Android World Update # TalkAndroid Weekly Recap for October 21 – October 27, 2013

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TalkAndroid Weekly Recap for October 21 – October 27, 2013 Oct 27th 2013, 13:18, by Robert Nazarian We had another busy week at TalkAndroid so here’s a recap of all the top stories. The Nexus 5 watch continues and this past week appeared to be the calm before the storm. We didn’t see many leaks so the release has to be imminent. Could we go another week without an announcement? By far, the biggest news of the week had to be BBM hitting Android and iOS. Over 10 million people downloaded it in the first 24 hours. T-Mobile continues to threaten big carriers with yet another amazing deal, this time on tablets. It’s time to get caught up and get ready for another exciting week. Accessories Xtorm launches solar power pack accessory for Galaxy S4 Android TV Main focus of Android 4.4 Kit Kat could be Android TV Apps – New BBM for Android to hit Google Play today in phased rollout Learn how to use BBM with these 6 instructional videos How to bypass the BBM waiting list and start messaging right now Aereo television streaming service now available in Play Store, available only in select regions Switching between active Android apps is a breeze with Switchr To help businesses, Google introduces Google Maps Engine Pro and companion Android app Contextually aware lockscreen Cover coming soon Customizable Themer launcher graduates to open beta Apps – Updates AT&T launches U-Verse app on Android, allows you to watch clips and schedule DVR recordings on the go Google Play Store 4.4.21 with slide-out navigation menu now available Background audio for YouTube app coming? YouTube prepping subscription music service, launch could be just months away BBM for Android update adds more device compatibility and some bug fixes Instagram shares an example of what ads will look like for users Glympse and Verizon announce new partnership to bring location sharing to text messages Cameras Polaroid iM1836 Android-powered camera finally available exclusively through Walmart and Amazon Carriers AT&T LTE compatible device shows up in FCC filing, looks like HTC One Max UK Getting "Glamour Red" HTC One Mini via Phones 4U Beginning in Nov Sprint Bound HTC One Max Revealed By FCC (Model OP3P700) T-Mobile announces 200 MB of monthly free data for all tablets Nexus 7 With LTE and Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 for $0 Down Coming To T-Mobile T-Mobile's HTC One receiving Android 4.3 starting today T-Mobile now offering hotspot capabilities and domestic data roaming in "Simple Choice" prepaid plans Moto X drops to $100 on Moto Maker, Sprint, and US Cellular Verizon rolling out Moto X camera update to soak testers, doesn't break root for all users [Update: now pushing to everyone] HTC's Mackenzie says status of Verizon HTC One Android 4.3 update to be provided on Monday Chrome LG to begin working on Chrome OS projects, files for 'ChromeOne,' 'ChromeDesk,' and 'ChromeStation' trademarks Contests + KitKat Team is Holding Android KitKat Count Contest, Prize Is Still Unclear Gaming NVIDIA CEO says the Shield 2 is on the way, next-gen Tegra chip under the hood Humble Bundle with Android 7 adds four new games Rovio Updates Angry Birds Friends For Halloween and Kicks Off New Tournament Tomorrow (Video) Plants vs. Zombies 2 now available in the Play Store Dead Trigger 2 now available via Play Store Augmented reality game "Windy Day" coming to Moto X on October 29th New MOGA Ace Power leaks, but will it fit Android devices? New Controllers and Ouya 2.0 Geared Up For Next Year's Release "Call of Duty: Strike Team" Now Available In The Play Store, Sports $7 Price Tag and Demands 2GB for Download (Video) Google Google acquires Android performance optimizer FlexyCore in $23 Million deal Google brings handwriting input to Gmail and Docs Google starting to test giant banner ads as part of search results Google Offering 25-50 GBs Of Google Drive Space On Select HTC Devices Google possibly building floating, water-based data center in San Francisco Bay Former music executive's new venture could be backed by Google Google Glass Google launches "Giving Through Glass" to increase transparency in nonprofits Google TV Some LG Google TV devices receiving Android 4.2.2, finally saying goodbye to Honeycomb Hardware More evidence of an updated