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TalkAndroid Weekly Recap for October 13 – October 19, 2014

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TalkAndroid Weekly Recap for October 13 – October 19, 2014

Yup, this week was a little crazy, but a good crazy. Google announced the Nexus 6, Nexus 9, and Nexus Player (Android TV) and kicked off the “Be together. Not the same.” campaign. That wasn’t it as Android L was officially named Android Lollipop and given 5.0 for the version. The OTA update won’t take […]

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Yup, this week used to be a bit of loopy, however a just right loopy. Google introduced the Nexus 6, Nexus 9, and Nexus Player (Android TV) and kicked off the “Be in combination. Not the similar.” marketing campaign. That wasn’t it as Android C used to be formally named Android Lollipop and given 5.zero for the model. The OTA replace gained’t happen until subsequent month, however the developer preview is already are living. We reviewed the Galaxy Note 4 and have been rather inspired. Nearby multiplayer hits Google Play Games and extra Google apps undertake Material Design. The DROID Turbo will get a release date, and so a lot more. It’s time to get stuck up and get in a position for what is certain to be any other fun week within the Android global.

Reviews

Samsung Galaxy Note 4 review: The best Samsung smartphone ever

Accessories

OnePlus announces JBL partnership and E1+ Earphones

Best Buy now stocks official Moto 360 chargers

MHL Adapter Charges your phone and Sends out 4K Video

Android TV

Google’s Nexus Player is Google’s first Android TV device

Plex announces its support for Android TV and the upcoming Nexus Player

AOL jumps on the Android TV bandwagon

Nexus 9 and Nexus Player are now up for pre-order in the Google Play Store

Nexus Player pre-order facility withdrawn from the Play Store

Nexus Player passes through FCC, may go on sale again soon

Android TV Developer Kit able to sideload Android 5.0 Lollipop

Android Wear

Gameboy emulator comes to Android Wear because a watch needs those sort of things

Apps – New

OnePlus sends Cyanogen Camera app to the Play Store

Skype launches new video messaging app called Skype Qik

Androidify update overhauls with new design, GIFs, and new items

Apps – Updates

Dropbox offers a free year of Dropbox Pro to users affected by Selective Sync bug

Facebook slaps its stickers into comments for all users

Dropbox usernames and passwords leak online, Denies responsibility and says passwords expired

Messenger application will not replace Hangouts on Nexus 6

HTC Dot View app gets third-party notifications, music controls, and holiday surprises

Facebook ‘Safety Check’ lets friends and family know you’re safe during a disaster

CBS All Access launches for $5.99 a month, offers full seasons and episodes on demand

Twitter adds new audio feature to mobile client

Firefox Beta update brings ‘tab casting’ & more!

Twitter adding suggested Tweets to the timeline based on user interest

Swiftkey updates for Halloween with spooky new themes

Cameras

India gets the HTC One (M8 Eye), Desire Eye, RE Camera, and a few more devices

Carriers

Nexus 6 to be available on all major U.S. carriers

The ASUS PadFone X mini is coming to AT&T on Oct. 24, $199 contract free on GoPhone

AT&T introduces new Passport plans for international travelers

Special Beats Music offer from AT&T comes to an end

AT&T Hints at Imminent Nexus 6 Release

Sprint’s HTC One (M7) update fixes Miracast

According to a new FCC filing, Sprint will carry the Galaxy Note Edge

Samsung Gear S will have own Plan on Sprint

T-Mobile Galaxy Note 4 receiving minor update

Sony Xperia Z3 coming to T-Mobile October 29

Iliad moving on after T-Mobile declines acquisition offer

T-Mobile now rolling out Android 4.4.4 KitKat update for Galaxy Note 10.1 (2014 Edition)

