Shipping: Verizon Galaxy S4 pre-orders to customers, T-Mobile Galaxy S3 LTE to stores

The last of the Big Four to start selling the Galaxy S4 in the U.S., Verizon, appears to have started shipping Galaxy S4 pre-orders already. Meanwhile, last year’s Galaxy S model (the LTE version) has been reportedly spotted heading to T-Mobile stores.

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Galaxy S4 “Nexus” could be a software-modified T-Mobile unit, report says

The special Galaxy S4 “Nexus” edition may be a software-modified T-Mobile Galaxy S4 model (SGH-M919), a new report shows, which could be good news for existing and future T-Mobile Galaxy S4 owners.

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Hangouts quietly gets a new update to fix tablet woes

Google this week at Google I/O unveiled its unified messaging service called Hangouts (our app review here). The Google Talk replacement has had a rocky launch, causing update woes for many, especially those with a tablet. Rest assured that Google has quietly pushed out a new update for Hangouts, which will make the app compatible with tablets of varying sizes.

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Rumor: Galaxy Tab 3 10.1 coming with Intel Atom Z2560 chip inside

Galaxy Tab 3 7.0

A new GLBenchmark test result reveals that Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy Tab 3 10.1 model would come with an Intel Atom Z2560 chip inside, which may be a surprising choice for the Android device maker.

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Riptide GP2 demo shows new Play games services multiplayer in action

The developers of Riptide GP2 released a video demoing the multiplayer support coming to the game thanks to the implementation of the new Play games services.
If you watched the Google I/O keynote on Wednesday, you probably remember the awkward moment when Hugo Barra tried to demo cross-platform multiplayer gaming on stage using the hotly anticipated Riptide GP2.

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Benchmark suggests that Galaxy S4 Active will ditch the Snapdragon 600 for an S4 Pro

The Galaxy S4 Active is said to be very similar to the Galaxy S4, pictured above

The upcoming Samsung Galaxy S4 Active showed up in an alleged benchmark result that reveals some of its specifications, including a slightly older processor.

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Leaker: Android 4.2 coming to One soon, “Senseless” edition later this summer?

A source known for providing insider information on HTC devices tweeted that the HTC One could get an update in “2-3 weeks”, while a “Senseless” edition might come in late summer.
One of the most popular devices of the moment, the HTC One, is behind the times (and the competition) when it comes to the Android version. The HTC One is running Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean coupled with Sense 5, at a time when the newest version of Android, 4.2, has been out for almost six months.

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Google Glass for prescription eyewear seen at I/O

When Google Glass was first unveiled to the public at Google I/O, the lack of support for prescription eyewear was a notable limitation. 75 percent of American adults use some sort of vision correction, with the majority of them being glasses, and Google obviously had a major market not being catered for.

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Agent Sheep 1.18

Added: New Mission (Two two bridges)
Added: In-game item
Fixed: Panel reviews
Overview:
Attention! Attention! Agent “Sheep” we have an urgent job that not going to wait! The world is in danger again, and we need your help.
A task that you have to perform is the need to get the secret key.

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Defender 3 1.2

No recent changes.

Overview:
Danger, danger! Angry aliens are heading towards your spaceship – hurry up, wipe them out and defend your planet! Download Defender 3 free, an extremely addicting shooting game, and prevent the evil space invaders from destroying your planet! For all fans of tower defense games and shooting, here comes a new pastime that will keep them busy for hours. Requirements: fast and nimble fingers and determination to fight alien attacks!

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Temple Run 2 1.2

In this update:
* Watch your step in The Narrows, a treacherous new terrain!
* Spinning saw blades!
* Think fast! The path may crumble to the abyss right before your eyes!
* Don’t miss a chance to earn free coins and gems under Free Stuff in the menu!
* Fixed the skip button crash
* Many other bug fixes and performance issues

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Alien Hive 2.0.1

version 2.0.1
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- A New Fast-Action Fun BLITZ MODE!
- 14 New Achievements for Blitz Mode
- 2 New Leaderboards for Blitz Mode
- Game Balancing Improvement
- UI enhancement

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Sony posts AOSP code for Sony Xperia Tablet Z

Sony has certainly been turning quite a few heads in the mobile world as of late. Not only are the Sony Xperia Z and its variants stunning, the company has also come a long way when it comes to supporting the developer community. This effort largely began with the Sony Xperia S’ AOSP project, and has expanded from there. In fact, just last month Sony's flagship Xperia Z also got the AOSP treatment. Now Sony is extending the same gift to the Xperia Tablet Z.

