Sony i1 Honami specs allegedly leaked, and we’re hoping it’s a Nexus device

If a recent report is true, and we sort of hope it is, the upcoming Sony i1 Honami is a monster device. Allegedly shown in the blurry pic you see below, not much can be learned about the aesthetics of the device. The specs being mentioned, however, are something to behold.
If you’re wondering what a true next generation device would have under the hood, look no further:

• 5.0-inch screen at 1920×1080, 2000:1 Contrast Ratio
• Snapdragon 800, clocked at 2.3 ghz
• 2 GB RAM
• 3000mAh battery
• NFC
• WIFI Miracast
• 32 GB Internal memory, with MicroSD slot
• 4G LTE
• IR Remote
• 2/3″ 20/13 MP Exmor RS camera with Sony G lens, a Cybershot Camera, and Interchangeable lenses
• BlueTooth 4.0
• 1080p, 2.2 Megapixel front camera
• Android 4.2.2
• Shatterproof front glass
• Metal and/or Carbon Fiber shell

In addition to that, we could see a revised Xperia UI, S-Master MX mobile audio amplifier, and dual speakers. The report also suggests an improved stamina mode, so that big battery could last quite a while. All told, this is one device that will turn heads, Sony or not. If we’re making a wish list, we hope this list of goodies is really a Sony Nexus 5. The report suggests the device will make an appearance in the fall, and with Google giving I/O back to developers, it’s clear the fall is Nexus time. Sony makes really nice devices, and a Nexus phone could give them a needed lift back into smartphone prominence.

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White Nexus 4 available with free wireless charger on T-Mobile

The white version of the handset, rumored very intensely before finally being officially confirmed, can now be purchased together with a free wireless charger, for a limited time. The interesting thing is that T-Mobile doesn't actually explain what the “limited time” is, so presumably the offer stands until the stock of chargers is depleted.

If the Nexus 4 is your dream phone, it can be yours for $19.99 down, plus $17 per month for a period of 24 months. However, if you prefer to purchase it from T-Mobile by paying for the device in full, you'll have to shell out $427.99.

In that case, it would probably be a better idea to just head to the Google Play Store, where the same 16 GB version, also in limited edition white but including a free bumper, can be purchased for $349.

And if you're still sitting on the fence regarding the Nexus 4 and whether you want to buy one or not, you can always take a look at our review below to get a better idea. There is also a really cost effective plan you can sneak your way into, which could end up saving you quite a bit of cash.

Do you plan on taking advantage of T-Mobile's offer?

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Android 4.2 Jelly Bean vs iOS 7

Apple’s WWDC is in full swing, and arguably the biggest part of its keynote yesterday morning was the unveiling of the new iOS 7. Now that iOS 7 has been announced we can formally pit the two biggest mobile operating systems head to head. It’s go time – Android 4.2 Jelly Bean vs iOS 7 – in an all out fight to the death (or at least till one smartphone runs out of battery, whatever comes first).
Disclaimer: I do not absolutely, positively hate iOS. I think it’s a decent operating system, but I do believe Android has surpassed iOS in terms of functionality and user experience (or at least when compared to iOS 6). I own a fourth-gen iPod Touch and a third-generation iPad, and both devices are running the latest version of iOS 6.

UI design

iOS 7 offered the first major change in the design of iOS since its inception, opting for a cleaner, more modern look with flatter icons, and a big emphasis on translucency. Apple has also chosen an ultra-saturated palette of colors that you'll either love or hate. The overall design is refreshing, yet still familiar, a difficult feat that Apple has managed to pull off.

Android 4.2 Jelly Bean offers a darker, moodier user interface, with black the predominant background, white text using the familiar Roboto font, and accents of blue. Android 4.2 Jelly Bean offers the consistent Holo UI, which has been heralded for its modern look.

Multitasking

Multitasking is a big part of your smartphone user experience, and it was also one of the places where Android had the upper hand. Well not anymore, as Apple completely redesigned multitasking on iOS to provide a smarter, more efficient multitasking experience.

Now all apps in iOS can open background tasks, moving iOS closer to Android in that respect. But one place where iOS defeats even Android is the fact that the multitasking is intelligent. If you open your favorite news apps every morning and night, iOS knows this and refreshes the app at those times.

