Android World Update # This person on Reddit had a Nexus 5, here are a few pictures (and a ton of questions answered)

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This person on Reddit had a Nexus 5, here are a few pictures (and a ton of questions answered) Oct 31st 2013, 15:59, by Quentyn Kennemer Just a quick heads up in case you aren’t a Reddit dweller — someone over in those parts has the Nexus 5. Whoever the lucky soul is, they were nice enough to snap a ton of pics for us to sink our teeth into ahead of what could be a big unveiling later today. Sources suggest Google will be launching the device (as well as announcing the latest version of Android — KitKat 4.4) at noon pacific today. While we are not interested in believing those rumors, that won’t keep us from peeling our eyes and looking out for any official news that might eek out of Mountain View today. So what do we learn from this little escapade that Reddit user throwawaynexus5guy has gone on this morning? A good deal, actually: Hangouts with SMS was pre-loaded onto the device There is a complete backup solution built-in — think iCloud, except for Android. In response to a question about always-on voice controls (Moto X), the leakster simply smiled :) The leakster said it was as smooth as smooth can be. Android 4.3 is already pretty smooth on the aging Nexus 4, so we wouldn’t expect anything less here. Note that rumors are saying Android 4.4 has been designed to be able to work smoothly on even the weakest of hardware. They said it doesn’t feel cheap “like a Samsung phone.” Their words, not ours. There will be a Google Drive offer for 100GB of storage, which makes Drive the likely candidate for the built-in backup. Battery life? 17 hours talk time, 8 hours web surfing, 6 hours of video watching, according to one engineer. Camera is an improvement over Nexus 5, but nothing like the jump from iPhone 5 to iPhone 5S. Speakers sounded really good, clear and loud. It doesn’t taste like a KitKat bar. That’s all we could gather from the questioned posted so far, and there’s a chance that many more could be answered in the hours to come. Be sure to sink your teeth into all of it over at the Reddit thread here, and stay tuned to Phandroid as we’ll be on top of the news as it happens (if it happens).

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Android World Update # Android 4.4 KitKat to bring improvements to low-end market, wearables

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Android 4.4 KitKat to bring improvements to low-end market, wearables Oct 31st 2013, 15:19, by Jason Cipriani Another day and another rumor about the unreleased Android 4.4 KitKat operating system we know very little about. Perhaps shedding some more light on what’s to be found once the update is available, MobileSyrup is citing a report from Jessica Lessin that describes some of the improvements we can expect in Android 4.4. One of the most notable changes to Android 4.4, according to the report, is that it will bring an easier upgrade path to low-memory devices from OEMs such as Huawei and ZTE. By making Android 4.4 KitKat less resource intensive on the lower-end market, the theory is that OEMs will take the time to bring the latest version of Android to recently released smartphones. Again, this is all in theory. A lot of work and resources have to be dedicated to such an upgrade, and OEMs may decide the bottom-tier devices just aren’t worth that type of investment. Then again, who knows, maybe they’ll jump at the opportunity. Only time will tell. Also notable is the addition of better support for wearables, which as you know Google has already entered with Glass, and plans on entering again really soon with its own watch. Bluetooth and NFC improvements, along with the groundwork for KitKat devices to counts steps and track movement should all help out in that department. The post Android 4.4 KitKat to bring improvements to low-end market, wearables appeared first on AndroidGuys.

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Android World Update # Themer takes another Beta step in latest update

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Themer takes another Beta step in latest update Oct 31st 2013, 15:53, by Jeff Causey Themer, a new custom launcher from MyColorScreen, has taken another step on the way to being an officially released app. For the past four weeks, users who wanted to try out a beta build of Themer could enter their email address on the MyColorScreen web site in order to receive an activation code to be able to use the app. MyColorScreen has reported they have had 550,000 users apply for a code to be part of the quasi-open beta program and those users downloaded over 1.5 million themes. The update released yesterday removes the requirement for an activation code, so anyone with an Android 4.1 or better smartphone can install the free app and start installing themes immediately. While easier to access now, Themer is still in a beta phase. There are a lot of users who have reported problems, both with individual themes as well as the settings for the app in general. The update does address some crash fixes. MyColorScreen also indicates they have added a “Hide Apps” function for the App Drawer, transparency for the App Drawer, and the ability to “Edit Favorites” in the App Drawer. Hit one of the download links below after checking out some screenshots if you want to give Themer a try while it is still in beta. Google Play Download Link Come comment on this article: Themer takes another Beta step in latest update Visit TalkAndroid for Android news, Android guides, and much more!

