Guest Robert Nazarian Posted June 29, 2014 Posted June 29, 2014 http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/9b566a71c6f043e05101bce2a0a57a35.jpg To say this past week was epic would be an understatement. Google I/O was only two days, but it was jam packed with a ton of stuff. Google introduced the Android L Preview, Android Wear, Android Auto, and Android TV, and that was only the tip of the iceberg. We even got to see Project Ara and Project Tango in public for the first time. Oh yea, let’s not forget what a cardboard box can do. There were of course a lot of other things happening, including Microsoft’s first Android phone, the Nokia X2. It’s time to get caught up and get ready for what is sure to be another great week in the world of Android. Google I/O Coverage Watch Google’s I/O 2014 keynote right here Google announces Android One project for low-cost smartphones 1 billion active users on Android, tablet presence impresses Google Play Services holds important role in security for Android devices Google details what’s new in Android L preview, including new design language, performance improvements, and security features Android Wear gets detailed, full SDK available today LG G Watch, Samsung Gear Live available today via Play Store, Moto 360 waiting in wings for summer launch Samsung, LG provide specifications on their Android Wear smartwatches Early Look Video: Hands on with the Gear Live, Samsung’s first Android Wear smartwatch VIDEO: Quick hands on with the LG G Watch Hands on with the Moto 360 at Google I/O 2014 Google’s Android Auto ready to hit the road VIDEO: First look at Android Auto (Android in the car) at Google I/O 2014 Android TV gets announced, hardware launches this fall VIDEO: Hands on with Android TV at Google I/O Chromecast to receive major update Chromebooks to include new security unlock features, new Google Now cards, and run Android apps Google acknowledges enterprise needs, launches Android for Work Google talks developer tools during keynote session VIDEO: First look at Project Tango developer tablet at Google I/O 2014 Guides How to set up a wireless hotspot for tethering on Android to avoid paying carrier subscription fees Android TV Razer will launch a “micro-console” this fall powered by Android TV Gameloft announces 9 titles have been optimized specifically for Android TV Android Auto Audi announces intention to deploy Android Auto Volvo to introduce an Android Auto vehicle this October Android Wear Asus planning September launch for smartwatch offering Here are the first third-party apps for Android Wear Google makes it easy to check your phone for compatibility with Android Wear Google Maps updated to include Android Wear support Apps – New Yahoo Aviate exits beta, open for everyone in the Play Store Google launches Google Slides in the Play Store Mobile check-in and keyless entry for Android introduced to Hotel Tonight Google releases Android TV Remote Control, Google Cast Receiver apps already Manage your channel with the new YouTube Creator Studio app Apps – Updates Microsoft’s OneDrive now offers 15 GB of storage for free Deezer gets Chromecast support PBS KIDS Video app hits Play Store with Chromecast support Emoji support added to Google Voice Google Search gets system-wide hotword detection and audio history in latest update Google Play Services 5.0 includes Android Wear support, new Play Games features, and more Google releases new Gmail API Runtastic will integrate with Android Wear, Google Glass, and Google Fit Netflix pushes major UI update to its Android app, changes logo, fixes bugs and more Google Now gains true multi-language support Here are the first third-party apps for Android Wear Google Maps updated to include Android Wear support Carriers Sprint adds the very durable Samsung Galaxy S 5 Sport to its rotation Sprint opens up 30 day risk-free trial of its improved network T-Mobile adds speed-testing apps to data limit exemption Verizon cuts off free data for Chromebook Pixel (LTE) owners one year early Google comes to the rescue, offers $150 in credits for Verizon / Chromebook Pixel debacle Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 8.0 coming to Verizon on June 26 Chromebooks Verizon cuts off free data for Chromebook Pixel (LTE) owners one year early Google comes to the rescue, offers $150 in credits for Verizon / Chromebook Pixel debacle Google Play for Education expands its availability to Chromebooks Chromecast Deezer gets Chromecast support PBS KIDS Video app hits Play Store with Chromecast support Chromecast will use ultrasonic noises instead of WiFi to connect to unrecognized devices Gaming Google Play Games service getting improvements, including quest notifications and snapshots OnLive working towards bringing cloud gaming to WikiPad NVIDIA Shield 2 could be globally released on July 22 Gameloft announces 9 titles have been optimized specifically for Android TV Google Google entering the domain registration game, invite-only