It’ll also analyze aspects like the strength of your Internet connectivity so that it will refresh apps at the right time. This is a very cool feature, in fact it’s probably my favorite from the keynote and for that I’ll forgive it for its webOS-like appearance, but of course we’ll have to wait and see how this all plays out in the real world.

Android 4.2 Jelly Bean offers the same reliable multitasking that’s been available since Ice Cream Sandwich. Click on the multitasking button and you’ll see all of your recently opened apps in a preview. Clicking on the app preview will open the app, and sliding the preview to the left or right will get rid of the preview.

Lock/Home screen

Apple developed a brand new Lock screen for iOS 7, offering a live wallpaper which may or may not look like the Phase Beam live wallpaper in Android. iOS 7 also gives you access to your notifications straight from the Lock screen.

There aren’t many radical changes to the Home screen, besides the ability to add pages to your folders and a new color scheme and design for app icons. Sadly, this means there are no widgets available for use on iOS 7.

The Android 4.2 Jelly Bean Lock screen is a much more eventful place. The addition of Lock screen widgets allow you to get a glimpse of what is going on in your phone without ever having to unlock it. It also gives you quick access to apps like the camera, clock, mail, messaging and Google Now.

Android’s customization is also shown in the Home screen. Here you can add apps, folders and yes widgets too. This allows you to customize your device to exactly the way you like it, and with the thousands of widgets available in the Play Store, you certainly have a lot to choose from.

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11 best Android smartphones

Not all Android smartphones are created equal. And yet most of the very best models that have ever come out have one common ingredient: the stock Android operating system. Indeed, many of today's greatest Android phones have been made available with nothing more than the bare bones version of Google's famed mobile OS. To some users, it's like the secret sauce. And Google, along with today's many different Android OEMs, is just all too glad to fulfill the demand.

We have put together a list of all the best Android smartphones running stock Android, with models coming from big name OEMs as well as some not-so-popular ones. If you can't stand anything other than the stock version of Android on your phone and you'd like to see what kind of options you have, then this is the list that you are looking for. Read on to get started.

Nexus 4

We've said it before, and we'll gladly say it again: the LG Nexus 4 is one of the best Android smartphones ever due to the fact that it offers the latest and greatest software in a package that combines killer specs, a crisp and very pleasing display, and a familiar design aesthetic. The Nexus 4 is basically the result of putting together all the great features originally found in the Nexus phones that came before it, and making them all greater. It's the culmination of Google's Nexus efforts (so far) and truly deserves to be considered royalty among all Android handsets.

It isn't without faults, though. You can't add storage space to it via microSD cards, you can't use it to listen to FM radio (unless you do it over the Internet), and it doesn't support 4G LTE. Still, if timely system software updates matter much more to you, this is one of the best phones you can get.

Nexus 4 Specs

• Display: 4.7-inch IPS+, HD (1280×720 pixels), 318 ppi
• Camera: 8MP auto-focus camera with LED flash (1080p video recording)
• SoC: 1.5GHz quad-core Snapdragon S4 Pro, Adreno 320 GPU
• Memory: 8GB/16GB internal storage (no microSD support, 2GB RAM
• OS: Android 4.2 Jelly Bean, upgradeable to Android 4.2.2
• Battery: 2,100mAh battery (non-removable)

Samsung Galaxy S4 with Nexus user experience

The biggest difference between this and the original Samsung Galaxy S4 is the use of stock Android and Google-issued updates in the place of Samsung's own TouchWiz UI and carrier updates. This major change got a lot of people's attention, and for good reason. It's practically a dream come true for those who enjoy top-notch hardware but can do without unneeded “bloat” often added by either carriers or the OEMs themselves.

So if it's such a great phone, why isn't everyone lining up to get it and Samsung still bothers to release new ones? Well, for one thing, it hasn't been released yet. Also, it's being sold at a premium over the standard one — $650 a piece. And that is what will likely keep a lot of people from buying it. That, and the earlier mentioned fact that it lacks TouchWiz. Yes, people that like it do still exist. And they enjoy their extra features just fine.

