Sony Xperia Z1S makes a cameo on Sony�s site

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With just one day until a possible announcement, Sony�s Xperia Z1S is seeing what could be its final leak. As you can see at the top left, the device is a miniature version of their flagship Xperia Z1. But here�s the catch, the specs aren�t going to be dumbed down even though the form factor is smaller. Behind the 4.3-inch 720p screen is the Snapdragon 800 processor and a 20.7MP camera. If you�re interested, it may even windup on U.S. shores.

Source: Digi-Wo

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Sony Xperia Z1S makes a cameo on Sony’s site

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With just one day until a possible announcement, Sony’s Xperia Z1S is seeing what could be its final leak. As you can see at the top left, the device is a miniature version of their flagship Xperia Z1. But here’s the catch, the specs aren’t going to be dumbed down even though the form factor is smaller. Behind the 4.3-inch 720p screen is the Snapdragon 800 processor and a 20.7MP camera. If you’re interested, it may even windup on U.S. shores.

Source: Digi-Wo

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Mad Catz and NVIDIA are working together to bring GameStream to MOJO

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With NVIDIA funneling all of their streaming technology under one brand, Mad Catz has wanted to get their hands on GameStream. Now there is very good news regarding GameStream�s presence on Mad Catz�s MOJO. In an interview with Engadget, a PR director from the company said that �we�re talking to NVIDIA and we hope to enable GameStream soon after the launch of the console.� Currently, GameStream is only available on NVIDIA�s SHIELD handheld console. When MOJO gets GameStream support, it would be the first third party device to do so. It�s always a good sign when companies work with one another because it accomplishes a goal more efficiently; therefore, expect this to be done soon after MOJO�s December 10 launch.

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Mad Catz and NVIDIA are working together to bring GameStream to MOJO

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With NVIDIA funneling all of their streaming technology under one brand, Mad Catz has wanted to get their hands on GameStream. Now there is very good news regarding GameStream’s presence on Mad Catz’s MOJO. In an interview with Engadget, a PR director from the company said that “we’re talking to NVIDIA and we hope to enable GameStream soon after the launch of the console.” Currently, GameStream is only available on NVIDIA’s SHIELD handheld console. When MOJO gets GameStream support, it would be the first third party device to do so. It’s always a good sign when companies work with one another because it accomplishes a goal more efficiently; therefore, expect this to be done soon after MOJO’s December 10 launch.

Source: Engadget

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You can now customize your Moto X with Moto Maker on all four major U.S. carriers

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Well it doesn�t always follow the rumor, but this time it did. It was expected that today would be the day the Moto Maker would become available on Sprint, T-Mobile, and Verizon Wireless. Well actually T-Mobile was rumored for last Friday, but we will let that slide. Motorola just announced that �The Gift of Choice� is officially available on all carriers. Previously it was only available on AT&T.

Motorola also announced that you can now choose a custom phrase for the back of your Moto X. This was something that was supposed to be implemented when the phone launched, but they weren�t happy with the quality. Apparently the fiber laser technology has been corrected. Last but not least, the price is $99 ($499 off contract) on all four carriers to celebrate. This price has already been available for most of the carriers, but Moto X is saying it will be for a limited time.

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You can now customize your Moto X with Moto Maker on all four major U.S. carriers

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Well it doesn’t always follow the rumor, but this time it did. It was expected that today would be the day the Moto Maker would become available on Sprint, T-Mobile, and Verizon Wireless. Well actually T-Mobile was rumored for last Friday, but we will let that slide. Motorola just announced that “The Gift of Choice” is officially available on all carriers. Previously it was only available on AT&T.

Motorola also announced that you can now choose a custom phrase for the back of your Moto X. This was something that was supposed to be implemented when the phone launched, but they weren’t happy with the quality. Apparently the fiber laser technology has been corrected. Last but not least, the price is $99 ($499 off contract) on all four carriers to celebrate. This price has already been available for most of the carriers, but Moto X is saying it will be for a limited time.

