Android World Update # TalkAndroid Weekly Recap for September 30 – October 6, 2013

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TalkAndroid Weekly Recap for September 30 – October 6, 2013 Oct 6th 2013, 11:44, by Robert Nazarian We had another busy week at TalkAndroid so here’s a recap of all the top stories.The excitement and speculation surrounding the Nexus 5 and Android 4.4 Kit Kat continues to build. A decent amount of information has been uncovered thanks to a Nexus 5 log file and the service manual, as well as a slew of screenshots from Android 4.4. Samsung and LG are about to embark on the next big battle: flexible displays. Samsung will probably get first dibs, but LG won’t be too far behind. The woes continue for HTC, but they deserve a round of applause for getting the Android 4.3 update out faster than everyone else. Google continues to keep the Chromecast from blossoming, but we are excited that Hulu Plus is now supporting it. It’s time to get caught up and get ready for another exciting week. Guides How to automatically disable Android's security lock screen when connected to your home Wi-Fi, Bluetooth device or by location Accessories Remote Wireless charging could be a reality in 2015 thanks to Cota technology Premature SPIGEN Nexus 5 case on Amazon met with sarcastic reviews, hints at October 31 release date Pioneer updates their heads-up displays to restrain drivers from being distracted Samsung jumps into wireless audio speaker market with new Shape product Apps – New 'Agent' app promises to offer a more effective, useful personal assistant Samsung releases PEN.UP in the Play Store, allows Note II and Note 3 owners to share S Pen artwork Sony explains PlayStation app, set to release alongside PlayStation 4 CBS releases new app providing streaming, full HD episodes of shows Gameloft's Modern Combat 5 to be delayed until 2014 Cut The Rope 2 to be released by Zeptolabs in time for the holiday season Apps – Updates Samsung's ChatOn instant messaging service hits 100 million registered users Google Play Music All Access arrives in seven new European countries Hulu Plus now supports Chromecast Watch ABC streaming app updated to add support for seven new devices Rdio enables free streaming for their 20 million songs Google Search updated to include redesigned results and notifications for people Ads are now showing up in Gmail's Promotions folder in the Android app Instagram aims to add "natural" advertisements to your feed Carriers AT&T to begin deploying fiber network in Austin, Texas to compete with Google Fiber Target confirms previously leaked Brightspot prepaid mobile plan MetroPCS adds LG Optimus F6 to portfolio Sprint HTC One to receive Android 4.3 today T-Mobile bringing Classic plans to an end at national retailers Leak suggests refreshed partnership between T-Mobile and Target T-Mobile kicking off October with no money down on 'Amazing Devices' T-Mobile tweet teases Phase 3 of #UnCarrier Revolution, features Shakira MotoMaker likely heading to Verizon on November 11 HTC One Max images show the phablet with Verizon logo Verizon leads pack in smartphone sales, T-Mobile marks a change Verizon to honor unlimited data upgrades from this weekend, fixes loophole Chromebooks Chromebooks now account for 22% of computers in schools in the US Chromecast Hulu Plus now supports Chromecast Is Amazon Set to Release a Chromecast/Apple TV Competitor? Gaming Humble Mobile Bundle 2 updates with three new games Google Google Play vending machines arrive in Japan Apple and Google overtake Coca-Cola as most valuable brands, but Apple gets the edge Google Drive receives updated UI, now features a cleaner and more simplistic look for Docs, Sheets, and Slides Google rolling out updates to Chrome for Android and for the desktop Tech startup Flutter acquired by Google Jelly Bean now on just about 50% of Android devices, Gingerbread keeps on ticking Recent Google report suggests Android malware at a minimum on Google Play enabled devices Google Glass Google Glass wows fire chief Google now accepting Glassware applications for review process Hardware LG to match Samsung by unveiling their own smartphone with a flexible display in October Quad and octa-core MediaTek processors to come to Samsung devices in 2014 Phones – Amazon Amazon smartphone project seems to be back in the works according to latest rumors Phones – HTC HTC Butterfly 2 front panels leak HTC One Max will still have Beats Audio, despite selling off remaining stake More images of the HTC One Max leak, shows off removable back and poses with Galaxy Note 3 HTC One Max images show the phablet with Verizon logo Canadian carriers updating HTC One to Android 4.3 HTC faces U.S. import ban