Guest Robert Nazarian Posted August 11, 2014 Posted August 11, 2014 http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/9b566a71c6f043e05101bce2a0a57a35.jpg We now have confirmation that we will get the unveiling of the Samsung Galaxy Note 4 in early September. Will it boost Samsung’s lackluster sales? We should also see major announcements from Sony and Huawei that same week, but still no word on when Motorola will unveil the Moto X+1 or the Moto 360. Google releases the Google Fit preview SDK, which also gave us an updated Android L Developer Preview. Verizon Wireless continues its shenanigans, while Sprint changes the guard. 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 LG G3 Review: Everything you want in a smartphone Accessories uBeam’s working prototype will charge devices via ultrasound across the room Android Wear WhatsApp beta update brings in Android Wear support [New Android Wear App] Attopedia brings Wikipedia to your wrist Facebook Messenger adds Android Wear support Apple vs Samsung Apple and Samsung agree to stop all current litigation outside the U.S. USPTO nixes Apple patent, could benefit Samsung with trial damages Apps – New NFL Now takes the field to provide video highlights and news Apps – Updated WhatsApp beta update brings in Android Wear support Google Hands-Free showing up in Google Search Foursquare releases all new version of their app YouTube, Play Music, and Hangouts all receiving minor updates Google Search updated to version 3.6 with new app deep linking and hints of a hands free mode Facebook Messenger adds Android Wear support Android Device Manager joins the update club VSCO Cam 3.0 update includes VSCO Grid to showcase your shots HTC Gallery app updated to allow users to share Duo Camera photos on the web Dish Anywhere app updated with a slew of new features Fleksy gets Arabic and Chinese support, plus several new premium themes LG G3 users reporting 1440p streaming option within YouTube T-Mobile adds Device Unlock to Google Play Google brings back device deauthorization limit for Play Music Blame record labels for Play Music deauthorization mess until Google fixes it Google Play hosting summer sale with nearly 50 apps discounted by up to 85% Carriers Carriers recommend Samsung devices more than Apple and its iPhone Samsung Galaxy Alpha variants unofficially confirmed, AT&T and T-Mobile models included AT&T to sell the LG G Pad 7.0 LTE for $0.99 when bundled with certain LG phones Motorola sending out soak test invites to Moto X owners on AT&T AT&T announces LG G Vista is coming soon SoftBank selecting Brightstar’s Marcelo Claure as new Sprint CEO LG G3 S renamed G3 Vigor on Sprint, according to leak T-Mobile to start Summer Savings Upgrade Offer for select customers Kyocera announces ruggedized Kyocera Hydro Life smartphone coming to T-Mobile, MetroPCS T-Mobile keeps going and going in battery tests T-Mobile is officially the number 1 prepaid carrier in the US Sony Xperia Z3 being tested on T-Mobile’s network prior to announcement T-Mobile adds Device Unlock to Google Play Moto X+1 set for September 25 launch on Verizon FCC continues to express frustration with Verizon data throttling Verizon replies to FCC concerns regarding data throttling plan Verizon Push to Talk Plus now available for select smartphones Chromebooks Amazon discounts Chromebooks for back to school sale Gaming Google Play Store refund window increases to 2 hours Humble Mobile Bundle 6 arrives with six games in exchange for a donation NVIDIA SHIELD Portable update features SHIELD Controller Support and SHIELD Hub App Rovio releases teaser trailer for Angry Birds Stella, will be released September 4 Sony is no longer supporting PlayStation Mobile for Android Female Gamers outweigh their male counterparts with money, time, and loyalty Google Google Play hosting summer sale with nearly 50 apps discounted by up to 85% Google tips police to suspicious photos hidden inside a sex offender’s Gmail inbox Google bans offensive “Bomb Gaza” game from Google Play store Google expands the universe of email addresses it will recognize in Gmail Google Play announces Spider-Man films and TV shows sale You can now explore the Moon and Mars with Google Maps Gmail adds easy “unsubscribe” button Google scoops up smart IM client Emu Look out Amazon: Google and Barnes & Noble team up