We had another busy week at TalkAndroid so here’s a recap of all the top stories. We had a lot of Nexus 5 and Android 4.4 Kit Kat news this week. We got a really good look at Android 4.4 from leaked screenshots, and just yesterday, a 7 minute video leaked showing off the phone along with an older version of Android 4.4. A few developers seem to think that both the Nexus 5 and Kit Kat will be announced this coming Tuesday. Speaking of Tuesday, it’s confirmed that the HTC One Max will be unveiled on the same day and the fingerprint scanner does a few more things than we thought it did. Samsung took the wraps off of the first smartphone with a flexible display, but is anyone excited about it? Kudos to Sony for coming out with a “mini” phone that has flagship specs, and Verizon is back to their marketing shenanigans again. It’s time to get caught up and get ready for another exciting week.
Guides
Top 5 photo and video gallery replacement apps for Android [October 2013]
LG G2 software features walkthrough
How to setup and use Guest Mode on the LG G2
How to multitask on the LG G2 using QSlide apps
How to control your home theater with Quick Remote on the LG G2
How to use Text Link on the LG G2
How to use Slide Aside on the LG G2
Reviews
LG G2 review: Is this LG’s breakout phone?
Motorola DROID Ultra quick review: A Moto X in a bigger body
Accessories
Cruzerlite Androidified Nexus 5 cases already on sale
Spigen releases image of Nexus 5 with their case
Apps – New
Where’s My Water? 2 splashes down in the Google Play store
Tablet version of Twitter for Android launched, only for Samsung devices at first
‘Runtastic Six Pack Abs Workout’ now available in the Play Store
Apps – Updates
All DROID devices with ICS or higher can now share photos with DROID Zap
Several HBO shows are now available for purchase on Google Play
Leaked screenshots suggest SMS/MMS support for Google Hangouts is close
Instagram Update Allows Android Users to Straighten Photos
Cameras
Samsung develops new 13MP camera with OIS, better low-light capabilities
Carriers
AT&T axing traditional plans in favor of Mobile Share
AT&T’s 4G LTE service arrives in 13 new markets, expanded in 15 more
Samsung Galaxy Mega headed to MetroPCS
Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 lands on Sprint on October 11
Samsung Galaxy S 4 Mini for Sprint leaks in Black Mist and White Frost
Sprint now taking pre-orders for LG G2, will ship by November 8
Samsung Galaxy Mega 6.3 leaks in new image for Sprint
Leaked photos show T-Mobile branded Sony Xperia Z1
T-Mobile unveils ‘Simple Global’ which brings international unlimited data plans for customers
HTC America’s President claims T-Mobile’s One will receive Android 4.3 this week
Carrier Battle: Fight for coverage becomes race for speed
US Cellular’s Moto X set to receive OTA update
Leaked photo of Galaxy S 4 mini leaks, carrier suggested to be Verizon
Chromebooks
HP announces Chromebook 11, includes Pixel-like design and IPS display
Acer announces C720 Chromebook, pre-orders starting today
Chromecast
Amazon now shipping the Chromecast Internationally
Amazon puts a stop to international orders for Chromecast devices
Contests
Nominate someone who makes “your web amazing” and they could win the HP Chromebook
Gaming
Mad Catz finally announces specs and price for M.O.J.O. console
GamePad 2 from Archos officially announced, will ship in Q4 to U.S. for $200
Google Search will now give episode information for TV shows
Google Shopping now shows local results and product listings
New Google Maps finally adds multiple destinations, other features announced
Google to make improvements to tablet version of Play Store on November 21st
Designer explains how the Android logo was conceived
Google Glass
Google Glass adds public transit directions in latest update
Samsung to make their over version of Google Glass
Google TV
Google TV being phased out and merged with Android
Hardware
Disney Research creates touchscreen capable of communicating textures
Phones – HTC
HTC One Max appears in highest quality photo shoot we’ve seen yet
HTC One Max to be announced in China on October 15
HTC One Max full specs list leaks, confirms previous reports
HTC One Max with huge screen surfaced again in new leaked photo
