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The battle is on! Both the Galaxy S 5 and HTC One (M8) are now available globally. There is no question that Samsung will win the war, but can HTC put a dent into Samsung’s market share? Samsung also has another battle, but this one is in the court. It’s that same ongoing struggle with Apple, but shouldn’t Apple be going after Google? T-Mobile continues to shake the carrier industry up forcing the other carriers to respond. Google I/O registration entries got pushed back one week, and everyone will have an opportunity to buy Google Glass for one day. Are you buying? It’s time to get caught up and get ready for what is sure to be another exciting week in the world of Android.
Guides
How to apply slow motion effects to your videos on the HTC One (M8)
How to create perfect Video Highlights on the HTC One (M8)
Apple vs Samsung
Samsung document shows personalities of big tech firms
Apple raises its damages claim to more than $2 billion against Samsung
Top Android lieutenant comes to Samsung’s defense in trial against Apple
Apps – New
Sony launches Lifelog app for their wearable devices
Dropbox announces photo gallery, Carousel, for Android
Dropbox releases Mailbox onto Google Play
Dropbox for Business released with new features coming soon
Apps – Updates
Official Masters Golf Tournament app updated with new design for 2014
AllCast mirroring to Amazon Fire TV revealed in new video
BT Sport now supporting Chromecast for U.K. subscribers
Virus Shield pulled out of Google Play Store for being a fake app
Dropbox update adds computer account setup via device and some fixes
Pushbullet updated to add full image previews and Tasker Event support
If you don’t have Facebook Messenger installed now, you will very soon
Sonos just got a lot better today
Amidst power struggle before Supreme Court, Aereo ready to release Chromecast support
Google Keyboard updated with improved suggestions, corrections, and more
Deezer now provides free access to its music streaming service, Galaxy S 5 users get 6 months free premium access
Cameras
Nikon releases the Coolpix S810c, this time running Android 4.2.2
Carriers
AT&T version of Samsung Galaxy S 5 missing Download Booster feature
Samsung Galaxy S5 to hit Boost Mobile in May
Comcast rumored to be considering their own mobile service provider business
Press render of the LG L70 for MetroPCS leaks
HTC to release HTC One harmon/kardon edition to Sprint
T-Mobile launches $40 Simple Starter plan, includes unlimited talk and text and 500 MB of data
LG L90 for T-Mobile picture leaked
T-Mobile reduces LTE tablet pricing with Operation Tablet Freedom, free data too
Verizon offers 1GB of bonus data for tablets on More Everything plan
Samsung readying Galaxy S 5 Developer Edition for Verizon
HTC One (M8) in Glamour Red said to be heading to Verizon
Software update for Verizon HTC One Max now live
Chromebooks
Samsung’s Chromebook 2 is now available for pre-order via Amazon
Google targets Windows XP users with Chromebook promotion
Lenovo debuts ThinkPad 11e, a kid-friendly convertible tablet with Chrome OS option
Chromecast
BT Sport now supporting Chromecast for U.K. subscribers
YouTube Live Streams on Chromecast now available from the desktop
Reddit user finds that new home screen information may land on Chromecast
Google is rolling out a Chromecast update with stability, volume improvements, and bug fixes
Amidst power struggle before Supreme Court, Aereo ready to release Chromecast support
Gaming
NVIDIA Shield receives Android 4.4.2 software update with new features
The Walking Dead game series creeps its way into the Google Play Store
Humble Bumble PC and Android 9 adds three new games
Family Guy: The Quest for Stuff is now available in the Play Store
The Amazing Spider-Man 2 game trailer is here, full game coming April 17
[Rumor] – Google’s Hera could unite Android, Chrome and Search
Google I/O registration pushed to next week
Virus Shield pulled out of Google Play Store for being a fake app
Google testing out new interface for Android’s calendar app
Google Now may soon help remember where you parked
Google has reportedly begun dogfooding Android 4.4.3 to employees
Google expands Android’s ‘Verify apps’ feature for security
Sonos just got a lot better today
Top Android lieutenant comes to Samsung’s defense in trial against Apple
Google promises to stick with Google wallet despite slow adoption
Google Glass
Livestream allows you to broadcast what you’re seeing with Google Glass
Google Glass might have saved this patient’s life
US Air Force looking into using Google Glass on the battlefield
Anyone can buy Google Glass on April 15 at 9am EST
Survey shows that over 70 percent of people don’t want Glass due to privacy worries
Hardware
Next generation of Qualcomm chips announced
[Rumor] LG working on SoC that will enter mass production soon
AU Optronics stake claim to world’s first Quad HD AMOLED display
Phones – Amazon
Report says Amazon will reveal its smartphone in June
Phones – Geeksphone
Geeksphone Revolution now available for sale on Amazon in the Europe
Phones – HTC
HTC to release HTC One harmon/kardon edition to Sprint
HTC training material shows why the One (M8) is better than the Galaxy S5
