Nearly full set of specs detailed for HTC One+ (M8)
It seems that a day can’t go by without even more details about the successor to the HTC One coming out.
The latest in the rumors suggest that the new flagship, supposedly called the HTC One+, will feature a: 5-inch 1080p display covered by Gorilla Glass 3, a Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 805 processor, 6 MP or 8 MP rear-facing camera with UltraPixel™ technology and double lens, 2.1 MP front-facing camera, 2 GB of RAM, NFC, 2900mAh battery and a micro-SIM.
Two other rumored features that make this a very interesting device is that HTC may be going with on-screen navigation buttons and it will run Android 4.4 KitKat with HTC Sense™ 6.0.
We previously reported that it’s widely expected to launch sometime in Q1 of 2014, but we may even see this at CES 2014, who knows. If that’s the case, you will see any info here once it’s available.
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Android 4.4 Comes to the LG G2. Sony Updates More Xperia Devices to Android 4.3. – Device Updates
Time to see if your device is getting a shiny new update. Don’t really have much for this past week, which you can imagine is due to the holidays. The LG G2 is going to see some Android 4.4, but sadly, it is only happening in Korea at the moment. Hopefully it’ll start making the rounds soon.
Device Updates
Android 4.4 for LG G2 in Korea
Sony updates more Xperia devices to Android 4.3
Tegra 7 tablet gets Android 4.3
Android 4.4 For LG G2 Rolling Out Now In Korea
If you own a LG G2 and you live in Korea, you’ll be happy to know you may have another Christmas present waiting for you under the proverbial tree. Reports are saying that Android 4.4 for LG G2 is hitting the airwaves now, in particular from Korean carrier, KT. The update is a pretty hefty one at 637.39MB and will bring the G2 from its decidely outdated Android 4.2.2 to Android 4.4 ahead of its Snapdragon 800 competitors like the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 and Sony Xperia Z1.
This actually comes a little ahead of schedule as it was announced by LG Canada that the update wouldn’t be hitting till the end of Q1 2014 i.e. around March. That’s not to say this still won’t be true; it’s entirely possible that LG is doing a soft launch of this update in its native Korea to suss out any glaring issues (as Samsung embarassingly experienced with its Android 4.3 release for Galaxy S3), which would still mean that everyone else with G2′s around the world would still need to wait a few months to get Android 4.4. Even so, it’s nice to see LG is on the ball for once.
Are you excited to hear about Android 4.4 for LG G2 being spotted in the wild? Let us know what you think in the comments below.
Source: Ruliweb, Phone Arena via Overclockers Club News
Apex Launcher 2.2 Exits Beta And Enters Play Store To Bring KitKat To All
After spending just a month in the beta stage, Apex Launcher 2.2 has exited the prototype stage is now available for all on the Google Play Store. This update is designed to bring Apex Launcher in line with Android 4.4 KitKat and its competitor custom launchers to take advantage of all the new goodies that KitKat has introduced. The full list of improvements, as seen on its Play Store page, include:
- Kitkat scroll indicator (homescreen & drawer)
- Kitkat quick search bar style
- Kitkat folder style
- Transparent status bar option (Kitkat)
- Icon font option (Android 4.1+)
- More Kitkat visual tweaks
- Fixed icon/shortcut disappearing
- Other bugfixes
- Updated translations
While you will need KitKat to use some of the cooler things like transparent notification bars, there’s still a lot for you to enjoy like icon fonts customization and the like. As always, Apex is a free app to download with a $4 upgrade fee should you choose to accept; Play Store links are below for your convenience.
Who’s liking what they see from Apex Launcher 2.2? Let us know what you think about the KitKat improvements.
Source: Android Police
Application: Apex Launcher
Price: Free
[LEAK] French Carrier SFR Lets Slip That Android 4.4 For Galaxy S4 And Note 3 Expected Late Jan/Early Feb 2014
About a month ago, a leaked Samsung document seemed to suggest that Android 4.4 for Galaxy S4 and Note 3 were being planned to be released in January next year with a second wave to follow and update the Galaxy S3 and Note 2 later in March or April. While there’s been no confirmation that the leaked document was accurate or even real, a message on the side of French carrier, SFR, appears to have confirmed the time-frame for the software update that we were expecting.