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Are there real privacy concerns over Google Glass? Congress now looking into the situation

Change isn't always easy, sometimes it can even be scary. While some of us love new inventions and tech progress (raises hand!), others are a bit more cautious about what change might bring. That's why campaigns like “Stop the Cyborgs” have surfaced recently, with a mission of bringing awareness of potential Google Glass privacy concerns. We've even heard about at least one Seattle bar that has already banned the tech ahead of its commercial launch.

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The Friday Debate: Google I/O – what are your impressions?

We are all mobile geeks, here at Android Authority. We love everything with a power button. We like to comment the latest news and endlessly argue over which phone is better. On the Friday Debate, we pick a hot issue and proceed to discuss it. Join us!

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Samsung TecTile 2 tags now available, officially support Galaxy S4

ou slammed down good money to upgrade to the Galaxy S4 and soon found it was everything you dreamed it would be. Unfortunately, you also soon learned your existing NFC TecTile stickers didn't play nicely with Samsung's latest and greatest.

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Sony Xperia L now available for pre-order in the U.S.

Sony's Xperia L, an entry-level device, is now available for pre-order in the United States through the official Sony Store for $349.99.
The Xperia L comes in a few different colors: white, black, and red. The device is up for pre-order today, and buyers should begin seeing it on their doorstep come May 23.

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Nvidia Shield up for pre-order ahead of schedule

The Nvidia Shield is up for pre-order, three days earlier than initially announced, with the delivery set for June.
Although Nvidia has announced in a blog post that pre-orders for the Tegra 4 Android gaming console would start on May 20, online and in stores, something has pushed things forward and the process is underway. The price is the one you already knew, $349.

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First Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 8.0 photo leaked

The first photo of the Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 8.0, at least according to Sam Mobile, has made its way online.
The publication doesn't mention the actual source of the image, which you can see below and which shows a device very similar to the officially announced Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 (above). The Galaxy Tab 3 8.0 has a thinner bezel, destined to fit the larger screen while remaining comfortable to use.

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HTC One production expected to double this month, supply issues over

It’s been a slow climb out of the mess that HTC found itself in after the botched launch of the HTC One. Component shortages and delayed launches certainly didn’t do the company’s bottom line any good, but fortunately for HTC these problems look to be over.

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Google trying to fix Android fragmentation. Are more Nexus devices the answer?

Fragmentation can be a pain, especially when you’re waiting on your carrier to update its bloat-ware when all you want it to get your hands on the latest Android features and bug fixes. However, it turns out that the Android development team are eager to get on top of this problem, as they discussed fragmentation and other questions from an audience of developers at Google I/O.

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Samsung: Galaxy S4 sales to top 10 million next week, Galaxy Note 3 arriving at IFA 2013

Samsung’s JK Shin on Thursday told reporters that Galaxy S4 sales would soon top 10 million, while also cautiously answering Galaxy Note 3 flexible display-related questions.
According to Samsung’s mobile chief, the Galaxy S4 will hit the 10 million sales mark next week, a lot earlier than it predecessor did:

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One in 10 Galaxy S4 units to feature Exynos 5 Octa chip, new report says

Samsung and Apple are apparently engaged in an unseen battle for controlling supply chains for future products, with the South Korean company looking for more component deals outside of its in-house capabilities, a new Reuters story says.

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HTC J Butterfly getting Sense 5 update by the end of this month

The HTC J Butterfly is set to get an update to HTC Sense 5, according to Jack Tong, president of HTC North Asia, quoted by Focus Taiwan.
In a statement mainly focused on the increasing production capacity for the HTC One, due to strong demand, the HTC official also revealed some good news for HTC J Butterfly owners. According to Tong, updates for the J Butterfly are planned for release by this month's end.

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Monopoly: Samsung bagged 95% of all Android profits in Q1

In a world crowded by so many mobile device manufacturers, you’d think that the profit pie would be shared somewhat proportionally between participants. That's not the case however. A recent reports shows  that, in the first quarter of 2013, Samsung managed to bag around 95 percent of all profits made on Android.

