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TalkAndroid Weekly Recap for July 7 – July 13, 2014


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The LG G3 is finally starting to hit carrier stores, will it be the phone that gets LG over the hump? One of the Chromecast’s sought after features has finally arrived. You can now mirror your smartphone or tablet to your TV, but unfortunately the number of devices is limited. Motorola continues to tease the Moto 360, but we just want them to release it already. Speaking of “releasing it already,” when the hell is Samsung going to release the Galaxy F? At this rate, the Galaxy Note 4 will be out sooner. 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 get the Android L look on your phone without rooting or installing ROMs

 

Reviews

 

[App Review] Take control of your mobile data with the redesigned My Data Manager 4.0

 

Accessories

 

HTC Dot View app becomes manageable with themes and settings

 

HTC Dot View case seemingly heading to additional devices

 

 

Android Wear

 

Flopsy Droid bounces onto Android Wear devices

 

Android Wear bug prevents paid apps from being installed

 

Google creates workaround for Android Wear paid apps issue

 

[APK Download] Update to Google Camera puts Android Wear devices to work

 

[New Wear App] Find and open apps a lot quicker on Android Wear with Wear Mini Launcher

 

Wunderlist gets updated with Android Wear support

 

Augmented SmartWatch Pro now supports Android Wear

 

Apps – New

 

Microsoft releases Climatology in the Play Store for people who want an inside look at weather statistics

 

[New Wear App] Find and open apps a lot quicker on Android Wear with Wear Mini Launcher

 

Apps – Updates

 

Google adds ‘Occasionally’ reminder option to Google Now

 

Gmail adds support for 13 new languages, covering 94% of the internet’s languages

 

Google Now voice media controls incoming

 

You can now easily correct a misheard word in Google Now with “no I said” command

 

Motorola updates Motorola Connect app with new look and features

 

[APK Download] Chromecast app update activates Cast Screen feature for Android devices

 

[APK Download] Gmail app update allows sharing Drive files

 

[APK Download] Update to Google Camera puts Android Wear devices to work

 

Vevo releases major update to music video app

 

Fleksy’s Android Beta gets updated with 15 new languages and Galaxy Gear support

 

LG updating their new Smart Keyboard

 

Microsoft opening beta program for OneNote users on Android

 

Nova Launcher gets Android L-style visual tweaks

 

Google Camera gets another update with Photo Sphere improvements

 

Wunderlist gets updated with Android Wear support

 

Photoshop Express receives update, adds RAW file support and blemish removal

 

Carriers

 

AT&T LG G3 and G Watch will go on sale July 11th, pre-orders open tomorrow

 

Sprint update for Samsung Galaxy S 5 adds Wi-Fi calling feature

 

Sprint adds the ZTE LivePro to portfolio

 

Sprint now taking orders for LG G3

 

T-Mobile partners with Major League Baseball to flex its muscles at All-Star Week

 

Mysterious ZTE Olympia coming to T-Mobile ‘soon’

 

Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet heading to Verizon on July 17, pre-ordering starts tomorrow

 

LG G3 pre-orders for Verizon variant start today, will cost only $99.99 with a 2 year contract

 

evleaks confirms Verizon offering of prepaid 4G LTE starting on July 17

 

Verizon to offer Kansas and Missouri customers network test drive program

 

Chromebooks

 

You can now purchase the first Chromebooks powered by an Intel Core i3 processor

 

Chromecast

 

[APK Download] Chromecast app update activates Cast Screen feature for Android devices

 

Developer finds solution to allow additional devices to use Cast Screen feature with Chromecast

 

New QCast Music brings party playlists to Chromecast

 

Collectables

 

Dead Zebra unveils latest Android figurines, Heroes and Villains II

 

Gaming

 

Flopsy Droid bounces onto Android Wear devices

 

Samsung working with Oculus VR for its Gear VR headset coming in September

 

Leo’s Fortune, a new platformer that pleases the eye, hops into the Play Store

 

Modern Combat 5: Blackout ready to hit the virtual shelves of Google Play on July 24th

 

SEGA release Sonic Jump Fever to Google Play

 

Angry Birds Star Wars 2 updated with 30 levels for more addicting play time

 

Google

 

Larry Page, Sergey Brin talk Google’s product approach compared to Apple’s and more

 

Google reportedly working on major plans to take on Amazon

 

