Guest Robert Nazarian Posted June 9, 2014 Posted June 9, 2014 Computex took place this past week so we had some new devices from ASUS. We also got the official announcement of the HTC One (E8) and the Samsung Galaxy W. This coming week we have Samsung’s unveiling of their new AMOLED tablets. Is Samsung overdoing it in the tablet segment? The Amazon phone is no urban legend folks. It will finally be unveiled in mid-June. Google finally released Android 4.4.3 to Nexus / GPE devices, and Motorola wasn’t far behind in releasing the same update to the Moto G and Moto X. Finally, could the “Android” logo get changed? It’s time to get caught up and get ready for what is sure to be another exciting week in the world of Android. Contests Contest: Win 1 of 10 tickets to Lookout’s Annual Kickoff party at Google I/O 2014 Reviews Moto E Review: A cheap smartphone worth buying Accessories Motorola announces Moto Stream, makes a speaker wireless for $50 Apps – New Acer reimagines “Extend” app Microsoft Office Touch will likely be released on Android before Windows 8 Apps – Updates You can now save all your Spotify tracks for offline playback with just one tap Pushbullet launches Google Play beta program Redesigned dialer app introduced in Android 4.4.3 Instagram 6.0 update brings new editing tools Nova Launcher update brings “OK, Google” hotword and slight design fixes from the beta Motorola Assist updated to improve driving detection SmartGlass app can now control TV through Xbox One Hangouts update fixes bugs, adds custom ringtones and gives you access to your blocked list Chrome Remote Desktop for Android gets updated with immersive mode [APK Download] YouTube for Android updated with better stream quality selections theScore updated with a focus on the FIFA World Cup Tinder will let you share photos with matches, but they disappear Netflix update brings Post-Play once a TV episode or movie ends Carriers AT&T adds Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 10.1, Galaxy Note Pro 12.2 to its lineup AT&T offering $50 of Google Play credit after purchasing new phone or tablet with new contract AT&T HTC One M7 getting HTC Sense 6.0 New information ratchets down size of Samsung Galaxy Mega 2 AT&T to expand offering of tablets on GoPhone pre-paid plan Cricket to offer mid-range LG L70 for $49.99 after rebate Sprint offering open enrollment for device protection packages all throughout June Sprint and T-Mobile merger finally a reality John Legere to remain CEO if T-Mobile successfully merges with Sprint T-Mobile introduces Underground for limited stock devices Image of Verizon branded Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet surfaces HTC One Remix for Verizon press render shows the device’s front and back Motorola DROID line (2013) going directly to Android 4.4.3 Verizon adding Glamour Red and Amber Gold HTC One (M8) on June 5 [Deal] Prepaid Moto G on Verizon Wireless now $49.99 off contract Chrome New Chrome add-on helps secure users emails Chrome Web Store now links to Android apps New Chrome OS app allows Play Movie watchers to store movies offline Chromebooks Google expanding Chromebook availability to nine more nations Chromecast WatchESPN, MLS Matchday, Google+ Photos, and Crunchyroll support Chromecast Aereo gains Chromecast support in beta form Gaming Angry Birds Stella spin-off coming this fall, Rovio shares gameplay screenshot New FCC filing appears to be NVIDIA Shield 2 Mad Catz M.O.J.O. adds support for OnLive Google Android 4.4.3 could start rolling today Android 4.4.3 factory images released for Nexus 4, 5, 7 and 10 Google adds permissions shortcut to Play Store listings Could this be Android’s new logo? Google Translate now shows definitions, synonyms, usage history, and more Latest Android distribution numbers show KitKat approaching 15% Google Maps gets support for viewing 12 World Cup stadiums in Street View Ingredients can be displayed and sorted when using Google Search for recipes New Hangouts feature allows sketch-messaging through your browser Google to possibly buy music streaming company Songza Google will soon introduce “Nearby” to send you notifications when you’re around certain people or places Google Glass Google expands frame offerings for Glass with selections from Diane von Furstenberg Hardware According to Intel, 130 tablets will ship with their processors this year Huawei claims that their first octa-core chip will deliver faster LTE Laptops The ASUS Transformer Book V is the first 5-in-1 Android / Windows device Phones – Amazon Amazon