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TalkAndroid Weekly Recap for May 26 – June 2, 2014


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Well the LG G3 dominated the news once again, but this time it was actually unveiled for real. It sure seems like an awesome phone, but does it have a chance to steal some of Samsung’s customers? HTC is said to be dropping development on the HTC One (M8) Prime, but it appears they still have a few more variants in the pipeline. What will the next flagship phone be? It appears Motorola is next in line with the Moto X+1. Android TV is oh so close, but will the failure of Google TV taint it in anyway? It’s time to get caught up and get ready for what is sure to be another exciting week in the world of Android.

 

Accessories

 

Sony launches wireless charging plate and cover case for Xperia Z2

 

Android In The Car

 

Get a peek at possible Android for automobiles interface

 

Android TV

 

Android TV will be showcased at Google I/O, packs a secret weapon

 

Apps – New

 

Sunrise Calendar app now available for Android

 

 

Apps – Updates

 

Samsung S Health app gets Stress level monitoring feature

 

Google’s camera app getting an update with new timer and aspect ratio options

 

Microsoft working on real-time language translation through Skype

 

Pocket launches $5 per month Premium subscription service

 

AllCast can now send media to any Chrome Browser

 

Post acquisition by Apple, Beats Music adjusts pricing, trial period

 

Capsules.io integrates digital content directly into the physical world using GPS-based virtual containers

 

Google Maps Android update brings elevation levels for bikers and hikers

 

Sonos offering 6 free months of Google Play Music service to customers

 

Android Device Manager updated with Guest Mode

 

GO Launcher EX updated to version 5 with new flat theme and features

 

Carriers

 

AT&T officially announces the Samsung Galaxy S 5 Active

 

Acer rumored to be releasing 5-inch device on AT&T

 

LG G3 carrier information for the United States

 

AT&T finally pencils in a release date for the ASUS PadFone X

 

Samsung Galaxy S 5 in gold press render for AT&T, Sprint leaks

 

Sprint website confirms 64GB Moto X

 

HTC One (M7) on Sprint now getting Sense 6 update

 

Sprint starts rolling out Android 4.4 for Samsung Galaxy Note II

 

Un-carrier 5.0 slated for June 18

 

New image discovered of HTC One Remix (HTC One Mini 2) for Verizon

 

Verizon getting Samsung Galaxy S 5 in Electric Blue

 

Prepaid no contract Verizon Moto G available from Amazon for only $70

 

Verizon updating HTC One (M7) to Sense 6

 

Samsung Galaxy S 5 in Electric Blue for Verizon leaks

 

Chrome

 

Google bans external Chrome extension installations for Windows browser

 

Chromecast

 

Chromecast coming to Japan beginning tomorrow

 

Gaming

 

Samsung is collaborating with Oculus for VR headset

 

Google

 

Get a peek at possible Android for automobiles interface

 

Google reportedly acquiring Dropcam, pushing further into the home

 

Google reveals new self-driving car sans car parts

 

Sergey Brin discusses changes to patent system to end patent trolling

 

Google’s Video Quality Report monitors ISP quality and suggests solutions

 

Google clarifies UFOs were not seen in Kentucky, merely a Project Loon balloon

 

Google releases Stars Chrome extension and web interface

 

Google reveals new page to handle data suppression requests in EU

 

Home Automation

 

Google reportedly acquiring Dropcam, pushing further into the home

 

Tony Fadell discusses plans for home infiltration with Nest

 

Phones – Acer

 

Acer rumored to be releasing 5-inch device on AT&T

 

Phones – Asus

 

Asus prepping two new ZenFone models for release

 

AT&T finally pencils in a release date for the ASUS PadFone X

 

Phones – HTC

 

More HTC One (M8) variants revealed

 

HTC One (M8) Prime development halted indefinitely

 

New image discovered of HTC One Remix (HTC One Mini 2) for Verizon

 

HTC One (E8) is official: a plastic One (M8) with slight changes

 

HTC to offer Amber Gold HTC One (M8) for $99 on-contract for one day

 

HTC One (M7) on Sprint now getting Sense 6 update

 

Verizon updating HTC One (M7) to Sense 6

 

Phones – Huawei

 

Benchmarks for the Huawei Mulan confirm 8-core Kirin CPU and 4.9 inch screen

 

Phones – Lenovo

 

Lenovo’s upcoming flagship leaks, big things to come?