Galaxy S4 Google Edition Specs

• Display: 5-inch Super AMOLED, Full HD (1920×1080 pixels), 441 ppi
• Camera: 13MP auto-focus camera with LED flash (HDR + 1080p video recording)
• SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 600 with Adreno 320
• Memory: 8GB/16GB internal storage with microSD support, 2GB RAM
• OS: Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean with unlocked bootloader
• Battery: 2,600mAh battery

HTC One with Nexus user experience

As soon as the Galaxy S4 Google Edition was officially announced, people began speculating that the flagship HTC One could be given the exact same treatment, too. And then it was. Now it belongs to this list of the best phones running stock Android, and we're not complaining.

The HTC One Google Edition benefits from the award-winning design and innovations found in the standard model, while also taking full advantage of the Google Nexus experience. You really can't go wrong with it, unless your aim is to not spend so much on your next phone. In which case, you might want to check up on alternatives, because it's also priced higher than five Benjamins like its Samsung counterpart.

HTC One Google Edition Specs

• Display: 4.7-inch Super LCD3, Full HD (1920×1080 pixels), 469 ppi
• Camera: 4MP Ultrapixel camera with auto-focus and LED flash (1080p video recording @ 30fps)
• SoC: 1.7GHz quad-core Snapdragon 600 and Adreno 320 GPU
• Memory: 32GB/64GB internal storage (no microSD support), 2GB RAM
• OS: Android 4.2 Jelly Bean
• Battery: 2,300mAh battery (non-removable)

Sony Xperia Z with Nexus user experience

We know, Sony still hasn't officially announced such a phone yet. But we believe that it's no longer a question of if, but when. We know that Sony is capable of delivering such a phone — it created the Xperia Z AOSP back in April. So we're really counting on an official Xperia Z Google Edition release very soon.

In case you need a refresher on what kind of phone a Nexus-ified version of the Xperia Z will be, remember that the standard model comes with a Full HD 5-inch display, a fast and powerful quad-core CPU, and a 13.1-megapixel HDR-capable camera — all of which is packed into a casing that's both dust tight and waterproof up to 1 meter for up to 30 minutes.

Are people getting frustrated that the official Google Edition Xperia Z still hasn't been outed by Sony yet? You bet. But at least we all know it will be worth the wait.

Xperia Z Google Edition Specs

• Display: 5-inch TFT, Full HD (1920×1080 pixels), 441 ppi
• Camera: 13.1MP auto-focus camera with LED flash (HDR, 1080p video, sweep panorama)
• SoC: 1.5GHz quad-core Snapdragon 600, Adreno 320 GPU
• Memory: 16GB internal storage + microSD (up to 64GB), 2GB RAM
• OS: Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean, upgradeable to Android 4.2
• Battery: 2,330mAh battery (non-removable), 40 hrs. music, 11 hrs. talk

Coolpad 8920

The Coolpad 8920 first caught our attention at CTIA 2013. Based on what we know about it so far, it delivers a slightly more premium feel than Coolpad's own Quattro series of phones. It stands out among many of today's lesser known China-based smartphone models because it has a full 5-inch HD screen and it uses Qualcomm's Snapdragon S4 Pro. It's worth a look if you plan on using a smartphone in China, or you're already with either China Unicom or China Mobile.

Coolpad 8920 Specs

• Display: 5-inch HD (1280×720 pixels) display
• Camera: 8-megapixel rear camera
• SoC: 1.7GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro
• Memory: 16GB internal storage + microSD (up to 64GB), 1GB RAM
• OS: Android 4.1 Jelly Bean
• Battery: 3,000mAh battery (removable)

Archos 35 Carbon / 50 Platinum / 53 Platinum

Archos is one brand that we don't mention enough around here. It may not be among the top Android handset makers in the world right now, but one thing we know for sure is that whenever we take at its latest creations, we end up admitting that they aren't that bad at all. Case in point: its latest Carbon and Platinum series phones. Archos made three new Google-certified phones to try and meet the needs of not just the entry-level segment but the high-end segment as well.

The Carbon 35 is Archos' weapon of choice for the entry-level. It has very basic features and a very affordable price tag. Again what truly sets it apart from many of today's other new entry-level phones is the fact that it comes with the stock Android OS — albeit one version late.