announcing new device on June 18, probably its first smartphone Amazon’s new smartphone to use Omron’s OKAO Vision technology Phones – ASUS Asus debuts Fonepad 8, MeMO Pad 7 and MeMO Pad 8 Phones – HTC Look out for HTC “Eye” coming later this year HTC officially takes the wraps off the HTC One (E8) Verizon adding Glamour Red and Amber Gold HTC One (M8) on June 5 HTC One Remix for Verizon press render shows the device’s front and back AT&T HTC One M7 getting HTC Sense 6.0 Phones – LG LG G3 Mini (LGD722) appears on Indian shipping site LG G3 outselling Samsung Galaxy S 5 in Korea by three times According to design lead, a metal LG G3 would cost $300 more LG’s G3 does indeed contain metal — some metal, at least Cricket to offer mid-range LG L70 for $49.99 after rebate Phones – Motorola New Motorola codenames surface along with the Moto X+1, Moto 360 Motorola running a Moto X ‘Try Then Buy’ promo on June 9 64GB Moto X coming to Motomaker on Sunday [Deal] Prepaid Moto G on Verizon Wireless now $49.99 off contract Motorola releases information about Android 4.4.3 on Moto X, Moto G and Moto E Motorola DROID line (2013) going directly to Android 4.4.3 Phones – OnePlus First invitations to purchase a OnePlus One finally get sent out Phones – Samsung New certifications point to Samsung Galaxy S 5 Prime release in near future This could be the Galaxy F (aka Galaxy S 5 Prime), launch now expected to be in September Samsung Galaxy S 5 Prime spotted at FCC Google Play Edition of Samsung Galaxy S 5 may be in the works New information ratchets down size of Samsung Galaxy Mega 2 7-inch Galaxy W makes debut in Korea Samsung dips supply chain orders on Galaxy S5 for Q3 by 25 percent Phones – Sony Sony teases a “next big thing” of its own, likely Xperia Z Ultra successor Latest Sony Xperia Z3 rumors say September release, compact version but no Ultra Sony Xperia T3 officially announced Phones – Vertu Vertu unveils newest luxury device for over $11,000 — packs titanium, sapphire and leather Phones – ZTE First image of high-end ZTE Nubia Z7 released Project Tango Google announces Project Tango Tablet Developers’ Kit with NVIDIA Tegra K1 Smartwatches Turn your watch into a smartwatch with the Glance attachment LG G Watch may have Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 400 inside New LG G Watch leaks include possible boot animation, cellular option Picture of Moto 360 appear in Google development post, appears to be massive New Motorola codenames surface along with the Moto X+1, Moto 360 Samsung could include fingerprint scanners on wearable devices as early as Q2 2014, Synaptics CEO says Tablets Asus debuts Fonepad 8, MeMO Pad 7 and MeMO Pad 8 The ASUS Transformer Book V is the first 5-in-1 Android / Windows device Fuhu and DreamWorks finally launch the nabi DreamTab HD8 Leaked pictures of an aborted Motorola Xoom 3 project appear online Images and specs of supposed Nexus 8 leak 2013 Nexus 7 WiFi model Android 4.4.3 update rolling out OTA Samsung prepping 4K tablets for end of 2014, already has an impressive prototype AT&T adds Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 10.1, Galaxy Note Pro 12.2 to its lineup Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4 specs leaked New images reveal additional details about Samsung Galaxy Tab S 10.5 Samsung releases countdown teaser for next week’s Tab Into Color event Samsung, Barnes & Noble announce Galaxy Tab 4 Nook Image of Verizon branded Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet surfaces Updates Android 4.4.3 could start rolling today Android 4.4.3 factory images released for Nexus 4, 5, 7 and 10 2013 Nexus 7 WiFi model Android 4.4.3 update rolling out OTA Motorola releases information about Android 4.4.3 on Moto X, Moto G and Moto E Google Play Edition devices receiving Android 4.4.3 update Motorola DROID line (2013) going directly to Android 4.4.3 AT&T HTC One M7 getting HTC Sense 6.0 Wearables Sony releases SmartBand in the U.S. for $99.99 Samsung could include fingerprint scanners on wearable devices as early as Q2 2014, Synaptics CEO says Miscellaneous Tech-friendly cities prefer iOS over Android devices HTC experiences sales dip in May, looks ahead to June for rebound Android, Samsung maintain strong positions in U.S. smartphone market in April Samsung partners with Vogue to glamorize products in upcoming spread Come comment on this article: TalkAndroid Weekly Recap for June 2 – June 8, 2014 Visit TalkAndroid for Android news, Android guides, and much more! 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