We had another busy week at TalkAndroid so here’s a recap of all the top stories. Google announced the Nexus 5 and KitKat on Halloween with little fanfare, but the excitement level was overflowing. Still no word on an updated Nexus 10, but is Google also prepping a Nexus 8? Google didn’t stop with the Nexus 5 and KitKat as they announced a slew of new features for Google+. Pandora is finally Chromecast compatible and what is going on with that mystery barge in San Francisco? It’s time to get caught up and get ready for another exciting week.
Guides
How to factory reset and wipe your Android device
How to use Action Memo on the Samsung Galaxy Note 3
How to use Scrapbook on the Samsung Galaxy Note 3
How to use Screen Write on the Samsung Galaxy Note 3
How to use S Finder on the Samsung Galaxy Note 3
How to use Pen Window on the Samsung Galaxy Note 3
How to use My Magazine on the Galaxy Note 3
Accessories
Wireless charging pad and ‘bumper’ and ‘QuickCover’ cases for Nexus 5 and Nexus 7 launched by Google
Apps – New
New Google Experience launcher is now available to download
Moto X camera app now being updated through the Play Store
Moto X owners receive augmented reality short ‘Windy Day’
Apps – Updates
BBM Channels, Voice, and Video coming to BBM for Android soon
NFC Task Launcher rebranded as Trigger to go with some updates
New Google+ app available for download, Adds new Auto Awesome features
Snapseed update with HDR Scape now live in the Play Store
Official Twitter app finally catching up to their 3rd party counterparts with recent update
Facebook messenger is getting an overhaul, dropping SMS support
Pandora updates app to add tablet optimizations, Chromecast support appears to be forthcoming
New version of Hangouts with SMS and MMS integration now available for download
New KitKat keyboard available for download with emojis and space-awareness
Waiting for Google Voice to be integrated with Hangouts? It’s going to take some time
Pandora is now officially compatible with the Chromecast
Augmented Reality Game “Ingress” Beta Now Open For The Rest Of Us
Themer takes another Beta step in latest update
Massive updates to Google Now to come alongside Android 4.4 launch
Amazon announces pair of new deals for Kindle titles
Cameras
Samsung Galaxy NX surfaces at FCC with AT&T-ready LTE bands
Carriers
Buying select Galaxy phones from AT&T gets you a free Galaxy Tab 3
AT&T’s 4G LTE goes live in six new markets
Samsung Galaxy Note 3 in pink coming to the UK via Phones 4u
Sprint announces ‘Spark’ technology to surpass competitor speeds
First three Sprint ‘Spark’ tri-band phones announced
Verizon and Sprint Galaxy S 4 starting to receive Android 4.3 update
Sprint’s LTE goes live in an additional 45 markets, expands coverage
Sprint to offer Nexus 5 on Nov. 8, device to come to T-Mobile ‘in the coming weeks’
Nexus 5 will not work on Verizon’s network
T-Mobile giving away free Prepaid SIM card kits with free shipping
Android 4.3 for Verizon HTC One needs another month
Chromecast
Pandora is now officially compatible with the Chromecast
Gaming
Amazon app store discounts over a dozen popular Android games in time for Halloween
NVIDIA SHIELD updated to bring Android 4.3, plenty of additional enhancements
New NFC-Enabled Bluetooth Gaming Keyboard for Android Announced by Mad Catz
GTA 5 iFruit App Available for a Select Few Android Devices
Google offering Spooky Savings for special Halloween game deals
Amazon appstore has 8 scary games for free today
Marvel’s Thor: TDW official game hits Google Play in time for theatrical release
What is Vic Gundotra excited about?
Google announces a Google+ event for tomorrow, still no Nexus 5 news
Helpouts from Google could be announced tomorrow as part of Google+ event
Google Helpouts Looks To Be Launching Tuesday, November 5th
Play Store changes up UI on Nexus 7 product page, implements drop-down menus
Google Updating 17 Different Apps. A Sign That KitKat is Fast-Approaching?
