Guest Robert Nazarian Posted March 16, 2014 Posted March 16, 2014 Things continue to heat up regarding the HTC One 2014. Does HTC have a chance to wow us on March 25, based on the fact that we know so much about the phone before its unveiling? On top of that, ZTE plans on trying to steal the spotlight by making a big announcement on the very same day. We continue to see new Chromecast apps, but most of the major music and video apps are non-existent. We continue to hear rumors about an Amazon phone. Will they ever come out with one? and will anybody buy an updated Galaxy Beam? Could Flappy Bird make an encore appearance? and what the hell is the OnePlus One phone all about? It’s time to get caught up and get ready for another exciting week in the world of Android. Guides Best Android SMS text messaging replacement apps [March 2014] Best Android apps for managing your contacts / Address book [March 2014] Accessories Samsung launches “Specialized Usability Accessories” for the Galaxy Core Advance customers Apps – New Samsung unveils Samsung Cloud Print and NFC Printers for small and medium-sized businesses Smart Alarm Clock gets comfy and takes a snooze in the Play Store [New Chromecast App] DrawCast lets your draw on your phone and TV at the same time [New Chromecast App] Class6ix brings personalized local and national news to your Chromecast Apps – Updated Talon for Twitter gets updated to version 2.0 with several new fixes and features WhatsApp sends update to Google Play with new privacy settings, other additions Instagram receives a new update, brings a refreshed user interface and faster performance Google Wallet app receives a new update, introduces “Orders” feature Google Translate update brings handwriting support for 13 more languages Google Search app updated with expanded card information, better image searching, and other new features YouTube 5.5.26 (accidental?) update brings Dogfooding menu Plex makes Chromecast support free for everyone Facebook Android app updated, bringing photos in comments, ability to delete albums, and more Chromecast app sees update to version 1.5.3 with new language support and improved Samsung device optimization Latest version of the Google Play Store is now available to download manually DrawCast updated with multi-device support Google URL Shortener undergoes simplifying name change Don’t have a KitKat device? Say goodbye to Google Wallet’s tap and pay feature on April 14 Google Maps updated to show upcoming events Cameras Here is a video explaining what Samsung’s ISOCELL camera technology is Specs for Samsung Galaxy S 5 Zoom surface on GFXBench Carriers AT&T’s 4G LTE is making its way to the 2015 Audi A3 with a hefty price AT&T sends out Moto X soak test invites, possibly for Android 4.4.2 AT&T CFO thinks that the Sprint and T-Mobile merger is not possible AT&T is merging Aio Wireless with Cricket Wireless, Cricket is the name that stays Republic Wireless getting the Moto G Straight Talk now offering nano SIM cards for compatible phones Sprint chairman says that U.S. data speeds are horrible, says he can fix that Sprint announces new prepaid plans called “Sprint Prepaid” Sprint chairman wants to try and purchase T-Mobile T-Mobile celebrating the anniversary of its 4G LTE with network upgrades and a Verizon attack ad Samsung Galaxy S 4 on T-Mobile receives Android 4.4.2 today T-Mobile to sell both 16GB and 32GB Samsung Galaxy S5 Sony’s Xperia T2 Ultra likely headed to T-Mobile USA US Cellular tweaks their plans to add more data According to Verizon it’s a mistake to abandon the subsidized handset model Verizon offering low price, contract encumbered Nexus 7 for $49.99 Verizon’s Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 2014 Edition is up for sale Verizon Smart Rewards program may be ready to roll out nationwide LG Lucid 3 (VS876) for Verizon leaks, nothing left to hide Chromebooks Google giving all Chromebook users 60 days of Play Music All Access Chromecast Chromecast to expand to new markets within the month [New Chromecast App] DrawCast lets your draw on your phone and TV at the same time DrawCast updated with multi-device support [New Chromecast App] Class6ix brings personalized local and national news to your Chromecast Plex makes Chromecast support free for everyone Chromecast app sees update to version 1.5.3 with new language support and improved Samsung device optimization Google to launch Chromecast in UK on March 19 Gaming Mount & Blade: Warband is a new mobile game exclusively for Tegra 4 devices The Amazing Spider-Man 2 Android game will be released in April Dong Nguyen, creator of Flappy Bird, is considering bringing back his wildly popular game Humble Mobile Bundle 4 adds three more games to the mix, brings the total to nine Angry Birds Epic will be turn-based RPG style Asus Game Box Controller appears on Bluetooth SIG site Threes! finally makes its way onto the Google Play Store Amazon’s set-top box controller leaks Wikipad cuts $50 off its Android gaming tablet, drops to $199 Crazy Taxi: City Rush coming later this year, SEGA makes the original free in the Play Store through March 19 Google Refer Google Apps to friends and make some money Google giving all Chromebook users 60 days of Play Music All Access Google Docs and Sheets get official add-ons in Chrome Google’s first physical retail store to open in downtown Manhattan Lawsuit filed against Google over in-app purchases by minors Google buys Green Throttle Games in quest to develop set top box Google still mum about auto-login app for WiFi hotspots Google lowers cost for Google Drive storage Larry Page may have been holding Motorola back from