| Android 4.4 KitKat spotted again, this time build KRS74D Sep 20th 2013, 20:46, by Cory Gunther Android 4.4 KitKat is coming, and coming soon. While we all sit here and patiently await more details from the folks at Google, others are looking around for any sort of indication that a final build is coming soon. Well, today’s latest news comes from the Chromium Bug Tracker, which spotted a build of KitKat from just last week. 
The folks from Droid-Life stumbled upon some details that found a rather new version of Android running around, and one we hope leaks on video soon so we can have an idea of what to expect from Google’s latest mobile OS. The Chromium Bug tracker spotted Android 4.4 KitKat build KRS74D this week. In case you didn’t know, the K stands for KitKat (or Key Lime Pie) just like all current releases have a “J” for Jelly Bean. As for the rest of the numbers, the folks over at Myce had a detailed description of how the build is named. The build number KRS74D likely means that it is Kitkat / Key Lime Pie (‘K') builds from the primary development branch ('R'). Made in the third quarter of this year ('S') and the final number is x-the day in the quarter, in this case 74. The final character marks the build of the day, the D is the fourth build of that day.”
So going on that guideline this latest version of Android is from September 12th, if Math is correct, and probably one of the newest builds out and about. Aside from anything being pushed out this week. The leaks of new colors, Google Now cards, and the Nexus 5 all coming with KitKat in late October are starting to pile up. We have a feeling a mid October announcement will take place, with the Nexus 5 and KitKat launching on October 31st, or sometime in November. Which is when previous Nexus phones landed. In November. |  | Cyanogen conversation leak tips OPPO N1 with dual-boot option Sep 20th 2013, 20:37, by Robert Nelson Steve Kondik of Cyanogen appeared earlier today in the latest OPPO teaser video. These teasers are all leading up to the September 23rd announcement for the OPPO N1 smartphone. Anyway, given the combination of news from earlier in the week about Cyanogen forming into a company and looking for hardware partner and the earlier video from Kondik — it was seeming likely that the N1 and CyanogenMod were going to be connected in some way. 
Well, it now looks like the N1 will arrive with the ability to dual-boot into the standard OPPO Android installation and CyanogenMod. Similar to how we have yet to see which version of Android would be shipping with the N1, we have yet to see what version of CM we should be expecting. But first, this latest set of details has arrived by way of Android Authority who were made privy to a conversation that offered some details on what can be expected. The conversation talks briefly about what can be expected in terms of the N1 and also a little bit about Google Apps, CTS compliance and even the US market. How about we begin with that last bit. Based on what was said, it looks like those in the US market will be able to pick up an OPPO N1 with CyanogenMod installed. In the conversation, Koush was asked (in regards to the N1) whether it is “stock CM or still OPPO firmware.” The response was that it will ship with “CM option in the US market.” Moving over to the CTS compliance portion and it appears as if they are looking for this so they can ship with Google apps already installed. Those not familiar with running CyanogenMod may not realize that Google services do not come already installed. The process is simple to get them installed and setup, but it does require you to flash something called gapps after CyanogenMod is up and running. Otherwise, the bit of conversation that was leaked is somewhat limited, but it did offer another interesting tidbit. It was said that there is “no money being exchanged” with the OPPO deal. To further that, Koush went on to comment about how that is “not really a concern.” But this is where the CTA compliance and Google apps bit comes back into play. Koush then goes on to mention how there is “some indirect yet valuable advantages for us… like getting CM certified.” All that being said, it looks like September 23rd is going to be the date when we see the a handset unveiled running CyanogenMod out of the box. | | NFL Runner: Football Dash endless runner arrives on Android Sep 20th 2013, 19:42, by Cory Gunther For those of you getting ready for another exciting weekend of football and Week 3 of the NFL, we have a brand new game on Android worth sharing. It’s called NFL Runner: Football Dash, and is essentially a watered down version of Temple Run that’s been replaced with NFL players. It’s quite fun and officially licensed too. 