Sign up for a chance to test Google Products
Strange barge located in Maine could belong to Google
Google’s mystery barge in San Francisco will include luxury showrooms and party deck
17,000 Nexus 7 tablets donated to Hurricane Sandy victims by Google
Newly formed Rockstar Consortium launches large patent suit against Google and Android
Google has integrated Google Search heavily into the Google Launcher on KitKat
Google assures everyone that ads are NOT coming to the KitKat Dialer
Google+
Google Glass
Google Glass 2.0 with earbud attachment revealed
Girl Receives Ticket For Driving While Wearing Google Glass
Phones – Amazon
Amazon phone to feature six sensors to support 3D gesture and eye tracking input
Phones – ASUS
Asus PadFone Mini benchmarks show quad-core processor and Android 4.3
Phones – HTC
Android 4.3 for Verizon HTC One needs another month
HTC’s next flagship is codenamed M8 and will sport Sense 6.0
KitKat coming to HTC One within 90 days, Google Play edition within 15 days
Phones – LG
LG G Flex to be shown off next week, possibly released later this month
Phones – Motorola
Modular smartphones could be a reality with Motorola’s Project Ara
MotoMaker Moto X Now At $479.99 Off-Contract, A $100 Price Drop
Only Moto X and current line of Droids will receive Android 4.4
Moto G makes a quick cameo on Motorola’s website, likely the low-cost DVX
Information about Moto G, free on contract, leaked
Moto G leaks yet again, this time with more specs and pricing
Phones – Nexus
Nexus 5 now available in the Google Play Store, starts at $349 for 16GB
Google suggests you say “I do” to the Nexus 5
Sprint to offer Nexus 5 on Nov. 8, device to come to T-Mobile ‘in the coming weeks’
Nexus 5 will not work on Verizon’s network
Nexus 5 ‘Hammerhead’ Factory images and binaries now available
Nexus 5 battery life will be better than expected thanks to Qualcomm
Nexus 4 and Nexus 7 owners can now get a taste of Android 4.4 Kit Kat
Sprint Galaxy Nexus now receiving Android 4.3, last major update
Galaxy Nexus will not receive Android 4.4, Google will follow 18-month support window
Phones – Samsung
Samsung Galaxy S 5 could support 4GB of RAM thanks to Exynos 6 processor
Samsung Galaxy S5 may not have OIS camera due to supply constraints
Head Of Samsung Mobile Communications Says 5 Million Galaxy Note 3′s Shipped In One Month
Samsung Galaxy Note 3 in pink coming to the UK via Phones 4u
Buying select Galaxy phones from AT&T gets you a free Galaxy Tab 3
Verizon and Sprint Galaxy S 4 starting to receive Android 4.3 update
Samsung readying Galaxy S 4 Active Mini
Samsung launches new, Snapdragon 800 powered flip phone device at charity concert
Phones – ZTE
Blade Q smartphone line launched by ZTE, includes mini, regular, and ‘maxi’ sizes
ROMs
Mirror your Android device to your browser: Koush teases his latest project
Nexus 4 and Nexus 7 owners can now get a taste of Android 4.4 Kit Kat
Smartwatches
Watch company Android will unveil Android smartwatch next month
Google’s Smartwatch in ‘Late-Stage Development” (Video)
Galaxy Gear support to be added to more smartphones in US
Tablets
Asus PadFone Mini benchmarks show quad-core processor and Android 4.3
ASUS Transformer Pad TF701T now available via Amazon
Nexus 4 and Nexus 7 owners can now get a taste of Android 4.4 Kit Kat
Is Google hinting at a Nexus 8? If so, they aren’t very shy about it
Galaxy Note tablet with 12.2-inch screen quietly sneaks through the FCC
Samsung to release Kids Edition Galaxy Tab 3 in the US on November 10th with a $229 price tag
Buying select Galaxy phones from AT&T gets you a free Galaxy Tab 3
Photos of new Android tablet, Verizon Ellipsis 7, leaked
J.D. Power says Samsung tablet owners are the most satisfied
Updates
Google officially unwraps Android 4.4 KitKat and new developer tools
Google Play Services updated to 4.0
Everything you need to know about Android 4.4 Kit Kat
Android 4.4 KitKat design/development videos released
Android 4.4 Kit Kat brings Google Wallet payments without carrier approvals
Google has integrated Google Search heavily into the Google Launcher on KitKat
Photo Sphere Sees Its Own Improvements Thanks to Android KitKat
Google assures everyone that ads are NOT coming to the KitKat Dialer
KitKat coming to HTC One within 90 days, Google Play edition within 15 days
Only Moto X and current line of Droids will receive Android 4.4
Galaxy Nexus will not receive Android 4.4, Google will follow 18-month support window
Jelly Bean is now on more than half of Android devices, Gingerbread still lingering
Galaxy Gear support to be added to more smartphones in US
KitKat.com page for Android found in locked down state
Android 4.3 for Verizon HTC One needs another month
Sprint Galaxy Nexus now receiving Android 4.3, last major update
Wallpapers
Nexus 5 wallpapers now available to download
Miscellaneous
Samsung wants developers to build apps exclusive to Galaxy devices
Huawei is now third in global smartphone market share for Q3
LeBron James Showcasing Samsung Products Again In New Commercial Ad (Video)
Portable electronics use on planes expanded by FAA
Evo 3D Takes A Bullet And Saves a Life, HTC Sends User Brand Spanking New “One”
Android has more than 80% market share in Q3, shipments see a huge increase too
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