The Galaxy S 5 and the All New One keep making headlines, but Google dropped a big surprise bomb announcing Project Tango, which is making us rethink what the Next Big Thing really is. We got a few pre-MWC announcements such as the LG G2 Mini, and a few Huawei devices. Samsung even unveiled followups to the Galaxy Gear, but what software is it running? There is still a ton more coming this week, including the Galaxy S 5. Will there be a “Prime” version or will is just be a “Standard” version? It’s time to get caught up and get ready for what will be an epic week in the world of Android.
Editorials
Does the Samsung Galaxy S 5 need a metal body?
Guides
How to use Chromecast ‘Ready to Cast’ wallpapers on your phone, tablet, or desktop
Reviews
LG G Flex review: the birth of a new era
Apps – New
VH1 launches Android app with full show streaming, music videos, and watching companion
Microsoft launches OneDrive along with new Android app
Glove app now available in Google Play to help users find best wireless carrier
Type Machine is a new app that securely saves all of your typed information on your phone
Apps – Updates
TuneIn Radio Pro updated, includes recording to SD card, redesign for car mode
BubbleUPnP UPnP/DLNA app adds support for Chromecast
Waze receives update that will guide you through uncertainty by syncing with your calendar
Cameras
Galaxy Camera 2 available for sale in South Korea
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 will reach the U.S. next month for $449
Carriers
Mystery Motorola device shows up at FCC
HTC One on AT&T and T-Mobile gets Android 4.4 update approval, set to roll out soon
HTC posts manual Android 4.3 update for Sprint’s EVO 4G LTE
Sprint Galaxy Note 3 KitKat update now available
Sprint launches WiFi Calling, access starts today for two devices
T-Mobile adds $15 Stateside International Talk & Text offer to avoid unforeseen roaming fees
US Cellular to release the Android 4.4.2 KitKat update to its Galaxy S4 and Galaxy Note 3 today
Galaxy Note 3 on US Cellular will get KitKat tomorrow
Verizon takes another step toward Android 4.4.2 update for Moto X
Chromecast
Chromecast now available from Amazon for $30
GR8CTZ for Chromecast uses a Street View image to quiz where in the world you are
BubbleUPnP UPnP/DLNA app adds support for Chromecast
Official Chromecast support forum opened by Google
Google releases public beta of Google Cast extension for Chrome
Collectibles
Dead Zebra announces 10-inch MEGA Android figurines
Gaming
GR8CTZ for Chromecast uses a Street View image to quiz where in the world you are
Andy Rubin to be called to the stand in Apple-Samsung court battle
Google I/O 2014 scheduled for June 25-26
Google invites 34 cities to explore Google Fiber
Google Search app now offers in-depth transit info
The next generation of smartphones is here: Google’s Project Tango
Here’s another glimpse of what Project Tango can do
Youtube has a new, cleaner interface
Google looking into WiFi app that automatically logs users into Google WiFi hotspots
Google Barge project to be moved to a new location within a month
Google and LG working on a smartwatch to be previewed next month, announced in June
Google Glass
Google doesn’t want Glass to be a bad apple
Hardware
Intel set to have a big year in 2014
Samsung’s Exynos Infinity getting revealed at MWC next week
Phones – Acer
Acer teases new “must-have” products for MWC
Acer announces the Liquid E3 and Liquid Z4 mid-range smartphones
Phones – ARCHOS
Archos reveals 8-inch Helium 4G tablet, octa-core Oxygen smartphone before MWC
Phones – ASUS
Asus officially announces the PadFone Infinity Lite
Phones – Gionee
Gionee ready to claim world’s thinnest smartphone title with Elife S5.5
Phones – HTC
March 25th will probably be the most important day of the year for HTC
Black version of HTC M8 appears online
Successor to HTC One may be called “The All New One”
HTC can’t be too pleased with latest leak regarding the All New One
According to evleaks, this is ‘The All New One’ in gray color scheme
Yet another color for the All New One leaks
The All New HTC One passes through FCC, one step closer to an official announcement
New image of HTC Desire 8 suggests announcement next week
HTC Desire 8 carriers and specs leak
Another leak all but confirms specs for the HTC Desire 8
Android KitKat 4.2.2 update available February 17 for HTC One Dual SIM, One Mini and One Max
HTC One on AT&T and T-Mobile gets Android 4.4 update approval, set to roll out soon
HTC posts manual Android 4.3 update for Sprint’s EVO 4G LTE
Phones – Huawei
Huawei teases new devices for MWC with iPhone and Siri clones
Huawei Ascend P7 specs leaked, will include front facing stereo speakers
Huawei Ascend G6 is the company’s newest affordable smartphone
Mysterious Huawei handset leaks, smartwatch sitting right beside it
Phones – LG
LG officially announces the mid-range G2 mini
LG’s Knock Code demoed on the G Pro 2
South Korea looking at Feb. 21 launch date for LG G Pro 2
International models of LG G2 set to receive Android 4.2.2 KitKat update
LG reps meeting with Google in hopes to continue partnership by showing off their new tech
Phones – Motorola
Mystery Motorola device shows up at FCC
Verizon takes another step toward Android 4.4.2 update for Moto X
Phones – Nokia
New press image for Nokia X shows up
Nokia MWC announcement image shows a pretty noticeable “X”
Photo taken with Nokia X surfaces