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Quickoffice gets updated with more Google Drive integration

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Popular Android productivity suite Quickoffice has been given another update, making it much more integrated with Google Drive. Google bought the suite back in June, and since then we have seen a number of updates bringing Google Drive and Quickoffice closer and closer together.

This particular update means that when Google Drive and Quickoffice is installed on the same device, Google Drive will automatically open documents, spreadsheets and powerpoint presentations. The update also brought a few bug fixes and performance upgrades.

It seems to be only a matter of time until Quickoffice is phased out completely and Google Drive handles all your office needs on your Android Device. The question of when that will be remains unanswered, but in the meantime having both apps is becoming less and less of a problem as they become more integrated with each other.

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Shazam adds new Explore feature, ability to purchase songs through Amazon and Google Play

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Shazam has released a new version of the app for Android devices that moves it closer to being a general purpose app for all your music needs while closing the feature gap with the iOS version. The biggest addition to this new version is Shazam’s “Explore” feature. This new feature uses aggregated data from users to find what is popular based on what is being tagged and displays the results on a zoomable map using the Google Maps API if you are on Android 4.x.

Shazam has also added a new wizard to make it easier to find and download apps from Amazon or Google Play from within the Shazam app. To get Shazam, hit one of the download links below.

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Pictures suggest BlackBerry 10.2.1 could feature Google Play Store

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BlackBerry is currently working on the next version of their OS, 10.2.1, and we have some key information regarding the update which will perhaps make some BlackBerry users pretty happy.

A new Android Runtime is expected to be included in the next build of Blackberry 10, which will allow the Google Play Store to be available to BlackBerry users to download and install Android applications and other content to their devices.

This means no more side-loading, and would instantly make thousands of apps available for the platform, which has been the major shortcoming for BlackBerry.

As much as I hate to say it, this could actually be the beginnings of a BlackBerry comeback— it could make for a very nice option for those that enjoy the BlackBerry OS and hardware.

Although the pictures make this all pretty believable, it’s still all just a rumor so don’t get too excited just yet. Hit the break for more leaked pictures.

Via: PhoneArena

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TalkAndroid Weekly Recap for November 4 – November 10, 2013

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We had another busy week at TalkAndroid so here’s a recap of all the top stories. The Nexus 5 and KitKat continued to be the hot topic this week, but there were still a lot of other juicy tidbits. HTC’s One successor is starting to leak and Motorola will unveil the Moto G this week. Google launched Helpouts and we finally know what those mystery barges are all about. The newest version of Hangouts was released bringing SMS/MMS support, but don’t expect to see the new Google Experience launcher on anything other than a Nexus 5 for the time being. It’s time to get caught up and get ready for another exciting week.

Guides

Your Android Device Manager might be disabled from latest Google Play Services update, here’s how to re-enable it

Google didn’t eliminate lock screen widgets in Android 4.4 KitKat, here’s how to enable them

Reviews

Galaxy Note 3 review: Still the king of phablets

Accessories

ASUS demos new TransKeyboard, a Bluetooth keyboard with built-in tablet stand

Stylus ES22 accessory announced for Sony Xperia Z Ultra

Apps – New

Google Text-to-Speech app now available in the Play Store

Google Opinion Rewards App Released To Google Play

Samsung launches “Galaxy Note 3 Experience” app to promote device

Apps – Updates

TeamViewer launches beta of TeamViewer 9

Layouts For Living Now Available For Download To New And Existing SwiftKey Users (Video)

Gogo and Glympse partner to allow in-flight location sharing

Google Keyboard 2.0 with Kit Kat features rolling out in Play Store

Google releases the official Hangouts v2 with SMS/MMS support to Google Play

MMS enabled by T-Mobile for Google Voice users

Google Now could get exciting new features on November 13

Gogo Text and Talk Enables In-Flight Phone Service

Twitter opens up alpha testing program for Android app

WatchESPN app gets Monday Night Football and a makeover

BlueStacks PC app player finally upgraded to Ice Cream Sandwich after spending years on Gingerbread

Carriers

AT&T to be first US carrier to offer the Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom come November 8th

