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Robert Nazarian
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There are about 3 or 4 weeks out of the year when it’s absolutely crazy and this past week was one of them. With IFA going on, most manufacturers had something new to announce. We had major announcements from Samsung, Sony, Motorola, ASUS, HTC, and Huawei among others. The Galaxy Note 4 seems to be another killer, but is the real game changer the Galaxy Note Edge? Sony went completely waterproof, but will consumers care? Motorola updated the Moto X and Moto G and they announced the most anticipated device of the year, the Moto 360 smartwatch. Will it live up to the hype? This is just the tip of the iceberg folks. It’s time to get caught up and get ready for what is sure to be another busy week in the Android world.
Accessories
HTC Nexus tablet’s keyboard folio details emerge
Logitech announces new keyboard for tablet and smartphone devices
Montblanc to offer high-end Galaxy Note 4 styluses and cases
Motorola unveils Moto Hint, a new discreet Bluetooth earbud [Hands on Video]
Motorola Turbo Charger goes live on Motorola’s website with $35 price tag
PowerPack Micro from Motorola adds equal parts charger, equal parts key finder
Android Wear
ASUS ZenWatch officially unveiled
[New Wear App] Wear App Manager handles your Android Wear apps from your phone
Google engineers lay out ambitious future for Android Wear
Google may push out Android Wear 2.0 update in October
[New Wear App] Bring! Shopping List adds Android Wear support
LG G Watch R release date scheduled for October 14, will cost more than $229
Motorola finally provides details on the Moto 360, available at noon today
Hands on with the Moto 360 and wireless charger
Sony announces SmartWear devices – SmartBand Talk and SmartWatch 3
Apps – New
Acompli released for Android
HomeTube app offers a kid-safe environment for YouTube videos
Apps – Updated
Google Play shows off best designed apps that use Material Design elements
[New Wear App] Bring! Shopping List adds Android Wear support
Fleksy partners with Samsung to bring its keyboard to the new Gear S
Chrome for Android gets update to add Material Design interface
Twitter forces Twitpic shutdown
Moto Voice takes over for Touchless Control in the Play Store
Moto E and Moto G receive Home and Driving Mode from Contextual Services and Assist Apps Update
BBM Gets Update for Better User Experience
Firefox Beta for Android gets support for Chromecast, Roku streaming
Carriers
Isis wallet becoming Softcard
Carriers announce Galaxy Note 4 and Note Edge availability
Sprint announces Galaxy Tab S 10.5 to feature spark
T-Mobile will carry Sony’s Xperia Z3
Verizon’s @DroidLanding Twitter account awakens from slumber before Motorola’s launch event
Sony Xperia Z3 may be on its way to Verizon
Verizon reaches settlement with FCC over marketing flaw
Verizon HTC One (M7) Receives 4.4.3 Update
Cameras
Sony adds QX30 and QX1 models to its lens camera lineup
Chrome
Stable build of Chrome OS gets an update
Chromebooks
HP unveils new Chromebooks powered by Intel and NVIDIA chips
Toshiba shows off Chromebook 2 with 13.3-inch full HD display
Chromecast
Sky updates their NOW TV apps to include Chromecast support
Firefox Beta for Android gets support for Chromecast, Roku streaming
Gaming
PS4 Remote Play possible with Xperia Z3 phones and tablet
Angry Birds Stella available for download starting today
Google hosting event on September 15, probably to launch Android One
YouTube launches Fan Funding, a virtual tip jar for video makers
Google for Work is the company’s repackaged enterprise suite
Google agrees to refund 19 million to consumers over in-app purchases
The answer to ‘what is L?’ in Android L could come tomorrow
July comScore numbers show Android’s dominance softening a bit
Google Glass
Google Play now carrying Glass Explorer Edition in the U.S.
