Guest Robert Nazarian Posted June 22, 2014 Posted June 22, 2014 Google I/O is only a few days way, kicking off this Wednesday. What exactly will we see? One thing we probably won’t see is the upcoming Nexus 8 (or 9), but we finally know more information about it. Amazon unveiled the Fire Phone. Is this just another flop or is it a game changer? The Moto X+1 continues to leak on video, but the Galaxy Note 4 appears to be the next big thing. Google continues to bring stock apps to the Play Store, this time the email app. Speaking of apps, why on earth did Nike bring the Nike+ FuelBand app to Android now? A little too late don’t you think? It’s time to get caught up and get ready for what is sure to be an epic week in the world of Android. Guides How to update the Google Play Store app on your Android device the easy way, no APK download necessary Reviews [App Review] UberConference is a conference calling service with a focus on efficiency Apps – New Garmin launches new premium navigation app called víago Terrain Home, backed by Samsung Accelerator, aims to simplify your Android device Sony partners with YouTube to allow live broadcasting from new app Slingshot, Facebook’s Snapchat competitor, lands in the Play Store Nike+ FuelBand app for Android finally arrives, “optimized” for six devices Access wallpapers from different OEMs, Android versions, ROMs or other OS’s with DroidPack app SureMote app for Android aims to make your smartphone the only universal remote you will ever need Oyster e-book subscription service opens the cover on Android app Google brings the stock email app to the Play Store [APK Download] Apps – Updated Here’s the new World Cup themed boot animation on the Moto X, Moto G, and Moto E Snapchat slingshots back at Facebook, launches “Our Story” social sharing feature Sunrise Calendar adds hooks to additional platforms like Evernote, Tripit and Songkick Samsung launches Milk Music for several tablets Using Google Search for music can now redirect you to compatible apps Yo app dealing with hacks Google Play Movies now supports 21 new countries UpTo gets new widgets and an improved interface with latest update Carriers AT&T reports data breach targeting unlock codes for phones AT&T pushing Android 4.4.2 update to Samsung Galaxy S III Samsung Galaxy S 4 Mini, Galaxy Mega 6.3 for Sprint receiving Android 4.4.2 Sprint rolling out Android 4.4.3 to the Moto X T-Mobile boasts wideband and VoLTE network presence, removes music streaming from data limits John Legere lets everyone know how he feels about alleged Amazon, AT&T exclusive smartphone T-Mobile’s John Legere apologizes for comments at Uncarrier event Un-carrier 5.0 and 6.0 off to great starts T-Mobile flips the switch for VoLTE on a few devices LG G Vista reportedly heading to Verizon Wireless Alleged LG G Vista for Verizon promotional image leaks, looks oddly similar to the G3 Verizon rolls out Android 4.4.2 for Samsung Galaxy S III and Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini Sudden arrival of Android 4.4.4 pushes Motorola DROID line (2013) update 3-5 weeks Chrome Chrome OS adds support for “supervised users,” allows for stronger control over alternate user accounts Chromebooks NVIDIA-powered Chromebook by Acer appears online Chromecast Lynda.com app update brings video library to Chromecast YouTube live events now supported by Chromecast via mobile device [New Chromecast App] Cast photos, weather, call/sms notifications, and album art with HomeCast Google wants help to improve Tab Casting with Chromecast Gaming Angry Birds Transformers is coming soon from Rovio and Hasbro Sonic Dash lets you play as Bugdroid and an Android-like Sonic Several Sonic titles from Sega on sale for Android devices Google Google to offer Project Loon based Internet next year YouTube plans to launch paid music streaming service by end of summer Google expected to unveil Android for your car at I/O dev conference next week Google Fiber TV shows up in FCC filing Google Search will allow you to make calls to businesses through Hangouts Dalvik hits the end of the road Android to get kill switch following success of Apple implementation Google’s latest initiative “Made with Code” aimed at inspiring future female programmers Android 4.4.4 factory images and binaries for Google Nexus devices posted Nest to acquire Dropcam for $555 million What to expect at I/O’14 – Design Google adding native “help page” interface on its Android apps Google Glass Google announces new Glass at Work program, first round of certified partners Hardware Soap, an intelligent router, will monitor and secure everything connected Home Automation Nest Protect returns to shelves after being recalled, price drops to $99 Archos selling full total smart home package starter kit for $250 Phones – Amazon Amazon finally enters the