We had another busy week at TalkAndroid so here’s a recap of all the top stories. The Nexus 5 watch continues and this past week appeared to be the calm before the storm. We didn’t see many leaks so the release has to be imminent. Could we go another week without an announcement? By far, the biggest news of the week had to be BBM hitting Android and iOS. Over 10 million people downloaded it in the first 24 hours. T-Mobile continues to threaten big carriers with yet another amazing deal, this time on tablets. It’s time to get caught up and get ready for another exciting week.
Accessories
Xtorm launches solar power pack accessory for Galaxy S4
Android TV
Main focus of Android 4.4 Kit Kat could be Android TV
Apps – New
BBM for Android to hit Google Play today in phased rollout
Learn how to use BBM with these 6 instructional videos
How to bypass the BBM waiting list and start messaging right now
Aereo television streaming service now available in Play Store, available only in select regions
Switching between active Android apps is a breeze with Switchr
To help businesses, Google introduces Google Maps Engine Pro and companion Android app
Contextually aware lockscreen Cover coming soon
Customizable Themer launcher graduates to open beta
Apps – Updates
Google Play Store 4.4.21 with slide-out navigation menu now available
Background audio for YouTube app coming?
YouTube prepping subscription music service, launch could be just months away
BBM for Android update adds more device compatibility and some bug fixes
Instagram shares an example of what ads will look like for users
Glympse and Verizon announce new partnership to bring location sharing to text messages
Cameras
Polaroid iM1836 Android-powered camera finally available exclusively through Walmart and Amazon
Carriers
AT&T LTE compatible device shows up in FCC filing, looks like HTC One Max
UK Getting “Glamour Red” HTC One Mini via Phones 4U Beginning in Nov
Sprint Bound HTC One Max Revealed By FCC (Model OP3P700)
T-Mobile announces 200 MB of monthly free data for all tablets
Nexus 7 With LTE and Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 for $0 Down Coming To T-Mobile
T-Mobile’s HTC One receiving Android 4.3 starting today
Moto X drops to $100 on Moto Maker, Sprint, and US Cellular
HTC’s Mackenzie says status of Verizon HTC One Android 4.3 update to be provided on Monday
Chrome
Contests
+ KitKat Team is Holding Android KitKat Count Contest, Prize Is Still Unclear
Gaming
NVIDIA CEO says the Shield 2 is on the way, next-gen Tegra chip under the hood
Humble Bundle with Android 7 adds four new games
Rovio Updates Angry Birds Friends For Halloween and Kicks Off New Tournament Tomorrow (Video)
Plants vs. Zombies 2 now available in the Play Store
Dead Trigger 2 now available via Play Store
Augmented reality game “Windy Day” coming to Moto X on October 29th
New MOGA Ace Power leaks, but will it fit Android devices?
New Controllers and Ouya 2.0 Geared Up For Next Year’s Release
Google acquires Android performance optimizer FlexyCore in $23 Million deal
Google brings handwriting input to Gmail and Docs
Google starting to test giant banner ads as part of search results
Google Offering 25-50 GBs Of Google Drive Space On Select HTC Devices
Google possibly building floating, water-based data center in San Francisco Bay
Former music executive’s new venture could be backed by Google
Google Glass
Google launches “Giving Through Glass” to increase transparency in nonprofits
Google TV
Some LG Google TV devices receiving Android 4.2.2, finally saying goodbye to Honeycomb
Hardware
More evidence of an updated Snapdragon 800 CPU appears in benchmarks
Samsung grabs 7.4% of Corning and secures supply of Gorilla Glass through 2023
Japan Display takes screen resolution to new level with 12.1-inch 4K display
Japan Display announces 5.4-inch 543ppi screen for smartphones
Phones – Amazon
Phones – HTC
Google Offering 25-50 GBs Of Google Drive Space On Select HTC Devices
AT&T LTE compatible device shows up in FCC filing, looks like HTC One Max
Sprint Bound HTC One Max Revealed By FCC (Model OP3P700)
T-Mobile’s HTC One receiving Android 4.3 starting today
European users starting to see Android 4.3 and HTC Sense 5.5 updates for HTC One
HTC’s Mackenzie says status of Verizon HTC One Android 4.3 update to be provided on Monday
UK Getting “Glamour Red” HTC One Mini via Phones 4U Beginning in Nov
Phones – LG
LG G Flex shows off back panel controls and makes first video appearance
The LG G Flex will sport a 720p display according to benchmark
Phones – Motorola
Moto X drops to $100 on Moto Maker, Sprint, and US Cellular
Camera Update Coming to the New DROID Line in the Near Future
Phones – Nexus
Nexus 5 could have an embargo that lifts on October 25
Nexus 5 release date may be October 31st in the US with a Canadian launch on November 8th
Nexus 5 image surfaces from frequent leaker
Bluetooth SIG receives filing for Nexus 4 with LTE
Phones – Samsung
Samsung Galaxy S 5 to have the same plastic structure, but with faux leather back
Sales figures on Galaxy S4 disappointing? ‘Not so,’ says Samsung
Galaxy S4 mini to come to United States in November
Galaxy S III bests iPhone 5s and 5c’s touchscreen accuracy
Android 4.3 Jelly Bean update schedule for Samsung devices leaks online
Phones – Sony
Sony Mobile to host November 12 event, possibly the Xperia Z1S global launch
Leaked Sony Xperia Z1S image confirms it’s a Xperia Z1 f variant
ROMs
Smartwatches
HTC plans to enter tablet and smartwatch markets soon
More details emerge about HTC’s plan to jump on the smartwatch bandwagon
Samsung extending Galaxy Gear compatibility to Galaxy S III, S4, Note II, and five other devices
Samsung reports Galaxy Gear has an alarmingly high return rate “trending over 30%”
Tablets
HTC plans to enter tablet and smart-watch markets soon
Nexus 7 With LTE and Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 for $0 Down Coming To T-Mobile
Possible Nexus 10 press render surfaces
16 GB Nexus 10 showing out of stock on Google Play
Updates
Does bowling ball tweet hint at October 28 KitKat launch?
T-Mobile’s HTC One receiving Android 4.3 starting today
European users starting to see Android 4.3 and HTC Sense 5.5 updates for HTC One
Camera Update Coming to the New DROID Line in the Near Future
Android 4.3 Jelly Bean update schedule for Samsung devices leaks online
HTC’s Mackenzie says status of Verizon HTC One Android 4.3 update to be provided on Monday
Miscellaneous
Qualcomm invites you down the rabbit hole with slow-mo demo using HTC One devices
Samsung may be forcing consumers to only use official accessories with their devices
Samsung may offer Protection Plus warranty plan to compete with Applecare
Motorola “Moto G” Trademark Revealed. It’s Anyone’s Guess As To What It Could Be
HTC looking to outsource phone production due to deceasing demand
HTC focusing on structural changes to right the ship
Amazon’s set-top box has run into delays, launch possibly after the holiday season
Samsung slams HTC and gets fined in the process
Hyundai and Kia to implement Android OS in 2014 cars
LG ships 12 million smartphones in third quarter, looks forward to strong holiday sales
Samsung hits record profit, chip margins provide a big boost
Come comment on this article: TalkAndroid Weekly Recap for October 21 – October 27, 2013
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