We had another busy week at TalkAndroid so here’s a recap of all the top stories. The biggest news of the week had to be the allegations that the National Security Association has access to carriers and internet companies. It all started with news that they have carte blanche with Verizon’s call logs, but later reports have a secret agency called PRISM that has direct access into companies like Facebook and Google. Google CEO Larry Page denounced being part of or ever hearing of PRISM. Verizon came clean and admitted they will offer the HTC One, but not until “later this summer”. ASUS and Toshiba announced a slew of tablets as part of computex, and HTC’s 5.9-inch phablet will be called the One Max. The new Gmail design finally hit Android devices, and we reviewed some really cool new apps. It’s time to get caught up and get ready for another exciting week.
Editorials
The reason behind Google’s purchase of Motorola is finally coming to fruition
Guides
Best Android apps for transferring files over WiFi [June 2013]
Reviews
Space Eon 3D [Arcade & Action]
Buzz Launcher [Personalization]
TypeSmart Keyboard [Productivity]
Accessories
Patriot unveils the Fuel+ line of mobile recheargable batteries for power on the go
Official Samsung wireless charging kit released for Galaxy S 4
MOGA controllers with Boost technology coming soon, will charge your phone while you play
Mad Catz to unveil Project M.O.J.O. android gaming micro console at E3
Wish your Galaxy S 4 had a slide-out QWERTY keyboard? There’s an accessory for that
Apps – New
Twitter finally releases Vine for Android
‘Plants vs Zombies 2: It’s About Time’ coming soon, PopCap releases new trailer for game
Ticket To Ride loaded up in Google Play Store
NVIDIA Shows off Tegra 4 gaming processor in Dead Trigger 2 video— game set to launch this summer
Google makes stock keyboard available in Play Store
‘Android Bot Maker’ released to Play Store, allows rooted users to make repetitive tasks easy
Gameloft releases its first Modern Combat 5 teaser video ahead of E3
Blackberry Messenger arriving on Android on June 27 [update – probably not]
Trailer released for Gameloft’s newest game, Gangstar Vegas
Apps – Updates
Gmail for Android update begins rolling out with refreshed UI, APK available for download
Hulu Plus update brings 1080p resolution to Droid DNA, Galaxy S 4, and HTC One
GetGlue app for Android gets UI overhall, but loses important features
Facebook Home app update brings “Favorites Tray”
Twitter client Falcon Pro now updated to version 2.0
Evernote updated, custom reminders added in wake of iOS, Mac, web updates
Carriers
AT&T all set to quietly revamp its GoPhone prepaid plans for customers
Verizon expands partnership with NFL to stream all games to mobile phones
Odin Mobile announces first service for those with blindness or low vision
Gaming Hardware
Wikipad 7″ gaming tablet will be available June 11 for $249
New Nvidia Shield video highlights Android features
Latest Android distribution reveals Ice Cream Sandwich down only 1.9%, Jelly Bean up 4.6%
Insider: Google will bring 3 Google Edition smartphones, one Motorola X phone this year
Larry Page confirms that the U.S Government doesn’t have direct access to Google servers
Google possibly working on $35 Chromekey, a wireless streaming HDMI dongle
Google Glass
Samsung developing contact lens-computer, should compete with Google Glass
Google TV
Redbox Instant by Verizon arrives on Google TV
Hardware
ARM introduces the new Cortex-A12 core for upcoming mid-range smartphones
Acer announces ‘Orbe,’ a wireless storage hub for Acer’s cloud service
Qualcomm announces new Snapdragon 400 chip, reference designs for smartphones and tablets
Intel shows off Merrifield processor and new smartphone reference design
Intel demos Bay Trail-T reference platform, boots both Windows 8 and Android 4.2.2
NVIDIA DirectStylus for Tegra 4 allows increased capabilities without a digitizer
AMD breaks from Windows exclusivity, will develop chips for Android and Chrome OS
Phones – Acer
Acer announces Liquid S1 quad-core phablet with 5.7 inch screen
Phones – ASUS
ASUS FonePad Note set to compete in stylus-equipped phablet space
Phones – HTC
Verizon confirms the HTC One is coming later this summer
HTC One sales doubled in May, but expected to decline by July
HTC Butterfly S expected to release in China by the end of the month
HTC T6 to launch in Q3 of 2013 as the HTC One Max
Phones – LG
U.S. Cellular announces the latest edition to its mid-range family, the LG Optimus F7 smartphone
Phones – Samsung
Samsung lowers estimates for Q2 and Q3 Galaxy S 4 sales
Samsung shows off a practical use of one of their Galaxy S 4 features in new YouTube ad
Samsung releases ‘Quick Snooze’ commercial as a followup to ‘Swaddle Master’
Colorware lets you customize your Samsung Galaxy S 4 in an array of colors for $1000
Radio Shack offers new trade in program, up to $300 credit toward purchase of any Samsung device
Samsung announces the Galaxy S 4 Active smartphone
Galaxy S III LTE Hits T-Mobile’s Web Site for $69.99
Samsung Galaxy Mega hits Bluetooth SIG, headed to AT&T
Phones – Sony
Sony introduces the Xperia M and Xperia M dual smartphones
Sony Xperia Z support documents found on T-Mobile’s website, release coming soon?
Sony ‘Togari’ confirmed to be Xperia ZU phablet, expected to launch on June 25
Phones – ZTE
Sprint’s next flagship, the 5-inch ZTE Vital, leaks out
Tablets
ASUS announces new Transformer Pad Infinity variant with Tegra 4 processor
ASUS announces MeMO Pad FHD 10 and MeMO Pad HD 7 tablets at Computex
ASUS announces the Transformer Book Trio, a tablet that can run Windows and Android simultaneously
Asus CEO shows off upcoming MeMo Pad FHD 10 LTE with Snapdragon processor
Lenovo IdeaTab A1000 and A3000 get priced, begin at $149
Samsung releases new video showcasing the Galaxy Note 8.0
Samsung announces the Galaxy Tab 3 8.0 and Galaxy Tab 3 10.1
Toshiba refreshes Excite lineup of tablets with three new models
Updates
Galaxy S 4 gets update bringing enhancements and stabililty fixes, addresses usable storage
Miscellaneous
Study shows average Americans spend roughly an hour per day with their smartphone
Android maintains U.S. sales share lead despite Apple, Microsoft chipping away
HTC Operations Chief steps down, will take on executive adviser role in Europe
HTC releases strong May 2013 revenue numbers
Samsung wins U.S. sales ban of several older Apple devices
Asus “We Transform” event at Computex 2013 available to watch in entirety
Jay-Z and Samsung are allegedly planning a $20 million deal
FBI and NSA have access to private user data with PRISM data collection
Sony schedules event for mobile phones in Germany
Smartphones expected to grow by 32.7% in 2013
Washington Post poll results: Google favored over Apple and Facebook
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