TalkAndroid Daily Dose for October 16, 2014
With hectic schedules, it can be hard to keep track of everything in your news feed. That’s why we created the TalkAndroid Daily Dose. This is where we recap the day’s hottest stories so you can get yourself up to speed in quick fashion. Happy reading!!
Apps
Facebook ‘Safety Check’ lets friends and family know you’re safe during a disaster
CBS All Access launches for $5.99 a month, offers full seasons and episodes on demand
Twitter adds new audio feature to mobile client
Carriers
Special Beats Music offer from AT&T comes to an end
Sprint’s HTC One (M7) update fixes Miracast
Chrome
Google releases new Translate extension for Chrome
Google’s Earth View extension brings a touch of satellite imagery to Chrome
Chromecast
Next version of the Chromecast hits the FCC
Gaming
NBA 2K15 for Android exclusively available from Amazon
Nearby Multiplayer comes to Google Play Games
Humble Mobile Bundle 9 gets two new games for the big donors
Google to eventually back off on control of Android Wear, Android TV, and Android Auto
Hardware
The newly announced Exynos 7 is 57 percent more powerful than the Exynos 5
Phones
Sprint’s HTC One (M7) update fixes Miracast
Here are the first camera samples from the Nexus 6
The Oppo N3 will have a fingerprint scanner on its back
Galaxy Golden 2 user manual leaks showing off some impressive specs
Sony is updating their entire Xperia Z line to Android Lollipop
Smartwatches
Blocks modular smartwatch will use Samsung’s Tizen OS
Will.i.am reveals Puls, a monstrous smart-cuff with a focus on fashion
Tablets
Nexus 9 finally shown off in real pictures and videos with keyboard case
HTC Nexus 9 pre-order goes live one day early on Amazon
Updates
Sprint’s HTC One (M7) update fixes Miracast
Sony is updating their entire Xperia Z line to Android Lollipop
Virtual Reality
Archos plans to release low-cost virtual reality headset
Miscellaneous
Lenovo to launch Chinese direct-to-consumer smartphone company
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