Google Fit now available to developers as a preview SDK Yahoo working with Google to create encrypted email system Google brings back device deauthorization limit for Play Music Blame record labels for Play Music deauthorization mess until Google fixes it Phones – HTC The ‘HTC Eye’ super-selfie phone is coming to all major US carriers HTC A11 specs and pictures leaked New photo of HTC One M8 Prime next to One M8 leaks on Twitter Phones – Huawei Huawei Ascend D3 could sport a fingerprint scanner Spin-off of the Huawei Ascend P7 could sport a Sapphire display Phones – Kyocera Kyocera announces ruggedized Kyocera Hydro Life smartphone coming to T-Mobile, MetroPCS Kyocera’s Sapphire Shield display on the Brigadier passes stress test with flying colors Phones – Lenovo Lenovo Vibe Z2 Pro announced, carries a stunning 6-inch QHD display Phones – LG LG’s 5.9-inch ‘G3 Stylus’ makes appearance in promotional video, will compete with Samsung’s Note 4 LG G3 Stylus not expected to go head-to-head with the Galaxy Note 4 LG announces new LG G3 A variant of their flagship AT&T announces LG G Vista is coming soon LG G3 S renamed G3 Vigor on Sprint, according to leak LG working on solution to unlock the G3′s bootloader Phones – Motorola Unidentified Motorola box shows up at Verizon, model number is XT1096 Moto X+1 confirmed to pack the Snapdragon 801 Moto X+1 set for September 25 launch on Verizon Moto G successor may have bigger screen, but same processor and specs Moto G2 looking like an August release Moto X eventual update to Android L confirmed by Motorola’ VP of Product Management on Google+ Motorola sending out soak test invites to Moto X owners on AT&T [Deal] Best Buy selling the Moto G 4G for just $180 Phones – Oppo Oppo N1 Mini already available in Malaysia Phones – Pantech Pantech Pop Up Note to enter large, stylus-equipped smartphone market Phones – Samsung Samsung’s three-sided display nearing release Samsung holding Unpacked 2014 event on Sept. 3, Most likely Note 4 Samsung hints at Note 4 at September 3rd IFA Samsung Galaxy Note 4 with Snapdragon 805 supposedly confirmed Samsung’s Galaxy Alpha in white gets photographed, looks very familiar Samsung Galaxy Alpha variants unofficially confirmed, AT&T and T-Mobile models included Pictures of Galaxy Alpha alongside iPhone 5s leak online Samsung Galaxy Alpha shows up at the FCC Samsung Galaxy Alpha specifications leak with just about nothing to hide Blue Samsung Galaxy S 5 coming to Best Buy August 17 Phones – Sony Sony Xperia Z3 being tested on T-Mobile’s network prior to announcement Z3 or possibly another Sony Xperia phone smiles for the camera More Sony Xperia Z3 Compact images leak Sony’s IFA 2014 press invite leaks online, teases new devices Phones – Xiaomi Xiaomi sells 15,000 Mi 3 smartphones in 2 seconds Set-top Boxes Amazon Fire TV gets more content Smartwatches Spare LG G Watch charging cradle now available in Play Store Pictures of wireless charging dock for Moto 360 appear online Pebble releases limited edition green, pink, and blue smartwatches Samsung to announce Gear Solo at IFA 2014 next month Samsung Gear Live receives same update as G watch Tablets AT&T to sell the LG G Pad 7.0 LTE for $0.99 when bundled with certain LG phones Nexus 8 specs revealed Samsung, Barnes & Noble co-hosting event August 20 to launch Galaxy Tab 4 Nook New Xperia tablet pegged for launch Samsung unlikely to achieve tablet shipment goals for the year Updates Moto X eventual update to Android L confirmed by Motorola’ VP of Product Management on Google+ Android “L” to include Multi-user functionality on phones Updated Android L preview builds available for Nexus 5 and Nexus 7 Miscellaneous July sales for HTC hit five-month low Xiaomi’s sales in China soar at Samsung’s expense LG forecasted to hit 60 million smartphones in worldwide sales for this year Android smartphone vendors expect poor sales numbers for second half of 2014 Samsung announces reduction in business with supplier involved in child labor Samsung’s U.S. market share grows as LG, Motorola, and HTC all see small dips HTC allegedly working with Bose to shrink speakers size for smaller bezels Female Gamers outweigh their male counterparts with money, time, and loyalty Carriers recommend Samsung devices more than Apple and its iPhone Come 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