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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