And as for the Archos Platinum handsets, their purpose is to hit phablet makers like Samsung where it hurts: price-wise. Both the Archos 50 Platinum and Archos 53 Platinum come with Android 4.1 Jelly Bean, and they're sure to excite those who want phone screens to be as big as possible.

Archos 35 Carbon Specs

• Display: 3.5-inch HVGA (320×480 pixels) IPS display
• Camera: Dual VGA cameras (front and back)
• SoC: 1GHz Qualcomm 7225A CPU
• Memory: 4GB internal storage + microSD (up to 32GB), 512MB RAM
• OS: Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich
• Battery: 1,300mAh battery (removable)
• Archos 50 Platinum Specs

• Display: 5-inch qHD (540×960 pixels) IPS display, 220 dpi
• Camera: 8-megapixel AF camera with LED flash and BSI sensor (720p HD video recording)
• SoC: 1.2GHz quad-core Qualcomm 8225Q Cortex-A5
• Memory: 4GB internal storage + microSD (up to 64GB), 1GB RAM
• OS: Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
• Battery: 2,000mAh battery
• Archos 53 Platinum Specs

• Display: 5.3-inch qHD (540×960 pixels) IPS display
• Camera: 8-megapixel AF camera with LED flash and BSI sensor (720p HD video recording)
• SoC: 1.2GHz quad-core Qualcomm 8225Q Cortex-A5
• Memory: 4GB internal storage + microSD (up to 64GB), 1GB RAM
• OS: Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
• Battery: 2,800mAh battery

BLU Vivo 4.3

The BLU Vivo 4.3 smartphone received its long-awaited Android 4.1 Jelly Bean update a couple of months ago, and this only cemented its status as one of the best Android phones that you've (possibly) never heard of. It has pretty modest specs compared with the others listed on this page, but due to its use of the stock Android OS, it's worth more than just a cursory look.

Apart from the software, the BLU Vivo 4.3 is also noteworthy for the fact that it's available in a total of four different color variants. Of course, in a world where the use of third-party cases has become the norm, this won't matter much to some people. But for those who still believe in colors and whatever they're supposed to be representing, this easily puts the choice — no, the power — right into your hands.

Vivo 4.3 Specs

• Display: 4.3-inch Super AMOLED Plus WVGA (480×800 pixels) display
• Camera: 8-megapixel rear camera
• SoC: 1GHz MediaTek MT6577 processor
• Memory: 4GB internal storage + microSD, 1GB RAM
• OS: Android 4.1 Jelly Bean
• Battery: 1,600mAh battery

HTC First

While certainly not an Android-powerhouse, the HTC First is still worthy of your attention because of the software that it comes with. And no, we're not referring to Facebook Home. We're talking about the fact that the HTC First, after a few minor adjustments, can be made to run a virtually untouched version of Android 4.1 Jelly Bean. And even in a 4.3-inch phone, that's something.

The problem with the HTC First is that you may soon find it very difficult to find it, much less buy one for yourself. Facebook has already pulled the plug on it and cancelled all UK pre-orders, plus the public's reception of the handset has generally been very chilly. So if you've been putting off the decision to buy one now, you may soon regret it. Especially since the price has has already been cut down from $99 to only a single cent on contract.

HTC First Specs

• Display: 4.3-inch HD (1280×720 pixels), 342 ppi
• Camera: 5-megapixel rear camera with 1080p video recording
• SoC: 1.4GHz dual-core Snapdragon 400, Adreno 305 GPU
• Memory: 1GB RAM
• OS: Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
• Battery: 2,000mAh battery, 14 hours talk time

Sprint ZTE Vital

Announced earlier this week, the Sprint Vital joins the ranks of literally dozens of other new handsets that seem to be getting announced every single day. What makes it different from the rest is that it uses Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean in a way that “keeps the Android experience closer to the way it was intended,” according to Sprint. If the real Android experience is what you're after, this can only be a good thing.

The OEM behind the Sprint Vital is none other than China-based ZTE. It has had ample experience making impressive 5-inch handsets in the past, so things are looking good for this particular model.

