Guest Robert Nazarian Posted April 27, 2014 Posted April 27, 2014 One of the bigger news stories from this week had nothing to do with a device. The departure of Vic Gundotra from Google was a shock and leaves us wondering what the future of Google+ is. The OnePlus One is getting as much buzz as other flagships, but will you be able to get your hands on one (no pun intended)? The LG G3 seems primed and ready to steal the spotlight this summer, but don’t count out the Moto X+1. 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 10 hidden features of the Galaxy S 5 that you need to know How to setup and use the fingerprint scanner on the Galaxy S 5 How to setup and use the Galaxy S 5 fingerprint scanner to make Paypal payments How to use S Health on the Galaxy S 5 Samsung Galaxy S 5 camera software walkthrough How to use ‘Shot & More’ for Drama Shots, Eraser, and more on the Galaxy S 5 How to use ‘Selective Focus’ and ‘Out of Focus’ on the Galaxy S 5 Accessories HTC Dot View Case hack will allow more notifications to work with the flip cover Here’s a good look at the OnePlus One StyleSwap replaceable back covers Apple vs Samsung Expert witness claims Apple’s damage calculations are wrong Google will pay some of Samsung’s costs from Apple lawsuit in addition to joining defense Apps – New New Sony background defocus app released to the Play Store IFTTT finally makes an Android version available Apps – Updated Domino’s Pizza now allows you to pay with Google Wallet Google updates Hangouts app to version 2.1 Google leaks new Dialer screenshot via Twitter Beats Music subscriber count is real low, not everyone is feeling the beat HD Widgets 4 beta available now, to be rolled out May 1st New image surfaces of revamped Dialer for Android Hulu Plus adds remote control feature for gaming consoles New YouTube update released bringing improved automatic playlist for music videos Mailbox update delivers actionable notifications and some fixes Cameras Oppo to get into the attachable smartphone camera market to compete with Sony Carriers AT&T offering off-contract, certified like new Galaxy S 4 for $179 50GB Google Drive offer on AT&T HTC One M8 down because of glitch LG Optimus L70 and L90 being added to Metro PCS and T-Mobile Motorola Moto X price drops for Republic Wireless, Amazon does the same for the GSM model Sprint Samsung Galaxy S5 to get update to fix camera and alarm bugs Android 4.4.2 KitKat update rolling out to Verizon, US Cellular Samsung Galaxy S 4 owners Verizon Galaxy S 5 owners experiencing ‘Camera Failed’ issue Samsung suggesting hardware replacements for Galaxy S 5 camera failure Android 4.4 update for Verizon’s DROID DNA starts rolling out right on time Picture of red Verizon HTC One M8 leaked HTC One (M8) mini said to be landing on Verizon The Kyocera Brigadier coming to Verizon sometime soon Chromebooks Samsung Chromebook 2 gets delayed with no explanation Chromecast [New Chromecast App] – Cloudcaster allows you to cast files from the cloud PlayOn to bring over 100 channels to Chromecast Cloud Storage LyveHome personal cloud device for media open for pre-orders Gaming Google hosting Spring Google Play sale on several premium games NVIDIA Shield successor shows up in benchmarks with Tegra K1 CPU and 4 GB of RAM Humble Mobile Bundle 5 adds three more titles to the package Google Apple and Google provide promotional offers to developers to get exclusive games first Google issues Play Store credit for those who bought the fake “Virus Shield” app Google is working on a stronger encryption level in Gmail Google leaks new Dialer screenshot via Twitter You can now buy the Nest Learning Thermostat from Google Play Google will pay some of Samsung’s costs from Apple lawsuit in addition to joining defense Google hosting Spring Google Play sale on several premium games Google ‘Stars’ being tested with Chrome, allows favoriting URLs and more Google Maps now lets you look at old Street View collections Android mobile ad traffic trumps iOS for the first time, still lags in ad revenue though [breaking] Vic Gundotra is leaving Google Google testing a mobile UI redesign called LEGO ‘Ok Google’ to get major expansion and new navigations coming to Android Google could soon be offering WiFi service to all cities with Google Fiber Google+ Google+ might be killed off after Vic Gundotra’s departure Google Glass Google Glass update brings SMS for iPhone and Calendar Glassware Google opens Glass orders to the public, price remains at $1500 Google says Glass store opening is only temporary United Airlines to passenger: Take off Google Glass Home Automation You can now buy the Nest Learning Thermostat from Google Play Phones – Amazon New details about Amazon’s smartphone customizations revealed Amazon Prime Data could be major selling point for new smartphone Phones – HTC HTC One (M8) mini said to be landing on Verizon Picture of red Verizon HTC One M8 leaked 50GB Google Drive offer on AT&T HTC One M8 down because of glitch New report shows HTC One (M8) attracting Apple, Samsung owners Android 4.4 update for Verizon’s