Extra features planned for HTC One Max fingerprint scanner
HTC teases a trio of “One” devices in new infographic
HTC making ridiculously priced limited edition 18-carat HTC One
HTC America’s President claims T-Mobile’s One will receive Android 4.3 this week
Phones – LG
LG officially announces mass production of flexible OLED displays for smartphones
Not so fast LG: Samsung says they are already producing flexible displays
LG announces the affordable G Pro Lite phablet
Sprint now taking pre-orders for LG G2, will ship by November 8
Phones – Motorola
Motorola to offer a phablet called Xplay and the DROID Quantum in 2014
Best Buy offering Moto X for $99.99 on-contract for Verizon, Sprint, and AT&T
US Cellular’s Moto X set to receive OTA update
MotoMaker possibly heading to a Best Buy store near you
Motorola DVX to offer dual-SIM capability and to be $250 off contract
Phones – Nexus
Nexus 5 and older version of Android 4.4 shows up in 7 minute hands on video
New images of the Nexus 5 and Kit Kat reveal ‘Tap & Pay’ and new location settings
More screenshots of the Nexus 5 with Android 4.4 leak
Nexus 5 receives Bluetooth certification bringing it one step closer to release
Google to offer battery size options for Nexus 5, pricing leaked
Nexus 5 release date and pricing leaks in Japan
Nexus 5 won’t utilize mems|cam module after all
Google Launchpad devs say Nexus 5 and Android 4.4 to be released on October 15
Phones – Pantech
Pantech launches Vega Secret Note phablet with fingerprint scanner
Phones – Samsung
Not so fast LG: Samsung says they are already producing flexible displays
Samsung makes the Galaxy Round official, sports a curved 5.7 inch screen and 3 GB of RAM
Samsung Galaxy Round makes first video appearance, Galaxy Note 3 comes along for the ride
Will the Galaxy S 5 get released in January?
Waterproof and dustproof Samsung Galaxy Note 3 variant could be available soon
Galaxy Note 3 was originally designed to utilize a fingerprint scanner
Samsung Galaxy Note 3 Developer Edition to come to Verizon, leaked on Samsung’s website
Samsung releases ‘The Developer’, another Galaxy Note 3 / Galaxy Gear short film
Samsung releases new Note 3 / Galaxy Gear commercial
Samsung Galaxy S 4 sales are missing internal targets
Samsung Galaxy Mega headed to MetroPCS
Samsung Galaxy Mega 6.3 leaks in new image for Sprint
Samsung preparing another clamshell smartphone
Samsung Galaxy J officially announced in Japan
Samsung Galaxy S 4 Mini for Sprint leaks in Black Mist and White Frost
Leaked photo of Galaxy S 4 mini leaks, carrier suggested to be Verizon
Phones – Sony
Sony Xperia Z1 f officially announced in Japan
Leaked photos show T-Mobile branded Sony Xperia Z1
Sony stalling with plans for the smartphone market in the United States and China
ROMs
Koush, Cyanogen Inc. developer, shows off AirPlay mirroring on Android in new video
Security
Eric Schmidt on Android security: ‘It’s more secure than the iPhone’
Smartwatches
Yet Another Smartwatch coming to market?
Samsung releases ‘The Developer’, another Galaxy Note 3 / Galaxy Gear short film
Samsung Galaxy Gear runs full Android apps by sideloading through ADB
Samsung releases new Note 3 / Galaxy Gear commercial
Tablets
Lenovo semi-unveils new hybrid 10.1 inch Android tablet/laptop
Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 lands on Sprint on October 11
Samsung preparing Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 Hello Kitty Edition
Updates
New images of the Nexus 5 and Kit Kat reveal ‘Tap & Pay’ and new location settings
More screenshots of the Nexus 5 with Android 4.4 leak
HTC’s Sense 5.5 leak shows BlinkFeed toggle and new camera features
Android KitKat may bring refreshed Downloads app
[Rumor Mill] KitKat to Feature New Launcher Called Google Experience
Miscellaneous
Samsung denied relief from sales ban in U.S. by Obama administration
Beats Music service to launch in next few months in U.S.
Fox News is using 55-inch tablets in their new set
HTC Chairwoman Refutes Rumors of Take Over, Denies Other Rumors as Well
Lenovo seeking to acquire HTC, talks ongoing since August
Manufacturers to rethink “Mini” phone strategies after poor sales, according to report
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