The LG G3 continues to dominate the news, but Motorola is making a lot of noise with several leaked devices. The Moto E should be the center of attention this Tuesday, but they certainly have a few tricks up their sleeve. LG announced the Isai FL for Japan, but is it or is it not a preview of the G3? It appears Android could get a lot of UI changes, and what on earth is the “Flounder” and “Molly?” It’s time to get caught up and get ready for what is sure to be another exciting week in the world of Android.
Guides
The 5 best Android apps for drawing and sketching
The 5 Best Android launcher applications [May 2014]
How to use Private Mode on the Galaxy S 5
How to save precious battery life with Ultra Power Saving Mode on the Galaxy S 5
How to use (or remove) My Magazine on the Galaxy S 5
How to setup and use Kids Mode on the Galaxy S 5
How to setup and use WatchON or Smart Remote on the Galaxy S 5
Reviews
Samsung Galaxy S 5 review: Sticking with what already works
Apple vs Samsung
Jury weighs Google’s influence after Apple-Samsung trial
Samsung attorney says Apple will get nothing in patent wars, sees end coming soon
Apps – New
Pananoid Android’s Peek function now available as standalone APK
Send files from your mobile device via WiFi with IPCast
[New Chromecast App] Spoticast brings unofficial Spotify casting to Chromecast
Yahoo News Digest released to the Play Store adding Canadian and International editions
Apps – Updates
Google Now aims to make your shopping life a little easier
Dropbox issues patch to avoid any abuse of shared links security flaw
Google Maps 8 is out and brings forth lane guidance, offline maps and several other new features
Todoist gets Google Drive and Dropbox integration as well as native file support
Motorola Connect updated to version 1.5 with support for MMS
TuneIn updates app, seeks to build social radio platform
Google Play Services 4.4 brings Street View embed, running/walking detectors, more
Google Play Services 4.4 teardown reveals much more waiting in the wings
Netflix prices staying put for two years for current U.S. customers, $8.99 thereafter
Google Wallet update adds multi-account support
Google Camera 2.1 to add ability to take photos while recording video
Amazon app updated with new icon, single sign on, bug fixes
Swarm, Foursquare’s spinoff coming next week, is watering down the mayorship feature
Facebook app update allows you to compose posts offline
Google Search adds NBA video recaps, more leagues to join in the future
Carriers
Dan Hesse, Sprint’s CEO, has some things to say about a T-Mobile merger and more
Kyocera Hydro Vibe headed to Sprint and Virgin Mobile
Sprint’s HTC One Max receiving Sense 6 software update
Sprint is slowing down the top 5% data users in congested locations
T-Mobile LG G Flex receiving update today; It may or may not be KitKat
Verizon dubs the LG L70 as the LG Optimus Exceed 2
Verizon’s Samsung Galaxy S 4 receiving Android 4.4.2
Copper Gold variant of Samsung Galaxy S 5 coming to Verizon
Chromebooks
Lenovo announces new N20 and N20p Chromebooks, arriving this summer starting at $279
Google and Intel unveil over 20 new Chromebooks
LG Chromebase pre-orders to start May 12th, sales to commence May 26th
Chrome OS to get offline playback of Google Play Movies
Chromecast
[New Chromecast App] Spoticast brings unofficial Spotify casting to Chromecast
Gaming
R.B.I. Baseball 14 released to the Play Store
Godzilla: Strike Zone emerges in the Play Store for free
Rovio announces Retry, a new mobile game that very much resembles Flappy Bird
More information about Google Stars comes to light showing new bookmarks in action
Google expands Google Shopping Express service to NYC, LA areas
Google Play Music finally available in Canada
Google Docs now allows users to crop and add borders to images
Google launches ‘Classroom’ for teachers in conjunction with their services
Google’s Project Loon pops up during Astro Teller presentation
Jury weighs Google’s influence after Apple-Samsung trial
Google acquires Appetas, a restaurant website builder
Google Play Services 4.4 brings Street View embed, running/walking detectors, more
Oracle wins Java copyright ruling against Google’s Android
Latest rumor suggests Google Now launcher changes could be tied to stock Android interface
Google’s “Flounder” codename surfaces in Android 4.4.3 changelog
Gmail changes appear to be headed to desktop along with mobile interface
Google Glass
Google Wallet is reportedly on its way to Google Glass
Google pushes XE17 update to Google Glass to solve boot loop bug
Google posts Google Glass filmed “Seeds” video for Mother’s Day
CNN brings iReport to Google Glass, allows you to be a ‘citizen journalist’
Hardware