AT&T Brings LTE to 14 New Markets

AT&T will preload Lookout security software on their devices from now on

Customized Moto X could hit Sprint on November 11th

Sprint, Amazon, and Best Buy offering Nexus 5 starting today

T-Mobile takes step back from free data plan for tablets bought with no money down

MotoMaker might become available on T-Mobile this Friday

Nexus 5 Could Sell in T-Mobile Stores Starting November 20th

Android 4.4 KitKat build leaks for T-Mobile’s Moto X

MMS enabled by T-Mobile for Google Voice users

Android 4.3 update arrives on US Cellular Samsung Galaxy S 4

Verizon readying MotoMaker launch for November 11th, releases details on other upcoming devices

Verizon to offer discounts on past devices, Samsung tablets for Cyber Monday

Verizon finally drops the price of Moto X to $99

Nexus 7 coming to Verizon Wireless, but when?

Nexus 7 on Verizon to be delayed until KitKat rolls out

Verizon To Launch Its Very Own Branded 7-Inch Android Tablet, “Ellipsis 7″

Verizon to hold November 19th press event in Minnesota

Verizon LG G2 now free with contract until November 11

Chromecast

New mod for rooted Chromecast devices helps users break out of Google’s walled garden

Gaming

Ingress team makes announcements as it prepares for full blown launch

MOGA Pro Power and Hero Power controllers now available

Gameloft bringing Tank Battles to Android platform

‘Tiny Death Star’ 8-bit Star Wars game released to Google Play

Asphalt 8 Now Free on Google Play

Tank Battles now available for Android

Kickstarter backed GameStick yet again delayed; Now pitted to be released alongside the Sony PS4

Google

Google Helpouts officially launched, available on the desktop or Android app

It’s now easier to find and book a hotel on your phone

Google will be linking your Google+ profile photo with your phone number in early 2014

No other technology has grown faster than Android [Infographic]

Google Experience Launcher exclusive to the Nexus 5 for now

Google takes another step in bringing better commenting to YouTube

Google says barges to be “interactive space” to learn about technology

Google barge to be a temporary technology exhibit space featuring “fish fin” sails

ART, the new Android compiler added in KitKat, gets detailed and explained

Google Ranked 5th Most Valuable Brand According to Forbes

Google+ comments for YouTube go live, creator gives his honest opinion

Google+

Google kicks off “Connected Classrooms” program through Google+ Hangouts with a series of virtual field trips

Google+ comments for YouTube go live, creator gives his honest opinion

Google Glass

November 19th and 20th will be a Google Glassware hackathon for developers

Google Glass ‘XE11′ update release notes posted by Google

Selling Google Glass is still against the terms of service, but it won’t be disabled if you do

Hardware

Samsung demonstrates future foldable and transparent display concepts for smartphones and tablets

Samsung to offer 2K mobile displays in 2014 followed by 4K in 2015

Samsung to offer bendable displays in 2014 followed by foldable displays in late 2015

Samsung working on its own 64-bit processor

NVIDIA hopes new Tegra 4i chip will get them out of the gutter

Personal Media Players

Sony possibly making a Xperia Z Ultra with only WiFi connectivity

Phones – HTC

First image leak from HTC ‘M8′ reveals fingerprint scanner on board

HTC One successor heading to the big four by the end of Q1 2014

Phones – Kazam

Ex-HTC employees announce seven Kazam Android phones with free cracked screen replacement and stock Android

Phones – LG

The LG G Flex actually does flex [Video]

LG G Flex to launch next week in Korea, European release to come in December

Android 4.4 KitKat Update Coming To LG G2 In November/December?