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Android World Update # Amazon appstore has 8 scary games for free today

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Amazon appstore has 8 scary games for free today Oct 31st 2013, 15:48, by Robert Nazarian Normally, Amazon has one free app of the day, but today they have a total of 8. Of course, they are all Halloween themed. On top of these games being free, you will also get 20 Amazon coins credited to your account for each app. Amazon is also offering a bunch of other apps at discounted prices. Hit the source link below to grab any or all of them. Zombie Highway  regularly $0.99 Slender Man! Chapter 1: Alone – regularly $0.99 Zig Zag Zombie HD - regularly $1.99 Zig Zag Zombie - regularly $0.99 Greedy Spiders - regularly $0.99 Ghost Radar – Connect - regularly $0.99 Age of Zombies - regularly $0.99 Hidden Objects: Zombie Madness - regularly $0.99 source: Amazon Come comment on this article: Amazon appstore has 8 scary games for free today Visit TalkAndroid for Android news, Android guides, and much more!

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Android World Update # Augmented Reality Game “Ingress” Beta Now Open For The Rest Of Us

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Augmented Reality Game "Ingress" Beta Now Open For The Rest Of Us Oct 31st 2013, 15:45, by Joe Sirianni If you’re of the augmented reality type and enjoy wandering around your neighborhood with face in phone, we’ve got some updated news for you. The long awaited augmented reality game, Ingress,  is now available for those who didn’t make the beta cut or never got an invite. Ingress is a sci=fi action game created by Google’s Niantic Labs and it looks like they’re ready for more prospects to join in on the festivities. If you’re ready to join the resistance and save humanity, all you need to do is download the game. Check out the description from the play store and don’t forget to hit up the video trailer as well. Feel free to let us know what you think in the comments below. Click here to view the embedded video.   Description from Play Store  Ingress transforms the real world into the landscape for a global game of mystery, intrigue, and competition. Our future is at stake. And you must choose a side. A mysterious energy has been unearthed by a team of scientists in Europe. The origin and purpose of this force is unknown, but some researchers believe it is influencing the way we think. We must control it or it will control us. "The Enlightened" seek to embrace the power that this energy may bestow upon us. "The Resistance" struggle to defend, and protect what's left of our humanity. Install Ingress and transform your world. The World is the Game Move through the real world using your Android device and the Ingress app to discover and tap sources of this mysterious energy. Acquire objects to aid in your quest, deploy tech to capture territory, and ally with other players to advance the cause of the Enlightened or the Resistance. Strategy The struggle is being played out globally. Track the progress of players around the world, plan your next steps, and communicate with others using an Intelligence map. What is the Niantic Project? Is this just a game? An Investigation Board (http://www.nianticproject.com) filled with cryptic clues and secret codes awaits. The story evolves everyday. Powerful secrets and game tech are there to be unlocked. Form Alliances The struggle to save the planet spans the entire world. Groups of people acting together can be more effective than individuals acting alone. Cooperation across neighborhoods, cities, and countries will be needed to achieve the ultimate victory.   Play Store Download Link Come comment on this article: Augmented Reality Game “Ingress” Beta Now Open For The Rest Of Us Visit TalkAndroid for Android news, Android guides, and much more!

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Android World Update # The Great American Glass Contest: Win 1 of 9 Google Glass Invites!