New 5.5-inch Quad HD LCD display from LG get announced, safe bet it’ll be on the G3
Phones – HTC
Here are the rumored specs for the HTC One (M8) Prime
HTC is teasing a new device that is fashionable, but not luxurious
HTC J Butterfly sequel confirmed, specs still a mystery
Alleged HTC B2 press image leaks
HTC reveals limited edition S.H.I.E.L.D. HTC One (M8)
Here’s what the Pink HTC One (M8) looks like
Gold, rose gold, and platinum plated HTC One M8 available for purchase
Sprint’s HTC One Max receiving Sense 6 software update
Phones – Huawei
Huawei unveils the Ascend P7 in Paris
Huawei releases “behind the scenes” videos for the new Ascend P7
Huawei smartphone images leak, reveal Samsung “inspiration”
Phones – Kyocera
Kyocera Hydro Vibe headed to Sprint and Virgin Mobile
Kyocera Hydro Icon headed to Sprint this year
Phones – LG
LG releases its first QuadHD phone and no, it’s not the G3
LG Isai officially released in Japan but not an LG G3 preview
LG G3 stars in yet another photo shoot, this time in gold
New leak suggests the LG G3 will be a beast
LG G3 backside leak shows that plastic will be dropped in favor of brushed aluminum
Press render of the LG G3 in a case leaks once again
Verizon dubs the LG L70 as the LG Optimus Exceed 2
LG Volt for Boost Mobile, Virgin Mobile press renders leak
T-Mobile LG G Flex receiving update today; It may or may not be KitKat
Phones – Motorola
White Moto E listed on Indian import and export site Zauba
Image of Moto E leaks in Facebook post
Press render of the Moto E in turquoise, lemon, and black leak
Motorola Moto E specifications and images leak in Brazil
Online Indian retailer pegs release date for the Motorola Moto E
Moto X+1 for AT&T shows up on Motorola’s web site
Moto X+1 back panel details emerge, new Moto 4G news also
Mysterious Moto G Cinema appears on Motorola website
Phones – OnePlus
Phones – Pantech
Pantech officially announces the Vega Iron 2
Phones – Samsung
Galaxy S 5 Prime (project KQ) to be very limited
Samsung’s Galaxy S 5 with a 2560×1440 display and Snapdragon 805 could be released only in Korea
Details leak about upcoming Samsung Galaxy S 5 Prime, Galaxy S 5 Mini, and next-gen Galaxy Mega
Samsung Galaxy S 5 mini to sport a 4.47-inch display
Galaxy S 5 Mini could be called Galaxy S 5 Dx
Galaxy S 5 Mini leaks with a not-so-mini 4.8 inch screen
Samsung SM-G870A slides through the FCC, possibly AT&T’s Galaxy S 5 Active
Samsung announces Swarovski partnership — now you can truly ‘bedazzle’ your device
10 million Samsung Galaxy S 5 units shipped in less than 30 days
Samsung Galaxy S 5 Developer Edition available now for Verizon
Virgin Mobile getting Samsung’s Galaxy S 5 on May 19
Pink and red versions of Samsung Galaxy Note 3 Neo coming soon
Copper Gold variant of Samsung Galaxy S 5 coming to Verizon
Samsung Knox 2.0 update rolling out today to the Galaxy S5
List of Samsung devices getting Android 4.4 update leaked
Verizon’s Samsung Galaxy S 4 receiving Android 4.4.2
Phones – Sony
Sony Xperia XL2 announced in Japan
Phones – Vivo
Vivo announces Xshot including 13MP camera with f/1.8 aperture
Project Ara
Phonebloks releases new video highlighting modular thinking
Security
Samsung Knox 2.0 update rolling out today to the Galaxy S5
Smartwatches
Qualcomm’s Toq smartwatch receives voice-to-text feature
Pandora for the Pebble Smartwatch now available for Android users
Pebble rolling out new firmware, Android app update
Samsung Gear 2 Solo (SM-R710) gets sent to India for testing
Sony officially releases Instagram extension app for Smartwatch 2
Tablets
Amazon’s 2014 Kindle Fire line to be powered by MediaTek processors
Possible Nexus tablet from Google spotted online
Samsung releasing yet another tablet, may come with an AMOLED screen and Fingerprint scanner
Here’s the first good look at the upcoming AMOLED Samsung Galaxy Tab S
Updates
List of Samsung devices getting Android 4.4 update leaked
T-Mobile LG G Flex receiving update today; It may or may not be KitKat
Verizon’s Samsung Galaxy S 4 receiving Android 4.4.2
Sprint’s HTC One Max receiving Sense 6 software update
Wearables
Epson is now shipping the Moverio BT-200 Advanced Augmented Reality Smart Glasses
Miscellaneous
HTC outsourcing some of its smartphone production aspects
Amazon introduces #AmazonCart to add items to shopping cart from Twitter
HTC stocks surge overnight to a 10 month high
New report paints unflattering picture of Samsung as patent warrior
According to survey, Android users are more promiscuous
Samsung replaces mobile design head
Budget waterproof smartphones said to be the target for 2015
Snapchat settles with FTC after lying to users about privacy
Samsung won’t use the May 28 health care tech event to launch a new product
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