Sprint Vital Specs

• Display: 5-inch HD (1280×720 pixels) display
• Camera: 13-megapixel rear camera, 1-megapixel front-facing camera
• SoC: 1.5GHz dual-core CPU
• Memory: 8GB internal storage + microSD (up to 64GB), 1GB RAM
• OS: Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
• Battery: 2,500mAh battery, 15 hours talk time

Samsung torture-tested the Galaxy S4

Samsung has occasionally been criticized in the past for sticking with lighter, plastic-y, and presumably less tough materials in even its flagship phones like the Galaxy S4. But the Korean monolith is out to prove that it did its best to torture-test at least the S4 before unleashing it on our harsh, unforgiving world filled with countless basins of water, fumbling fingers, and perhaps worst of all -- curious kids.

The below video shows the gauntlet of Samsung's "reliability" testing that the Galaxy S4 was run through. Apparently the phone had to survive being dropped a few feet onto a hard, metal surface hundreds of times, free-fall from a height high enough to shatter a ceramic mug, and a front-facing impact hard enough to crush a walnut shell.

We also see the Galaxy S4 submerged in water for "dozens of seconds" and given a "saltwater sauna" among other tests.

The demonstration is pretty impressive, but coming directly from Samsung it obviously isn't that objective. However, it seems in line with what CNET's Luke Westaway found when he put the Galaxy S4 and iPhone 5 through some serious abuse. Scroll down further to see the results of that head-to-head and let me know in the comments if you're convinced that Samsung has created one tough (plastic) cookie.

Most Advanced Android Malware

A security firm posted information about a new Android Trojan that appears unlike anything seen before when it comes to complexity and the number of malicious actions it’s able to perform.
Called Backdoor.AndroidOS.Obad.a, the malware is compared to malicious threats that usually target Windows, not Android. The new malware uses several exploits, some of them new to security researchers from Kaspersky, who discovered Obad.a.

The Trojan is able to perform a variety of tasks once installed, and it appears to be impossible to remove, as Obad.a doesn’t even have an interface, and acts directly from the background, without alerting the user that a malicious app is running.

The Trojan is encrypted, and needs an internet connection in order to install and perform its intended malicious tasks. Once it’s installed, the device can gain device administrator privileges (without showing up in the list of apps that have such powers) and root privileges to further achieve its desired goals.

Here’s what the malware can do, according to Kaspersky:

• Send text messages. Parameters contain number and text. Replies are deleted.
• PING.
• Receive account balance via USSD.
• Act as proxy (send specified data to specified address, and communicate the response).
• Connect to specified address (clicker).
• Download a file from the server and install it.
• Send a list of applications installed on the smartphone to the server.
• Send information about an installed application specified by the C&C server.
• Send the user’s contact data to the server.
• Remote Shell. Executes commands in the console, as specified by the cybercriminal.
• Send a file to all detected Bluetooth devices.

Because it comes encrypted before installing itself on the device, and because it exploits certain vulnerabilities, analysis and detection of this particular program may be very difficult. However, despite its complexity, the sophisticated Trojan is not widely spread, and is said to have infected only a certain number of devices, with most of them being in Russia.

At the same time, it's not clear who devised the program, and what their intentions were for it.

No connection between existing Google Play Store apps and the Trojan has been established, so it looks like the malicious app is downloaded from other app sources. But, Google has been informed about the new Android vulnerability the Obad.a uses, which will make it much easier to detect if it is repackaged into apps that appear legitimate, intended for syndication via Google Play.

As always when talking about Android malware, we’ll advise exercising caution when getting apps from untrusted sources. Paying attention to what you install on your devices can save you the trouble of having to deal with the consequences of malware apps. There are also a variety of security applications to help protect your device, but as long as you’re careful with what you download on your handset and/or tablet you should be fine, no matter what Android malware apps may be out there.

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Google Smartwatch is Real

Leading into I/O, lots of information gets tossed around. Some of it is complete nonsense, later unearthed to be so. Some is solid information, and questioned thoroughly before being vetted as accurate.

Android Authority has recently spoken with sources close to Google regarding some of what is in store for us. We know, the ubiquitous “sources” moniker is tiresome, but had we not spoken to these folks ourselves, we wouldn’t feel confident in what we’re reporting.

The annual I/O conference always brings us great stuff, and this year should be no different. Now that you all know Hangouts is real, we’re looking to the next big thing. We may not see skydiving and bike tricks, but we will get some poignant future developments that have their roots at this year’s I/O. We’ll also see some various updates and tweaks. While perhaps minor, all changes represent a step forward, and Google is always focused on “what’s next”.

