The HTC One (M8) may have leaked like a sieve, but it’s finally official. I think we can all agree that it might be the most beautiful phone ever, but is it as beautiful on the inside? And is that Duo Camera useful or just a gimmick? The Google I/O page is up and registration will be open soon. Google releases a pretty nifty Chromecast app, but was it half baked? Google also brought one of Android’s coolest features to the desktop. We got a few more looks at one of the most anticipated devices of 2014, the Moto 360. Android 4.4.3 could be released very soon. What changes will it bring to the table? 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
Best Android apps for the 2014 Major League Baseball season
How to setup and use Magazine UX on the Galaxy TabPRO 8.4, TabPRO 10.1, and TabPRO 12.2
How to use the Multi Window feature on the Samsung Galaxy TabPRO 8.4, TabPRO 10.1, and TabPRO 12.2
Reviews
Samsung Galaxy TabPRO 8.4 and 10.1 review: A stunning display with a lot of power
Apps – New
New Photowall experiment is nifty, collaborative photo collage for Chromecast
HTC to release BlinkFeed and Zoe in the Play Store this summer for other devices
[New Chromecast app] Colorcast brings Pictionary style drawing game to the big screen
Nostalgic Timehop app finally arrives on Android
HTC releases Dot View app to Google Play
[New Chromecast App] Lakitu is a full-featured Twitch.tv app with Chromecast support
Apps – Updates
Roku’s Android app gets updated with a fresh interface and enhanced searching
College student discount for Spotify offered in U.S.
Updated LastPass app now autofills passwords in Android apps and mobile Chrome browsers
Last.fm shuts down radio subscription service after 1 year
Twitter enhances photo features on mobile client
Runtastic 5.0 adds hydration feature and revamps app
Microsoft opens Office Mobile for everyone, viewing and editing no longer restricted
Facebook Messenger update adds in group chat features
Shazam updates iOS app, Android app to follow
PlayOn testing Chromecast support in latest beta
Cameras
Samsung Galaxy S5 ‘Zoom’ specs leak, will feature a slimmer body and 20 MP camera
Carriers
AT&T, Sprint among the carriers said to be getting the Samsung Galaxy S 5 Active
AT&T HTC One Mini receives Android 4.4 KitKat
AT&T’s Samsung Galaxy Note 3 and Sprint’s HTC One Max receive Android 4.4 KitKat update
AT&T confirms Asus PadFone X specs, no word on release date
SK Telecom defies Samsung and releases the Galaxy S 5 early
Sprint announces that HD Voice will be launched across the country in July
Galaxy S 5 gets unboxed courtesy of T-Mobile
T-Mobile to offer HTC One (M8) on April 11
HTC One M8 available today from Verizon retail stores, online at major U.S., Canadian carriers
Verizon to offer ‘buy one get one free’ deal on new HTC One (M8)
Verizon now offering 30% discount on the new HTC One (M8) along with the BOGO deal
LG Optimus Exceed 2 leaks, a prepaid smartphone for Verizon
Next Motorola DROID refresh is on track for Q4
Chromecast
Google updates Cast icon to make it easier to read state
New Photowall experiment is nifty, collaborative photo collage for Chromecast
Slingbox working on adding Chromecast support
[New Chromecast app] Colorcast brings Pictionary style drawing game to the big screen
[New Chromecast App] Lakitu is a full-featured Twitch.tv app with Chromecast support
PlayOn testing Chromecast support in latest beta
Deals
Amazon Kindle Fire HD, HDX, and HDX 8.9 all on sale for a limited time
Gaming
Nvidia announces updates and new games for SHIELD, including Valve’s Portal
Amazon launching set-top box at event next week
Gameloft releases Captain America: The Winter Soldier in the Google Play Store
Cut The Rope 2 swings into the Play Store
Where’s Google Going Next? Watch the recent Larry Page TED interview to find out
Google Now is a go for all Chrome desktop users
Google Now will alert you if there is a traffic incident along your route
Google Play Edition of the HTC One M8 will go up for preorder later today
Google launches I/O 2014 website, registration will open on April 8
Google Drive now allows users to edit images in Slides and Drawings
Google adds in support for uploading music to Play Music through Chrome
Google aims to make Android more lucrative for business users in next firmware upgrade
Android devices using Google Play Services will now use ‘Powered by Android’ branding
Google plans on spending the next 100 years studying its employees
Google is cleaning up the Play Store’s sexually explicit material, naughty apps no longer welcome
Bill reminders and payment links might be coming to Google Now
Google Glass
Google strikes deal with Luxottica to bring Glass to Ray-Ban, Oakley, and more
Google TV
Philips announces a new UHD television powered by Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
