Talk Android Weekly Recap: August 2, August 8
This week was a bit slow in regards to big stories, but the rumor mill is in full force in anticipation of Samsung’s event in New York City next week. However, this week Verizon announced it’s getting rid of phone contracts and changing up its data plans, probably to better compete with T-Mobile’s rigorous Uncannier marketing campaign.
Furthermore, Costco is getting ready for the Verizon DROID Turbo 2, Google announced that Nexus devices will begin receiving monthly security updates, Google Fiber is getting ready to shake up San Antonio, and the OnePlus Two has begun selling really well in China. Hopefully you didn’t miss any of these exciting stories and more.
If you did, be sure to check out the roundup after the break.
- Google Fiber is coming to San Antonio, Texas
- New leak shows Costco is getting ready for the Verizon DROID Turbo 2
- Nexus devices to begin seeing monthly security updates
- Verizon gets rid of smartphone contracts and begins shaking up data plans
- T-Mobile overtakes Sprint as 3rd largest US carrier
- OnePlus Two is sell like hotcakes in China
- Samsung Galaxy Note 5 leaked ahead of Samsung event
- Software Engineer hacks OnePlus invite system twice
- OnePlus might release another smartphone around Christmas time
Have a great week, everybody!
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