More carriers add HTC One (M8) to retail locations starting today
HTC One (M8) in Glamour Red said to be heading to Verizon
John Legere receives HTC One (M8) with 24K gold finish as a gift
Google Play Edition ROMs now available for HTC One (M8)
HTC One M8 gets S-OFF allowing users to mod their device
Buy the HTC One (M8) or Robert Downey Jr. will be possessed with the most foul spirit
HTC One (M8) display is one of the fastest
HTC One (M8) in Stealth Red may have been delayed
HTC M8 Ace shows up in first leaked image
Software update for Verizon HTC One Max now live
Phones – LG
LG G3 screenshot leaks, showing flatter UI
LG G3 User Agent Profile shows up on Sprint’s website
Press render of the LG L70 for MetroPCS leaks
LG L90 for T-Mobile picture leaked
Phones – OnePlus
OnePlus releases unboxing video for new OnePlus One
OnePlus One clock speed and RAM get clarified
OnePlus One to be released in 16 countries including Austria & Germany
Phones – Oppo
Oppo Find 7a now available for preorder, includes extra battery, flip cover, and SD card with purchase
Phones – Samsung
All aboard! Galaxy Note 4 rumor train is starting to leave the gate
Possible first look at Samsung’s upcoming premium Galaxy F smartphone
Target will sell the Samsung Galaxy S 5 for $100 when you trade in your old device
Samsung Galaxy S 5 repairability not looking so hot
Amazon offering Galaxy S 5 with trade-in program
New video tests waterproof qualities of Samsung Galaxy S 5
New Samsung Galaxy S 5 commercial touts meaningful innovation
AT&T version of Samsung Galaxy S 5 missing Download Booster feature
Verizon, Sprint join AT&T by removing Download Booster from their GS5 while T-Mobile keeps it
Samsung readying Galaxy S 5 Developer Edition for Verizon
PayPal announces fingerprint based payments on the Galaxy S 5, plus Gear 2 and Gear Fit apps
Region Lock explained on European Galaxy S 5
Samsung releases Galaxy S 5 commercial showing off several device features
Deezer now provides free access to its music streaming service, Galaxy S 5 users get 6 months free premium access
Samsung Galaxy S5 to hit Boost Mobile in May
Samsung sues Korean news site over negative press
Samsung Galaxy S 5 Active APKs leak, all 277 of them
Samsung releases another budget device, the Galaxy Ace Style is official
Three unannounced Samsung smartphones have been shipped to India, we await what they are
Phones – Sony
Sony uses liquid heat-pipe cooling technology in Xperia Z2 and could be the reason for delays
Phones – Vivo
Next Vivo flagship will feature dual-LED flash
Phones – Xiaomi
Specs revealed for upcoming Xiaomi Mi3S
Phones – ZTE
ZTE ‘Apollo’ could be the first device to feature Qualcomm’s 64-bit processor
Project Ara
Functional Project Ara prototype will be finished this month
Project Ara MDK released ahead of developers conference
ROMs
Google Play Edition ROMs now available for HTC One (M8)
HTC One M8 gets S-OFF allowing users to mod their device
CyanogenMod 11 M5 released with a number of bug fixes
Security
Heartbleed Detector released, allowing you to check if your Android device is vulnerable
Google expands Android’s ‘Verify apps’ feature for security
Set-top boxes
AllCast mirroring to Amazon Fire TV revealed in new video
AllCast and Mirror for Fire TV beta released
Smartwatches
LG said to be releasing another smartwatch shortly after the G Watch’s launch
LG G Watch to be available before July in U.K.
Samsung may release a 3G-enabled smartwatch called the Gear Solo
Samsung Gear 2 teardown reveals Exynos processor
PayPal announces fingerprint based payments on the Galaxy S 5, plus Gear 2 and Gear Fit apps
Tablets
T-Mobile reduces LTE tablet pricing with Operation Tablet Freedom, free data too
Specs confirmed for upcoming Samsung (SM-T800) AMOLED tablet
Samsung Galaxy Tab sales did not actually reach 2 million over six weeks in 2011
Verizon offers 1GB of bonus data for tablets on More Everything plan
Updates
Software update for Verizon HTC One Max now live
Google has reportedly begun dogfooding Android 4.4.3 to employees
Wearables
Samsung Gear Fit updated, adding vertical display orientation option
Samsung’s Gear Fit gets the teardown treatment
PayPal announces fingerprint based payments on the Galaxy S 5, plus Gear 2 and Gear Fit apps
Sony launches Lifelog app for their wearable devices
Miscellaneous
HTC announces the financial results of Q1 2014, reports second loss in three quarters
Twitter buys up Cover, the contextually aware lock screen replacement
Samsung expects a declining operating profit for second consecutive quarter
Motorola honored to receive four Red Dot design awards
Lenovo acquires 3G and LTE patents from NEC
Winds of change in smartphone market to put squeeze on manufacturers
Samsung opening “Experience” stores in U.K.
Motorola stays in-house for new President and COO
Samsung document shows personalities of big tech firms
Apple raises its damages claim to more than $2 billion against Samsung
Amazon acquires popular e-comic book company ComiXology
Businessweek report highlights health concerns at Samsung semiconductor plants
Top Android lieutenant comes to Samsung’s defense in trial against Apple
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