Guest Robert Nazarian Posted April 20, 2014 Posted April 20, 2014 Now that the Galaxy S 5 and HTC One (M8) have officially launched globally, all eyes are focused on the upcoming OnePlus One, which will debut this week. Not to mention, things are starting to heat up regarding the LG G3. Will Google offer an extremely low-priced Nexus? Speaking of low-priced, we found out that Motorola has something else in the cooker. The Project Developer’s Conference was this week, and we got our best look at how these modular phones will work. 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 keyboard replacement apps [April 2014] How to setup and use Sense TV on the HTC One (M8) Reviews HTC One (M8) Review: The Rolex of smartphones Featured Android Game Review: Neon Commander [Arcade] Apple vs Samsung Google exec claims they didn’t copy iPhone software features Apps – New Google releases stock Camera app in the Play Store Google’s new Camera app introduces Lens Blur via software optimization Chrome Remote Desktop exits beta and can now be used by anyone Apps – Updates Samsung Group Play updated to version 3.0 Dailymotion’s Chromecast support exits beta and is open for all Casting live streams to Chromecast added to YouTube app Location suggestions and autocomplete now a thing in latest Google Calendar update Flickr update introduces complete redesign MLB.TV knocks it out of the park with Chromecast support Facebook introduces new Nearby Friends feature for location sharing Updated WatchOn app for Galaxy S 5 now available in Play Store Sony adds Xperia keyboard to the Play Store for Xperia devices Samsung’s Milk Music will soon implement ads, $3.99 monthly to remove them Carriers Aio Wireless to offer group discounts similar to Sprint’s Framily plans Download Booster on Verizon and AT&T Galaxy S5 hidden but can be activated AT&T starts rolling out Android 4.4 KitKat update for LG G Flex Android 4.4 now available for AT&T’s Samsung Galaxy S 4 Active AT&T alters GoPhone plans by providing more data and free tethering MetroPCS has the Samsung Galaxy S 5 online and in-store starting today Galaxy S 5 available for pre-order on Ting for less than $600 T-Mobile says no to overage charges, and John Legere starts petition for all U.S. carriers to do the same Verizon extends latest More Everything discounts to those that bring their own LG Lucid 3 now available from Verizon Wireless Verizon Droid MAXX now available in high gloss red and black with chrome accents Verizon rolls out an update for the HTC One M8 Verizon LG G2 can now be upgraded manually to KitKat Chrome Office Online makes its way to the Chrome Web Store Chromebooks ‘Easy Unlock’ feature for Chrome OS leaks, could unlock a Chromebook with a nearby smartphone Chromecast Dailymotion’s Chromecast support exits beta and is open for all Casting live streams to Chromecast added to YouTube app MLB.TV knocks it out of the park with Chromecast support Gaming Humble Mobile Bundle 5 launched with 6 games Gameloft’s The Amazing Spider-Man 2 swings onto the Play Store Google Google to update Android icons to more resemble web icons Document reveals Android’s pre-touchscreen development Google purchases drone company Titan Aerospace Google wants more eye real estate with camera-embedded contact lenses Google exec claims they didn’t copy iPhone software features Google’s Gmail makes access to your smartphone’s photos much easier Hoverboards, Teleportation and Space Elevators? Just some of the projects the Google X team discussed Matias Duarte thinks ‘mobile as a concept is actually dead’ Google hosts early Mother’s Day sale Google Camera APK teardown reveals hidden modes and features Google talks design in “Google Design Minutes” video series Google holding internet scavenger hunt for a chance to attend I/O in June Google+ Images of rumored redesigned Google+ app leak Google Glass Glass user has Glass pulled off his face and smashed Plastic surgeon aided by Google Glass while operating on patients Google Glass update to come this week with Android 4.4 KitKat Google Glass target of DeGeneres bit on sale day Hardware MediaTek shows off MT6595 chipset with LTE integration LG finally ends rumors and confirms its own mobile processor is in the works Phones – Amazon The Amazon smartphone finally shows itself and more details emerge Phones – HTC HTC One M8 Mini May release rumored again Verizon rolls out an update for the HTC One M8 HTC One (M7) will receive Sense 6.0 next month Phones – Huawei Pictures of Huawei Ascend P7 leaked Phones – LG Two LG Isai FL photos leak, could be indicative of the G3 or even the Nexus 5 successor LG Isai FL in pink leaks alongside some specifications LG G3 could be released in July New LG devices, including possible LG G3, surface on AnTuTu Mystery LG device hits AnTuTu Benchmark site LG Lucid 3 now available from Verizon Wireless New LG L65 appears to be