We had another busy week at TalkAndroid so here’s a recap of all the top stories. The Moto G was officially announced, and could very well be a very popular phone based on it’s amazing price. KitKat was officially released for the Nexus 7 and Nexus 10, and Google updated Google Search, bringing the Google Experience Launcher unofficially to Android 4.1+ devices. We are still slowing getting info about the HTC One followup, but the One Max is now available in the U.S. Samsung continues to improve the unpopular Galaxy Gear, but they continue to struggle with Apple in the courtroom. It’s time to get caught up and get ready for another exciting week.
Guides
Best Android video player applications [November 2013]
How to enable battery percentage in the status bar on Android 4.4 KitKat
Android 4.4 KitKat Google Experience Launcher walkthrough on the Nexus 5
How to print photos, web pages, or documents in Android 4.4 KitKat
How to change the boot logo on the Moto X splash screen, no root required
How to turn off ‘Okay Google’ always listening feature in the Google Experience Launcher
Reviews
Featured Android Game Review: Strategy & Tactics: USSR vs USA [Arcade & Action]
Apps – New
New PlayStation app released in the Play Store to coincide with launch of PS4
SmugMug’s Camera Awesome app comes to Android
Dayframe combines daydream features with what Facebook Home should have been in new app
CyanogenMod Installer becomes official as it hits the Google Play Store
Motorola Moto G FM Radio app added to Google Play
Apps – Updates
Google updates Google+ app for Android focusing on photos, but has to temporarily halt rollout
Dropbox for Business allows connecting personal and business files in one account
Facebook Messenger update with refreshed UI now rolling out to all
Google expands Waze traffic incident reporting to several new countries
Nova Launcher Gets Updated, Includes KitKat’s 4.4 Transparent Nav Buttons and Notification Bar
Hangouts app getting crashed from emoji bug, Google working on a fix
Google+ Photos app to replace Android Gallery
BBM updates to version 1.0.2 with contact categories and group filtering
Carriers
You can now customize your Moto X with Moto Maker on all four major U.S. carriers
LG G Flex Confirmed For T-Mobile, Sprint and AT&T? (Video)
ISIS goes live today for certain Verizon, AT&T, and T-Mobile devices
AT&T offering $99.99 minimum for your current smartphone, money can be used on latest devices
AT&T activates LTE in 10 new markets, includes 4 in Texas
Republic Wireless now offering Moto X
Sprint announces that the HTC One Max will arrive this Friday
HTC One Max finally available for Sprint for $150 with contract
[Deal] Verizon Moto X now $49 through Moto Maker until November 18
[Deal] Grab the black or white Moto X for Free on contract from Verizon
Verizon says higher populated areas experience weaker service
Verizon will carry the Moto G on their prepaid network in early 2014
Chromebooks
Asus planning on launching two budget Chromebooks next year priced at $199 and $249
Best Buy halting HP Chromebook 11 sales, others yank the device too
Acer slims down latest Chromebook, trims the price in the process
Chromecast
HBO Go prematurely appears on Chromecast support page
Gaming
Mad Catz and NVIDIA are working together to bring GameStream to MOJO
Humble Bundle launches Humble Store to provide non-bundle access to titles
New Game: ‘Battle Command!’ military strategy game released to Google Play
Gameloft releases GT Racing 2 onto Google Play
Sega’s Football Manager Handheld 2014 promoted to Google Play
Google Maps loses 23 million users to Apple Maps
Google pays tribute to Star Trek with new Google Now easter egg
Google offers up device to developers after announcing official launch of Google Play for Education
Google highlights ‘Flight Search’ feature to find and save flight information
Google redesigns Google Now website to explain how cards work with animations
Holiday themed Google pop-up shops opening to show off its newest products
Google Glass
Rochester Optical will be the first company to produce prescription model Google Glasses
Sideload this new apk to get Google Play Music support on Google Glass (Update XE11)
Google Music and Sound Search officially announced for Google Glass
Google opens up Glass Explorer sign up page to the US public
Asus developing Google Glass competitor, still in talks with Google about 2014 Nexus 7 tablet
Phones – Cyanogen
Rumors surface indicating Cyanogen, Inc. ready to get into smartphone business with their own device
Phones – HTC