Finding yourself

Easily a top-tier Google service, Maps has long been fairly static on mobile. The UI hasn’t varied much in quite some time, but that’s all about to change. According to our sources, Maps is about to go full screen. Essentially, we’re set to get the iOS version of Maps, which is much prettier, on Android.

Rather than the bottom and top bar, Maps for mobile is said to have a floating search bar towards the top of the screen, with the navigation button to the right of it. The Android menu button (three dots, vertically aligned) will rest at the bottom right of the screen, and house all other functions associated with search.

These developments would more closely resemble the new desktop version we heard about not long ago. The only question remaining is whether or not searching via mobile will bring up cards like Google Now, as the desktop is said to do.

Email me when you get the update

Gmail is also set for an update, and makes a move in a slightly different direction than we're used to. It also mimics Maps a bit, going full screen. Gesture based and full screen seems to be the order of the day for Google apps.

One source tells us “it’s really cool, with a swipe from the left bringing up the menu.” That menu will house things like inbox, sent, draft, and labels. The bar at the top will still be there to make navigating multiple accounts easier, and will have the menu button to the right. So, like Maps, the bottom bar will go away and the functions housed in it will reside elsewhere. “I think they’re getting away from bottom bars” one source told us.

When I asked how this would affect swiping to delete an email function, we were told it wouldn’t. Swiping the menu in “requires touch from kind of off the screen, and swipe to delete is more of grabbing the email and swiping it away”. This reasoning makes sense, and utilizes Project Butter nicely. Think of it like the tablet version of Gmail, with the menu hiding.

It’s about time

We’ve heard it now and again, but the Android smartwatch is now in physical form. The watch has been shown in at least three different Google offices: Berlin, Manchester, and Mountain View. We were told the original watch rumors popped up when displayed in a rough form at the Berlin and Manchester offices. Having recently been shown off at the Mountain View campus, the watch is set for release sometime soon.

Our source reports some interesting tidbits about the watch. “Functionality will be very much like Glass”. When prompted for further info, our source tells us that while they haven’t experienced Glass, they’re aware of the interface. That interface relies on a type of card, a bit like Google Now, with swipes to the left telling you what is coming up.

Still not free of the smartphone

One of the values we see to a smartwatch would be the inclusion of radios, which Glass could then tether to, freeing us from smartphones. Is Google ready to take the leap? Are we going to see a completely alternate method for information consumption? “Still needs tethering”, our source tells us. “It’s not a standalone device yet. It needs to be tethered to a smartphone.”

If it uses the same interface as Glass, we’re left to wonder if it uses the same or similar Mirror API. We have no word on that.

Another nagging question we had was who made the watch. Google is usually fairly tight lipped about who manufacturers their hardware, but this one is no real secret. In fact, it doesn’t stray far from home.

Our source tells us, without hesitation, “Motorola”. While we have a bit of hesitation believing that, it makes quite a bit of sense. If wearable technology is Google’s new focus for mobile, Motorola making their smartwatch makes perfect sense.

Motorola made a very good smartwatch once upon a time, with their MOTOACTV watch a great offering. It was solidly made, and among the best on the market. Wearable technology was, at the time, not popular or welcome. Glass proves that times have changed, and opinions softened.

Now what?

There was no solid answer as to when any of this would take place, or be available , but I/O would be a great time to do so. The apps are simply an update, and currently being “dogfooded”. If they’re stable, that’s no big deal to push an update.

The watch, however, is a different story. If it has been mass produced, we should see it as the splash at I/O. A Motorola produced watch would be subtly brilliant, and out of left field. We’ve been so consumed with the X Phone unicorn, it’s plausible that we’d all have missed that boat.

All of this sounds great, and we’re hopeful we see it sooner rather than later.

Stay tuned for more Google I/O coverage this week. Our Nate Swanner and Joshua Vergara will be in San Francisco to bring you the hottest information on all things Google.

