Guest Robert Nazarian Posted May 18, 2014 Posted May 18, 2014 Finally a smartphone that is affordable to all, the Moto E was announced by Motorola earlier this week. HTC also announced the HTC One Mini 2, which is almost as small, but won’t be as affordable. LG is inching closer to making a big splash with the G3. Will it make an impact? The Google Silver program might be launching sooner than we thought. Will we ever see a Nexus 6? Google has announced the schedule for next month’s Google I/O. Does it indicate a pending doom for Google+? Samsung is just about to announce another set of tablets, but does anyone care? 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 The 5 Best Android music player apps [May 2014] Accessories Nexus 5 snap case now available on Google Play Samsung and Seagate partner to create $179 1.5 TB WiFi hard drive and battery Samsung external battery pack raises the design bar for accessories Apps – New Motorola releases Motorola Alert app to Google Play Makers of Beautiful Widgets releases new weather app Foursquare’s new check-in app, Swarm, is now available in the Play Store Cloud.tv announces new Kairo theme for HD Widgets Apps – Updates Twitter starting to officially roll out new mute feature Sonos releases new, refreshed app Google Maps receives update in UK, now offers data on all trains, buses, trams and ferries Plex Pass camera upload feature now available for Android devices Vudu adds new Share My Movies feature, allows up to five users to share movies and shows Get the new PayPal enabled Google Play APK now Bill reminder integration rolling out to Google Now ‘MapMyFitness’ updated with new UI, expanded features Google adds Quick facts to Maps results Carriers AT&T readying $50 billion purchase for DirecTV, could be announced next week AT&T’s LTE with an equipped General Motors vehicle will cost $10 per month AT&T’s HTC One (M8) receiving update that fixes Google Drive bug AT&T to begin rolling out HD Voice and VoLTE on May 23rd Galaxy S 5 Active could be coming to Sprint while AT&T may receive another Galaxy Note model Moto X+1 coming to Sprint, Verizon, and AT&T with leather backs LG Volt available today from prepaid carriers Boost Mobile and Virgin Mobile, Sprint’s Spark LTE connectivity included Straight Talks gives small data bump to $45 plan Entry level ZTE Concord II added to T-Mobile and MetroPCS HTC One Remix to land on Verizon soon Verizon Galaxy Note 3 gets KitKat update through wired methods Verizon support docs suggest that Motorola Droid RAZR HD and RAZR M will be getting KitKat 4.4.2 soon Verizon will launch “XLTE” network on May 19 Verizon expands MORE Everything Plans with additional options for small businesses HTC One Remix for Verizon press render leaks Software update for the DROID Ultra, Mini and Maxx coming, It’s probably not 4.4.2 Gaming NVIDIA brings blockbuster titles Portal and Half-Life 2 to SHIELD Monument Valley is now available in the Play Store after a very successful iOS run Flappy Bird will return to the Play Store in August Flappy Bird creator Dong Nguyen teases new game Grand Theft Auto trilogy, Walking Dead Season 2, and more added to Amazon FireTV Google Gmail app first to make the 1 billion installs plateau on Google Play Google patent describes integration between Google+ and wireless carriers Google flooded with removal requests after EU creates “right to be forgotten” You can now use PayPal to purchase apps and digital content in Google Play Google I/O schedule released with plenty of exciting events Google paying for app refunds in some cases Android Silver slated for February 2015 arrival Quest Visual, creators of Word Lens, acquired by Google to improve Translate product Google releases Hangouts plugin for Microsoft Outlook Google Glass Google Glass cost per unit might be a little more than $80 Google Glass available for anyone in the US for $1500 Google Glass v2.0 already in the works NBA looking to give anyone with Glass a courtside experience Design aficionado Ivy Ross to head Google Glass team May 19 Laptops ARCHOS unveils the ArcBook, and laptop running Android Phones – Amazon Amazon’s smartphone could utilize Pixart CMOS sensor, manufacturer at least 2 million units Phones – HTC HTC One Mini 2 officially announced HTC One Remix to land on Verizon soon HTC One Remix for Verizon press render leaks HTC working on two entry-level smartphones to join the Desire family Leaked image of HTC One (M8) in blue shows up HTC shows off 3D render of the yet-to-be released red One M8 Blue HTC One (M8) shows up for pre-order on U.K. retailer site HTC’s head of communications officially announces red HTC One (M8), but only in Taiwan (for now) Gary Oldman returns for HTC One (M8) ‘Power of Suggestion’ commercial AT&T’s HTC One (M8) receiving