In a remarkable turn of events, LG and Motorola are offering the Lollipop update before Google pushes to most Nexus devices. Word is that Google needed to squash a few bugs, but why don’t the other manufacturers need to address it? The DROID Turbo is now available outside the U.S. under a different name. Amazon Instant Video finally comes to Chromecast. Um, no it hasn’t. Both the LG G Watch R and the ASUS ZenWatch are now available to purchase. With so many smartwatches available, is anyone buying them? It’s time to get caught up and get ready for what is sure to be another exciting week in the world of Android.
Reviews
LG G Watch R Review: The best Android Wear smartwatch to date
Motorola DROID Turbo review: What the Moto X could have been
Accessories
Gear Circle is Samsung’s new way for instant hands free communication
Google puts two Nexus 6 cases in the Play Store, labeled as “Coming soon”
Powermod releases chargers with Qualcomm’s Quick Charge 2.0 technology
Android TV
Bringing an app to Android TV is pretty simple, Google shows how
Gameloft Releases Ten Games for Nexus Player
YouTube for Android TV listed in Google Play Store
Nexus Player factory image and binaries now available
NBA Game Time and MLB.TV launch Android TV apps
Nexus Player supports Ethernet through USB-OTG
Apps – New
Disney Movies Anywhere is your one stop cross-platform shop for Disney, Pixar, and Marvel movies
HTC publishes companion app for its RE Camera
Runtastic’s new Sleep Better app is a powerful sleep tracker for your smartphone
Microsoft offering sign up for Office preview on Android tablets
HTC Weather app now available on Google Play Store
Apps – Updates
Starbucks planning to deliver coffee through updated mobile app
Update to Google Calendar app heralds a new day for users
PayPal Plans to Work with Burger King, GoDaddy, Authorize.net, and More
Microsoft and Dropbox team up to provide seamless integration across services
Amazon offering free unlimited cloud photo storage for Prime members
Pocket for Android gets Material Design update and Google Now integration
Google expands Play Movies and TV app to eight new countries
MMS messages through Google Voice finally working on Verizon
Material Design rolling out to Google Maps in coming days
Pushbullet update allows you to send texts from your computer
You can now make international voice calls with Google Hangouts in India
WhatsApp update now shows when messages have been read
Google rolls out Material Design update for Japanese Input application
Facebook is giving you better News Feed controls
Google Offers Free Books on Google Play Books app
Google opening Motorola’s Spotlight Story animated shorts for all Android devices
Cameras
The Desire Eye and the RE will join AT&T’s network Nov. 7
Carriers
AT&T to have the Note Edge on Nov. 7
The Desire Eye and the RE will join AT&T’s network Nov. 7
AT&T offers the Moto 360 for $199 with the purchase of a Moto X (2014)
LG G Watch R to hit AT&T’s online portal this Wednesday, November 5
Go long with new AT&T Next 24 program
AT&T announces deal to acquire Mexico provider Iusacell
MMS messages through Google Voice finally working on Verizon
Verizon launches its own Motorola DROID Turbo Employee Edition
Verizon will play the price-cutting wars conservatively
Verizon will carry the kid-friendly LG Kizon smartwatch
Verizon launches the Ellipsis 8: another low-end, self-branded tablet
Verizon Offers Football Leather Moto X
Chrome
Google Drive can launch desktop programs from Chrome
ShadowCrypt is a Chrome extension that encrypts tweets, status updates and emails
Chromeboxes
Dell selling Chromebox bundled with keyboard and mouse for only $199
Chromebooks
Acer Chromebook 13 on Sale at Amazon
Chromecast
Primecast app puts Amazon Prime Instant Video content on Chromecast
Primecast enjoys 36 hours of service before shutting down
Gaming
Gameloft Releases Ten Games for Nexus Player
Xperia Z2 and Z2 Tablet getting update for PS4 Remote Play
NVIDIA Shield Portable update brings latest Hub App, battery improvements and more!