Hardware
NVIDIA taking Qualcomm and Samsung to court over supposed patent infringement
Home Automation
Samsung expanding Smart Home with new products and services
Phones – Acer
Acer reveals budget-friendly Liquid Z500 with DTS Studio Sound speakers
Phones – Android One
Google hosting event on September 15, probably to launch Android One
Phones – Gionee
Gionee Elfie S5.1 is one of the thinnest Android devices ever announced
Phones – HTC
The 64-bit HTC Desire 820 is finally official
Verizon HTC One (M7) Receives 4.4.3 Update
Phones – Huawei
Huawei Ascend Mate 7 is finally made official
Phones – Lenovo
Lenovo officially releases new Vibe smartphones
Phones – Meizu
Meizu MX4 officially released for pre-order
Phones – Motorola
Motorola unveils the all new Moto X
Hands on with the all new Moto X
New Motorola Moto X camera information
Motorola Moto X (2014) wallpapers available for download
New info suggests AT&T will have very brief Moto Maker exclusivity period
Motorola announces the all new Moto G, available today for the same great price
Hands on with the all new Moto G
Motorola launches trade-in program for new Moto X, Moto G
Moto E and Moto G receive Home and Driving Mode from Contextual Services and Assist Apps Update
Verizon’s @DroidLanding Twitter account awakens from slumber before Motorola’s launch event
Phones – Nexus
Did you break your Nexus 5? You now have one chance to replace it
Phones – OnePlus
OnePlus compares the One to the Note 4 and will be giving one away in Facebook contest
Phones – Samsung
Samsung unveils the Galaxy Note 4 at Unpacked 2014
Hands on with the Samsung Galaxy Note 4
Montblanc to offer high-end Galaxy Note 4 styluses and cases
Get the Samsung Galaxy Note 4 lockscreen wallpaper now
Carriers announce Galaxy Note 4 and Note Edge availability
Samsung announces Galaxy Note Edge with curved side display
Hands on with the Samsung Galaxy Note Edge
Watch the Samsung Unpacked 2014 Episode 2 event
First Samsung phone with Snapdragon 410 coming?
Samsung SM-A500 makes another appearance online
Phones – Sony
Sony unveils the Xperia Z3 and Xperia Z3 Compact
T-Mobile will carry Sony’s Xperia Z3
Sony Xperia Z3 may be on its way to Verizon
Sony Xperia Z3 wallpapers available for download
Sony introduces the pocket and wallet-friendly Xperia E3
Sony releases videos showing off all their new devices
Set-top boxes
Amazon Fire TV heading to Europe, UK and Germany first
Smartwatches
ASUS ZenWatch officially unveiled
HTC to abandon plans for a smartwatch?
LG G Watch R release date scheduled for October 14, will cost more than $229
Motorola finally provides details on the Moto 360, available at noon today
Hands on with the Moto 360 and wireless charger
Moto 360 sells out online in minutes
Motorola’s Moto 360 unofficially works with any Qi wireless charger
Motorola Moto 360, Samsung Gear Live both receiving Android Wear software update
Samsung brings Swarovski bling to the Gear S watch strap because why not?
Fleksy partners with Samsung to bring its keyboard to the new Gear S
Hands on with the Samsung Gear S
Sony announces SmartWear devices – SmartBand Talk and SmartWatch 3
Sony releases videos showing off all their new devices
Tizen SDK for Samsung’s Gear S available for download
Tablets
Acer unveils two new Android tablets
Asus reveals Intel-powered MeMO Pad 7 with stylish design
HTC Nexus tablet’s keyboard folio details emerge
Lenovo TAB S8 announced; $199 price tag
Ruggedized Samsung Galaxy Tab Active announced at IFA 2014
Sprint announces Galaxy Tab S 10.5 to feature spark
Sony releases Sony Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact
Sony releases videos showing off all their new devices
Updates
The answer to ‘what is L?’ in Android L could come tomorrow
Verizon HTC One (M7) Receives 4.4.3 Update
Motorola Moto 360, Samsung Gear Live both receiving Android Wear software update
Virtual Reality
Samsung Gear VR brings Oculus technology to Note family
Wallpapers
Sony Xperia Z3 wallpapers available for download
Motorola Moto X (2014) wallpapers available for download
Miscellaneous
HTC doubles Google Drive storage for One, Max, and Remix
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