Possible specs of the HTC M8 leak, new processor and a larger 1080p display
HTC One Max finally available for Sprint for $150 with contract
HTC sends Google its HTC One GPe KitKat code, update expected soon
Phones – LG
Video shows off LG Flex’s “self-healing” back plate
LG officially unveils G Flex in Korea
LG G Flex Confirmed For T-Mobile, Sprint and AT&T? (Video)
Phones – Motorola
You can now customize your Moto X with Moto Maker on all four major U.S. carriers
Motorola only sold 500,000 Moto X phones during Q3
Save 10% on a custom Moto X through MotoMaker with coupon code
[Deal] Verizon Moto X now $49 through Moto Maker until November 18
[Deal] Grab the black or white Moto X for Free on contract from Verizon
Motorola executive hints at global launch for Moto X
Republic Wireless now offering Moto X
Moto X to receive 4.4 KitKat update in coming weeks, update to Moto G to follow
Motorola Feedback Network members with Moto X now receiving initial 4.4 KitKat soak test emails
Motorola officially announces the very affordable Moto G
Motorola’s Moto G has its first commercial, highlights the compact device’s punch
Verizon will carry the Moto G on their prepaid network in early 2014
The US variant of the Moto G will launch with Android 4.4 KitKat
Phones – Nexus
Second-hand Nexus 5 owner discovers test build of Key Lime Pie running on device
LG hoped Google would give a “hat tip” to LG heritage in naming latest Nexus smartphone
Some Nexus 5 users experiencing issues with Google Now, Google recommends sending in feedback
Nexus 5 gets unofficial CyanogenMod 11
Phones – OPPO
The Oppo N1 is officially on sale in China
Oppo will create separate brand for CyanogenMod phones
Phones – Samsung
Samsung gives further clarification on their SIM Regional Lock policy
Samsung plans for flexible screen on next-gen of smartphones leak, features interactive side-pane
Samsung’s upcoming device with three-sided display to be part of Galaxy line, says Bloomberg
Samsung outsourcing Galaxy Trend Duo, sees major advantages
Phones – Sony
Sony Xperia Z1S makes a cameo on Sony’s site
Xperia Z1s (Z1 Mini) Pictures Revealed, Hints At The International Version (model D5503)
Photo of Sony Xperia Z1S leaks, seen next to Z1
Sony and Steve McCurry create Lifeframes, an exhibition of photos taken with the Xperia Z1
Russian dual-screen YotaPhone will see an international launch before Christmas
Phones – Xiaomi
Xiaomi moves an incredible 220,000 phones in three minutes
ROMs
Nexus 5 gets unofficial CyanogenMod 11
Smartwatches
Samsung Shows Off Achievements And Evolution Of Smartwatch In The Form Of An Infographic
Full notifications, better app control come to Galaxy Gear
Tablets
[Deal] Get any tablet from Staples $50 off, including Nexus 7
Asus developing Google Glass competitor, still in talks with Google about 2014 Nexus 7 tablet
Nexus 7 and Nexus 10 do not have Google Experience Launcher after Android 4.4 KitKat update
Android 4.4 (KRT16O) for Razor WiFi-only 2013 Nexus 7 now available to download and manually install
Android 4.4 (KRT16O) for mantaray Nexus 10 now available to download and manually install
NVIDIA Tegra Note 7 tablet to go on sale starting November 19th
NVIDIA compares its DirectStylus against Samsungs S-Pen in video
Updates
Nexus 7 and Nexus 10 do not have Google Experience Launcher after Android 4.4 KitKat update
Android 4.4 (KRT16O) for Razor WiFi-only 2013 Nexus 7 now available to download and manually install
Android 4.4 (KRT16O) for mantaray Nexus 10 now available to download and manually install
Moto X to receive 4.4 KitKat update in coming weeks, update to Moto G to follow
Motorola Feedback Network members with Moto X now receiving initial 4.4 KitKat soak test emails
Google posts Android 4.4 factory images for Nexus 4 and Nexus 7s (2012 and 2013)
HTC sends Google its HTC One GPe KitKat code, update expected soon
Miscellaneous
Survey says: Apple Is Transposing More U.S. Android Users To Its iPhone?
ASUS readying Miracast Dongle with hopes of mirroring success of Google Chromecast
63.3% of all Android devices are Samsung branded
Surprise Surprise: Steve Jobs really hated Andy Rubin and Android
How connected are you with your smartphone?
Apple Demanding $380 million from Samsung in damages over patent dispute
Samsung looks to increase market share two-fold in Africa in coming year
New FCC boss wants people to be able to unlock their phones
Snapchat lets several billion dollar offers from Facebook and Google disappear
Phil Schiller claims Samsung damaged Apple’s brand image through patent infringement
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