Guest Robert Nazarian Posted August 4, 2014 Posted August 4, 2014 http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/9b566a71c6f043e05101bce2a0a57a35.jpg Rumors surrounding a Motorola Nexus continues to build steam, but where is the Nexus 8? The Moto 360 is the most anticipated smartwatch in history, but will it be trumped by HP? Google is cooking up customized accessories, but what is going on with those party barges? Flappy Bird makes its return, but has the excitement died down? It’s time to get caught up and get ready for what is sure to be another big week in the world of Android. Reviews Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4 review: It’s all about the display, and it’s gorgeous Accessories Google Workshop project looks to bring customization to Nexus accessories Apple vs Samsung Apple drops cross-appeal against Samsung in apparent sign of court fatigue Android Wear Wear Mini Launcher gets an update and moves from Alpha to Beta Apps – New Creators of WordPress release “Selfies” app to Play Store Official Amazon Seller app now on Play Store Apps – Updates Facebook finally moves all messaging over to Facebook Messenger app Swiftkey Keyboard updates with new themes, performance improvements and more Google Search can now utilize hotel confirmation emails for suggestions Samsung’s Kid Store reaches 900 apps Yahoo Finance gets redesigned with new interactive graphs and real-time quotes Samsung’s Milk Music gets $3.99 subscription option [updated] Hulu now offering a selection of free content on Android devices Google Now Launcher appears to support a few new devices NFL Mobile app updated ahead of this weekend’s first preseason game Amazon expands Appstore to 41 new countries and territories around the globe Stitcher Radio brings its updated Front Page feature to Android XBMC changing name to Kodi Carriers U.S. Senate reports that companies are cramming customer bills with obscene charges ZTE Grand X coming to Cricket Wireless on August 8 FreedomPop to offer LTE-enabled tablets with free voice, text and data Samsung launches budget-friendly Galaxy Avant on T-Mobile T-Mobile launches a promotion aimed directly at AT&T’s “Best Ever” plan T-Mobile to carry the Sony Xperia Z3 T-Mobile boasts momentous growth for fifth consecutive quarter Iliad wants a controlling stake in T-Mobile, submits $15 billion offer LG G Vista now available on Verizon Verizon Galaxy S5 receiving update which brings bevy of bug-fixes, breaks root access Verizon pushing Android 4.4.4 update to all Moto X users The FCC isn’t pleased with Verizon’s new policy to throttle unlimited data customers Chrome 64-bit support for Chrome now in beta for Windows users Gaming Flappy Bird returns, and he’s bringing friends Two new Pac-Man games for Android coming soon Google Google Drive updated with new Material Design-inspired “home screens” for the web Google Play Developer Publishing API now open to all developers Grab coffee with Eric Schmidt, Google’s chairman, for winning a charitable auction Google to show off self-driving cars at Maker Camp this Friday Google Hangouts made more business-friendly with latest changes Android gobbles up 85 percent of global smartphone shipments in Q2 2014 Google is decommissioning one of their mysterious barges and selling it for scrap Google Workshop project looks to bring customization to Nexus accessories Google may separate Photos from Google+ in the near future Google Glass Man steals Google Glass and quickly gets caught Hardware Lithium ion battery life could double according to new study Phones – Amazon Amazon spends $205 on every Fire Phone built Phones – Facebook Facebook files patent for unibody phone design, could be new Facebook Phone Phones – HTC The new HTC J Butterfly launched by KDDI HTC holding press event on August 19, likely a One (M8) with Windows Phone HTC provides free One (M8) to owner of melted Galaxy S4 Phones – Huawei Huawei Ascend Mate 3 spotted in benchmarks packing powerful specs Huawei teases new phone to be announced at IFA in September Phones – Lenovo Alleged Lenovo Vibe Z2 Pro Mini gets photographed Phones – LG LG G Vista now available on Verizon LG says additional LG G3 colors to be available starting in August Analysts predict LG G3 to be twice as popular as the G2 despite imminent iPhone 6 launch Phones – Meizu Meizu MX4 may claim title of thinnest bezels Phones – Motorola Motorola Nexus likely as Android Silver plans come into question Trademarked “Moto Maxx” hints at potential Motorola handset Possible photos of the upcoming Moto G successor have leaked sporting a slim design Verizon pushing Android 4.4.4 update to all Moto X users Phones – OnePlus OnePlus could be dropping CyanogenMod for Home-grown ROM OnePlus dropping ColorOS in China for own ROM Phones – Samsung Samsung Galaxy Note 4 announcement slated for September 3 Samsung Galaxy Note 4 model number appears in Korean carrier’s database Samsung Galaxy Alpha display resolution confirmed to be 720p Samsung Galaxy Alpha to be officially unveiled on August 4th Samsung Galaxy Alpha announcement happening August 13, specifications surface early Samsung launches budget-friendly Galaxy Avant on T-Mobile Samsung officially announces the Galaxy Star 2 Plus Verizon Galaxy S5 receiving update which brings bevy of bug-fixes, breaks root access Galaxy Mega helps save a man from being shot Phones – Sony Sony Xperia Z3 Compact gets photographed again T-Mobile to carry the Sony Xperia Z3 Sony Movie Creator app shows up for Sony Xperia Z2 Phones – Vivo VIVO could be the first to have a Sapphire display Phones – Xiaomi Xiaomi sells through batches of phones in China and India in under a minute Phones – ZTE ZTE Grand X coming to Cricket Wireless on August 8 Security Android malware can attack devices with “Fake ID” exploit Smartwatches HP, Gilt working on Michael Bastian designed smartwatch LG G Watch charging contacts wearing away for some users LG pushing update to G Watch to fix charging pin residue issue Photos of Motorola’s Moto 360 leak online New rumor suggests Moto 360 to be made out of plastic OnePlus ‘OneWatch’ leaks in unpublished product page on OnePlus’ website Samsung files for another Gear related trademark – Gear S Tablets FreedomPop to offer LTE-enabled tablets with free voice, text and data Upcoming Kindle Fire HDX to sport the Snapdragon 805 11.6-inch, Intel i5 hybrid Android Tab Book from LG announced Alleged Nexus 9 image turns out to be just a stock image Google now out of stock on non-LTE Nexus 7 tablets Samsung’s Galaxy Gifts commercial showers people with happiness New Samsung #TabletRealities campaign begins, three videos released Wearables Runtastic enters the wearable market with the Runtastic Orbit Updates Verizon pushing Android 4.4.4 update to all Moto X users Miscellaneous Hilton Worldwide spending $550 million to make mobile devices hotel tools Samsung is still the king of smartphones but continues to lose market share Motorola announces change of leadership Samsung talks strategy to address financial slide Qi wireless charging will soon adopt short-range resonance charging It’s legal to unlock your cell phone (again) Microsoft files lawsuit against Samsung for Android royalty payments Come comment on this article: TalkAndroid Weekly Recap for July 28 – August 3, 2014 Visit TalkAndroid for Android news, Android guides, and much more! http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/2cec1fc8ee5b98a8edb7df1c3896d38f._.gif News via TalkAndroid
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