Sponsors

Sunday, July 13, 2014

TalkAndroid Weekly Recap for July 7 – July 13, 2014

TalkAndroid_Weekly_Recap


The LG G3 is finally starting to hit carrier stores, will it be the phone that gets LG over the hump? One of the Chromecast’s sought after features has finally arrived. You can now mirror your smartphone or tablet to your TV, but unfortunately the number of devices is limited. Motorola continues to tease the Moto 360, but we just want them to release it already. Speaking of “releasing it already,” when the hell is Samsung going to release the Galaxy F? At this rate, the Galaxy Note 4 will be out sooner. It’s time to get caught up and get ready for what is sure to be another big week in the world of Android.


Guides


How to get the Android L look on your phone without rooting or installing ROMs


Reviews


[App Review] Take control of your mobile data with the redesigned My Data Manager 4.0


Accessories


HTC Dot View app becomes manageable with themes and settings


HTC Dot View case seemingly heading to additional devices



Android Wear


Flopsy Droid bounces onto Android Wear devices


Android Wear bug prevents paid apps from being installed


Google creates workaround for Android Wear paid apps issue


[APK Download] Update to Google Camera puts Android Wear devices to work


[New Wear App] Find and open apps a lot quicker on Android Wear with Wear Mini Launcher


Wunderlist gets updated with Android Wear support


Augmented SmartWatch Pro now supports Android Wear


Apps – New


Microsoft releases Climatology in the Play Store for people who want an inside look at weather statistics


[New Wear App] Find and open apps a lot quicker on Android Wear with Wear Mini Launcher


Apps – Updates


Google adds ‘Occasionally’ reminder option to Google Now


Gmail adds support for 13 new languages, covering 94% of the internet’s languages


Google Now voice media controls incoming


You can now easily correct a misheard word in Google Now with “no I said” command


Motorola updates Motorola Connect app with new look and features


[APK Download] Chromecast app update activates Cast Screen feature for Android devices


[APK Download] Gmail app update allows sharing Drive files


[APK Download] Update to Google Camera puts Android Wear devices to work


Vevo releases major update to music video app


Fleksy’s Android Beta gets updated with 15 new languages and Galaxy Gear support


LG updating their new Smart Keyboard


Microsoft opening beta program for OneNote users on Android


Nova Launcher gets Android L-style visual tweaks


Google Camera gets another update with Photo Sphere improvements


Wunderlist gets updated with Android Wear support


Photoshop Express receives update, adds RAW file support and blemish removal


Carriers


AT&T LG G3 and G Watch will go on sale July 11th, pre-orders open tomorrow


Sprint update for Samsung Galaxy S 5 adds Wi-Fi calling feature


Sprint adds the ZTE LivePro to portfolio


Sprint now taking orders for LG G3


T-Mobile partners with Major League Baseball to flex its muscles at All-Star Week


Mysterious ZTE Olympia coming to T-Mobile ‘soon’


Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet heading to Verizon on July 17, pre-ordering starts tomorrow


LG G3 pre-orders for Verizon variant start today, will cost only $99.99 with a 2 year contract


evleaks confirms Verizon offering of prepaid 4G LTE starting on July 17


Verizon to offer Kansas and Missouri customers network test drive program


Chromebooks


You can now purchase the first Chromebooks powered by an Intel Core i3 processor


Chromecast


[APK Download] Chromecast app update activates Cast Screen feature for Android devices


Developer finds solution to allow additional devices to use Cast Screen feature with Chromecast


New QCast Music brings party playlists to Chromecast


Collectables


Dead Zebra unveils latest Android figurines, Heroes and Villains II


Gaming


Flopsy Droid bounces onto Android Wear devices


Samsung working with Oculus VR for its Gear VR headset coming in September


Leo’s Fortune, a new platformer that pleases the eye, hops into the Play Store


Modern Combat 5: Blackout ready to hit the virtual shelves of Google Play on July 24th


SEGA release Sonic Jump Fever to Google Play


Angry Birds Star Wars 2 updated with 30 levels for more addicting play time


Google


Larry Page, Sergey Brin talk Google’s product approach compared to Apple’s and more