making a legitimate Google phone Google files patent application for a new radial menu feature in Android Google Glass Preview for Glass scans movie posters and shows you the trailers MedicAR for Google Glass uses augmented reality to teach future surgeons Hardware Samsung’s “most advanced” DDR3 memory has entered production Phones – Amazon Amazon expected to release “Project Aria” smartphone this year Phones - Gionee World’s thinnest smartphone set for release next week Phones – HTC Sound file in ‘all new HTC One’ suggests wireless charging capabilities for device Review video for upcoming ‘all new HTC One’ appears on YouTube, later pulled by user [updated] The all new HTC One gets another photo shoot Leaked ‘All New HTC One’ ad reveals ‘Duo Camera’ function HTC’s All New One specs and sales guide leaks Once again, images of Verizon Branded ‘The All New HTC One’ leak New HTC One (M8) shows up on eBay with retail box and it’s not called what you think it is HTC UK teases launch of the All New HTC One on Twitter Phones – Huawei Huawei’s Dual OS smartphone will be available in Q2 Phones – LG LG D850 (G3) model spotted on LG’s website hints at Quad HD screen Screenshot taken on LG’s G3 pops up online, hinting at a quad HD screen resolution LG G3 confirmed to have QHD display, adaptive software LG Lucid 3 (VS876) for Verizon leaks, nothing left to hide LG G Pro 2 to be available in red color as well Advertisement for LG G Pro 2 features Magic Focus feature Phones – Motorola AT&T sends out Moto X soak test invites, possibly for Android 4.4.2 Republic Wireless getting the Moto G Phones – Nokia Pre-orders for the Nokia X have reached one million in just four days in China Phones – OnePlus OnePlus One will feature a 5.5-inch screen in a 5-inch body smaller than Sony’s Xperia Z1 OnePlus One design sketch leak shows what the device may look like Phones – Oppo Oppo Find 7 Specs Confirmed Check out Oppo’s very cool Find 7 event invitation Oppo Find 7 photos leak days before announcement, shows device and retail packaging Phones – Pantech Pantech Vega Iron 2 could be first Snapdragon 805 powered device Phones – Samsung Will there or will there not be a premium Galaxy S 5? Factory fire could affect Galaxy S 5 production Galaxy S 5 sales might be a little weak at launch Samsung Galaxy S 5 will be available for pre-order in the UK starting from March 28 Here is a video explaining what Samsung’s ISOCELL camera technology is T-Mobile to sell both 16GB and 32GB Samsung Galaxy S5 New and updated Galaxy S 5 TouchWiz apps now available for download Samsung is working on a new Galaxy Beam device Lebron James not happy over how his Galaxy Note 3 wiped off all the data on it Black Edition Samsung Galaxy S 4 now available in UK Samsung launches “Specialized Usability Accessories” for the Galaxy Core Advance customers Samsung’s Galaxy Grand 2 hits South Korea International Galaxy S 3, Note 2, and Grand 2 Duos may actually get KitKat Samsung Galaxy S 4 on T-Mobile receives Android 4.4.2 today Phones – Sony Sony Xperia T2 Ultra makes an appearance both in and out of the retail box Sony’s Xperia T2 Ultra likely headed to T-Mobile USA Single and dual-SIM Sony Xperia E1 now available in India Phones – Xiaomi Xiaomi kicks the budget phone game up a notch with a larger screen and octa-core processor Phones – ZTE The upcoming ZTE Grand S EXT might sport the best combination of metal and plastic we have seen ZTE’s Nubia X6 rear camera will feature Optical Image Stabilization technology ZTE has elected to announce its Nubia X6 smartphone on March 25, same day as The All New HTC One ROMs TRWP 2.7 released, bringing huge list of new features Xiaomi launches MIUI software designed for tablets, works on Nexus 7 Security Developer claims Samsung is using a backdoor to access user data, but security expert disagrees Smartwatches ASUS shares a little more info on upcoming smart watch device Pebble App Challenge launches, will provide $5,000 to top developer Specs of LG made Google smartwatch leak Tablets Could Google drop Snapdragon in favor of Intel’s chip for Nexus 8? Verizon offering low price, contract encumbered Nexus 7 for $49.99 Samsung working on new tablet with AMOLED 2560×1600 display Verizon’s Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 2014 Edition is up for sale Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 passes through FCC Updates Samsung Galaxy S 4 on T-Mobile receives Android 4.4.2 today AT&T sends out Moto X soak test invites, possibly for Android 4.4.2 International Galaxy S 3, Note 2, and Grand 2 Duos may actually get KitKat Wearables Samsung’s S Band returns in new leak that fully exposes the Activity Tracker Miscellaneous Sony introduces “Xperia Themes” for phones running Android 4.3 or later HTC ‘Power To Give’ project helps cure Aids, Alzheimer’s Disease and Cancer through your smartphone Samsung, Microsoft join the Wireless Power Consortium to adopt Qi wireless charging New Samsung patents point the way to flexible display devices Pandora still the top streaming service, Spotify drops to fourth Amazon’s upcoming music service might not feature unlimited music streaming Samsung patent approved for phone with 21:9 aspect ratio Analysts project Lenovo to become 2nd largest Android manufacturer Amazon Prime increases price $20 to $99 per year U.S. panel rules that HTC, ZTE and Huawei did not violate FlashPoint patents 8-core smartphones not expected to be big sellers in 2014 Come comment on this article: TalkAndroid Weekly Recap for March 10 – March 16, 2014 Visit TalkAndroid for Android news, Android guides, and much more! 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