smartphone game with the unveiling of the Fire Phone Missed Amazon announcing the Fire Phone? Watch it again here New Amazon smartphone to be an AT&T exclusive Phones – HTC Updated rumors on the Nexus 8 and HTC One (M8) Prime Phones – Huawei Images of Huawei’s next flagship leak Phones – LG LG G Vista reportedly heading to Verizon Wireless Alleged LG G Vista for Verizon promotional image leaks, looks oddly similar to the G3 Unknown LG device’s model number with its Odin processor surfaces Phones – Motorola Image and spec details for Motorola Moto X+1 leak Moto X+1 leaked in video ahead of September launched Moto X+1 leaks again, this time covered in saran wrap New Moto X+1 video leaks — it’s blurry, but it’s something Moto X+1 might feature a 4K video recording Motorola may finally roll out Moto Maker to European markets Sprint rolling out Android 4.4.3 to the Moto X Moto G with LTE now available through Motorola Sudden arrival of Android 4.4.4 pushes Motorola DROID line (2013) update 3-5 weeks Here’s the new World Cup themed boot animation on the Moto X, Moto G, and Moto E Phones – Nexus More of the same: LG exec denies Nexus 6 rumors, does not confirm Android Silver project Phones -Nokia Nokia’s next Android smartphone could be revealed on June 24 Phones – OnePlus How to get a OnePlus One without an invite OnePlus launches “invite contest,” participate to earn invite to purchase 64GB Sandstone Black version of OnePlus One iFixit team tears down, repairs OnePlus One, receives average repairability score Design choice delays OnePlus One in Europe Phones – Oppo Oppo Find 7 with QHD display now available for pre-order Phones – Samsung Samsung one-ups itself with Galaxy S5 LTE-A, let the buyer’s remorse begin (in Korea) Galaxy Note 4 will definitely sport a 5.7-inch 2560 x 1440 display Here’s the alleged Samsung Galaxy Note 4 specs based on AnTuTu benchmark Full list of Samsung Galaxy Note 4 model numbers leak Samsung Galaxy F press render leaked in ‘glowing gold’ Verizon rolls out Android 4.4.2 for Samsung Galaxy S III and Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini First 64-bit Samsung smartphone hinted at in benchmark Samsung Galaxy S5 Prime pops up in the Netherlands without QHD display AT&T pushing Android 4.4.2 update to Samsung Galaxy S III Samsung Galaxy S 4 Mini, Galaxy Mega 6.3 for Sprint receiving Android 4.4.2 KitKat Phones – Sony Upcoming Sony Xperia smartphones codenamed Pegasus, Aries and Leo show up Security Yo app dealing with hacks Smart Glasses Samsung files trademark application for Samsung Gear VR Smartwatches Google releases Android Wear introduction video on YouTube ahead of Google I/O conference New info on LG G Watch shown on Google Play New image of LG G Watch surfaces Samsung’s new Android Wear smartwatch to be unveiled at Google I/O Fleksy releases app to allow texting from Samsung Gear 2 Samsung Gear Store trademark filed with USPTO Tablets According to LG, the new G Pad is perfect for your next day off Updated rumors on the Nexus 8 and HTC One (M8) Prime Nexus tablet Volantis manufactured by HTC leaks: 8.9-inch display, NVIDIA Tegra K1, and more WiFi versions of Samsung Galaxy Tab S to hit stores in U.S. next week Samsung explains the magic behind the Super AMOLED display of the Galaxy Tab S Updates Android 4.4.4 factory images and binaries for Google Nexus devices posted Samsung Galaxy S 4 Mini, Galaxy Mega 6.3 for Sprint receiving Android 4.4.2 KitKat Verizon rolls out Android 4.4.2 for Samsung Galaxy S III and Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini Sprint rolling out Android 4.4.3 to the Moto X Sudden arrival of Android 4.4.4 pushes Motorola DROID line (2013) update 3-5 weeks Wearables Samsung Gear Store trademark filed with USPTO Miscellaneous Chinese government discloses long list of patents Microsoft leverages over Android manufacturers Samsung has launched over 100 Android smartphones so far Nuance Communications considering possible sale to Samsung Amazon Appstore value rising as many developers see equal revenue with competing platforms US Transportation Department investigating ways of regulating navigation apps on your smartphone Unicode Consortium announces version 7.0 including 250 new emoji Samsung working on world’s first Smart Bike Amazon’s Appstore coming to BlackBerry this fall Samsung and Apple edge closer to patent truce Supreme Court rules that software patents cannot be about abstract ideas Twitter acquires SnappyTV in order to bolster its video content for media partners Amazon dangles carrot worth $15,000 of Amazon Coins in front of developers to optimize apps for Fire Phone Come comment on this article: TalkAndroid Weekly Recap for June 16 – June 22, 2014 Visit TalkAndroid for Android news, Android guides, and much more! 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