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The Great American Glass Contest: Win 1 of 9 Google Glass Invites! Oct 31st 2013, 15:11, by Rob Jackson If you cannot afford $1,500 for Google Glass or are an International Participant you are still eligible. In the event you win, we’ll substitute the Glass Invite with a $50 Google Play Gift Card and donate your invite to one random Android Forums member from this thread. We first reviewed Google Glass in May but interest in the wearable tech hasn’t slowed down since the product was first announced and Sergey Brin jumped out of a plane to illustrate it’s features. In just the past few days, despite the relentless churn of Nexus 5 rumors, Glass has demanded some limelight: floating retail store rumors surfaced, new hardware announcements were made, Glass earbuds unveiled with a full accessory shop, and we even saw cops ticketing people for driving with Glass. But our favorite announcement has been Google giving each Glass Explorer the opportunity to invite 3 new Explorers to the program. Three Phandroid members are Glass Explorers – Rob Jackson (my Google+), Chris Chavez (Google+), and Steve Albright (Google+) – which makes a total of 9 Google Glass Invites at our disposal. Nothing would give us more joy than to pass this opportunity along to the people that make Phandroid and Android Forums what they are… YOU! So today, we’re announcing that all 9 of these invites will be given away in what we’re calling “The Great American Glass Contest”. The Great American Glass Contest Starting today, we’ll post a contest every day for 9 straight days, updating the status of each contest as we go. Some contests may be completely random, others may require creativity. Some contests may be “first to post”, others may allow multiple entries for several days. The general schedule is below, but as usual, checking into Phandroid every day provides you the best chance at winning (and succeeding in life). Day 1: Nexus 5 Forum Frenzy (Contest open through Nov 4th) Day 2: Photoshop contest Day 3: Rafflecopter #1 Day 4: #GlassPhan contest Day 5: Rafflecopter #2 Day 6: Developer Appreciation Contests Day 7: On your mark. Get set… Day 8: Mystery Word Hunt Day 9: AF Staff Appreciation Day 1 Contest: Nexus 5 Forum Frenzy Visit Android Forums and if you haven’t already, sign up for a free account Head over to our Nexus 5 Forum Engage in conversation, making at least 5 meaningful posts in the Nexus 5 Forum (Ex: “Thanks” and “I agree” do not count as posts) At least one of these posts must be a New Thread. (If you’re already signed up and logged in you can create a new thread by clicking here.) We’ll look at the Top 10 threads based on internal metrics (pageviews, likes, thanks, G+, etc…) and choose one winner at random from this pool of finalists Entry requirements must be met by November 4th, 2013 at 11:59PM Eastern Winner will be announced on November 5th, 2013 on Phandroid.com Winner will be contacted through the e-mail address provided during forum registration Winner may NOT provide an alternate e-mail address to submit for Google Glass invite unless otherwise noted or agreed upon by Phandroid staff Hints: Follow these Google+ accounts to get an early heads up when contest posts will soon be going live and additional hints at how to improve your chances of winning. google.com/+Phandroid google.com/+AndroidForums google.com/+RobJackson google.com/+ChristopherChavez google.com/+SteveAlbright Contest Rules & Requirements Must be 18+ or older International applicants and those unwilling or unable to spend $1,500 can still enter to win, but their Glass Invite will be substituted with a $50 Google Play Store gift card and their Glass invite donated to a random established forum member from this thread. To receive Glass invite, winners must be a US resident. To receive Glass invite, winners must provide a US shipping address. To receive Glass invite, winners must provide a valid E-Mail address directly associated with contest entry. Winners will have 24 hours to respond to the winning notification e-mail. If staff have not received a response and/or proper Glass Invite submission information furnished within 24 hours, Phandroid staff may elect to disqualify this entrant and name another winner Winners must prove that the E-Mail address provided for submission to the Glass Invite system is owned and maintained by the winner. Transfer or Sale of winning invite is not authorized and any attempt to do so will result in disqualification. Contest Terms of Service: Contest winners are not guaranteed Google Glass hardware, they are only guaranteed that Phandroid staff will submit the furnished E-Mail address to Google’s automated invite system for current Google Glass Explorers. By entering this contest, entrants understand agree that Phandroid is only responsible for submitting the winners e-mail address through the Google Glass Invite system and beyond this measure, no promises or guarantees can or will be made. In the event that Google removes, changes, edits, disqualifies, limits, or in any way alters their Glass Invite process to prevent Phandroid.com from submitting invites or fulfilling invites, entrants shall hold Phandroid.com and Neverstill Media harmless Phandroid reserves the right to disqualify entrants at sole discretion of Phandroid staff, for reasons including but not limited to: attempting to “game” the contest, spamming contest posts/threads, creating multiple accounts, demeaning or trolling competing entries, using automated systems to improve chances, etc… By entering this promotion, participants agree, to the fullest extent permitted under applicable law, to release, discharge and hold harmless Neverstill Media, its affiliates, respective owners, and representatives from any and all damages, liabilities, costs and expenses which may arise out of participation in this promotion or out of the acceptance, use, or misuse of prizes. By participating, you agree to these Official Rules and to the decisions of the judges whose decisions shall be deemed final and binding. What are you waiting for? Head on over to the Nexus 5 Forum and get your awesome on!