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Samsung Galaxy Mega 5.8 and 6.3 to arrive later than expected

The Samsung Galaxy Mega may have been delayed.
Upon confirming the Galaxy Mega 5.8 and 6.3, Samsung said that the two jumbo-sized devices would launch globally, and that they would hit Europe and Russia in May. Well, there are some clues that seem to point in a different direction at the moment.

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Dark Avenger 1.0.4

1. Boss Raid added
2. Stage difficulty lowered
3. Infinity Tower initialization cycle changed
Overview:
Enter the dungeon and hack-n-slash your way towards immortality! The highly anticipated dungeon crawler arrives on mobile!

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Fractal Combat 1.1.0.0

Workarounds for texture problems on some devices.
Overview:
Fast-paced futuristic arcade flight combat!
- Spectacular 3D graphics!
- 7 unique gorgeous fractal worlds
- Earn new ships, upgrade weapons, generators, radars

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Check out this list of games that already have integrated Google’s Play Games services

Mountain View yesterday at Google I/O announced something very exciting: Google Play Games services. At the time of this writing, the new Play Games features have only been integrated in a small handful of games, but we should see more integration as time goes on.

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Rumor: Android 4.3 release date set for June 10, white Nexus 4 to launch on same day

A new report claims that Google intends to launch its next-gen Android OS version next month alongside a new Nexus 4 version.
The white Nexus 4 is said to hit the Google Play Store on June 10, at which point Android 4.3 would also be released.

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Microsoft is at it again: New Scroogled video ‘leaks’ to the net

Ah… Microsoft, when will you ever learn? The Scroogled campaign hasn't done a whole lot of good for your rep, and still you continue down this road with yet another new video. This time, Microsoft claims that the latest ad was supposedly “for internal use” only and “accidentally” leaked to the net.

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Recon Jet goes up against Google Glass, aimed at outdoorsy crowd

Google might be one of the first players to have thrown their chip into the pot, but the Mountain View giant isn't the only company betting on wearable computing. One of the other players is Recon, who took the opportunity yesterday to unveil their new HUD sunglasses, the Recon Jet.

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Sprint HTC One to get it its first update, promises to solve key sensitivity problem

The Sprint HTC One is ready to get its first software update and, while a small one, it does aim to solve an important problem.
The update, which is confirmed on the Sprint website, will bring your device to version 1.29.651.10 and and will include three fixes. First of all, it comes with improvements to BlinkFeed, but no exact details are given regarding what those improvements are.

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Google, Play Store permissions confirm Hangouts will support SMS

When Hangouts was launched, it was all that we hoped for. Android finally had a unified messaging service which swallowed up all of the fragmented services that Google offered had offered previously. Hangouts even offered an iOS application, meaning Hangouts was truly cross-platform.

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Rumored Sony Xperia UL poses for the camera, features Snapdragon 600 processor

While HTC has become much more conservative when it comes to releasing flagship devices and variants this year, the same can't be said for Sony, though that's not necessarily a bad thing.
Sony has received a lot of attention with its Sony Xperia Z and ZL, and isn't stopping there.

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Microsoft: we’re happy to include ads in YouTube Windows Phone app, if Google lets us

The Windows Phone YouTube app quarrel between Google and Microsoft has a new episode to it, as Microsoft says it will include ads, under certain conditions.
Google has recently sent a cease and desist letter to Microsoft about the Windows Phone YouTube app, mentioning the lack of ads when videos are being played back, as well as the fact that videos could be downloaded. The letter also said that the app had no problem playing videos that Google's partners didn't want played on certain devices, like mobile devices with certain feature sets.

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Google+ Hangouts video chat blocked by AT&T

If you’ve been trying to connect to video chat using the new Google+ Hangouts app and you happen to be an AT&T customer, then it’s no accident that you’re being told to connect over a Wi-Fi network, as it turns out that AT&T is deliberately blocking the application from running over its network.

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Rumor: Android 4.3 and new Nexus 7 arriving in July

Following Google’s I/O 2013 keynote that lacked any new announcements of new Nexus-branded hardware or new Android OS versions, new reports suggest that the company will unveil such products at some point in the coming months.

