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TalkAndroid Weekly Recap for October 14 – October 20, 2013
Oct 20th 2013, 13:31, by Robert Nazarian

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We had another busy week at TalkAndroid so here’s a recap of all the top stories. There was a lot of Nexus and Kit Kat news this week as we inch closer to the release. We still don’t know exactly when either will be unveiled, but some sleuthing points to October 28. Meanwhile, HTC finally unveiled their One Max, which will probably be another unsuccessful offering from the struggling company. Google is giving iOS users lots of love by providing a major update to Hangouts, but have no fear, it’s coming to Android soon. At least they gave some international love with the Chromecast app. It’s time to get caught up and get ready for another exciting week.

Guides

Top 4 Android password manager apps [October 2013]

Accessories

HTC One Max will have a power flip case to extend battery even longer

Samsung exploring magnetic resonance wireless charging

Apps – New

Samsung releases OLED World app to showcase AMOLED displays on newer devices

Google "Mobile Meter" app will allegedly reward users for allowing usage tracking

BBM should be available in the Play Store "within days"

Innovative new home screen Aviate enters private beta

Google Places for Business released in the Play Store, manage your Places listing from your device

Any.Do opens up beta for Cal on Android

Twitter plans to redesign and push its direct messaging system to compete with other instant messaging services

Microsoft releases Remote Desktop app for Android/iOS alongside Windows 8.1 release

Apps – Updates

Netflix rolling out redesigned version 3.0 with several improvements, but no profiles yet

Play Store update to bring slide-out navigation

SwiftKey Beta update merges the phone and tablet, brings new layouts

Google Play Music Update 5.2.1233L Now Available, Adds "I'm Feeling Lucky Radio" Feature

Google updates Hangouts to add in support for voice calls and Google Voice integration… but only on iOS

Google Play "Newsstand" discovered in version 4.4 teardown

Carriers

$5/day passes for tablets announced by AT&T

Samsung Galaxy S 4 Zoom for AT&T leaks

AT&T to merge Aio into Leap Wireless if Leap acquisition is successful

HTC One Max press images for AT&T and Verizon leak

Are You On A T-Mobile Grandfathered Rate Plan? You Could Be "Moved" To Simple Choice Soon

T-Mobile commercial criticized for making fun of smartphone theft

T-Mobile announces the Samsung Galaxy Light

T-Mobile's HTC One getting Android 4.3 on Monday

US Cellular outs shared data plans to match other major carriers

Moto X on Verizon finally receiving camera update, soak test invites begin

Verizon begins LTE deployment in recently acquired AWS spectrum

Verizon testing same-day delivery for online purchases

Verizon to launch a red DROID Mini soon

Verizon and AT&T rank highest for iPhone users, but Samsung users prefer Sprint and T-Mobile

Verizon's Samsung Galaxy S 4 Mini and Snapdragon 800-powered flip phone pass through FCC

Chromecast

Chromecast's Android app now available overseas

Deals

[Deal] Get $50 Amazon gift card for purchase of 16GB Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 2014 Edition

Gaming

Angry Birds GO! release date set for December 11

Humble Bundle 7 launched, includes six fun-filled Android games

Spacetime Games announces Battle Command, a strategy MMO due out in November

NVIDIA to consolidate game streaming technology as GameStream brand, includes NVIDIA Shield and GRID streaming

Oculus Rift dev kit to be available soon, consumer model expected to run Android

Google

Did Google hint of Nexus 5 in Android 4.3 camera app?

Google experiences explosive Q3 earnings, Moto takes on more losses, smart-watches mentioned in earnings call

Google hosting event on October 24 in NYC, but unfortunately no hardware announcements expected

New Google patent reveals the possibility of Android having pressure sensitivity

Google Glass

New Google Glass APK teardown gives a look at future treats

Hardware

Mysterious Snapdragon APQ8084 processor shows up in benchmarks with faster GPU and 4k video support

Samsung's Exynos processor causing it to lose ground in AP market

Samsung to invest in solid state, flexible batteries

Phones – Amazon

Report: HTC to make Amazon smartphones

Rumored HTC Amazon phone could be exclusive to Amazon Prime members

Phones – Archos

Archos announces extremely low-end Titanium lineup of phones

Phones – HTC

Report: HTC to make Amazon smartphones

Rumored HTC Amazon phone could be exclusive to Amazon Prime members

HTC One Max officially unveiled, 5.9-inch phablet with a fingerprint scanner and Sense 5.5

HTC One Max release dates for Sprint and Verizon possibly revealed by press images

HTC One Max press images for AT&T and Verizon leak

HTC One Max will have a power flip case to extend battery even longer

HTC Explains How The One Max Stores Your Fingerprint Data, Eases Highly Concerned End Users

