TalkAndroid Daily Dose for November 6, 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!!
Accessories
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
Apps
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
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
Chrome
ShadowCrypt is a Chrome extension that encrypts tweets, status updates and emails
Chromecast
Primecast app puts Amazon Prime Instant Video content on Chromecast
Phones
Here’s what Lollipop will look like on the LG G3
Motorola Solutions making phones for public safety employees
Google’s Nexus 6 prepping for release in more countries
Samsung working on a 5.9-inch 4K Super AMOLED display for next year’s Galaxy Note 5
Samsung to launch new phone series after Galaxy A arrival
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
Alleged specifications for Vivo’s upcoming flagship phone surface
Smartwatches
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
Samsung will offer watch straps and bangle options for the Gear S
Updates
No root needed for screen recordings in Android Lollipop
Wearables
Huawei TalkBand B1 coming to U.S. retailers on Nov. 14th
Miscellaneous
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
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