We had another busy week at TalkAndroid so here’s a recap of all the top stories. The Nexus 5 and KitKat continued to be the hot topic this week, but there were still a lot of other juicy tidbits. HTC’s One successor is starting to leak and Motorola will unveil the Moto G this week. Google launched Helpouts and we finally know what those mystery barges are all about. The newest version of Hangouts was released bringing SMS/MMS support, but don’t expect to see the new Google Experience launcher on anything other than a Nexus 5 for the time being. It’s time to get caught up and get ready for another exciting week.
Guides
Google didn’t eliminate lock screen widgets in Android 4.4 KitKat, here’s how to enable them
Reviews
Galaxy Note 3 review: Still the king of phablets
Accessories
ASUS demos new TransKeyboard, a Bluetooth keyboard with built-in tablet stand
Stylus ES22 accessory announced for Sony Xperia Z Ultra
Apps – New
Google Text-to-Speech app now available in the Play Store
Google Opinion Rewards App Released To Google Play
Samsung launches “Galaxy Note 3 Experience” app to promote device
Apps – Updates
TeamViewer launches beta of TeamViewer 9
Layouts For Living Now Available For Download To New And Existing SwiftKey Users (Video)
Gogo and Glympse partner to allow in-flight location sharing
Google Keyboard 2.0 with Kit Kat features rolling out in Play Store
Google releases the official Hangouts v2 with SMS/MMS support to Google Play
MMS enabled by T-Mobile for Google Voice users
Google Now could get exciting new features on November 13
Gogo Text and Talk Enables In-Flight Phone Service
Twitter opens up alpha testing program for Android app
WatchESPN app gets Monday Night Football and a makeover
BlueStacks PC app player finally upgraded to Ice Cream Sandwich after spending years on Gingerbread
Carriers
AT&T to be first US carrier to offer the Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom come November 8th
AT&T Brings LTE to 14 New Markets
AT&T will preload Lookout security software on their devices from now on
Customized Moto X could hit Sprint on November 11th
Sprint, Amazon, and Best Buy offering Nexus 5 starting today
T-Mobile takes step back from free data plan for tablets bought with no money down
MotoMaker might become available on T-Mobile this Friday
Nexus 5 Could Sell in T-Mobile Stores Starting November 20th
Android 4.4 KitKat build leaks for T-Mobile’s Moto X
MMS enabled by T-Mobile for Google Voice users
Android 4.3 update arrives on US Cellular Samsung Galaxy S 4
Verizon readying MotoMaker launch for November 11th, releases details on other upcoming devices
Verizon to offer discounts on past devices, Samsung tablets for Cyber Monday
Verizon finally drops the price of Moto X to $99
Nexus 7 coming to Verizon Wireless, but when?
Nexus 7 on Verizon to be delayed until KitKat rolls out
Verizon To Launch Its Very Own Branded 7-Inch Android Tablet, “Ellipsis 7″
Verizon to hold November 19th press event in Minnesota
Verizon LG G2 now free with contract until November 11
Chromecast
New mod for rooted Chromecast devices helps users break out of Google’s walled garden
Gaming
Ingress team makes announcements as it prepares for full blown launch
MOGA Pro Power and Hero Power controllers now available
Gameloft bringing Tank Battles to Android platform
‘Tiny Death Star’ 8-bit Star Wars game released to Google Play
Asphalt 8 Now Free on Google Play
Tank Battles now available for Android
Kickstarter backed GameStick yet again delayed; Now pitted to be released alongside the Sony PS4
Google Helpouts officially launched, available on the desktop or Android app
It’s now easier to find and book a hotel on your phone
Google will be linking your Google+ profile photo with your phone number in early 2014
No other technology has grown faster than Android [Infographic]
Google Experience Launcher exclusive to the Nexus 5 for now
Google takes another step in bringing better commenting to YouTube
Google says barges to be “interactive space” to learn about technology
Google barge to be a temporary technology exhibit space featuring “fish fin” sails
ART, the new Android compiler added in KitKat, gets detailed and explained
Google Ranked 5th Most Valuable Brand According to Forbes
Google+ comments for YouTube go live, creator gives his honest opinion
Google+
Google+ comments for YouTube go live, creator gives his honest opinion
Google Glass
November 19th and 20th will be a Google Glassware hackathon for developers
Google Glass ‘XE11′ update release notes posted by Google
Selling Google Glass is still against the terms of service, but it won’t be disabled if you do
Hardware
Samsung demonstrates future foldable and transparent display concepts for smartphones and tablets
Samsung to offer 2K mobile displays in 2014 followed by 4K in 2015
Samsung to offer bendable displays in 2014 followed by foldable displays in late 2015
Samsung working on its own 64-bit processor
NVIDIA hopes new Tegra 4i chip will get them out of the gutter
Personal Media Players
Sony possibly making a Xperia Z Ultra with only WiFi connectivity
Phones – HTC
First image leak from HTC ‘M8′ reveals fingerprint scanner on board
HTC One successor heading to the big four by the end of Q1 2014
Phones – Kazam
Phones – LG
The LG G Flex actually does flex [Video]
LG G Flex to launch next week in Korea, European release to come in December
Android 4.4 KitKat Update Coming To LG G2 In November/December?
