We had another busy week at TalkAndroid so here’s a recap of all the top stories. Over the last few weeks, we have seen some major announcements from both Motorola and Google, but this week was all about LG. The LG G2 was unveiled on Wednesday in New York City with more than enough pomp and circumstance. Google finally launched a remote tracking solution in the Android Device Manager, and what was the hubbub with the new Nexus 7 binaries and factory images? Did ASUS outbid Samsung on the Nexus 10 refresh and is Motorola finally going to make a Nexus phone? It’s time to get caught up and get ready for another exciting week.
Guides
Best Android apps for dieting and maintaining a healthy lifestyle [August 2013]
Best Android apps to help you plan the perfect party or get together [August 2013]
Best floating apps for serious multitasking on Android [August 2013]
How to make your non-stock Android phone look like a Google Play Edition device
How to setup and use Motorola Assist on the Moto X
How to setup and use Touchless Control on the Moto X
How to setup and use Active Display notifications on the Moto X
Accessories
LG releases promotional video for Quick Window cases for G2, set for Wednesday announcement
LG G2 will come with improved Quadbeat 2 headphones
HTC Fetch will keep track of your valuables
Apps – New
Gameloft releases gameplay trailer for NFL Pro 14
Moto X Active Display now available on any Android 4.3 device
Android Device Manager begins rolling out, allows you to find your lost phone
PlayStation All-Stars Island game headed to Google Play Store
Samsung Wallet launches in the Play Store
Andromizer is a “one-stop shop” app for tweaks and settings
Apps – Updates
Nova Launcher Adds New Features in 2.2 Update: Custom Docks, Icon Badges, and New Transitions
Latest Play Store update 4.3.10 available for download, new recently updated section and more
Voice messaging arrives on WhatsApp
Instagram updates to 4.1, adds ICS support, ability to import video
Google expands Google Play Music All Access service to nine European countries
Netflix update fixes “sleep of death” issue on 4.3 devices
Google’s My Tracks application updated with improved accuracy, better details, and other features
Cameras
Images of Oppo N-Lens N1 appear, could be the best camera-phone ever
Carriers
Verizon adds low-cost Share Everything plan with 500MB of data
Verizon may bundle Google All-Access subscription in monthly carrier billing
AT&T 4G LTE coverage expands to six new cities
T-Mobile G2 sign up page is live
T-Mobile to offer three new LG devices, including the G2, Optimus F3 and Optimus F6
Dish Network still wants in on wireless carrier market according to CEO Ergen
Straight Talk now offering AT&T compatible SIM cards again
US Cellular reportedly on path to shared data plans
Chromecast
Chromecasting any app that uses video or audio could be coming to CyanogenMod soon
Gaming
Amazon could launch an Android-based gaming console by the end of the year
Google posts binaries and factory image for new Nexus 7, including controversial Qualcomm files
Digital textbooks now available in Google Play Store
Loyalty points and gift cards will no longer be supported by Google Wallet beginning August 21
Google adds updated advertisements to Google Maps application
Google Glass
Latest word on the street is that Google will set $300 as the price point for Google Glass
Google TV
New Sony FCC filing may point to new Google TV device
Hardware
Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 800 comes with built-in support for always-on voice recognition
We could see 128GB of internal phone storage in 2014 with ‘stacked’ V-NAND memory
LG utilizes Graphic RAM (GRAM) on the G2 smartphone, what on earth is it?
Phones – Disney
Walt Disney unveils the Disney Magic 1, the company’s first smartphone
Phones – HTC
HTC starts teasing new device, likely the HTC One Max
HTC launches ‘HTC Generator’ to hype ‘Here’s to change’
HTC One Max (T6) leaks again, this time showing off its masculinity
Verizon exclusive Blue HTC One leaks
HTC announces entry-level Desire 500 will be available in UK
Phones – LG
LG G2 announced this morning at NYC launch event
Everything you need to know about LG’s new G2 phone
LG G2 poses with the Galaxy S 4 and looks awfully familiar
T-Mobile to offer three new LG devices, including the G2, Optimus F3 and Optimus F6
T-Mobile G2 sign up page is live
Don’t expect a Google Play Edition LG G2
Miss the LG G2 event? We Have It Here
Phones – Motorola
Motorola’s Dennis Woodside on the Moto X: ‘We were thinking about the total user experience’
Motorola friends and family deal will get you a Moto X for free
Moto X release date – Aug. 23rd for big four carriers – revealed in Motorola marketing interview
Motorola’s Arshad defends Moto X way of doing things versus well-worn path Samsung, HTC follow
Rumor pins Motorola as next Nexus manufacturer
Moto X to hit Play Store with normal software enhancements, will not be Google Edition (stock)
Phones – Pantech
Pantech officially announces the Vega LTE-A with fingerprint scanner onboard
Phones – Samsung
Galaxy Note III and more set for Samsung Unpacked 2013 Episode 2 on September 4th
Back image of Galaxy Note 3 leaks, shows battery and dual-SIM for Chinese variant
Samsung Galaxy Note III to ship with Android 4.3
Samsung and AT&T will offer one-time replacement of water damaged Galaxy S 4 Actives
Samsung releases Galaxy Mega 6.3 to the South Korean market
Phones – Sony
Images of what seem to be official teaser for Sony Honami leak
Curious as to what Sony’s upcoming Honami device UI is like? Then take a look!
Sony Honami shows up for GCF certification
Rooting
Android 4.3 support added by Nexus Root Toolkit, allows for easy root with low ‘bricking risk’
Security
Security researcher highlights risks of Google’s weblogin for one-click authentication in Android
Smartwatches
Smartwatches gaining speed in industry, inWatch One now available with Android 4.0
Tablets
Intel releases pair of “education tablets” designed to meet students’ needs
New Nexus 7 likely to ship 3.5 million units this year
LG V-500 and V-507L tablets clear Bluetooth certification
Amazon to launch new low-cost Kindle Fire in Q1 2014, will pack MediaTek MT8135 quad-core SoC
Is NVIDIA planning on making their own tablets paired with their Tegra 5 chip-sets?
Nexus 10 refresh to be made by ASUS not Samsung
Images of the 7-inch NVIDIA Tegra Tab leak
Are you having GPS issues with the new Nexus 7? You’re not alone
New Nexus 7 gets an official release date in the UK
ASUS roadmap points to smartphone devices for U.S. market
Updates
Possible Key Lime Pie build spotted on Nexus 7 and Nexus 4 devices
Android 4.2.2 with Sense 5 UI rolling out to HTC One X+
Miscellaneous
HTC shoots down rumor of company sale
Registration for Samsung Developers Conference Opens August 16th
IDC reports show strong Q2 growth for Android smartphones at Apple’s expense
ITC Initiates Ban on Older Samsung Devices for Infringing on Apple Patents
Come comment on this article: TalkAndroid Weekly Recap for August 5 – August 11, 2013
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