Hardware
NVIDIA unveils the Jetson TK1 DevKit
Home Automation
Samsung releases Bluetooth-only smart bulb that lasts ten years
Phones – ASUS
AT&T confirms Asus PadFone X specs, no word on release date
Phones – HTC
HTC announces the new One for 2014
Hands on with the All New HTC One (M8)
Google Play Edition of the HTC One M8 will go up for preorder later today
HTC One M8 available today from Verizon retail stores, online at major U.S., Canadian carriers
Verizon to offer ‘buy one get one free’ deal on new HTC One (M8)
Not so stealthy ad reveals potential HTC One (M8) in Stealth Black and Stealth Red
Verizon now offering 30% discount on the new HTC One (M8) along with the BOGO deal
T-Mobile to offer HTC One (M8) on April 11
HTC to update existing One device customers to Sixth Sense
New HTC One commercials released, feature Gary Oldman
The HTC One (M8) screams high quality but don’t expect to repair it easily
The HTC One (M8) will have a slightly higher clocked processor in Asia
Developer edition of all new HTC One (M8) to be offered in Amber Gold or Gunmetal Grey
HTC One (2013) Google Play edition receives a $100 discount, now available for $499
HTC Desire 316 official in China
HTC One (M8) Mini and mysterious “M8 Ace” device get name-dropped
HTC One M8 Mini appears on Swedish carriers site
AT&T HTC One Mini receives Android 4.4 KitKat
HTC is working on an octa-core smartphone
AT&T’s Samsung Galaxy Note 3 and Sprint’s HTC One Max receive Android 4.4 KitKat update
Phones – LG
LG will cut the price of the G2 and G Pro 2 when the Galaxy S 5 releases
LG G2 mini to be available starting in April
LG Optimus Exceed 2 leaks, a prepaid smartphone for Verizon
Phones – Meizu
Meizu teases its upcoming device, the Blue Charm Note featuring an octa-core processor
Phones – Motorola
Next Motorola DROID refresh is on track for Q4
Picture of rugged Moto G Forte leaks
Moto G is officially Motorola’s best selling smartphone ever
Motorola launches the Test Drive software program, starts with the DROID RAZR M
Phones – Nexus
Nexus 5 and Nexus 7 to receive the Android 4.4.3 KitKat update soon
Phones – OnePlus
OnePlus One to come equipped with Snapdragon 801
OnePlus One gets an official announcement date
Phones – Oppo
International version of the Oppo Find 7a up for pre-order April 7
Phones – Samsung
Galaxy S 5 gets unboxed courtesy of T-Mobile
Samsung may have to move the Galaxy S 5 launch earlier due to South Korean carrier punishment
No early launch for the Galaxy S 5 in South Korea
SK Telecom defies Samsung and releases the Galaxy S 5 early
According to teardown, Samsung Galaxy S5 will be hard to repair
The Samsung Galaxy S 5 will feature a baby monitor
Well that was quick, Chainfire roots the Samsung Galaxy S 5 SM-G900F before its release
AT&T’s Samsung Galaxy Note 3 and Sprint’s HTC One Max receive Android 4.4 KitKat update
AT&T, Sprint among the carriers said to be getting the Samsung Galaxy S 5 Active
Samsung Galaxy S5 ‘Zoom’ specs leak, will feature a slimmer body and 20 MP camera
Phones – Sony
Sony announces the delay of the Xperia Z2 release in the U.K, launch date pushed to May
Sony begins seeding the Android 4.4.2 KitKat update for the Xperia Z1 worldwide
Phones – ZTE
ZTE Nubia X6 is official, boasts a 6.44-inch display and the Snapdragon 801 with 3GB of RAM
ZTE Grand S II could sport 4GB of RAM
Smartwatches
Second image of LG G Watch released
Moto 360 explained in further detail through new images
Sony won’t use Google’s Android Wear OS for its smartwatch
Tablets
AT&T confirms Asus PadFone X specs, no word on release date
Nexus 5 and Nexus 7 to receive the Android 4.4.3 KitKat update soon
Two press renders of the Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 7.0 leak
Unknown Samsung Galaxy tablets drop by FCC
Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 pictures leak
Updates
HTC to update existing One device customers to Sixth Sense
Sony begins seeding the Android 4.4.2 KitKat update for the Xperia Z1 worldwide
AT&T HTC One Mini receives Android 4.4 KitKat
AT&T’s Samsung Galaxy Note 3 and Sprint’s HTC One Max receive Android 4.4 KitKat update
Nexus 5 and Nexus 7 to receive the Android 4.4.3 KitKat update soon
First details of Android 4.4.3 revealed
Android 4.4.3 changelog (incomplete) leaks
Wearables
Samsung’s Gear Fit won’t run Android or Tizen
Miscellaneous
Is President Obama switching to Android?
Facebook announces acquisition of Oculus VR
HTC looks to double their market share in 2014
HTC president claims Samsung Galaxy S5 is “just a cheap piece of plastic”
Amazon prepping free video streaming service that could launch in a few months [Updated]
Has HTC succumbed to benchmark cheating?
Android 4.4 KitKat found to be the most stable mobile operating system
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