According to Strategy Analytics, Android’s global market share has peaked
KitKat now powers over 30% of all Android devices
Android Lollipop delayed until November 12 for most Nexus devices
Google and LG enter long-term patent cross-licensing agreement
Google bringing SD card support back to Android in 5.0 Lollipop
Google has a guide on how to achieve success with the Play Store
Google adds 7 additional countries to its list of supported Play Store Merchants
Google’s Barges Project Undone by Fire Concerns
Google Fit
RunKeeper gets Google Fit compatibility with latest update
Google Fit support sprints to Nike+ Running app
Google Glass
Google Glass being used in hospitals to treat stroke victims
Google Wallet
Google Wallet usage doubles on heels of Apple Pay arrival
Hardware
Rolling display could be portable large screen
Home Automation
Nest Thermostats getting software update this week
Phones – Amazon
Amazon commits to Fire Phone after acknowledging failure
Phones – HTC
HTC Desire 820s is now official
The Desire Eye and the RE will join AT&T’s network Nov. 7
Let the countdown begin for Lollipop on the HTC One (M8) and (M7)
Phones – LG
LG announces the G Prime and G2 Lite for Brazil
LG ‘H Series’ with Android 5.0 Lollipop is coming
LG trademarks multiple names for possible future smart phones
Here’s what Lollipop will look like on the LG G3
Phones – Motorola
Motorola Solutions making phones for public safety employees
Unannounced Motorola smartphone shows up in benchmark test with surprising specifications
Verizon launches its own Motorola DROID Turbo Employee Edition
AT&T offers the Moto 360 for $199 with the purchase of a Moto X (2014)
Verizon Offers Football Leather Moto X
Moto X 2014 gets Limited Lollipop Soak Test
Android 5.0 Lollipop shows up on a Moto X 2014
Phones – Nexus
Nexus 6 will be back in stock tomorrow and every Wednesday thereafter
Nexus 6 now listed on Flipkart, marks its entrance in India
Google’s Nexus 6 prepping for release in more countries
Phones – Nokia
Nokia rumored to be designing an Android-powered flagship
Phones – OnePlus
OnePlus One update now live with Wi-Fi fixes and more
Phones – Samsung
Samsung working on a 5.9-inch 4K Super AMOLED display for next year’s Galaxy Note 5
Galaxy S 6 could sport a curved dual-edged display
Samsung to launch new phone series after Galaxy A arrival
‘Project Zero’ is allegedly the codename for Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy S6
Galaxy Grand 3 specs leaked in benchmarks
AT&T to have the Note Edge on Nov. 7
Samsung kicks off its Galaxy Gifts package for the Galaxy Note 4 and Note Edge
Samsung confirms Android 5.0 Lollipop update for Galaxy S4
Test build of Android 5.0 leaks for the Galaxy S 4
Phones – Sony
Unlocked Xperia Z3 hits the Sony online store, ships Nov. 10 for $679.99
Sony Xperia Z3, Z2, and Z3 get AOSP version of Lollipop
Xperia Z2 and Z2 Tablet getting update for PS4 Remote Play
Phones – Vivo
Alleged specifications for Vivo’s upcoming flagship phone surface
Project Ara
Vsenn enters the modular smartphone market
Set-top boxes
Amazon Fire TV software update ports tablet games
Smartwatches
ASUS Zenwatch to launch in the United States this Sunday, November 9
Verizon will carry the kid-friendly LG Kizon smartwatch
LG G Watch R to hit AT&T’s online portal this Wednesday, November 5
LG G Watch R now available through the Play Store
Motorola announces Champagne Gold Moto 360, new slim bands, new watch faces, Moto Body, and more
AT&T offers the Moto 360 for $199 with the purchase of a Moto X (2014)
Samsung will offer watch straps and bangle options for the Gear S
Sharp shows off extremely battery-friendly smartwatch
Streaming Sticks
Walmart to launch Chromecast competitor for VUDU video service
Tablets
HTC is planning their own line of premium tablets to launch in 2015
Get the Nexus 9 in your hands today through Best Buy
Nexus 9 teardown reveals that it won’t be easy to repair
Legendary developer Chainfire roots Nexus 9 mere hours after the source code is made public
LTE version of Nexus 9 shows up in FCC filing
[Deal] Staples has the Nexus 7 (2012) WiFi and 4G for $129
NVIDIA Shield Tablet set to receive Lollipop update before the end of November
Samsung to launch a 13-inch tablet by year’s end
Xperia Z2 and Z2 Tablet getting update for PS4 Remote Play
Verizon launches the Ellipsis 8: another low-end, self-branded tablet
Updates
Google adds Android 5.0 Lollipop to the AOSP
Amazon Fire TV software update ports tablet games
Let the countdown begin for Lollipop on the HTC One (M8) and (M7)
KitKat to Lollipop full changelog posted
NVIDIA Shield Tablet set to receive Lollipop update before the end of November
Nexus 9 factory image is now available with LRX21L build
Android Lollipop delayed until November 12 for most Nexus devices
Google bringing SD card support back to Android in 5.0 Lollipop
Binaries for the Nexus 9 are being included in factory image build
Nexus Player factory image and binaries now available
NVIDIA Shield Portable update brings latest Hub App, battery improvements and more!
No root needed for screen recordings in Android Lollipop
Test build of Android 5.0 leaks for the Galaxy S 4
Moto X 2014 gets Limited Lollipop Soak Test
Motorola Posts Release Notes about the Lollipop Update
OnePlus One update now live with Wi-Fi fixes and more
Wearables
Huawei TalkBand B1 coming to U.S. retailers on Nov. 14th
Miscellaneous
A phone and tablet in one? It’s not far off, with foldable displays
HTC issues apology for Hot Deal snags
See which apps and games are draining your phone battery and chewing up the most storage
Android sees market share growth in latest Comscore report
Digital assistant Amazon Echo announced
Come comment on this article: TalkAndroid Weekly Recap for November 03 – November 9, 2014
TalkAndroid Weekly Recap for November 03 – November 9, 2014
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