T-Mobile's HTC One getting Android 4.3 on Monday

Hot On The Heels Of The One Max, HTC Announces The Desire 709d With 5-inch Display

Phones – LG

LG G Flex press render leaks, to be announced next month

LG targeting Samsung, iPhone, and HTC owners with new ads

Phones – Motorola

Moto X on Verizon finally receiving camera update, soak test invites begin

Motorola adds web tool for migrating iPhone contacts and calendar over to new Moto X devices in MotoMaker

Verizon to launch a red DROID Mini soon

Phones – Nexus

Even more Nexus 5 photos leak, this time from Russia

Latest rumor suggests Nexus 5 pricing will start at $399, updated Nexus 4 with LTE to be offered at $299

Google display at Best Buy confirmed to be for Nexus 5

Nexus 5 press images leak, features TELUS branding

Say hello to the Nexus 5, full press render leaks on Google servers [Update: Priced at $349]

Nexus 5 retail packaging leaked, white variant smiles for the camera

Photos leak of upcoming white Nexus 5, iPad 5, iPad mini 2

Phones – OPPO

OPPO searching for 10 lucky Pioneers to receive the new OPPO N1

Phones – Samsung

First Samsung Galaxy Round unboxing video appears

Samsung's Galaxy Round is just a prototype that will be limitedly produced

Samsung Galaxy S5 to feature 14 nm Exynos 6 64-bit CPU

Samsung Galaxy S5 could feature eye-scanning technology

Samsung Galaxy S 4 (GT-I9505) officially receives Android 4.3

Android 4.3 now rolling for the Galaxy S 4 (GT-I9500)

Verizon's Samsung Galaxy S 4 Mini and Snapdragon 800-powered flip phone pass through FCC

Samsung Galaxy S 4 Zoom for AT&T leaks

Samsung offering free battery replacements to Galaxy S 4 users with "swollen" batteries

T-Mobile announces the Samsung Galaxy Light

Phones – Sony

Unlocked Sony Xperia Z1 and Xperia Z Ultra now available in the U.S.

Next Sony Xperia could be able to wirelessly charge in one hour

Press image for Sony Xperia Z1S leaks

Phones – UMI

UMI X2S claims title of first smartphone running all eight cores on CPU at once

Phones – Vivo

Vivo's Xplay3S smartphone has something you 'desperately need': A 2,560 x 1,440 display

New Renders of a Vivo Nikon Camera Phone Surface

Phones – Xiaomi

Xiaomi says first 100,000 MI3 smartphones sell at rate well over 1,000 per second

ROMs

Koush develops video recording utility to record device's screen

Smartwatches

New Google watch could be very close to release, will sport lots of Google Now functionality

Sony SmartWatch 2 now available in the U.S.

Sony releases an array of new colored SmartWatch 2 wrist straps

Tablets

Dell Venue 7 and 8 are now available to order

LG's G Pad 8.3 Now Available Online At Best Buy And In Stores Nov 3rd

The MEEP! X2 from Oregon Scientific Is a Kid Friendly Tablet with a Budget Friendly Price

New Nexus 7 2013 Commercials Surface. Targets Procrastinating Students and K9 Lovers All Over The Globe (Video)

[Deal] Get $50 Amazon gift card for purchase of 16GB Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 2014 Edition

Galaxy Note 10.1 – 2014 Edition to cost £499 for 16GB in the U.K.

Updates

New leaked Android 4.4 Kit Kat screenshots reveal some of the same, some new stuff, and an easter egg

KitKat to Allow Setting Default SMS App, Brings Questions Abound and Hints at Hangouts SMS Integration

Is the official Google+ Kit Kat page hinting at an October 18 release?

Nexus 5 and Android 4.4 Kit Kat appear to now be on tap for October 28

Android 4.4 KitKat website has JavaScript file with code for countdown clock

Samsung Galaxy S 4 (GT-I9505) officially receives Android 4.3

Android 4.3 now rolling for the Galaxy S 4 (GT-I9500)

Wallpapers / Themes

Download Android Kit Kat wallpaper and icons

Miscellaneous

New way to track your smartphone using motion sensors revealed by researchers

iPhone 5s and 5c score highly in Consumer Reports' ratings, but fall short in key areas next to top Android phones

HTC says competing in cheap phone market is a 'fool's game'

Limited Edition Android Halloween figurine to be sold by Dead Zebra on October 21

Apple seeks to broaden Samsung import ban in the U.S.

'Steve Jobs patent' upheld by USPTO, 'massive setback' for Samsung and Google

HTC marketing exec leaves company after just four months


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