Guest Robert Nazarian Posted June 15, 2014 Posted June 15, 2014 We are only a little over a week away from Google I/O, and the rumors are flying. Google might just unveil an answer to Apple’s Healthkit, but expect a heavy dose of Android Wear. Samsung unveiled the Galaxy Tab S. A very nice display, but did Samsung release too many tablets this year? Amazon will finally announce a smartphone this week. Will it make an impact? Can T-Mobile continue to shake things up with Un-carrier 5.0? It’s time to get caught up and get ready for what is sure to be another exciting week in the world of Android. Guides Best Android Weather Apps and Widgets [June 2014] How to change or clear default app settings in Android Reviews Huawei Ascend Mate2 4G review: Extra large and light on the wallet Accessories Logitech announces Type-S keyboard accessory for recently unveiled Galaxy Tab S Check out the all new Galaxy Tab S series accessories Apps – New WakeUp allows you to turn your screen on without the power button ‘Orange Is The New… App?’ Netflix’s hit show makes its way to the Play Store Google releases Google I/O 2014 app Microsoft releases Outlook Web App for Android devices Apps = Updates HTC updates HTC Gallery app to enhance UFocus blur function, other tweaks Amazon releases Audible integration to Kindle app 1Password app gets major update Feedly and Evernote get taken down by hackers demanding ransom SwiftKey adds a bunch of new stuff with latest update and is now Free for all Pushbullet and EvolveSMS team up to bring PC SMS connectivity to Android devices Facebook app now lets you untag yourself from photos, perform more functions while offline Google adds ‘inferred events’ to Google Now to further integrate Gmail and Calendar Facebook Messenger app adds video sending Peek update brings post-wake activation among other changes YouTube app now includes 480p and 1080p streaming quality options Twitter may be changing appearance of linked tweets Cameras Lytro to release Android powered camera Carriers Google Glass coming to AT&T stores AT&T will offer 4G LTE version of the Samsung Galaxy Tab S Boost Mobile adds the waterproof Kyocera Hydro Icon to its lineup Sprint pushing software update to HTC One (M8), improves network connectivity Sprint could disappear after merging with T-Mobile, pay $2 billion if deal falls through T-Mobile moves Uncarrier 5.0 event to new location T-Mobile’s Un-carrier 5.0 strategy to entail simplified, tax-included pricing Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro 8.4 LTE rumored to be coming to T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Avant with LTE coming to T-Mobile T-Mobile to add Alcatel OneTouch Fierce 2 and Alcatel OneTouch Evolve 2 to portfolio Verizon to get LG G3 in mid-July Android 4.4 KitKat finally arrives on the Galaxy Note II for Verizon Verizon customers may be getting new tablet option with LG G Pad 7.0 Chrome Project Athena clues in Chromium point to touch interface for Chrome OS Chromebooks Got a Chromebook? Got pics? Good news. Auto-sync to Google+ is now live Chromecast [Deal] Chromecast in Canada gets you $20 CAD Google Play credit until June 30 Gaming Sega’s ‘Sonic Jump Fever’ set for summer launch on Android Angry Birds Epic now available in the Play Store, Rovio’s first RPG New Game: ‘Band Stars’ hits Play Store, challenge friends to create chart-topping hits Google EU “right to be forgotten” results may be flagged on Google search page Google acquires Skybox Imaging for $500 million to improve Google Maps, expand Project Loon Google releases Google I/O 2014 app Google releases Hangouts plug-in for Microsoft Outlook users For non-stop World Cup coverage, Google’s got your back Google to implement Quantum Paper, a new way to have uniform design across all platforms Did Google subtly tease Android 5.0? Google interested in buying stake Virgin Galactic Google adds ‘inferred events’ to Google Now to further integrate Gmail and Calendar Google to jump in fitness data pool Google Play Fitness to be backed by Play Services, organizes fitness data in one place Google Glass Google Glass coming to AT&T stores Alamo Drafthouse Cinema