after ITC judge rules in favor of Nokia HTC takes home gold thrice at T3 Gadget Awards, including 'Phone of the Year,' 'Gadget of the Year' HTC to roll out Android 4.3 to AT&T's One next week Sprint HTC One to receive Android 4.3 today Verizon approves minor DROID DNA update, doesn't include Sense 5 or Android 4.2.2 Phones – Lenovo Lenovo announces Vibe X and Vibe Z smartphones to tackle the international market Phones – LG LG to match Samsung by unveiling their own smartphone with a flexible display in October LG's first curved smartphone to be called the G Flex LG F340 shows up in benchmarks, could be curved G Flex LG G Pro Lite Dual may have a stylus MetroPCS adds LG Optimus F6 to portfolio Phones – Motorola AT&T's Moto X receiving camera and Touchless Control update MotoMaker likely heading to Verizon on November 11 Images of low cost Motorola DVX surface thanks to FCC documents Phones – Nexus Nexus 5 to sport a nano SIM card slot Another Nexus 5 image surfaces, looks like previous shots Nexus 5 Android 4.4 log file reveals OIS, USB OTG support, and updated stock apps Nexus 5 to raise the bar with MEMS camera technology Premature SPIGEN Nexus 5 case on Amazon met with sarcastic reviews, hints at October 31 release date Nexus 5 specs all but confirmed due to purported service manual leak Phones – Pantech Pantech to release the Vega Note, a stylus-wielding phablet, on October 10th Phones – Samsung Samsung to unveil Galaxy Note 3 with curved display next week, LG to follow up with the curved LG Z Possible Samsung curved screen smartphone spotted on benchmark site Galaxy Note 3 'Regional SIM Lock' is a bigger problem than originally thought, older phones could be an issue with Android 4.4 Samsung caught juicing benchmarks again, this time with the Galaxy Note 3 Samsung responds to Galaxy Note 3 benchmarking issues Samsung releases 60-second commercial spot 'Dreams' to promote Galaxy Note 3 and Galaxy Gear Galaxy Note III with dual-SIM launches in Asian markets, not region-locked Galaxy S4, Note 3 will not be receiving full 8-core Exynos performance patch Android 4.3 test firmware leaked for Samsung Galaxy S 4 Phones – Sharp Sharp announces Aquos Xx and Aquos Xx Mini Phones – Sony Xperia Z1 f (aka Honami Mini) specs and pictures leak Sony Xperia Z1 f likely to appear at NTT DoCoMo's Winter Presentation in Japan Sony Xperia Z1 f brochure leaks with images Phones - Xiaomi Xiaomi MI3 with Tegra 4 to be released October 15, variant with Snapdragon 800 to come later Phones – ZTE Unlocked ZTE Grand S and Nubia 5 coming to the U.S. available for pre-order October 5 Smartwatches Samsung releases 60-second commercial spot 'Dreams' to promote Galaxy Note 3 and Galaxy Gear Samsung Galaxy Gear firmware based on Android 4.2.2 Rumor: Nexus smartwatch codenamed 'Gem' could be unveiled October 31 Tablets Archos launches three new "Platinum" Android tablets ASUS Nexus 10 nearing a release according to @evleaks Dell announces Venue 7 and Venue 8 Android tablets, beginning at $149 Nexus 7 LTE 2013 receives surprise Android 4.3.1 update Upcoming RCA Internet Music System includes a removable 7-inch Android tablet Updates A slew of Android 4.4 screenshots leak, plus an Easter Egg Canadian carriers updating HTC One to Android 4.3 Android 4.3 test firmware leaked for Samsung Galaxy S 4 Sprint HTC One to receive Android 4.3 today Early Android 4.3 test firmware for Samsung Galaxy Note II leaked Nexus 7 LTE 2013 receives surprise Android 4.3.1 update Verizon approves minor DROID DNA update, doesn't include Sense 5 or Android 4.2.2 HTC to roll out Android 4.3 to AT&T's One next week AT&T's Moto X receiving camera and Touchless Control update Miscellaneous Samsung invests in PowerbyProxi to push the Qi standard for wireless charging Qualcomm plans to help develop standard for hybrid wireless charging as it joins Power Matters Alliance Android tablet sales surpass Apple's iPad for the first time ever in Q2 of 2013 Bluetooth SIG and Alliance for Wireless Power connect on new specification for smart charging stations Other Companies Guilty of Boosting Benchmark Scores, Adds to How Seriously Benchmarks Shouldn't be Taken Seriously Jimmy Kimmel offers a cure for iOS 7 motion sickness victims Samsung Mobile chief product officer leaves company Samsung HomeSync will be available in the US on October 6 for $299 Samsung could invest in Best Buy HTC posts large losses in Q3 2013, continuing on their downward spiral ComScore numbers for August shows a slight dip in Android while Apple and Samsung see growth Google, Cisco, and SAP may be placing bids on BlackBerry Come comment on this article: TalkAndroid Weekly Recap for September 30 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