Guest Robert Nazarian Posted March 30, 2014 Posted March 30, 2014 The HTC One (M8) may have leaked like a sieve, but it’s finally official. I think we can all agree that it might be the most beautiful phone ever, but is it as beautiful on the inside? And is that Duo Camera useful or just a gimmick? The Google I/O page is up and registration will be open soon. Google releases a pretty nifty Chromecast app, but was it half baked? Google also brought one of Android’s coolest features to the desktop. We got a few more looks at one of the most anticipated devices of 2014, the Moto 360. Android 4.4.3 could be released very soon. What changes will it bring to the table? It’s time to get caught up and get ready for what is sure to be another exciting week in the world of Android. Guides Best Android apps for the 2014 Major League Baseball season How to setup and use Magazine UX on the Galaxy TabPRO 8.4, TabPRO 10.1, and TabPRO 12.2 How to use the Multi Window feature on the Samsung Galaxy TabPRO 8.4, TabPRO 10.1, and TabPRO 12.2 Reviews Samsung Galaxy TabPRO 8.4 and 10.1 review: A stunning display with a lot of power Apps – New New Photowall experiment is nifty, collaborative photo collage for Chromecast HTC follows Motorola and releases core apps in the Play Store [updated - Google Play Edition incoming] HTC to release BlinkFeed and Zoe in the Play Store this summer for other devices [New Chromecast app] Colorcast brings Pictionary style drawing game to the big screen Nostalgic Timehop app finally arrives on Android HTC releases Dot View app to Google Play [New Chromecast App] Lakitu is a full-featured Twitch.tv app with Chromecast support Apps – Updates Roku’s Android app gets updated with a fresh interface and enhanced searching College student discount for Spotify offered in U.S. Updated LastPass app now autofills passwords in Android apps and mobile Chrome browsers Last.fm shuts down radio subscription service after 1 year Twitter enhances photo features on mobile client Runtastic 5.0 adds hydration feature and revamps app Microsoft opens Office Mobile for everyone, viewing and editing no longer restricted Facebook Messenger update adds in group chat features Shazam updates iOS app, Android app to follow PlayOn testing Chromecast support in latest beta Cameras Samsung Galaxy S5 ‘Zoom’ specs leak, will feature a slimmer body and 20 MP camera Carriers AT&T, Sprint among the carriers said to be getting the Samsung Galaxy S 5 Active AT&T HTC One Mini receives Android 4.4 KitKat AT&T’s Samsung Galaxy Note 3 and Sprint’s HTC One Max receive Android 4.4 KitKat update AT&T confirms Asus PadFone X specs, no word on release date SK Telecom defies Samsung and releases the Galaxy S 5 early Sprint announces that HD Voice will be launched across the country in July Galaxy S 5 gets unboxed courtesy of T-Mobile T-Mobile to offer HTC One (M8) on April 11 HTC One M8 available today from Verizon retail stores, online at major U.S., Canadian carriers Verizon to offer ‘buy one get one free’ deal on new HTC One (M8) Verizon now offering 30% discount on the new HTC One (M8) along with the BOGO deal LG Optimus Exceed 2 leaks, a prepaid smartphone for Verizon Next Motorola DROID refresh is on track for Q4 Chromecast Google updates Cast icon to make it easier to read state New Photowall experiment is nifty, collaborative photo collage for Chromecast Slingbox working on adding Chromecast support [New Chromecast app] Colorcast brings Pictionary style drawing game to the big screen [New Chromecast App] Lakitu is a full-featured Twitch.tv app with Chromecast support PlayOn testing Chromecast support in latest beta Deals Amazon Kindle Fire HD, HDX, and HDX 8.9 all on sale for a limited time Gaming Nvidia announces updates and new games for SHIELD, including Valve’s Portal Amazon launching set-top box at event next week Gameloft releases Captain America: The Winter Soldier in the Google Play Store Cut The Rope 2 swings into the Play Store Google Where’s Google Going Next? Watch the recent Larry Page TED interview to find out Google Now is a go for all Chrome desktop users Google Now will alert you if there is a traffic incident along your route Google Play Edition of the HTC One M8 will go up for preorder later today Google launches I/O 2014 website, registration will open on April 8 Google Drive now allows users to edit images in Slides and Drawings Google adds in support for uploading music to Play Music through Chrome Google aims to make Android more lucrative for business users in next firmware upgrade Android devices using Google Play Services will now use ‘Powered by Android’ branding Google plans on spending the next 100 years studying its employees Google is cleaning up the Play Store’s sexually explicit material, naughty apps no longer welcome Bill reminders and payment links might be coming to Google Now Google Glass Google strikes deal with Luxottica to bring Glass to Ray-Ban, Oakley, and more Google TV Philips announces a new UHD television powered by Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean Hardware NVIDIA unveils the Jetson TK1 DevKit Home Automation Samsung releases Bluetooth-only smart bulb that lasts ten years Phones – ASUS AT&T confirms Asus PadFone X specs, no word on release date Phones – HTC HTC announces the new One for 2014 Hands on with the All New HTC One (M8) Google Play Edition of the HTC One M8 will go up for preorder later today HTC One M8 available today from Verizon retail stores, online at major U.S., Canadian carriers Verizon to offer ‘buy one get one free’ deal on new HTC One (M8) Not so stealthy ad reveals potential HTC One (M8) in Stealth Black and Stealth Red Verizon now offering 30% discount on the new HTC One (M8) along with the BOGO deal Team Win Recovery Project (TWRP) now available for AT&T, Sprint and International variant of the HTC One M8 T-Mobile to offer HTC One (M8) on April 11 HTC to update existing One device customers to Sixth Sense New HTC One commercials released, feature Gary Oldman The HTC One (M8) screams high quality but don’t expect to repair it easily The HTC One (M8) will have a slightly higher clocked processor in Asia Developer edition of all new HTC One (M8) to be offered in Amber Gold or Gunmetal Grey HTC One (2013) Google Play edition receives a $100 discount, now available for $499 HTC Desire 316 official in China HTC One (M8) Mini and mysterious “M8 Ace” device get name-dropped HTC One M8 Mini appears on Swedish carriers site AT&T HTC One Mini receives Android 4.4 KitKat HTC is working on an octa-core smartphone AT&T’s Samsung Galaxy Note 3 and Sprint’s HTC One Max receive Android 4.4 KitKat update Phones – LG LG will cut the price of the G2 and G Pro 2 when the Galaxy S 5 releases LG G2 mini to be available starting in April LG Optimus Exceed 2 leaks, a prepaid smartphone for Verizon Phones – Meizu Meizu teases its upcoming device, the Blue Charm Note featuring an octa-core processor Phones – Motorola Next Motorola DROID refresh is on track for Q4 Picture of rugged Moto G Forte leaks Moto G is officially Motorola’s best selling smartphone ever Motorola launches the Test Drive software program, starts with the DROID RAZR M Phones – Nexus Nexus 5 and Nexus 7 to receive the Android 4.4.3 KitKat update soon Phones – OnePlus OnePlus One to come equipped with Snapdragon 801 OnePlus One gets an official announcement date Phones – Oppo International version of the Oppo Find 7a up for pre-order April 7 Phones – Samsung Galaxy S 5 gets unboxed courtesy of T-Mobile Samsung may have to move the Galaxy S 5 launch earlier due to South Korean carrier punishment No early launch for the Galaxy S 5 in South Korea SK Telecom defies Samsung and releases the Galaxy S 5 early According to teardown, Samsung Galaxy S5 will be hard to repair The Samsung Galaxy S 5 will feature a baby monitor Well that was quick, Chainfire roots the Samsung Galaxy S 5 SM-G900F before its release AT&T’s Samsung Galaxy Note 3 and Sprint’s HTC One Max receive Android 4.4 KitKat update AT&T, Sprint among the carriers said to be getting the Samsung Galaxy S 5 Active Samsung Galaxy S5 ‘Zoom’ specs leak, will feature a slimmer body and 20 MP camera Phones – Sony Sony announces the delay of the Xperia Z2 release in the U.K, launch date pushed to May Sony begins seeding the Android 4.4.2 KitKat update for the Xperia Z1 worldwide Phones – ZTE ZTE Nubia X6 is official, boasts a 6.44-inch display and the Snapdragon 801 with 3GB of RAM ZTE Grand S II could sport 4GB of RAM Smartwatches Second image of LG G Watch released Moto 360 explained in further detail through new images Sony won’t use Google’s Android Wear OS for its smartwatch Tablets AT&T confirms Asus PadFone X specs, no word on release date Nexus 5 and Nexus 7 to receive the Android 4.4.3 KitKat update soon Two press renders of the Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 7.0 leak Unknown Samsung Galaxy tablets drop by FCC Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 pictures leak Updates HTC to update existing One device customers to Sixth Sense Sony begins seeding the Android 4.4.2 KitKat update for the Xperia Z1 worldwide AT&T HTC One Mini receives Android 4.4 KitKat AT&T’s Samsung Galaxy Note 3 and Sprint’s HTC One Max receive Android 4.4 KitKat update Nexus 5 and Nexus 7 to receive the Android 4.4.3 KitKat update soon First details of Android 4.4.3 revealed Android 4.4.3 changelog (incomplete) leaks Wearables Samsung’s Gear Fit won’t run Android or Tizen Miscellaneous Is President Obama switching to Android? Facebook announces acquisition of Oculus VR HTC looks to double their market share in 2014 HTC president claims Samsung Galaxy S5 is “just a cheap piece of plastic” Amazon prepping free video streaming service that could launch in a few months [updated] Has HTC succumbed to benchmark cheating? Android 4.4 KitKat found to be the most stable mobile operating system Come comment on this article: TalkAndroid Weekly Recap for March 24 – March 30, 2014 Visit TalkAndroid for Android news, Android guides, and much more! News via TalkAndroid
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