 

Phones – LG

 

LG officially unveils the Smart and Simple G3

 

Hands on with the LG G3

 

Hands on with Quick Circle on the LG G3

 

LG G3 carrier information for the United States

 

See LG’s “Simple is The New Smart” ad for the G3

 

LG G3 wallpapers now available, download them here

 

Taking a look at the new LG G3′s infrared auto focus

 

Breaking your LG G3 won’t be the end of the world — repair is surprisingly simple

 

Leaked images show LG G3 and HTC One M8 being compared

 

Pricing for the LG G3 revealed in the UK

 

LG G Flex 2 and Vu 4 to be released in H2 2014

 

Phones – Motorola

 

Possible unannounced Motorola flagship with 5-inch+ display spotted in the wild

 

Here’s a better look at Motorola’s next flagship

 

Sprint website confirms 64GB Moto X

 

Walnut backing for Moto X replaced by Rosewood on Moto Maker

 

Prepaid no contract Verizon Moto G available from Amazon for only $70

 

Phones – Nexus

 

Firefox OS nightly now compatible with Nexus 5

 

Phones – Oppo

 

Oppo officially announces N1 Mini

 

Phones – Samsung

 

AT&T officially announces the Samsung Galaxy S 5 Active

 

Samsung SM-T2558 passes through FCC

 

Leaked image of 7-inch Samsung Galaxy Mega device spotted

 

This could be the Galaxy S 5 Mini (SM-G800F)

 

Samsung testing Android 4.4.3 while working on rolling out Android 4.4.2 to some devices

 

Upcoming low-end Samsung phone spotted, featuring Android 4.4.2

 

Samsung Galaxy S 5 in gold press render for AT&T, Sprint leaks

 

Verizon getting Samsung Galaxy S 5 in Electric Blue

 

Samsung Galaxy S 5 in Electric Blue for Verizon leaks

 

Samsung rolling out KitKat update to international Galaxy S4 Active

 

Sprint starts rolling out Android 4.4 for Samsung Galaxy Note II

 

Phones – Sony

 

Sony launches wireless charging plate and cover case for Xperia Z2

 

Security

 

Lookout ups the ante on smartphone theft

 

Smartwatches

 

Samsung, Sony still trail Pebble in the ‘smart wearable bands’ category

 

Google shows off Android Wear notifications

 

HTC ‘One Wear’ to possibly be round and come in different materials

 

New hands on video with the LG G Watch released

 

LG’s G Watch could feature cellular connectivity

 

Microsoft readying cross-platform capable smartwatch

 

Samsung reportedly working on hand-controlled smartwatch

 

Samsung Galaxy Gear finally gets updated to Tizen

 

Samsung files for “Galaxy Wear” trademark, could this be its upcoming Android Wear smartwatch?

 

Tablets

 

Acer unveils Iconia Tab 8, features full-HD, Android KitKat 4.4

 

Asus releases teaser video for “The Next Incredible Thing”

 

AT&T finally pencils in a release date for the ASUS PadFone X

 

Another Flounder spotting hints at 64-bit Nexus 8 tablet

 

Toshiba announces low-powered, low-priced Excite Go 7-inch tablet

 

Benchmark results for Samsung’s Galaxy Tab S 8.4 appear online

 

Samsung Galaxy Tab S demonstration images surface, fingerprint sensor included

 

Samsung Galaxy Tab S 10.5 press render leaks

 

Original Galaxy Note 10.1 seeing KitKat update in Germany

 

Updates

 

Samsung testing Android 4.4.3 while working on rolling out Android 4.4.2 to some devices

 

Verizon updating HTC One (M7) to Sense 6

 

HTC One (M7) on Sprint now getting Sense 6 update

 

Samsung rolling out KitKat update to international Galaxy S4 Active

 

Sprint starts rolling out Android 4.4 for Samsung Galaxy Note II

 

Original Galaxy Note 10.1 seeing KitKat update in Germany

 

Samsung Galaxy Gear finally gets updated to Tizen

 

Wearables

 

Liquid Leap fitness device from Acer closer to hitting market

 

Samsung announces new hardware platform to help you get healthy

 

Miscellaneous

 

Spotify notifies everyone that one user’s account was breached

 

Amazon preparing to release music streaming service for Prime customers

 

Motorola factory in Texas to close by the end of this year

 

 

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