Verizon LG G2 now free with contract until November 11

Phones – Motorola

Leaked screenshot of Moto Maker shows wood backing option, should come in next two months

Customized Moto X could hit Sprint on November 11th

MotoMaker might become available on T-Mobile this Friday

Verizon readying MotoMaker launch for November 11th, releases details on other upcoming devices

Android 4.4 KitKat build leaks for T-Mobile’s Moto X

Verizon finally drops the price of Moto X to $99

Moto X Developer Edition gets a price drop

Droid Ultra, Maxx, and Mini receiving software updates from Verizon, includes several enhancements and free 50 GB of Google Drive storage

Moto G to be unveiled on November 13

Livestream Available For Moto G Event Thanks to Google and Motorola

Phones – Nexus

Google Nexus 5 Scores 8/10 on iFixit Teardown

Nexus 5 Could Sell in T-Mobile Stores Starting November 20th

Sprint, Amazon, and Best Buy offering Nexus 5 starting today

XDA devs look to improve Nexus 5 camera via software mods

Galaxy Nexus owners not happy about lack of KitKat love, petition started and sent to Sundar Pichai

Android 4.4 KitKat makes its way to Sprint’s Galaxy Nexus via custom ROM ‘SlimKat’

Grab all of the ringtone, notification, alarm, and system sounds from the Nexus 5

Phones – OPPO

Oppo N1 CyanogenMod Limited Edition to begin shipping internationally in December

Phones – Samsung

Samsung Galaxy S 5 and Note 4 to sport 16MP cameras with new ICOCELL pixel technology

Best Buy exclusive Blue Arctic Samsung Galaxy S 4 coming November 14

Android 4.3 update arrives on US Cellular Samsung Galaxy S 4

AT&T to be first US carrier to offer the Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom come November 8th

Android 4.3 now officially available for Samsung Galaxy S III (GT-I9300)

Android 4.3 update for Galaxy Note II shouldn’t be too far off

Phones – Sony

Sony Xperia Z, ZL, Z Ultra, Z1, and Tablet Z will be updated to Android 4.4

Phones – Vivo

Vivo’s Xplay 3S shows off its back, but we know there’s a 2K display on the other side

Phones – ZTE

ZTE Grand S Flex Coming To Europe, Sports 5-Inch Display and 1.2 GHz Dual-Core CPU

ROMs

Oppo N1 CyanogenMod Limited Edition to begin shipping internationally in December

Android 4.4 KitKat makes its way to Sprint’s Galaxy Nexus via custom ROM ‘SlimKat’

Security

AT&T will preload Lookout security software on their devices from now on

Tablets

Archos Unveils Its Newest 10-inch Tab, The 101 XS 2

[Deal] Kindle Fire HD and Kindle Fire HDX now 15% off for today only at Amazon

Possible Nexus 8 may have just gotten Bluetooth certification, made by LG

Google swiftly photoshops accidental Nexus 8 leak to a Nexus 7

Nexus 7 coming to Verizon Wireless, but when?

Nexus 7 on Verizon to be delayed until KitKat rolls out

Google releases two new Nexus 7 promos

Polaroid announces Kids Tablet 2 preloaded with Cartoon Network, Disney, and Marvel apps

Samsung might shift focus to the tablet market in 2014

Samsung working on 13.3-inch tablet in addition to 12.2-incher, expects to sell 42 million tablets in 2014

Samsung now giving away up to $600-worth in freebies to tablet buyers in US

Samsung Galaxy Note 12.2 passes through the FCC again, this time it’s WiFi-only

Verizon To Launch Its Very Own Branded 7-Inch Android Tablet, “Ellipsis 7″

Updates

Android 4.3 now officially available for Samsung Galaxy S III (GT-I9300)

Android 4.3 update arrives on US Cellular Samsung Galaxy S 4

Android 4.3 update for Galaxy Note II shouldn’t be too far off

HTC releases schedule information for KitKat upgrade on HTC One devices

Android 4.4 KitKat Quick Start Guide Now Available in Google Play Books

Galaxy Nexus owners not happy about lack of KitKat love, petition started and sent to Sundar Pichai

Droid Ultra, Maxx, and Mini receiving software updates from Verizon, includes several enhancements and free 50 GB of Google Drive storage

Android 4.4 KitKat Update Coming To LG G2 In November/December?