Verizon LG G2 now free with contract until November 11
Phones – Motorola
Leaked screenshot of Moto Maker shows wood backing option, should come in next two months
Customized Moto X could hit Sprint on November 11th
MotoMaker might become available on T-Mobile this Friday
Verizon readying MotoMaker launch for November 11th, releases details on other upcoming devices
Android 4.4 KitKat build leaks for T-Mobile’s Moto X
Verizon finally drops the price of Moto X to $99
Moto X Developer Edition gets a price drop
Moto G to be unveiled on November 13
Livestream Available For Moto G Event Thanks to Google and Motorola
Phones – Nexus
Google Nexus 5 Scores 8/10 on iFixit Teardown
Nexus 5 Could Sell in T-Mobile Stores Starting November 20th
Sprint, Amazon, and Best Buy offering Nexus 5 starting today
XDA devs look to improve Nexus 5 camera via software mods
Galaxy Nexus owners not happy about lack of KitKat love, petition started and sent to Sundar Pichai
Android 4.4 KitKat makes its way to Sprint’s Galaxy Nexus via custom ROM ‘SlimKat’
Grab all of the ringtone, notification, alarm, and system sounds from the Nexus 5
Phones – OPPO
Oppo N1 CyanogenMod Limited Edition to begin shipping internationally in December
Phones – Samsung
Samsung Galaxy S 5 and Note 4 to sport 16MP cameras with new ICOCELL pixel technology
Best Buy exclusive Blue Arctic Samsung Galaxy S 4 coming November 14
Android 4.3 update arrives on US Cellular Samsung Galaxy S 4
AT&T to be first US carrier to offer the Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom come November 8th
Android 4.3 now officially available for Samsung Galaxy S III (GT-I9300)
Android 4.3 update for Galaxy Note II shouldn’t be too far off
Phones – Sony
Sony Xperia Z, ZL, Z Ultra, Z1, and Tablet Z will be updated to Android 4.4
Phones – Vivo
Vivo’s Xplay 3S shows off its back, but we know there’s a 2K display on the other side
Phones – ZTE
ZTE Grand S Flex Coming To Europe, Sports 5-Inch Display and 1.2 GHz Dual-Core CPU
ROMs
Oppo N1 CyanogenMod Limited Edition to begin shipping internationally in December
Android 4.4 KitKat makes its way to Sprint’s Galaxy Nexus via custom ROM ‘SlimKat’
Security
AT&T will preload Lookout security software on their devices from now on
Tablets
Archos Unveils Its Newest 10-inch Tab, The 101 XS 2
[Deal] Kindle Fire HD and Kindle Fire HDX now 15% off for today only at Amazon
Possible Nexus 8 may have just gotten Bluetooth certification, made by LG
Google swiftly photoshops accidental Nexus 8 leak to a Nexus 7
Nexus 7 coming to Verizon Wireless, but when?
Nexus 7 on Verizon to be delayed until KitKat rolls out
Google releases two new Nexus 7 promos
Polaroid announces Kids Tablet 2 preloaded with Cartoon Network, Disney, and Marvel apps
Samsung might shift focus to the tablet market in 2014
Samsung now giving away up to $600-worth in freebies to tablet buyers in US
Samsung Galaxy Note 12.2 passes through the FCC again, this time it’s WiFi-only
Verizon To Launch Its Very Own Branded 7-Inch Android Tablet, “Ellipsis 7″
Updates
Android 4.3 now officially available for Samsung Galaxy S III (GT-I9300)
Android 4.3 update arrives on US Cellular Samsung Galaxy S 4
Android 4.3 update for Galaxy Note II shouldn’t be too far off
HTC releases schedule information for KitKat upgrade on HTC One devices
Android 4.4 KitKat Quick Start Guide Now Available in Google Play Books
Galaxy Nexus owners not happy about lack of KitKat love, petition started and sent to Sundar Pichai
Android 4.4 KitKat Update Coming To LG G2 In November/December?
Android 4.4 KitKat build leaks for T-Mobile’s Moto X
Images hint that Android 4.4.1 will come in near future
Sony Xperia Z, ZL, Z Ultra, Z1, and Tablet Z will be updated to Android 4.4
Miscellaneous
If Steve Wozniak were with Apple, he’d team up with Google
LG encouraging app development for IR by making loaner devices available
HTC’s future still looks rocky, but Cher Wang says they still won’t sell out to another company
Samsung will commit half of its R&D to improving TouchWiz
Samsung goes against the grain by wanting you to say “fonblet” instead of “phablet”
comScore reports latest smartphone market share with only Apple and Samsung showing growth in Q3
Grab all of the ringtone, notification, alarm, and system sounds from the Nexus 5
Motorola files patent for “smart tattoo” on throat
HTC ‘Here’s To Creativity’ project kicks off with the ‘Gramohorn II’
Samsung set to defend itself in court after leaking confidential Apple documents
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