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Android World Update # Android Community

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Runtastic Story Running and Libra fitness scale unveiled Oct 31st 2013, 14:25, by Robert Nelson Runtastic has returned with another set of app updates. This latest touches on the free and pro (paid) versions of the regular Runtastic app and is arriving as something called Story Running. We are seeing this touted as being both just for you and as a new way to run. More to the point, Story Running appears to be along the lines of audiobook listening. Think of running to a story, or sort of guided tour. A visit to the Runtastic website breaks down four of the available listening options. These include stories ranging from adventure and motivation to fantasy and travel. Looking at the adventure as an example and we find one called “The Carrier of Truth, Beyond the Walls of Alcatraz.” This one is a 38-minute story and is arriving with the following in terms of a summary. “A key, a moment of carelessness, a glimmer of hope. Maybe his only hope. Was it coincidence or destiny? His steps are echoing in the tunnel, suddenly, the noise of dogs barking. Are they at his heels already?” Anyway, that being said, this new Story Running option can be found in the Runtastic apps as of today. As mentioned, both the free and pro versions have been updated and both can be found in the Play Store. Story Running also has full integration with the Workout mode. Additionally, Pebble and Google+ Sign-In support has also been to the pro version of the app. Aside from the mobile apps, the folks at Runtastic also have some news on a scale. Specifically, the Libra Scale. This is available for purchase (through Amazon) beginning today and will allow the user to measure eight different items. These include weight and body fat as well as goals, muscle mass, Body Mass Index, body water content, calorie calculation and bone mass. Along with being able to track eight items, each scale can also track data for eight users. The one catch with the scale, for now the device sync is limited to those with an iPhone. Otherwise, the news of Story Running and the Libra Scale come with word of Runtastic cresting the 50 million download milestone. SOURCE: Runtastic, PR Newswire Story Timeline RunKeeper updated with 6 new languages and more features Runtastic mobile apps paired with new hardware RunKeeper for Android update brings more interactive friends tab Runtastic Six Pack Abs Workout app arrives for Android Nexus 5 image leak reveals the inner workings Oct 31st 2013, 13:34, by Robert Nelson October 31 has arrived and while we have yet to hear anything from Google on the Nexus 5, that doesn’t mean the leaks will be quieting down any. In fact, some new images have recently surfaced. And nicely, this time around we are getting some crisp, clear high-resolution shots to gawk at. These pics are of the internals and have been shared by the folks at FanaticFone. Given the frequency of leaks, we are unfortunately not getting any new details with this set of images, but thinking on the bright side — these have offered some further confirmation. For example, the display was shown to measure in at 4.95-inches. And as those earlier leaks have show, that should be Full HD in resolution. The leaked images have often shown the camera lens sitting on the back of the handset. Specifically, on the top corner of the handset. This time around we are getting a look at the lens without the back cover in place. Nothing new in terms of details, we are still expecting the camera to be 8 megapixel with optical image stabilization. And while we were not expecting a huge camera lens, the actual hardware does appear small as compared to how it looks with the back cover. Some of the other pics show the battery, which again was shown to be 2300 mAh. We mentioned this bit yesterday, but it seems the 3000 mAh battery option has all been proven false. That appears to have been nothing more than a case of wishful thinking, but sometimes, that is how the rumors go. Otherwise, there are also some shots (seen in the gallery below) showing the speaker grill on the bottom and the earpiece on the top. With that, while Google has yet to offer any news of the Nexus 5 release, that could still be a case of it being early on the west coast. Maybe the folks at Google just aren’t up and moving yet. Then again, that could be similar to the 3000 mAh battery — a case of wishful thinking. Finally, to recite the previous rumors, Google is expected to announce the Nexus 5 and Android 4.4 Kit Kat today with delivery starting tomorrow, November 1. Story Timeline Nexus 5 unboxing image surfaces Google Nexus 5 spotted in Taiwan NCC filing Nexus 5 images surface in apparent dummy form T-Mobile Nexus 5 could launch same day as Play Store Google Wallet may change with Android 4.4, Nexus 5 hardware

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