continues the “War on Glass,” understandably bans Glass before previews Glass firmware updated bringing Glass photos straight to your phone Google may launch Glass internationally at I/O this year Google releases ‘Through Glass’ video in celebration of Father’s Day Hardware Samsung, LG reportedly working on Quantum Dot displays Qualcomm announces new chip that will help in-home 4G LTE coverage Home Automation Honeywell Lyric, a smart thermostat, coming in August for $279 Phones – Alcatel T-Mobile to add Alcatel OneTouch Fierce 2 and Alcatel OneTouch Evolve 2 to portfolio Phones – Archos ARCHOS announces the 50c Oxygen and 50b Oxygen smartphones Phones – HTC HTC One (M9) Prime to launch prior to One (M9) next year Sprint pushing software update to HTC One (M8), improves network connectivity Phones – Huawei Huawei to unveil Honor 6 at June 24 press event Huawei Ascend Mate2 4G now available to purchase in the U.S. Ph0nes – Kyocera Boost Mobile adds the waterproof Kyocera Hydro Icon to its lineup Phones – Lenovo Lenovo K920 shown off at electronics show in China Phones – LG LG releases new videos showcasing features of the LG G3 Verizon to get LG G3 in mid-July LG may launch a G3 with Snapdragon 805 CPU next month ‘Prime’ phones could be in LG’s future Phones – OnePlus OnePlus One delayed again due to CyanogenMod issues OnePlus One shipments resume after software issues are solved Phones – Oppo Oppo confirms specs and pricing for the N1 Mini and R3 Phones – Samsung Galaxy F makes multiple appearances over the weekend Galaxy F gets a picture of it sitting next to the Galaxy S 5, specs get leaked Samsung Galaxy F in Perfect Golden color leaks Details regarding the Samsung Galaxy Note 4, SM-G906 surface Galaxy Note 4 with curved glass and Gear Glass on tap for IFA 2014 Galaxy Note 4 to have iPhone-like fingerprint scanner Samsung reveals LTE-enabled Galaxy Core Lite Samsung Galaxy Avant with LTE coming to T-Mobile Samsung to update Galaxy S 5 to Android 4.4.3 this month, Galaxy S 4 next month Android 4.4 KitKat finally arrives on the Galaxy Note II for Verizon ROMs M7 builds of CyanogenMod now available Smartwatches LG G Watch to be introduced, given away at Google I/O this month Alleged LG G Watch specifications and photos leak LG G Watch to hit the UK in early July LG G Watch with built-in SIM card slot possibly being released only in Korea Microsoft’s Surface Smartwatch gets a test drive, shows several hardware sensors and multiple OS support Online retailer reveals Moto 360 pricing Pebble Steel will come to Best Buy on June 15th for $229 Pebble, Samsung smartwatches dominate the United States with more than 90% revenue since October Samsung smartwatch passes through FCC, could run Android Wear Smart Glasses Galaxy Note 4 with curved glass and Gear Glass on tap for IFA 2014 Tablets New LG G Pad tablets headed to European retailers, specs finally confirmed Verizon customers may be getting new tablet option with LG G Pad 7.0 Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro 8.4 LTE rumored to be coming to T-Mobile Samsung could offer a foldable tablet next year Samsung Galaxy Tab S official, boasts 8.4 and 10.5-inch Super AMOLED displays Hands on with the Samsung Galaxy Tab S Samsung bundling Galaxy Gifts with new Galaxy Tab S Galaxy Tab S tablets now available for pre-order ‘First Look’ video of Galaxy Tab S released by Samsung AT&T will offer 4G LTE version of the Samsung Galaxy Tab S Check out the all new Galaxy Tab S series accessories Updates Android 4.4 KitKat finally arrives on the Galaxy Note II for Verizon Sprint pushing software update to HTC One (M8), improves network connectivity Samsung to update Galaxy S 5 to Android 4.4.3 this month, Galaxy S 4 next month Wearables Galaxy Note 4 with curved glass and Gear Glass on tap for IFA 2014 Miscellaneous LG releases various SDKs ahead of June 24 Developer Event ZTE eyes high-end market for future growth Amazon announces Prime Music Starbucks will begin rolling out wireless charging mats in stores across the US Could Microsoft’s Cortana find a way on to your Android device? 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