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Triple Town 1.88.1

Our previous update appeared to be causing problems for some users, and we’re not sure why, so until we understand the problem and have fixed it, we’re rolling back to our older version of Triple Town. Sorry for the hassle! If you downloaded the previous update this morning and are NOT having problems, you can skip this update and continue to enjoy the new Google leaderboards and achievements in Triple Town.

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Zombies & Trains! 1.30

Version 1.30:
- Game is now free!
- Added slot machine! Win cool prizes!
- Added new equipment: Saw Blade Cannon!
- Added optional Facebook integration. Challenge your friends!

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Google TV gets latest Android and Chrome versions, promises faster updates

Google TV has been moved to the latest versions of Android and Google Chrome, according to a post on the Google TV Developers Google+ page.
While the news was not announced during the Google I/O keynote (you can get a roundup of our coverage here), the post comes with good news for you, both if you're a developer or a user.

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ASUS Fonepad receives a spec boost

The ASUS Fonepad was perhaps a bit of an odd product to begin with, a little too large to really be useful as a phone and not really cutting it as an amazing tablet either. But perhaps it’s even weirder to release a slightly beefed up version of the same product shortly after the product's initial launch, talk about trying to confuse your consumers.

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Nvidia Shield hands-on and interview at Google I/O

There was plenty to see and do at Google I/O, but our own Joshua Vergara still managed to find the time to get hands-on time with Nvidia Shield and conduct an interview with Nvidia.
We’ve been hearing plenty of information about Nvidia’s gaming platform over the past few months, but we can now offer you Android Authority’s first hands-on experience with Nvidia Shield.

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Hands-on with the new Google Maps at I/O (video)

We go hands-on with the completely reworked web version of the Google Maps, which is due to roll out in the following months.
At the I/O keynote yesterday, Google dedicated a lot of time to Maps, one of the core applications for both mobile and web users of Google products. While the Android app has received a bunch of new features, the most dramatic changes came to the web version of Maps.

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Rumor: HTC One coming to Verizon

The oft-rumored Verizon HTC One has again reared its head today. It seems this is one rumor that simply won’t die, but today, we have some new information to share with you. But first, if you would like to know more about the HTC One, click on over to our review.

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Rumor: Galaxy Note 3 not to offer metal design or flexible display

Galaxy Note 2 (left) vs Galaxy S4 (right)

A new unconfirmed report reveals that Samsung has decided to stick with the current design line of its flagship device and build materials for the third-generation Galaxy Note model.
According to Sam Mobile’s insider, Samsung will not use the “renewed metal design” for the Galaxy Note 3 and the phone will not pack a flexible display either. Recent rumors did say that the company had to choose between different Galaxy Note 3 design prototypes, with one of them packing a flexible display.

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Google Wallet support coming to Sprint Galaxy S4, HTC One, and Galaxy Note 2

Some good Google Wallet news for you, provided you're using a Sprint Galaxy S4, a Sprint HTC One, or the Galaxy Note 2 on Sprint or U.S. Cellular.
The extended availability of the service has been announced on the official Google Wallet Twitter account.

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Samsung responds to Galaxy S4 storage woes, part two: possible fix through “further software optimization”

About two weeks ago, Samsung issued a response for all those who expressed concerns over the Galaxy S4′s then burgeoning storage issue. It said that users should learn to deal with the situation, considering that the Galaxy S4′s storage space was being put to good use through all of the extra software features that come with it. This wasn't really the response that most people were looking for,

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Missed the news-filled Google I/O keynote? Watch it here

The opening keynote of Google I/O was full of news and updates from the Google team. The recording of the full livestream is now available for you to watch.
From the great additions to the toolkit of Android developers to the groundbreaking Samsung Galaxy S4 Google Edition and the awesome new Maps and Google Plus apps, yesterday’s Google I/O keynote offered a little something for everybody.

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Android Studio first impressions

During the Google I/O 2013 Keynote presentation Hugo Barra announced that Google is working on a new integrated development environment (IDE) for Android app development called Android Studio. Based on the open source version of the already popular IntelliJ, Android Studio aims to resolve some of the difficulties that Android developers face when developing apps. Besides all the sophisticated features like code completion, code analysis, and Android specific

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