NFL Runner is an officially licensed NFL game. Meaning we’ll have all the official and accurate logos and such. Sadly we don’t have players names, but you’ll be able to just imagine you’re Adrian Peterson or Michael Vick as you run throughout the levels. You’ll be springing into the end zone in no time with this game brought to us by the NFL. Developed by Pocket Gem we can expect it to be better than many other similar types of games too. It’s much better than all those movie knock-off titles, that’s for sure. With a fast pace and great graphics this is a must-try for many NFL fans. 
You can completely customize your player, and team. Then from there collect power-ups to boost speeds past defenders, increase jumps, and even throw further. They have plenty of power-ups for those looking to enjoy hours and hours of endless runner fun. It’s very similar to Temple Run or Subway Surfers, so if you enjoy those titles, this is worth at least checking out. After all, it is completely free. However, there’s ads for McDonald’s during gameplay, and your collected coins are added every 8 hours, so if you don’t have enough, you’ll have to make some in-app purchased to keep playing. So in a way it isn’t free unless you’re willing to wait. Terrible. VIA: Google Play    | | Moto X Android 4.3 fastboot files extracted from test device Sep 20th 2013, 19:34, by Robert Nelson There has been talk of camera improvements coming for Moto X users and it looks like that has been confirmed by way of a recent leak. XDA forum member jimmydafish has posted fastboot files that were pulled from an Android 4.3 test build for the Moto X. These files are available for download, however we would advise against installing them just yet. 
According to details coming from the posting, it was said these files are “definitely from a test build.” Further comments point towards a camera that “does seem to be improved” and also that this build appears to be sluggish as compared to the currently available Android 4.2.2 build. Then again, this is said to be a test build so the bit about it having some issues comes with less in terms of surprise. Bottom line here, it looks like Moto X users can expect to see some camera related improvements when Android 4.3 arrives. Unfortunately though, this leak doesn’t put us any closer to knowing when Motorola plans to begin updating the Moto X to 4.3. That all aside, the files from this leak have all been put together in a single zip file for those ready to do a bit of playing. Those feeling adventurous should make sure their handsets and data is backed up before they begin. Plus, in order to move forward your Moto X bootloader will need to be unlocked. Assuming you are already unlocked and ready to begin playing, that zip file along with directions for Windows users can be found in the XDA posting. VIA: XDA | | Google Keyboard screenshots in Play Store show Android 4.4 grey color scheme Sep 20th 2013, 18:58, by Cory Gunther The wait for Android 4.4 Key Lime Pie has many of us going crazy. So much in fact that Google changed the name of the next version of Android to KitKat, and launched a full fledged KitKat campaign with chocolate galore. While we’re all waiting for an announcement from Google, a few eagle-eyed fans at AndroidPolice stumbled on some new Google Keyboard screenshots (from Google themselves) in the Play Store potentially showing us Android 4.4 KitKat. 
What happened here is a recent update to the Google Keyboard app in Korea had Google staff upload some new screenshots to the Play Store, showing off the application just like all developers do. In the listing you’ll see a brand new light grey, almost white color scheme, which has been rumored for the next version of Android. Not only that, but the Android debug logo apparently has been changed and we see a little slice of Key Lime Pie, instead of the Andy bugdroid robot. Again, this is in the new color scheme. Now this could just be a custom ROM or color, but coming from Google’s very own app and keyboard, we have a feeling it’s legit. 
Above you see the Jelly Bean Android debug icon changed out for a piece of Key Lime Pie. Which was either a decoy, or the developers haven’t got around to changing this to a KitKat. Or whatever icon they’ll use. A few recent rumors have suggested Android 4.4 will be slightly more of a visual overhaul than we all thought, but so far this is still about all we have to go on. If the early October rumors of a release date and unveil are true, Google should be shedding more light on the next version of Android soon. That, and we’ll be seeing more and more leaks.    | |
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