls incoming
You can now easily correct a misheard word in Google Now with “no I said” command
Motorola updates Motorola Connect app with new look and features
[APK Download] Chromecast app update activates Cast Screen feature for Android devices
[APK Download] Gmail app update allows sharing Drive files
[APK Download] Update to Google Camera puts Android Wear devices to work
Vevo releases major update to music video app
Fleksy’s Android Beta gets updated with 15 new languages and Galaxy Gear support
LG updating their new Smart Keyboard
Microsoft opening beta program for OneNote users on Android
Nova Launcher gets Android L-style visual tweaks
Google Camera gets another update with Photo Sphere improvements
Wunderlist gets updated with Android Wear support
Photoshop Express receives update, adds RAW file support and blemish removal
Carriers
AT&T LG G3 and G Watch will go on sale July 11th, pre-orders open tomorrow
Sprint update for Samsung Galaxy S 5 adds Wi-Fi calling feature
Sprint adds the ZTE LivePro to portfolio
Sprint now taking orders for LG G3
T-Mobile partners with Major League Baseball to flex its muscles at All-Star Week
Mysterious ZTE Olympia coming to T-Mobile ‘soon’
Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet heading to Verizon on July 17, pre-ordering starts tomorrow
LG G3 pre-orders for Verizon variant start today, will cost only $99.99 with a 2 year contract
evleaks confirms Verizon offering of prepaid 4G LTE starting on July 17
Verizon to offer Kansas and Missouri customers network test drive program
Chromebooks
You can now purchase the first Chromebooks powered by an Intel Core i3 processor
Chromecast
[APK Download] Chromecast app update activates Cast Screen feature for Android devices
Developer finds solution to allow additional devices to use Cast Screen feature with Chromecast
New QCast Music brings party playlists to Chromecast
Collectables
Dead Zebra unveils latest Android figurines, Heroes and Villains II
Gaming
Flopsy Droid bounces onto Android Wear devices
Samsung working with Oculus VR for its Gear VR headset coming in September
Leo’s Fortune, a new platformer that pleases the eye, hops into the Play Store
Modern Combat 5: Blackout ready to hit the virtual shelves of Google Play on July 24th
SEGA release Sonic Jump Fever to Google Play
Angry Birds Star Wars 2 updated with 30 levels for more addicting play time
Larry Page, Sergey Brin talk Google’s product approach compared to Apple’s and more
Google reportedly working on major plans to take on Amazon
Android distribution for July shows KitKat coming up on 20%
Google and MAKE launch 3rd annual virtual summer camp for fun DIY projects
Google could be readying selective app restoration across multiple devices
Hardware
Samsung announces new Exynos processor with integrated 4G LTE modem
Phones – Lenovo
Lenovo’s octa-core Golden Warrior officially announced for July 18th
Phones – LG
LG G3 ‘Prime’ with Snapdragon 805 gets leaked in Korean mall ad
LG G3 S leaks, features dual SIM capabilities, SIM-switching soft button
Verizon LG G Vista specs revealed
AT&T LG G3 and G Watch will go on sale July 11th, pre-orders open tomorrow
Sprint now taking orders for LG G3
LG releases three commercials touting the camera, display, and design of its G3
LG G3 pre-orders for Verizon variant start today, will cost only $99.99 with a 2 year contract
LG talks G3 design in latest video
Phones – Motorola
Unknown Motorola smartphone running Android L leaks
Phones – Nokia
Lumia branded device running Android is on the way, carries new ‘Nokia by Microsoft’ name
Phones – OnePlus
OnePlus Two in the works with a codename of ‘Lettuce’
OnePlus posts subtle tease about July 22nd
Phones – Samsung
Did the Galaxy F just pass Bluetooth certification?
Samsung Galaxy Note 4 colors to mirror Galaxy S 5
Tweet from Samsung hints at possible retinal scanner in upcoming device, possibly Galaxy Note 4
Sprint update for Samsung Galaxy S 5 adds Wi-Fi calling feature
Galaxy S 4 Active battles lawnmower, comes out scathed but working
Phones – Sony
Sony introduces the selfie-centric Xperia C3
Photos of Sony’s Xperia Z3 leak on Digi-Wo and Weibo
Sony Xperia Z1 Compact now available in the U.S. unlocked
Phones – ZTE
ZTE unveils the nubia Z7, nubia Z7 max, and nubia Z7 mini
Mysterious ZTE Olympia coming to T-Mobile ‘soon’
Project Tango
Google’s Project Tango headed to NASA space station
ROMs
Nexus 4 and Nexus 7 2012 get Android L Developer Preview thanks to ported ROMs
That didn’t take long: LG G Watch gets its first custom ROM
Security
Android’s factory reset option might not delete everything
Smartwatches
Augmented SmartWatch Pro now supports Android Wear
AT&T LG G3 and G Watch will go on sale July 11th, pre-orders open tomorrow
LG G Watch, Samsung Gear Live get the iFixit teardown treatment
LG G Watch now available worldwide through Play Store and retailers
Motorola site’s source code reveals the Moto 360 could be available in silver
Motorola discusses inspiration behind the round shape of Moto 360
Tablets
LG releases and details G Pad 10.1, including specs and new software features
LG makes new G Pad 7 and G Pad 10.1 available in U.S.
Samsung Galaxy Award competition announced to produce Samsung Galaxy Tab S accessory
What do consumers think about the Samsung Galaxy Tab S display?
Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet heading to Verizon on July 17, pre-ordering starts tomorrow
Updates
Nexus 4 and Nexus 7 2012 get Android L Developer Preview thanks to ported ROMs
Motorola begins Android 4.4.4 rollout to several devices including the Droid Ultra
Wearables
LG announces “KizOn” wearable for parents to keep track of kids
Miscellaneous
TSA will require mobile devices to be charged when boarding select flights overseas
Isis — no, not ISIS — Mobile Wallet to rebrand amid confusion with terrorist group
Samsung plant in Brazil hit by robbers in $6 Million heist
Samsung’s Q2 profits dip, falling short of analyst expectations by nearly $1 billion
Motorola ordered to stop selling phones infringing on antenna patent in Germany
Federal Trade Commission suing Amazon for wrongfully billing consumers with in-app purchases
Chinese supplier for Samsung accused of child labor violations
Samsung App store officially changes name to Galaxy Apps
NASCAR pushing for viewer engagement during races with second screen experience
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