DROID DNA starts rolling out right on time Phones – Huawei Huawei Ascend P7 specs leak, confirming quad-core CPU, 13 megapixel camera and extremely thin design Phones – Kyocera The Kyocera Brigadier coming to Verizon sometime soon Phones – LG LG G3 picture leaked, shows back mounted keys Screenshots of LG G3 interface leak showing flatter, rounder design LG G3 specs tweaked in updated Sprint UA profile LG G3 Mini appears in leaked document and UA profile revealing a few specs LG Optimus L70 and L90 being added to Metro PCS and T-Mobile Phones – Meizu Two variants of Meizu MX4 rumored to be released in August Phones – Motorola Next generation Motorola smartphone (XT912A) shows up in benchmark Moto G LTE and Moto G Ferrari could be released soon First joint Motorola / Lenovo phone could be released in October / November Motorola Moto X price drops for Republic Wireless, Amazon does the same for the GSM model Phones – Nexus Low-cost Google Nexus phone may use 64-bit MediaTek chip Phones – OnePlus Ladies and Gentlemen, the OnePlus One has arrived — And boy does it look gorgeous Are you willing to smash your current phone for a chance to buy a OnePlus One? OnePlus officially starts ‘Smash the Past’ campaign, signups now live Here’s a good look at the OnePlus One StyleSwap replaceable back covers OnePlus One camera samples compared to Nikon 3100 DSLR, 4K sample video too Phones – Samsung New Galaxy phone with 2560 x 1440 display is codenamed Project KQ Samsung SM-G906K appears in Indian shipping database, presumably belongs to Project KQ Galaxy Note 4 display could be revealed in patent application Samsung Galaxy K (formerly Galaxy S 5 Zoom) shows up in more photos Samsung Galaxy S 5 Mini expected to be water and dust resistant, arrive next month Galaxy Beam 2 listed on Samsung’s Chinese web site Samsung Galaxy Core 2 pictures and specs leaked Galaxy S 5 outsells iPhone 5S during respective launch weekends [infographic] Forget metal, Galaxy S 5 crystal edition to be launched next month Verizon Galaxy S 5 owners experiencing ‘Camera Failed’ issue Samsung suggesting hardware replacements for Galaxy S 5 camera failure Sprint Samsung Galaxy S5 to get update to fix camera and alarm bugs Samsung showcases Galaxy S 5 water and dust resistant features in new commercial New Galaxy S 5 commercial shows how its filled with innovations that make everyday moments better Android 4.4.2 KitKat update rolling out to Verizon, US Cellular Samsung Galaxy S 4 owners Samsung starting to issue Android 4.4 update for the international Galaxy Note II AT&T offering off-contract, certified like new Galaxy S 4 for $179 Korean Samsung Galaxy Note 3 Neo gets Android 4.4 KitKat Phones – Sony Sony Xperia Z2 is scheduled to be released in the United States this summer Set-top boxes Amazon, HBO reach content sharing agreement, bringing HBO GO to Fire TV Smartwatches Upcoming LG G Watch will offer Champagne Gold and Stealth Black color options LG ‘W Watch’ name surfaces before the G Watch is even released Samsung launches “Gear App Challenge” for Gear 2 apps Sony rolls out updates to SmartWatch 2 platform Tablets 4K tablets on the horizon Next generation of LG tablets surface at FCC HTC reportedly tapped for 8-inch Google Nexus tablet Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 will be available in the U.S. starting May 1 Samsung SM-T2558 gets certified in China, sports a 7-inch display on a smartphone’s body Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet goes up for pre-order starting at $499 for 16GB Updates Korean Samsung Galaxy Note 3 Neo gets Android 4.4 KitKat Sony rolls out updates to SmartWatch 2 platform Sprint Samsung Galaxy S5 to get update to fix camera and alarm bugs Android 4.4 update with Sense 5.5 approved for Droid DNA, rollout to begin on April 24th Android 4.4 update for Verizon’s DROID DNA starts rolling out right on time Samsung starting to issue Android 4.4 update for the international Galaxy Note II Wearables Samsung cleared initial stock of 250,000 Gear Fit devices in 10 days Samsung releases ad for Gear Fit showing off fitness and social features Sony updates Lifelog app and opens it up to non-Sony smartphones Miscellaneous Samsung opens new Innovation Museum Motorola Solutions signs licensing agreement with Microsoft Netflix set to raise prices for new members by a dollar or two in some countries Beats Music subscriber count is real low, not everyone is feeling the beat According to study, Samsung’s apps are mostly unloved Motorola shipped 6.5 million devices globally in Q1 Punit Soni’s Motorola Hangout now available for playback Xiaomi plans to enter 10 new countries in the coming year Samsung ramping up flexible display production capability Big Android BBQ 2014 taking place October 16-18 HTC design team receives a major blow Apple patent lawsuit against Google revived by U.S. appeals court Come comment on this article: TalkAndroid Weekly Recap for April 21 – April 27, 2014 Visit TalkAndroid for Android news, Android guides, and much more! 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