Google reportedly working on major plans to take on Amazon


Android distribution for July shows KitKat coming up on 20%


Google and MAKE launch 3rd annual virtual summer camp for fun DIY projects


Google could be readying selective app restoration across multiple devices


Hardware


Samsung announces new Exynos processor with integrated 4G LTE modem


Phones – Lenovo


Lenovo’s octa-core Golden Warrior officially announced for July 18th


Phones – LG


LG G3 ‘Prime’ with Snapdragon 805 gets leaked in Korean mall ad


LG G3 S leaks, features dual SIM capabilities, SIM-switching soft button


Verizon LG G Vista specs revealed


AT&T LG G3 and G Watch will go on sale July 11th, pre-orders open tomorrow


Sprint now taking orders for LG G3


LG releases three commercials touting the camera, display, and design of its G3


LG G3 pre-orders for Verizon variant start today, will cost only $99.99 with a 2 year contract


LG talks G3 design in latest video


Phones – Motorola


Unknown Motorola smartphone running Android L leaks


Phones – Nokia


Lumia branded device running Android is on the way, carries new ‘Nokia by Microsoft’ name


Phones – OnePlus


OnePlus Two in the works with a codename of ‘Lettuce’


OnePlus posts subtle tease about July 22nd


Phones – Samsung


Did the Galaxy F just pass Bluetooth certification?


Samsung Galaxy Note 4 colors to mirror Galaxy S 5


Tweet from Samsung hints at possible retinal scanner in upcoming device, possibly Galaxy Note 4


Sprint update for Samsung Galaxy S 5 adds Wi-Fi calling feature


Galaxy S 4 Active battles lawnmower, comes out scathed but working


Phones – Sony


Sony introduces the selfie-centric Xperia C3


Photos of Sony’s Xperia Z3 leak on Digi-Wo and Weibo


Sony Xperia Z1 Compact now available in the U.S. unlocked


Phones – ZTE


ZTE unveils the nubia Z7, nubia Z7 max, and nubia Z7 mini


Mysterious ZTE Olympia coming to T-Mobile ‘soon’


Project Tango


Google’s Project Tango headed to NASA space station


ROMs


Nexus 4 and Nexus 7 2012 get Android L Developer Preview thanks to ported ROMs


That didn’t take long: LG G Watch gets its first custom ROM


Security


Android’s factory reset option might not delete everything


Smartwatches


Augmented SmartWatch Pro now supports Android Wear


AT&T LG G3 and G Watch will go on sale July 11th, pre-orders open tomorrow


LG G Watch, Samsung Gear Live get the iFixit teardown treatment


LG G Watch now available worldwide through Play Store and retailers


Motorola site’s source code reveals the Moto 360 could be available in silver


Motorola discusses inspiration behind the round shape of Moto 360


Tablets


LG releases and details G Pad 10.1, including specs and new software features


LG makes new G Pad 7 and G Pad 10.1 available in U.S.


Samsung Galaxy Award competition announced to produce Samsung Galaxy Tab S accessory


What do consumers think about the Samsung Galaxy Tab S display?


Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet heading to Verizon on July 17, pre-ordering starts tomorrow


Updates


Nexus 4 and Nexus 7 2012 get Android L Developer Preview thanks to ported ROMs


Motorola begins Android 4.4.4 rollout to several devices including the Droid Ultra


Wearables


LG announces “KizOn” wearable for parents to keep track of kids


Miscellaneous


TSA will require mobile devices to be charged when boarding select flights overseas


Isis — no, not ISIS — Mobile Wallet to rebrand amid confusion with terrorist group


Samsung plant in Brazil hit by robbers in $6 Million heist


Samsung’s Q2 profits dip, falling short of analyst expectations by nearly $1 billion


Motorola ordered to stop selling phones infringing on antenna patent in Germany


Federal Trade Commission suing Amazon for wrongfully billing consumers with in-app purchases


Chinese supplier for Samsung accused of child labor violations


Samsung App store officially changes name to Galaxy Apps


NASCAR pushing for viewer engagement during races with second screen experience




Come comment on this article: TalkAndroid Weekly Recap for July 7 – July 13, 2014







from Android News, Rumours, and Updates http://ift.tt/1saAQyi

No comments:

Post a Comment

Related Articles

Related Posts Plugin for WordPress, Blogger...