We had another busy week at TalkAndroid so here’s a recap of all the top stories. Last week, the Cyanogen corporation was formed and this week we found out their first partner is going to be OPPO. Surprisingly there wasn’t much news about the Nexus 5, but the HTC One Max continues to capture some buzz. However late in the week, news about HTC working on a Butterfly 2 has us very excited. Samsung reminds us they have been making gold phones before the iPhone ever existed. They also seem to be the first company applying a “regional SIM lock.” Is it a big deal? What about the Moto X? Could it be one of the best phones this year now that Motorola has fixed the camera issues? It’s time to get caught up and get ready for another exciting week.
Guides
Best Android privacy apps [September 2013]
Best Android devices currently available under $100 [September 2013]
Accessories
Official Samsung Galaxy Note 3 accessories listed
Apps – New
No BBM for Android or iPhone this week
Unofficial iMessage App Hits Android, But I Wouldn't Download It (Pulled from Play Store)
EA releases free-to-play FIFA 2014 to the Play Store
Dead on Arrival 2 now available in Google Play
NBC launches official app, features full-length episodes for free and TV schedule
CyanogenMod's cLock widget makes its way to the Play Store as "Chronus"
Moves, a lighter take on fitness, now available in the Play Store
Apps – Updates
Hangouts update adds status indicators, improved contact management
Google updating Gmail for Android with new look, small tweaks
YouTube Android app gets an update, adds video notifications and new ad spaces
Google Search for Android update includes improved Google Now cards
Slacker Radio for Android gets redesigned and new 'My Vibe' feature
Latest update for Facebook allows editing of posts and more
Speedtest.net app for Android updates to version 3.0 with revamped UI
Amazon upgrades Prime Instant Video with downloading option for offline viewing
Netflix rolls out Super HD to all members
Cameras
Samsung announces new advanced pixel technology for smartphones and tablets called ISOCELL
Toshiba introduces the first dual camera module for smartphones and tablets
Carriers
Leaked version of Android 4.3 for AT&T's HTC One appears
AT&T will be the exclusive carrier of the Pebble smartwatch
AT&T LTE arrives in 9 new markets across the country
Latest Motorola DVX leak puts it on Republic Wireless network in October
Update for Sprint's Moto X rolling out, AT&T very close
A T-Mobile and Sprint merger is 'the logical ultimate combination'
Galaxy Note 3, Galaxy Gear heading to Sprint on October 4
T-Mobile Moto X getting software update to improve camera quality
T-Mobile Moto X update not just camera enhancements, full changelog released
Alcatel One Touch Fierce and Evolve coming to T-Mobile in October
Verizon announces home phone and broadband router that links to existing Share Everything plan
Verizon web site letting users keep unlimited data plans even when upgrading
Gaming
Archos GamePad 2 unveiled online, quad-core processor built in with a sexier display
Humble Mobile Bundle 2 goes live with six games
MOGA Hero Power and Pro Power controllers go live for preorder on Amazon with a November shipping date
Google
Remote lock device option added to desktop Play Store under Android Device Manager
YouTube to see more Google+ integration this week
Happy 15th Birthday Google Search!
Google's Open Project mirrors smartphone apps on big screens, but takes it one step further
Google Search 2.8.7 update changes hotword to "OK Google," now enabled through search results
Google Time Machine: new Google search Easter egg brings us back to 1998
Google Glass
Google Glass XE10 update to bring third party app installs
Google bringing Glass to several locations across the US
Hardware
Samsung's 64-bit Exynos processor nearing final development
Media Players
Sony unveils a duo of Jelly Bean powered Walkman music players
Phones – Alcatel
Alcatel One Touch Fierce and Evolve coming to T-Mobile in October
Phones – HTC
New pictures of the HTC One Max to feast your eyes on thanks to Chinese certification
Could an HTC One with an octa-core and 3GB of RAM be in the works?
HTC Butterfly 2 will be waterproof with Snapdragon 800, coming in January 2014
HTC One receiving Android 4.3 update in Taiwan
HTC One Developer Edition in U.S. expected to get Android 4.3 this week
Leaked version of Android 4.3 for AT&T's HTC One appears
U.S. Carrier HTC One Devices Won't See Android 4.3 This Month
Phones – LG
LG wants to sell 10 million G2 phones
LG gives an inside look at the design of the G2
Did a chicken inspire the LG G2′s Optical Image Stabilization?
LG VU 3 now official, but is anyone going to buy it?