joining the L Series III family LG L65 joins the L Series III as another mid-range smartphone Verizon LG G2 can now be upgraded manually to KitKat AT&T starts rolling out Android 4.4 KitKat update for LG G Flex Phones – Motorola Motorola to introduce new ultra-thin smartphone very soon Moto E is Motorola’s ultra-thin smartphone for Mexico Motorola’s 2012 DROID devices still slated to get KitKat in a few more weeks Verizon Droid MAXX now available in high gloss red and black with chrome accents Phones – Nexus Android 4.4.3 could be dropping today A very low-priced Nexus phone might be in the works Phones – OnePlus OnePlus One gets a price tag for different markets OnePlus introduces invite system for the OnePlus One Image of OnePlus One internal components leak Photo samples taken from OnePlus One’s camera surface online OnePlus One team reveals a little of the CyanogenMod 11S interface Images of the upcoming OnePlus One leak along with the StyleSwap covers Phones – Oppo Oppo Find 7 and Find 7a cameras get taken out for an Ultra HD showcase Phones – Phillips The Philips W6618 has a 5,300 mAh battery – the largest in a smartphone Phones – Samsung Samsung Galaxy Note 4 rumored to feature a three sided Youm flexible display Samsung to announce the Galaxy S 5 Zoom on April 29 with a new name The Galaxy S 5 costs a little more to produce than the Galaxy S 4 and lot more than the iPhone 5S Security team finds Samsung Galaxy S 5 fingerprint scanner susceptible to molds Download Booster on Verizon and AT&T Galaxy S5 hidden but can be activated Galaxy S 5 available for pre-order on Ting for less than $600 Samsung targeting 35 million Galaxy S 5 units sold for this quarter Samsung releases new colorful ads for latest devices Updated WatchOn app for Galaxy S 5 now available in Play Store MetroPCS has the Samsung Galaxy S 5 online and in-store starting today Android 4.4 now available for AT&T’s Samsung Galaxy S 4 Active Phones – Sony Sony Xperia Z2 deliveries to be impacted by parts shortages causing delays Sony adds Xperia keyboard to the Play Store for Xperia devices Sony Xperia Z2 gets minor OTA update Phones – Vivo Vivo Xshot will have a 24 megapixel camera with OIS and f/1.8 aperture Phones – ZTE ZTE teases upcoming ZTE Star 1 smartphone Project Ara Project Ara gets an inside look before prototype is finished Google’s Project Ara phones will be available to purchase in January 2015 Toshiba plans on bringing Project Ara to wearables Google to launch $100K developers’ challenge for Project Ara Project Ara showcases its current look Project Tango Project Tango gets the teardown treatment Google, NASA test Project Tango equipped SPHERES in Zero G ROMs CyanogenMod support released for Amazon Kindle Fire HD 7″ and 8.9″ Security Security team finds Samsung Galaxy S 5 fingerprint scanner susceptible to molds Set-top boxes Hulu Plus, Crackle, and Showtime to be added to Amazon Fire TV voice search this summer AllCast receiver released to Amazon Appstore for Fire TV Smartwatches An Android Wear smartwatch might be in Samsung’s future Samsung releases new colorful ads for latest devices Samsung clarifies 20 devices that are compatible with new Gear devices Tablets Android 4.4.2 KitKat rolling out for Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 (2014) Xiaomi teases their first tablet Updates Android 4.4.3 could be dropping today Motorola’s 2012 DROID devices still slated to get KitKat in a few more weeks HTC One (M7) will receive Sense 6.0 next month Android 4.4 now available for AT&T’s Samsung Galaxy S 4 Active AT&T starts rolling out Android 4.4 KitKat update for LG G Flex Android 4.4.2 KitKat rolling out for Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 (2014) Verizon rolls out an update for the HTC One M8 Verizon LG G2 can now be upgraded manually to KitKat Sony Xperia Z2 gets minor OTA update Wearables Samsung Gear Fit goes through a bunch of scenarios in latest commercial Uncovered patent shows Samsung working on a Google Glass competitor Miscellaneous Samsung files trademarks on Galaxy V:, Galaxy Adore, and Galaxy S Fitness Major smartphone OEMs and wireless carriers agree to support anti-theft measures New website is ‘dedicated to the creative processes that go into design at Samsung’ HTC releases duo-camera SDK for developers Samsung devices receiving custom Amazon Kindle store Motorola celebrating fifty application updates with a Hangout full of questions Over one-third of Galaxy S 5 upgrades were by iPhone users HTC hires former marketing head at Samsung to be an adviser Smartphone cameras to rival DSLRs in 12 to 18 months according to HTC New wireless charging technology can charge up to 40 devices at once Come comment on this article: TalkAndroid Weekly Recap for April 14 – April 20, 2014 Visit TalkAndroid for Android news, Android guides, and much more! 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