Android 4.4 KitKat build leaks for T-Mobile’s Moto X

Images hint that Android 4.4.1 will come in near future

Sony Xperia Z, ZL, Z Ultra, Z1, and Tablet Z will be updated to Android 4.4

Miscellaneous

If Steve Wozniak were with Apple, he’d team up with Google

LG encouraging app development for IR by making loaner devices available

HTC’s future still looks rocky, but Cher Wang says they still won’t sell out to another company

Samsung will commit half of its R&D to improving TouchWiz

Samsung goes against the grain by wanting you to say “fonblet” instead of “phablet”

comScore reports latest smartphone market share with only Apple and Samsung showing growth in Q3

Grab all of the ringtone, notification, alarm, and system sounds from the Nexus 5

Motorola files patent for “smart tattoo” on throat

HTC ‘Here’s To Creativity’ project kicks off with the ‘Gramohorn II’

Samsung set to defend itself in court after leaking confidential Apple documents

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Google+ comments for YouTube go live, creator gives his honest opinion

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With comments for YouTube now being done through Google+, not everyone is particularly happy. One of the many that are frustrated by this new system is the father of YouTube, Jawed Karim. Although Karim has not been a part of YouTube since Google bought the site, he voiced his anger about the new commenting system. And he emerged from the darkness and left a comment on his own profile. His exact words were “why the f*** do i need a google+ account to comment on a video?” There you have it. The kind words from Jawed Karim.

The tight Google+ integration has already gone live for the site. It even went live for the Android app without the need for a update in the Play Store. Now when you make comments on the video-sharing site, you’ll be able to share them on your Google+ account as well.

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Android 4.4 KitKat makes its way to Sprint’s Galaxy Nexus via custom ROM “SlimKat”

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While Google has abandoned the Galaxy Nexus with Android 4.4 KitKat not officially coming to the device, that never stops the resilient devs over on XDA. A dev team by the name of “SlimRoms” has built KitKat straight from source and made it available for most variants of the Galaxy Nexus, all was left was Sprint’s until recently when alpha builds of the ROM have been released. If you wish to flash this, you will need your bootloader to be unlocked and have a custom recovery installed. Considering this is still in alpha stages, bugs may be prevalent so be cautious.

Head over to the source link for the XDA thread and for download links.

source: XDA

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Google uploads a couple new Nexus 7 promos

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If you didn’t need any more of a reason to purchase the affordable Nexus 7 tablet by Google, a couple new promo videos have been released. Take a look and let us know what you think after the break!

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TalkAndroid Daily Dose for November 8, 2013

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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!!

Guides

Google didn’t eliminate lock screen widgets in Android 4.4 KitKat, here’s how to enable them

Accessories

Stylus ES22 accessory announced for Sony Xperia Z Ultra

Apps

Google Now could get exciting new features on November 13

Gogo Text and Talk Enables In-Flight Phone Service

Twitter opens up alpha testing program for Android app

WatchESPN app gets Monday Night Football and a makeover

BlueStacks PC app player finally upgraded to Ice Cream Sandwich after spending years on Gingerbread

Carriers

Android 4.3 update arrives on US Cellular Samsung Galaxy S 4

Sprint, Amazon, and Best Buy offering Nexus 5 starting today

Gaming

Asphalt 8 Now Free on Google Play

Tank Battles now available for Android

Kickstarter backed GameStick yet again delayed; Now pitted to be released alongside the Sony PS4

Google

Google Ranked 5th Most Valuable Brand According to Forbes

Hardware

NVIDIA hopes new Tegra 4i chip will get them out of the gutter

Phones

LG G Flex to launch next week in Korea, European release to come in December

Moto X Developer Edition gets a price drop

Sprint, Amazon, and Best Buy offering Nexus 5 starting today

XDA devs look to improve Nexus 5 camera via software mods

Oppo N1 CyanogenMod Limited Edition to begin shipping internationally in December

Android 4.3 update arrives on US Cellular Samsung Galaxy S 4

ROMS

Oppo N1 CyanogenMod Limited Edition to begin shipping internationally in December

Tablets

Samsung now giving away up to $600-worth in freebies to tablet buyers in US

Samsung Galaxy Note 12.2 passes through the FCC again, this time it’s WiFi-only

Updates

Android 4.3 update arrives on US Cellular Samsung Galaxy S 4

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Stylus ES22 accessory announced for Sony Xperia Z Ultra

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The Sony Xperia Z Ultra has a new accessory— the Stylus ES22, which can be extended to the size of a full writing utensil, and is built-in with a 1.5mm ultra-thin point. A case and a cord also come with the stylus. Pricing and availability information is not yet available, but should be soon.