Samsung Galaxy Note 4 coming to U.S. Cellular on October 17th

Verizon to launch Motorola Droid Turbo at an event on October 28th

New image and details for Verizon’s DROID TURBO surface

Verizon soak test for Droid Ultra, Maxx and Mini brings VoLTE

Verizon Increases Edge Upgrade Time and some Pricing Points

Moto X now $50 on-contract with Verizon

Chrome

Google releases new Translate extension for Chrome

Google’s Earth View extension brings a touch of satellite imagery to Chrome

Shuffle in positions may signal more Android/Chrome consolidation

Chromebooks

Samsung’s Intel-based Chromebook 2 availability and pricing announced

Chromecast

Next version of the Chromecast hits the FCC

Deals

Sony offering student discount on Xperia Z3 Compact

Expansys now offering refurbished Nexus 4 from $149

Gaming

Amazon Games Studio Announces Three new Upcoming Games

NBA 2K15 for Android exclusively available from Amazon

Nearby Multiplayer comes to Google Play Games

Humble Mobile Bundle 9 gets two new games for the big donors

Ghostbusters-themed Fruit Ninja update hits the Play Store just in time for Halloween

Google

Google teases Android L in latest YouTube video

Google Shopping Express shortens name and launches in three more cities with more retailers

Teenagers use voice commands most often and really want to order pizza

New Poodle Bug Revealed by Researchers

Google Classroom getting several improvements for students and teachers

Google Play Store downloads beat out iOS App Store downloads in volume by 60%

Android 5.0 Lollipop is official, includes full Material Design overhaul and tons of new features

Google posts video showing how Lollipop name was decided on

Android 5.0 Lollipop statue arrives at Google headquarters in Mountain View

Google posts Android Lollipop Statue Unwrapped video

Android Lollipop features “Factory Reset Protection” to stop thieves from wiping stolen phones

Google to eventually back off on control of Android Wear, Android TV, and Android Auto

Nexus device packaging to get new look

Shuffle in positions may signal more Android/Chrome consolidation

Google releases video covering speech recognition and how we communicate with technology

Google updates Material Design guidelines with new resources

Google Glass

Google Glass Launches Notification Sync

Hardware

Samsung SDI develops new batteries that are both flexible and rollable

The newly announced Exynos 7 is 57 percent more powerful than the Exynos 5

Phones – ASUS

The ASUS PadFone X mini is coming to AT&T on Oct. 24, $199 contract free on GoPhone

Phones – HTC

India gets the HTC One (M8 Eye), Desire Eye, RE Camera, and a few more devices

HTC pushing Eye Experience update with Android 4.4.4 to unlocked One (M8) on Tuesday

HTC reaffirms promise of Lollipop to the M7 and M8 in 90 days

Sprint’s HTC One (M7) update fixes Miracast

Phones – Huawei

Huawei announces limited edition Glory 6 Extreme Edition with pre-orders launching October 21st

Huawei Ascend Mate 2 now available from Newegg for $300

Phones – LG

LG aims to improve camera in next flagship device

Phones – Motorola

Verizon to launch Motorola Droid Turbo at an event on October 28th

New image and details for Verizon’s DROID TURBO surface

Motorola announces which devices will get Android 5.0

Verizon soak test for Droid Ultra, Maxx and Mini brings VoLTE

Moto X now $50 on-contract with Verizon

Phones – Nexus

Nexus 6 with Android Lollipop officially unveiled, pre-orders start late October for $649

Nexus 6 to be available on all major U.S. carriers

Google shows us what the Nexus 6 and Nexus 9 have to offer in a couple of new promotional videos