Snapdragon 800 CPU appears in benchmarks Samsung grabs 7.4% of Corning and secures supply of Gorilla Glass through 2023 Japan Display takes screen resolution to new level with 12.1-inch 4K display Japan Display announces 5.4-inch 543ppi screen for smartphones Phones – Amazon Amazon to implement product-oriented, 'Google Goggles-like' 3D object recognition in upcoming Amazon phone Phones – HTC Google Offering 25-50 GBs Of Google Drive Space On Select HTC Devices AT&T LTE compatible device shows up in FCC filing, looks like HTC One Max Sprint Bound HTC One Max Revealed By FCC (Model OP3P700) T-Mobile's HTC One receiving Android 4.3 starting today European users starting to see Android 4.3 and HTC Sense 5.5 updates for HTC One HTC's Mackenzie says status of Verizon HTC One Android 4.3 update to be provided on Monday UK Getting "Glamour Red" HTC One Mini via Phones 4U Beginning in Nov Phones – LG LG G Flex shows off back panel controls and makes first video appearance The LG G Flex will sport a 720p display according to benchmark Phones – Motorola Moto X drops to $100 on Moto Maker, Sprint, and US Cellular Verizon rolling out Moto X camera update to soak testers, doesn't break root for all users [Update: now pushing to everyone] Camera Update Coming to the New DROID Line in the Near Future Phones – Nexus Nexus 5 could have an embargo that lifts on October 25 Nexus 5 release date may be October 31st in the US with a Canadian launch on November 8th Nexus 5 image surfaces from frequent leaker Bluetooth SIG receives filing for Nexus 4 with LTE Phones – Samsung Samsung Galaxy S 5 to have the same plastic structure, but with faux leather back Sales figures on Galaxy S4 disappointing? 'Not so,' says Samsung Galaxy S4 mini to come to United States in November Galaxy S III bests iPhone 5s and 5c's touchscreen accuracy Android 4.3 Jelly Bean update schedule for Samsung devices leaks online Phones – Sony Sony Mobile to host November 12 event, possibly the Xperia Z1S global launch Leaked Sony Xperia Z1S image confirms it's a Xperia Z1 f variant ROMs CyanogenMod About To Release Community and Pro Editions For a Better User Experience. Also Adds New Features Smartwatches HTC plans to enter tablet and smartwatch markets soon More details emerge about HTC's plan to jump on the smartwatch bandwagon Samsung extending Galaxy Gear compatibility to Galaxy S III, S4, Note II, and five other devices Samsung reports Galaxy Gear has an alarmingly high return rate "trending over 30%" Tablets HTC plans to enter tablet and smart-watch markets soon Nexus 7 With LTE and Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 for $0 Down Coming To T-Mobile Possible Nexus 10 press render surfaces 16 GB Nexus 10 showing out of stock on Google Play Updates Does bowling ball tweet hint at October 28 KitKat launch? T-Mobile's HTC One receiving Android 4.3 starting today European users starting to see Android 4.3 and HTC Sense 5.5 updates for HTC One Verizon rolling out Moto X camera update to soak testers, doesn't break root for all users [Update: now pushing to everyone] Camera Update Coming to the New DROID Line in the Near Future Android 4.3 Jelly Bean update schedule for Samsung devices leaks online HTC's Mackenzie says status of Verizon HTC One Android 4.3 update to be provided on Monday Miscellaneous Qualcomm invites you down the rabbit hole with slow-mo demo using HTC One devices Samsung may be forcing consumers to only use official accessories with their devices Samsung may offer Protection Plus warranty plan to compete with Applecare Motorola "Moto G" Trademark Revealed. It's Anyone's Guess As To What It Could Be HTC Chairwoman Cher Wang to take a more hands-on approach with the company after HTC's first unprofitable quarter HTC looking to outsource phone production due to deceasing demand HTC focusing on structural changes to right the ship Amazon's set-top box has run into delays, launch possibly after the holiday season Samsung slams HTC and gets fined in the process Hyundai and Kia to implement Android OS in 2014 cars LG ships 12 million smartphones in third quarter, looks forward to strong holiday sales Samsung hits record profit, chip margins provide a big boost Come comment on this article: TalkAndroid Weekly Recap for October 21 – October 27, 2013 Visit TalkAndroid for Android news, Android guides, and much more!

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