Rumored LG G Pro Lite Dual is likely a dual-SIM variant of Optimus G Pro
Phones – Motorola
T-Mobile Moto X getting software update to improve camera quality
T-Mobile Moto X update not just camera enhancements, full changelog released
Other carriers will receive Moto X camera update 'soon'
Update for Sprint's Moto X rolling out, AT&T very close
New Moto X "Lazy Phone" commercial showcases Touchless Control
Latest Motorola DVX leak puts it on Republic Wireless network in October
Motorola DVX to have at least 4 color options for interchangeable backplates
Phones – Nexus
Graphics benchmark scores reveal Nexus 5 graphics might
Possible Screenshot and Bug Report from Upcoming Nexus Leaked – 1080p Resolution, White Status Bar Icons and More
Phones – OPPO
OPPO N1 officially unveiled, promises to redefine smartphone photography
OPPO shows us what's involved with making a high quality phone like the N1
Phones – Samsung
Limited Edition Galaxy Note 3 featuring flexible display could be announced next month
Samsung spokesman confirms limited edition Galaxy Note 3 with flexible display
Next generation Samsung phones to be designed under Project Team F
Galaxy Note 3, Galaxy Gear heading to Sprint on October 4
Samsung Galaxy Note 3 pre-order sales disappointing in South Korea
Samsung implementing region specific SIM locks on new devices
Samsung Galaxy Note 3 'regional SIM lock' situation not so bad after all
Samsung Galaxy S 4 Active with Snapdragon 800 set to launch in Korea next month
Gold is the new black: Samsung unveils Galaxy S 4 Gold Brown and Gold Pink Editions
Samsung reminds us that the Galaxy S 4 Gold Editions launched before the iPhone 5S announcement
Galaxy S 4, Galaxy S III, and Galaxy Note II expected to receive Android 4.3 soon
Samsung Galaxy Trend 3 officially released with dual SIM support
Phones – ZTE
ZTE Geek U988S officially unveiled, first Tegra 4 smartphone
ROMS
CyanogenMod 10.1.3 reaches stable status, rolling now
CM Installer Beta Testers sign-up list open
Privacy Guard to update to version 2.0 in CM 10.2, will give you true control over your apps
Paranoid Android to shake up business model with ROM for KitKat
Smartwatches
AT&T will be the exclusive carrier of the Pebble smartwatch
Samsung Galaxy Gear 'lacks something special', will be compatible with Galaxy S 4 in Oct followed by Galaxy Note II and Galaxy S III in Dec
Galaxy Gear already performs basic functions with Galaxy S 4
Sony Smartwatch 2 Launched in Europe and Comes With Dedicated App
A.I Watch hopes to be a standalone smartphone on your wrist
Tablets
Amazon introduces the Kindle Fire HDX
Amazon unveils the new Kindle Fire HD starting at $139
ASUS tablet shows up at FCC
More DROID tablet clues via Verizon's @DROIDLanding Twitter account
LTE Nexus 7 shows up on Best Buy's site as 'coming soon'
Pre-orders on 2014 edition of Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 begin tomorrow, debuts October 10
Updates
T-Mobile Moto X getting software update to improve camera quality
HTC One Developer Edition in U.S. expected to get Android 4.3 this week
Other carriers will receive Moto X camera update 'soon'
HTC One receiving Android 4.3 update in Taiwan
Leaked version of Android 4.3 for AT&T's HTC One appears
U.S. Carrier HTC One Devices Won't See Android 4.3 This Month
Galaxy S 4, Galaxy S III, and Galaxy Note II expected to receive Android 4.3 soon
Possible Screenshot and Bug Report from Upcoming Nexus Leaked – 1080p Resolution, White Status Bar Icons and More
Miscellaneous
Moto X comes out on top in survivability testing against iPhone 5S, 5C, Samsung Galaxy S4
Federal Aviation Administration to relax rules on cell phones and tablets during flights
HTC troubles continue to mount as case supply problems impact production
HTC infringes on Nokia patents U.S. trade panel judge rules
Samsung in talks with metal casing suppliers, metallic S5 coming?
Apple leads the pack as 2013′s "Most Innovative Company" for 9th consecutive year on BCG's list
HTC sells back remaining stake in Beats by Dre (25%) for $256 million cash injection
Sprint concept video shows what an always connected world could look like
Don't expect fingerprint scanners on Samsung devices until the 2nd half of next year
Motorola could tap soon to be former BlackBerry employees with new Waterloo, Ontario office
Dunkin' Donuts celebrating September 29th as National Coffee Day by offering free coffee with mobile app
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