Pictures of Nokia X surface on Chinese site
Nokia said to be working on three Android smartphones, all released by June
Phones – Oppo
AnTuTu benchmark scores support two versions of Oppo Find 7; image of device discovered
Photos leaked of Oppo Find 7 after certification
Phones – Samsung
Samsung Galaxy S5 fingerprint scanner explained
Photo snapped from the Galaxy S 5 confirms 16 MP camera
Samsung to equip Samsung Galaxy S5 with new LED flash
Samsung may launch the Galaxy S5 with a lower price than previous Galaxy S phones
The regular Samsung Galaxy S5 will be dust and water proof
Samsung Galaxy S5 to feature a full HD display, QHD model to follow months later
Samsung Galaxy S 5 camera to utilize an invisible button on the side, tons of software options too
Samsung Galaxy S5 AnTuTu benchmark screenshots show on-screen buttons
Samsung and PayPal rumored to be working together for payment service on the Galaxy S5
Kids Mode to be introduced to Samsung Galaxy S5
Surprise Surprise, there will be a Galaxy S 5 gold edition
Samsung all but confirms announcement of the Galaxy S 5 in new video
Galaxy S 5 makes an appearance on Amazon while confirming ‘Standard’ and ‘Prime’ versions
Samsung Galaxy S4 Value Edition (GT-I9515) appears on Bluetooth SIG website
Android 4.4.2 begins rolling out to international Samsung Galaxy S4
Sprint Galaxy Note 3 KitKat update now available
Compatibility fix comes in Galaxy Note 3 update for third-party accessories
Samsung posts KitKat kernel source for Sprint’s Galaxy Note 3
US Cellular to release the Android 4.4.2 KitKat update to its Galaxy S4 and Galaxy Note 3 today
Samsung skips over international version of Galaxy S III for KitKat update
Samsung Galaxy Core Advance launched in South Korea
Phones – Sony
Sony ‘Sirius’ Xperia Z2 takes center stage in 2nd leaked video
Sony teases new Xperia device ahead of Mobile World Congress
Phones – YotaPhone
The next generation YotaPhone might be unveiled at MWC 2014
Phones – ZTE
ZTE plans to show off 6-inch Android smartphone and Firefox OS device at MWC
Smartwatches
HTC planning on a carrier sneak preview of its upcoming smartwatches
Google and LG working on a smartwatch to be previewed next month, announced in June
Huawei announces its TalkBand B1 smartband
Qualcomm cuts $100 off its Toq smartwatch price
Samsung rumored to drop Android in favor of Tizen for Galaxy Gear refresh
Samsung announces the Gear 2 and Gear 2 Neo, Tizen-powered smartwatches
Tablets
Archos reveals 8-inch Helium 4G tablet, octa-core Oxygen smartphone before MWC
Asus officially announces the PadFone Infinity Lite
ASUS Transformer Book Duet TD300 gets cancelled due to pressure from Google
Huawei teases new devices for MWC with iPhone and Siri clones
Huawei’s MediaPad X1 is an impressive 7-inch tablet that doubles as a phone
Huawei’s new MediaPad M1 tablet looks strikingly similar to an HTC device
New images of Huawei MediaPad X1 pop up just ahead of MWC 2014
Android 4.5 and the Nexus 8 to arrive in July according to insider
NVIDIA K1 powered tablet surfaces in AnTuTu Benchmark
Tegra Note 7 now comes with LTE for $299
Samsung releases Galaxy NotePRO 12.2 and Galaxy Tab 3 Neo in India
Samsung will show off bendable tablet behind closed doors at MWC this year
Sony Xperia Z2 tablet specs leak ahead of MWC
Pictures of Sony Xperia Z2 tablet leaked ahead of MWC
Updates
Galaxy Note 3 on US Cellular will get KitKat tomorrow
Android KitKat 4.2.2 update available February 17 for HTC One Dual SIM, One Mini and One Max
Samsung releases a list of US devices and tablets that will receive the KitKat update
Compatibility fix comes in Galaxy Note 3 update for third-party accessories
International models of LG G2 set to receive Android 4.2.2 KitKat update
HTC posts manual Android 4.3 update for Sprint’s EVO 4G LTE
Sprint Galaxy Note 3 KitKat update now available
Android 4.4.2 begins rolling out to international Samsung Galaxy S4
Samsung skips over international version of Galaxy S III for KitKat update
US Cellular to release the Android 4.4.2 KitKat update to its Galaxy S4 and Galaxy Note 3 today
Android 4.5 and the Nexus 8 to arrive in July according to insider
Verizon takes another step toward Android 4.4.2 update for Moto X
LG promises 17 percent performance increase after update to KitKat on G2
HTC One on AT&T and T-Mobile gets Android 4.4 update approval, set to roll out soon
Wearables
Could this be a picture of Huawei’s upcoming wearable device?
New report suggests Samsung announcing the Galaxy Gear Fit next week
Miscellaneous
The average Android phone now costs about half that of an iPhone
Samsung patents a stylus with a microphone and a speaker
Developer makes “OK Google” hotword work with any phone and language
Cracked your screen on your HTC smartphone? HTC has your back with HTC Advantage
Samsung rumored to be working on music streaming service, Milk Music
Samsung gets back to mocking Apple in latest commercials
Amazon makes its digital currency, Amazon Coins, available on all Android devices in US, UK, Germany
Facebook to acquire WhatsApp in $19B deal
MasterCard and Visa announc NFC payment support through KitKat’s host card emulation feature
Artemis to launch its pCell product that will provide users a faster cellular network
Amazon’s set-top box may finally launch next month
Facebook changes privacy settings on deceased members’ “memorial accounts”
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