Android distribution for July shows KitKat coming up on 20%

 

Google and MAKE launch 3rd annual virtual summer camp for fun DIY projects

 

Google could be readying selective app restoration across multiple devices

 

Hardware

 

Samsung announces new Exynos processor with integrated 4G LTE modem

 

Phones – Lenovo

 

Lenovo’s octa-core Golden Warrior officially announced for July 18th

 

Phones – LG

 

LG G3 ‘Prime’ with Snapdragon 805 gets leaked in Korean mall ad

 

LG G3 S leaks, features dual SIM capabilities, SIM-switching soft button

 

Verizon LG G Vista specs revealed

 

AT&T LG G3 and G Watch will go on sale July 11th, pre-orders open tomorrow

 

Sprint now taking orders for LG G3

 

LG releases three commercials touting the camera, display, and design of its G3

 

LG G3 pre-orders for Verizon variant start today, will cost only $99.99 with a 2 year contract

 

LG talks G3 design in latest video

 

Phones – Motorola

 

Unknown Motorola smartphone running Android L leaks

 

Phones – Nokia

 

Lumia branded device running Android is on the way, carries new ‘Nokia by Microsoft’ name

 

Phones – OnePlus

 

OnePlus Two in the works with a codename of ‘Lettuce’

 

OnePlus posts subtle tease about July 22nd

 

Phones – Samsung

 

Did the Galaxy F just pass Bluetooth certification?

 

Samsung Galaxy Note 4 colors to mirror Galaxy S 5

 

Tweet from Samsung hints at possible retinal scanner in upcoming device, possibly Galaxy Note 4

 

Sprint update for Samsung Galaxy S 5 adds Wi-Fi calling feature

 

Galaxy S 4 Active battles lawnmower, comes out scathed but working

 

Phones – Sony

 

Sony introduces the selfie-centric Xperia C3

 

Photos of Sony’s Xperia Z3 leak on Digi-Wo and Weibo

 

Sony Xperia Z1 Compact now available in the U.S. unlocked

 

Phones – ZTE

 

ZTE unveils the nubia Z7, nubia Z7 max, and nubia Z7 mini

 

Mysterious ZTE Olympia coming to T-Mobile ‘soon’

 

Project Tango

 

Google’s Project Tango headed to NASA space station

 

ROMs

 

Nexus 4 and Nexus 7 2012 get Android L Developer Preview thanks to ported ROMs

 

That didn’t take long: LG G Watch gets its first custom ROM

 

Security

 

Android’s factory reset option might not delete everything

 

Smartwatches

 

Augmented SmartWatch Pro now supports Android Wear

 

AT&T LG G3 and G Watch will go on sale July 11th, pre-orders open tomorrow

 

LG G Watch, Samsung Gear Live get the iFixit teardown treatment

 

LG G Watch now available worldwide through Play Store and retailers

 

Motorola site’s source code reveals the Moto 360 could be available in silver

 

Motorola discusses inspiration behind the round shape of Moto 360

 

Tablets

 

LG releases and details G Pad 10.1, including specs and new software features

 

LG makes new G Pad 7 and G Pad 10.1 available in U.S.

 

Samsung Galaxy Award competition announced to produce Samsung Galaxy Tab S accessory

 

What do consumers think about the Samsung Galaxy Tab S display?

 

Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet heading to Verizon on July 17, pre-ordering starts tomorrow

 

Updates

 

Nexus 4 and Nexus 7 2012 get Android L Developer Preview thanks to ported ROMs

 

Motorola begins Android 4.4.4 rollout to several devices including the Droid Ultra

 

Wearables

 

LG announces “KizOn” wearable for parents to keep track of kids

 

Miscellaneous

 

TSA will require mobile devices to be charged when boarding select flights overseas

 

Isis — no, not ISIS — Mobile Wallet to rebrand amid confusion with terrorist group

 

Samsung plant in Brazil hit by robbers in $6 Million heist

 

Samsung’s Q2 profits dip, falling short of analyst expectations by nearly $1 billion

 

Motorola ordered to stop selling phones infringing on antenna patent in Germany

 

Federal Trade Commission suing Amazon for wrongfully billing consumers with in-app purchases

 

Chinese supplier for Samsung accused of child labor violations

 

Samsung App store officially changes name to Galaxy Apps

 

NASCAR pushing for viewer engagement during races with second screen experience

 

 

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