update that fixes Google Drive bug Original HTC One (M7) Developer Edition/unlocked models receiving update Phones – LG LG G3 press renders show up giving excellent look at new device LG releases official teaser video for LG G3 LG G3 and its Quick Cover case seen in public More pics of the LG G3 leak along with more info about that mystery sensor on the back Multi-angle press renders of the LG G3 in white, gold surface LG G Flex 2 said to be on its way early next year LG among the first to be part of Android Silver, handset could have 64-bit processor LG Volt available today from prepaid carriers Boost Mobile and Virgin Mobile, Sprint’s Spark LTE connectivity included Phones – Motorola Moto E officially announced along with LTE version of Moto G Hands on with the Moto E Motorola to hold Hangout On Air to discuss Moto E Motorola announces the Moto G Ferrari Edition for Mexico with a hefty price tag Amazon makes Moto G LTE available via pre-order Moto X+1 coming to Sprint, Verizon, and AT&T with leather backs Verizon support docs suggest that Motorola Droid RAZR HD and RAZR M will be getting KitKat 4.4.2 soon Software update for the DROID Ultra, Mini and Maxx coming, It’s probably not 4.4.2 Phones – Nexus Nexus 6 and Nexus 8 mentioned in latest Chromium code Nexus devices to receive Android 4.4.3 on May 23 Nexus 6 said to be nonexistent, Android Silver hinted as replacement Phones – OnePlus OnePlus CEO Peter Lau explains how the One costs just $299 Phones – Oppo Specs for upcoming Oppo N1 Mini leak, Oppo N2 rumored to be in development Phones – Samsung The Galaxy S 5 Prime shows up on Korean web site, disappears just as quickly Galaxy S 5 Prime may retail for $880 at launch Premium Samsung Galaxy S 5 Prime heading to Korea in a few colors The Galaxy S 5 Prime might have just been Bluetooth certified Aluminum Galaxy S5 Prime shown off in leaked photos Samsung device information leaks for upcoming S5 Prime, Mega 2, S5 Active, Gear Solo Samsung Galaxy S5 LTE-A pops up with 2K display Galaxy S 5 Active could be coming to Sprint while AT&T may receive another Galaxy Note model Support documents suggest Samsung prepping S5 Active for international launch Galaxy S 5 Active benchmark confirms Snapdragon 800 and a 5.1-inch 1080p display Variant of Galaxy Note 4 coming to all major carriers Galaxy S5 updated, bringing faster camera and improved finger scanning Samsung offering Galaxy S 5 in two pink colors in Japan Verizon Galaxy Note 3 gets KitKat update through wired methods Phones – ZTE Entry level ZTE Concord II added to T-Mobile and MetroPCS Set-top boxes Grand Theft Auto trilogy, Walking Dead Season 2, and more added to Amazon FireTV Smartwatches According to Motorola exec, smartwatches so far have been “pretty crappy” Smart Glasses Samsung’s ‘Glass Gear’ could be unveiled in September, run Tizen Tablets Intel-powered Asus MeMo Pad 7 leaks Specs for LG’s G Pad 7 tablet revealed in benchmark test Updated LG home screen leaks, could be used for G Pad Series tablets Nexus devices to receive Android 4.4.3 on May 23 Nexus 6 and Nexus 8 mentioned in latest Chromium code Samsung Super AMOLED tablets and a new 13.3-inch LCD tablet detailed Leaked photos of Samsung Galaxy Tab S 10.5 show up online Samsung “Tab Into Color” event scheduled for June 12th Samsung announces durable Galaxy Tab 4 Education built just for schools Xiaomi’s high-res MiPad unveiled, features first-ever Nvidia Tegra K1 chip TVs Xiaomi announces new Android smart TV with 4K display Updates Galaxy S5 updated, bringing faster camera and improved finger scanning Verizon Galaxy Note 3 gets KitKat update through wired methods Verizon support docs suggest that Motorola Droid RAZR HD and RAZR M will be getting KitKat 4.4.2 soon Nexus devices to receive Android 4.4.3 on May 23 Software update for the DROID Ultra, Mini and Maxx coming, It’s probably not 4.4.2 Original HTC One (M7) Developer Edition/unlocked models receiving update Wearables LG will launch Lifeband Touch and Heart Rate earphones on May 18th Miscellaneous 279 million smartphones shipped in Q1 2014, 34% had over 5-inch displays Samsung facing public scrutiny after workers’ deaths from poor working conditions Sony expects to ship 50m Xperia units in 2014, ships 8.8 million in last quarter Compatibility layer project brings iOS and Android apps together Epson adds wireless printing support thanks to KitKat Samsung rebranding an entire Heathrow terminal for the Samsung Galaxy S 5 Motorola and Apple settle smartphone patent litigation iPhone user sues Apple over vanishing texts after iPhones swapped Come comment on this article: TalkAndroid Weekly Recap for May 12 – May 18, 2014 Visit TalkAndroid for Android news, Android guides, and much more! 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