SFR claims that Android 4.4 (Kit Kat) should be available for the Galaxy S4 and Note 3 somewhere between late January to early February 2014 which is right in the ballpark we were expecting, assuming the international variants of the phone are updated first, followed by the carrier variants. While this still isn’t a confirmation, Phandroid appears to believe that SFR’s hunches are generally quite accurate seeing as they predicted the release of Android 4.3 on Galaxy S3 and Note 2 (and for my own reasons I’m a little adamant). Nevertheless, Samsung could definitely be turning over a new leaf with software updates in the new year so we’ll be hanging out for any further news whenever it hits.
Do you think Samsung will meet the late Jan/early Feb time-frame suggested by SFR? Let us know what you think in the comments.
Android 4.4.2 for HTC One and Galaxy S4 GEs! Android 4.3 Rolling Out to Numerous Other Phones! – Device Updates
Happy Monday to you all, if Mondays are happy at all. Time to see if your device is getting an update. Some Android 4.4.2 updates for the Google Edition phones are now available. Also some Android 4.3 updates are ready for you to download given you have the certain phones.
Device Updates
Android 4.4.2 for the HTC One GE
Android 4.4.2 for the Galaxy S4 GE
Verizon HTC One getting Android 4.3
HTC One Mini Android 4.3 update
Android 4.3 for the Sony Xperia Z and ZL
Android 4.3 for the Sony Xperia Z1 and Z Ultra
Moto X gets Android 4.4 KitKat and camera enhancements on Sprint and US Cellular
Sprint and US Cellular customers with Motorola’s $199 smartphone have finally joined the KitKat party. Starting today, Moto X users can enjoy Android 4.4′s streamlined interface and Google-licious features, courtesy of an OTA update.
In other Moto X news, the company updated its camera app with manual control of the focus and exposure. Users can select “Control focus & exposure” to adjust the aforementioned settings by dragging a green bracket to the desired location. In order to cash in on the update, you’ll need to hit up the Play store via our source link below.
Filed under: Cellphones, Google
Via: PhoneArena, Droid Life
Source: Motorola, Google Play
LG G Pad 8.3 Google Play edition hands-on
If you’ve been eyeing the LG G Pad 8.3, your decision just became more difficult. Yesterday Google announced — and began shipping — a Google Play edition of the tablet for $350 in the US, which makes it the very first slate to receive the stock Android treatment. What does this mean, exactly? Google Play editions come with Android 4.4 KitKat without any manufacturer or carrier customizations, so it looks precisely the way Google intends it. This can be good or bad, because there are a couple tradeoffs you need to consider: The good news is that these types of devices typically get upgrades to the newest version of Android far earlier than the vast majority of smartphones and tablets, but you also need to give up a few features that were unique to their skinned counterparts.
In the case of the G Pad 8.3, this means you won’t be able to enjoy the Knock On (aka, “double-knock”) feature, nor will you have Slide Aside or access to a litany of LG’s Q-branded functions like QPair, QRemote or QSlide. None of these missing services are crucial to the functionality of the G Pad, although we must admit that we’ve grown rather fond of Knock On. The camera interface is also quite different, but the only thing that might frustrate you is the lack of manual settings; if you only rely on automatic mode to make the photo magic for you, this likely won’t be an issue of concern. Just like we saw on the Z Ultra Google Play edition, the G Pad also doesn’t come with the native Android gallery app, as it appears that the Google+ Photos app has taken its place as the default. You’ll also have the stock camera UI to deal with, rather than LG’s, so you won’t be able to make many manual adjustments. Of course, this probably isn’t a huge concern for a lot of tablet users who may only use their camera for basic needs.
Aside from software changes, you’re not going to see anything different on the outside. The dimensions are all the same as the original model, as are the actual hardware components. It’s only available in black (the back strip is fitted with brushed metal, with black plastic ends), but it’s offered for the same price as the model we reviewed last month. We’ve got a bunch of images for you to behold below.
The ManDroid Show: Android 4.4.2 is Unleashed to Nexus! Google Play Edition Additions!
Happy Google Play Edition day my Android friends. Yeah, who saw this coming today? Two new Google Play Editions added to the Play Stoer, as well as the white Nexus 7 that I forgot to mention in the show. Let us know if you guys picked up any of the new devices. News Topics Android […]
Android 4.4.2 for Nexus! Samsung Ready for Android 4.4 KitKat! – Device Updates
Time to see if that device of yours is getting an update. Android 4.4.2 just got released to the Nexus family, and I do not think anyone saw that coming. If you have a Nexus, and want to give Android 4.4.2 a try, we have the downloads for you. Let us know how it is. […]
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