Guest Robert Nazarian Posted July 6, 2014 Posted July 6, 2014 http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/9b566a71c6f043e05101bce2a0a57a35.jpg Android Wear apps hit the Play Store this past week, and the first smartwatches started shipping. We continue to get leaks regarding the Galaxy F and Moto X+1, and the LG G3 hasn’t even released in most markets yet. Speaking of the G3, it looks like Verizon Wireless just can’t break the habit of destroying phones. The Nexus 8 continues to show signs of life, but when will it be released? 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 set up your Android Wear smartwatch Android Wear walkthrough How to find Android Wear apps in the Play Store Android L Developer Preview walkthrough Android Auto Google won’t allow OEM skinning with Android Wear, Android TV, and Android Auto LG announces that it has joined the Open Automotive Alliance and is committed to Android Auto Android TV Google won’t allow OEM skinning with Android Wear, Android TV, and Android Auto Android Wear Google won’t allow OEM skinning with Android Wear, Android TV, and Android Auto LG G Watch headed to Verizon and AT&T in U.S. Here are 18 Android Wear apps that you can download from the Play Store now Here are 27 additional Android Wear apps ready for download Custom watch face apps for Android Wear now appearing in the Play Store Runtastic and RunKeeper get Android Wear support Milestone No. 1: Android Wear gets updated to version KMV78V on Gear Live and G Watch Developer demos home automation using DroidKC and Android Wear Apps – New Microsoft Office for Android tablets is getting very close Apps – Updates ‘Buy Now’ buttons appear in tweets, suggesting Twitter Shopping is on its way Google Play Music gets updated with UI tweaks and Android TV support Google Docs and Sheets for Android get biggest update since their release Google now showing Google Play Movies purchases in YouTube app Google Voice integration with Hangouts leaked Google Play Services 5.0 rollout now complete, Android Wear apps should start showing soon Here are 18 Android Wear apps that you can download from the Play Store now VLC for Android Beta is finally available in the U.S. Runtastic and RunKeeper get Android Wear support ‘OK Google’ now works in 9 new languages, dialects, accents Clear Notification button created for Android L by Koush Here are 27 additional Android Wear apps ready for download GO Weather 5 released to Play Store with special offer to get Premium version free Carriers Group photo of LG G3 models leaks, Verizon unsurprisingly makes noticeable changes Sprint to release LG G3 on July 18 LG G3 available for pre-order at T-Mobile, arriving July 16 T-Mobile slapped with FTC complaint due to ‘bogus charges’ John Legere responds to the FTC’s complaint T-Mobile to “double down” to refund customers charged for premium SMS T-Mobile to get 8-inch LTE Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 T-Mobile to start offering equipment installment plans for accessories on July 20 LG G Watch headed to Verizon and AT&T in U.S. Verizon Prepaid to get 4G LTE on July 17 Chrome Google allowing users to make app requests for Chrome OS availability Google announces the end of packaged apps in move to Chrome Apps Chromecast Here’s what gaming will be like on the Chromecast when mirroring becomes available Want to see a new feature come to Chromecast? Just ask Gaming Ouya 12-month all access pass goes live, then sells out Here’s what gaming will be like on the Chromecast when mirroring becomes available Will the NVIDIA Shield successor be a tabet and controller combo? Google Google won’t allow OEM skinning with Android Wear, Android TV, and Android Auto Google to improve Voice voicemail transcription, wants users help Google creates Smarty Pins, a cool trivia game involving Maps Google acquires curated music streaming powerhouse, Songza Google to rename Google Play All Access to “Google Play unlimited music subscription” Google’s DevArt exhibition starts tomorrow with unique code-based pieces Google Glass U.K. cinema group moves to ban Google Glass in movie theaters Rochester Optical to design fashionable lenses, frames for Google Glass Phones – Amazon Amazon Fire Phone isn’t setting the world on ‘fire’ Phones – Blackphone Security oriented Blackphone now shipping Phones – HTC HTC hits testing phase with selfie phone HTC Eye HTC’s update schedule leaks, One (M8) to receive Android 4.4.4 by July-August Google Play Edition HTC One M7 and M8 get Android 4.4.4 Phones – LG LG G3 Prime may be in the works Group photo of LG G3 models leaks, Verizon unsurprisingly makes noticeable changes LG G3 available for pre-order at T-Mobile, arriving July 16 Sprint to release LG G3 on July 18 LG G3 Beat announced in China, most likely the G3 Mini New LG device, possibly the LG G3 Mini, shows up in FCC filing with AT&T compatibility Rumored G Stylus to replace the Vu in LG’s lineup New render of LG G Vista for Verizon shows back of device Phones – Motorola Moto X+1 specs leaked by Brazilian website Google Play Edition Moto G receiving Android 4.4.4 update Phones – Samsung Samsung Galaxy S 5 mini is official The Galaxy F in crystal clear gets a, well, crystal clear press First actual photo of Samsung Galaxy F appears online Alleged Samsung Galaxy F front panel photo surfaces Samsung Galaxy S5 getting a Google Play Edition variant Additional Samsung Galaxy S 5 Google Play Edition press render leaks, this time without onscreen buttons Samsung announces four new low-level smartphones all running KitKat 4.4 European pricing for Samsung Galaxy Ace 4, Galaxy Core II, Galaxy Young 2 revealed Galaxy Mega 2 gets benchmarked, confirms quad-core CPU and 5.9-inch screen Galaxy Note 3 (international variant) receives Download Booster, Kids Mode via update Samsung pokes fun at iPhone owners again with new ‘Wall Huggers’ commercial Phones – Sony Images of Sony Xperia Z3 and Z3 Compact leaked Xperia Z3 Compact screenshot leaked Project Ara First 100 beta testers for Project Ara announced ROMs Android L based theme available for Cyanogenmod 11 Don’t expect a version of CyangenMod based on the Android L Developer Preview Smartwatches LG G Watch headed to Verizon and AT&T in U.S. LG G Watch and Samsung Gear Live get the teardown treatment Moto 360 could be quite expensive compared to other Android Wear devices Milestone No. 1: Android Wear gets updated to version KMV78V on Gear Live and G Watch Here are 18 Android Wear apps that you can download from the Play Store now Here are 27 additional Android Wear apps ready for download Custom watch face apps for Android Wear now appearing in the Play Store Tablets Prototype of a Nexus 8 tablet passes through Indian shipping site Samsung releases Galaxy Tab S commercials, compares its display to the Apple iPad’s T-Mobile to get 8-inch LTE Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 Samsung Scandinavia leaks some tablet information Updates HTC’s update schedule leaks, One (M8) to receive Android 4.4.4 by July-August Google Play Edition Moto G receiving Android 4.4.4 update SuperSU 2.01 update gets support for Android L Developer Preview Google posts Android L preview source code for various Nexus devices Google Play Edition HTC One M7 and M8 get Android 4.4.4 Miscellaneous Samsung executive feels consumers think beyond just the Apple brand Samsung can’t catch a break as it’s suppliers are accused of poor work conditions Check out the most recent market share trends in U.S. smartphone platforms, OEMs and apps Up, Up and Away: HTC hits earnings estimate for Q2, turns profit Come comment on this article: TalkAndroid Weekly Recap for June 30 – July 6, 2014 Visit TalkAndroid for Android news, Android guides, and much more! http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/6fa14841efa86cd081e490700314eb97._.gif News via TalkAndroid
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