Here are the first camera samples from the Nexus 6

Nexus 6 poses with the iPhone 6 Plus

Google releases animated ads showing off the Nexus 6 and Nexus 9

Expansys now offering refurbished Nexus 4 from $149

Phones – Oppo

Oppo N3′s camera shown off in teaser

New details emerge about OPPO N3 camera

Oppo N3 smart rotating camera gets a demo video

The Oppo N3 will have a fingerprint scanner on its back

Phones – Samsung

Google Hints at a Galaxy S5 Google Play Edition

Galaxy Golden 2 user manual leaks showing off some impressive specs

The Galaxy Note 4 gets firmware update in time for worldwide launch

Samsung Galaxy Note 4 coming to U.S. Cellular on October 17th

Samsung Galaxy Note 4 to go on sale in India on October 17

Samsung announces its latest “Galaxy Gifts” campaign for the Note 4 & Note Edge

T-Mobile Galaxy Note 4 receiving minor update

According to a new FCC filing, Sprint will carry the Galaxy Note Edge

Phones – Sony

Sony Xperia Z4 to be a hardware juggernaut according to tipster

Sony Xperia Z3 coming to T-Mobile October 29

Xperia Z3 and Peek help doctors diagnose eye conditions around the world

Sony offering student discount on Xperia Z3 Compact

Sony is updating their entire Xperia Z line to Android Lollipop

Security

Dropbox offers a free year of Dropbox Pro to users affected by Selective Sync bug

New Poodle Bug Revealed by Researchers

Smartwatches

Blocks modular smartwatch will use Samsung’s Tizen OS

Best Buy now stocks official Moto 360 chargers

Will.i.am reveals Puls, a monstrous smart-cuff with a focus on fashion

Samsung Gear S will have own Plan on Sprint

Google Play lists Sony SmartWatch 3 as “coming soon”

Tablets

The ASUS PadFone X mini is coming to AT&T on Oct. 24, $199 contract free on GoPhone

Lenovo to launch tablets under Motorola’s name once acquisition completes

Google releases animated ads showing off the Nexus 6 and Nexus 9

HTC’s Nexus 9 is official, complete with brushed metal design and BoomSound speakers

Google shows us what the Nexus 6 and Nexus 9 have to offer in a couple of new promotional videos

Nexus 9 finally shown off in real pictures and videos with keyboard case

HTC Nexus 9 pre-order goes live one day early on Amazon

Nexus 9 and Nexus Player are now up for pre-order in the Google Play Store

T-Mobile now rolling out Android 4.4.4 KitKat update for Galaxy Note 10.1 (2014 Edition)

Updates

Android 5.0 Lollipop is official, includes full Material Design overhaul and tons of new features

Developers will be able to grab the Android 5.0 SDK on October 17

Android Lollipop features “Factory Reset Protection” to stop thieves from wiping stolen phones

Google releases Android 5.0 Lollipop SDK and other tools

Lollipop to be Released November 3th for Wi-Fi Nexus Devices

Get the Android Lollipop look and sound with wallpapers and sounds

Get ready to tap with Android 5.0 Lollipop Easter egg

Motorola announces which devices will get Android 5.0

HTC reaffirms promise of Lollipop to the M7 and M8 in 90 days

Sony is updating their entire Xperia Z line to Android Lollipop

The Galaxy Note 4 gets firmware update in time for worldwide launch

HTC pushing Eye Experience update with Android 4.4.4 to unlocked One (M8) on Tuesday

Samsung set to roll out Android 4.4.4 update to 9 models of the Galaxy range

Verizon soak test for Droid Ultra, Maxx and Mini brings VoLTE

Sprint’s HTC One (M7) update fixes Miracast

T-Mobile Galaxy Note 4 receiving minor update

T-Mobile now rolling out Android 4.4.4 KitKat update for Galaxy Note 10.1 (2014 Edition)

Virtual Reality

Archos plans to release low-cost virtual reality headset

Wallpapers

Get the Android Lollipop look and sound with wallpapers and sounds

Miscellaneous

Samsung announces development of commercially-viable 60GHz Wi-Fi technology

Former Google executive hired by Xiaomi for push into India

Samsung and Facebook strengthening relationship, but what’s in store?

Standalone streaming service from HBO coming in 2015

Lenovo to launch Chinese direct-to-consumer smartphone company


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