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Source: Xperia Blog

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Oppo N1 CyanogenMod Limited Edition to begin shipping internationally in December

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The upcoming Oppo N1 will start shipping internationally this December, and one of its key features is that it will come with support to easily flash the CyanogenMod ROM. News also came in that there would be a limited edition version of the phone that would be pre-installed with CyanogenMod, and will be available at the same time as the regular variant.

A news release sent out today also mentioned that special features such as O-Touch and the O-Click Bluetooth remote will also be included. Elements of Oppo’s ColorOS will also be built in, with the ability to wake the phone by double-tapping its screen, much like LG’s “Knock-On” feature.

The limited edition variant will also come with some CyanogenMod extras, including a special edition case, stickers, and some other things. The best part of all this? The limited edition variant costs exactly the same as the standard version.

Anyone interested in picking one of these bad boys up?

Source: Oppo

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Sprint, Amazon, and Best Buy offering Nexus 5 starting today

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Canada saw a Nexus 5 release earlier today, but they aren’t the only lucky ones. As Sprint announced in their press release, it will be offering the Nexus 5 starting today for only $49.99 on contract (16GB) if you’re switching carriers and porting a number acorss. Amazon and Best Buy also are starting to sell the device today, but for the standard $149.99 price on a new contract.

Off-contract, you’ll be able to get it from Amazon for $499.99 or Best Buy for less at $449.99. It appears that Sprint is not offering the device off-contract, but that may change.

Sources: Amazon / Best Buy / Sprint

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Google Now could get exciting new features on November 13

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According to Wired, Google Now should be getting exciting new features on November 13. One of the things I have found lacking with Google Now is that it doesn’t have the ability to control other apps. This new update will allow search inside other applications as well as the ability to launch them. So for example, searching for a restaurant could yield results from OpenTable and you could open the app via voice to make a reservation.

Conversations is another area. Right now you can ask multiple questions, but Google Now never asks you anything back. Google Now will start asking you questions, so if you say, “text Robert”, you might get a reply, “which Robert”, or did you mean “Robert Smith or Robert Nazarian?”

Last but not least, better location cards will be coming. We already get transit times based on where you are, but you might get geyser times automatically when you are Yellowstone Park for example.

This sounds like some pretty cool stuff, but why didn’t Google include them when KitKat and the Nexus 5 were announced?

source: Wired

via: Android Authority

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Verizon to offer discounts on past devices, Samsung tablets for Cyber Monday

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According to Twitter’s @evleaks, Verizon plans on kicking off the holiday season with some modest deals. For Cyber Monday, online shopping’s Black Friday, Verizon will take $150 off of Samsung tablets. It’s unclear whether this apply to the on-contract or off-contract prices. Also from Samsung will be the Galaxy Note II for $50 on-contract. More intriguingly is that the Motorola RAZR HD and Samsung Galaxy S III (from last year) will be just $1 dollar. So if you are a deal-stealer, this is one you should take a look at. But with the Moto X dropping to $99 and set to get Moto Maker treatment, we’re not sure why you would look at something else. This year, Cyber Monday is on December 2, so make note of that on your calendar.

Source: @evleaks

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Motorola files patent for “smart tattoo” on throat

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We’ve seen some pretty crazy patents filed in the past few months, and simultaneously, wearables are becoming more and more popular in the mobile device industry.

But it still may be a bit surprising to find out that Motorola has just filed a patent for a “smart tattoo” which would be placed on one’s throat, and would act as a microphone to improve voice quality so well that you would be nearly crystal clear on the other end.

Most of these far-out patents don’t go into too much detail about how they will work, but Motorola’s filing actually gets pretty extensive. Hit the source link below for more information.

A lot of people think this idea is extremely ridiculous, and this could never possibly reach the market and be successful, but we have certainly been surprised before.

Via: Android Guys

Source: US Patent and Trademark Office

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