beta for now New video shows how Google plans to bring Android to every screen in your life Google releases new Gmail API Build your own cardboard virtual reality headset courtesy of Google Google begins removing search results as part of ‘right to be forgotten’ Matias Duarte talks Material Design Sundar Pichai talks Google’s platform expansion, open approach, and relationship with Samsung Google forges partnership with MediaTek for Android One device development Google+ Google+ adds Auto Awesome Effects and the ability to adjust previous edits Google+ Photos introduces new World Cup face paint after-effects Google Glass Google Glass Frames by Diane Von Furstenberg available in the U.S. Google extending Glass Explorer program to the United Kingdom Google Glass welcomes 12 new Glassware services Google Glass gets upgraded just before Google I/O Hardware Qualcomm celebrates latest Adreno GPU to make it to market NVIDIA’s Tegra K1 chip showcased in several Google I/O announcements Samsung to utilize Assertive Displays in future Exynos smartphones Google forges partnership with MediaTek for Android One device development Home Automation Nest announces access to new API for third-party developers Phones – HTC HTC One (M8) in black leaks without Harman Kardon branding HTC “plans” to update its flagship devices (M8 and M7) within 90 days of receiving Android L from Google HTC’s Butterfly 2 4G gets certified for Taiwan HTC Desire 610 leaks with AT&T branding Phones – Huawei Huawei Honor 6 announced: 5-inch display and Kirin 920 octa-core SoC Phones – LG LG G3 to begin rolling out on June 27, excluding the US Phones – Motorola Alleged encased Motorola Moto X+1 press render leaks New leak reveals Motorola Victara coming to Verizon Digital tattoos used to unlock the Moto X selling for only $1 each Phones – Nexus Google brightens things up with yellow Nexus 5 Google could have one last Nexus phone release before waving goodbye Nexus program to remain intact Want an early taste of Android L? Here are the factory images. (Nexus 5 / Nexus 7 – 2013) Phones – Nokia Nokia X2 from Microsoft with Android announced today Phones – Samsung According to benchmarks, Exynos 5433 Galaxy Note 4 smokes Snapdragon 805 Galaxy Note 4 slated for September 25 launch, announcement coming at IFA 2014 Galaxy Note 4 may have 12 megapixel OIS camera Front of the Samsung Galaxy F in gold leaks Sprint adds the very durable Samsung Galaxy S 5 Sport to its rotation Special edition Galaxy S 5 LTE-A has less dimples and more diamonds Project Ara More from Google I/O 2014: Project Ara smartphone boots up and Storytelling gets introduced Project Tango Google working with LG for Project Tango device to be publicly released in 2015 ROMs ‘Heads Up’ notification mode from Android added to CyanogenMod Smartwatches Asus planning September launch for smartwatch offering Asus Android Wear device to be thinnest in the category LG G Watch to go on sale in 12 countries on July Wireless charger for Motorola’s Moto 360 smartwatch stops by the FCC Moto 360 face design competition winner announced Runtastic will integrate with Android Wear, Google Glass, and Google Fit Minuum designs circular keyboard for Android Wear Tablets Google issues Android 4.4.3 update for Nexus 7 (2013) with LTE Want an early taste of Android L? Here are the factory images. (Nexus 5 / Nexus 7 – 2013) Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 8.0 coming to Verizon on June 26 Samsung launches Galaxy Tab 4 7.0 in India Updates Screenshots belonging to Android ‘L’ surface from Chromium Issues Tracker Sundar Pichai confirms Google will preview next version of Android tomorrow with a fall release HTC speculates what Android ‘L’ will be called Google issues Android 4.4.3 update for Nexus 7 (2013) with LTE Check out a visual comparison of Android L versus Android KitKat Want an early taste of Android L? Here are the factory images. (Nexus 5 / Nexus 7 – 2013) System dump brings Android L wallpapers and APKs to the masses, get the new material themed Google Keyboard as well Android L Preview now has root Wallpapers System dump brings Android L wallpapers and APKs to the masses, get the new material themed Google Keyboard as well Miscellaneous Should LG and Samsung fear the Amazon Fire Phone? Samsung may post a weak Q2 due to slower device sales HTC takes a shot at Galaxy S 5′s Band-Aid design Jeff Bezos gives insight behind the Fire Phone, admits to having used a Samsung smartphone Sundar Pichai responds to Tim Cook’s comments regarding Android’s security and user turnover New study names Samsung the leader in smartphone patents Samsung announces trial program at select locations Come comment on this article: TalkAndroid Weekly Recap for June 23 – June 29, 2014 Visit TalkAndroid for Android news, Android guides, and much more! http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/db57c892fe7c1d88489e6ecbc4e54f95._.gif News via TalkAndroid
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