
  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
  
  Come comment on this article: TalkAndroid Weekly Recap for October 14 – October 20, 2013  
  
  
  			                                                                        
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