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6 Underrated Games for Android

There are a lot of fun games on the Google Play Store, but it's difficult to find a game that isn't overshadowed by a game that has millions of downloads and high ratings. So just like last month, we've gone into the depths of the Google Play Store searching for some of the best underrated games, and we're back to show you what we've found. As usual, if you'd rather watch the video, just head down to the bottom of the article.

Attack of the Wall Street Titan

First up on our list is Attack of the Wall Street Titan, which is a very underrated game. As the title implies, this game focuses on the people who work on Wall St, commonly known as the one percent, and lets you take control of a giant robot to lay waste on them without getting in trouble. It's a very fun smash-em-up arcade game.

Here's how it works. An anonymous hacktivist hacks the giant robot and gives you control over it. After taking control, you use the war machine to take on the military, police officers, and rich people. It's really easy to play, and the humorous political theme makes it all the more better, however, the game can get annoying if you don't turn off the pop ups that explain in detail what every single power up does.

We'll admit it, this underrated game is certainly cheesey, but that doesn't discount how much fun it is. After all, it's free, so it's worth giving a quick try.

Cardinal Quest

Next on our list is Cardinal Quest, an old school game. How old school are we talking? Considering that checkerboard tiles are on the map, Cardinal Quest will take you back to the days of the SNES. It's a dungeon crawler RPG with some very simple controls and an easy going attitude.

So how simple are the controls? Very simple — the only thing you'll really be doing is tapping. Tap in any direction you want to move, and the same thing for combat. There's also an inventory and map that you can access to give the game a bit more meat than just tapping, but the game's biggest strength is how easy it is to pick up and play.

Being an old school RPG, Cardinal Quest certainly isn't going to appeal to everyone, thus its underrated game status. It's still a lot of fun though, and worth a try.

EDGE Extended

EDGE Extended is an interesting game — it's all about shapes. You move shapes around to reach the end of a puzzle. It's not very complex though, so if you're looking for a challenge, it might be wise to look elsewhere. This is one of those games that you'd quickly play on lunch break at work, etc.

The controls are fairly easy. You simply slide your finger across the screen and it will move the cube accordingly. You'll also be climbing some walls, avoiding traps, triggering events, and even ride on the shoulders of a really cool giant polygon robot. Despite its simplicity, there are a few complicated parts, but nothing too head scratching.

Given its simplicity, it's understandable as to why EDGE Extended is an underrated game, however, there's still some fun to be had!

Oil Rush

When Oil Rush was first announced, it was a game many people were looking forward too. Unfortunately, and due to the system requirements, the game has lost a lot of media attention. To place this game, you're device will need to be running a Snapdragon processor. Bad news for Exynos and Tegra fans.

Oil Rush is a real-time strategy game. A lot of strategy games simply don't work on Android, but Oil Rush does it right, though, when it comes to gameplay, it does play like your average real-time strategy game. You collect resources, build, upgrade your stuff, and then attack your enemies. While that may sound pretty average, for an Android game, Oil Rush is gorgeous in the graphics department.

With its lack of media attention and the fact that it is limited to a small number of devices, Oil Rush is a very underrated game. If you have a supported device on hand though, you're in for hours of fun.

One Epic Knight

If you've been a fan of Temple Run and its successor Temple Run 2, you're going to love One Epic Knight. Now, Temple Run and Temple Run 2 are certainly not classified as a underated game, but One Epic Knight sure is. It's like your normal runner game with a twist. You can switch lanes, jump, slide, collect times, and even use those items.

You'll have a sword and shield, which you can use to defeat enemies and break traps. Furthermore, and like Temple Run, you can collect coins which can later be used to purchase power ups. So in a way, One Epic Knight is Temple Run with a few combat elements mixed in. This underrated game is free though, so it's certainly worth giving a try.

Pixel Towers

Last up on our underrated game list is Pixel Towers. This particular game focuses on the ability to place a block in the exact same place over and over again for all eternity — or until you get bored and close the app. Like a few games on our list this time around, it's quite simple and will only last you a good 10 – 15 minutes of fun at a time.

Underrated Games Wrap Up

If you take a look at out leaderboard, you can check out how these apps stack up against each other. These are all based on Google Play Store ratings and downloads, so there's no bias on our part.

Of course, there's bound to be more underrated games out there. After all, the Play Store has nearly one million apps available. So if you've got a favorite underrated game you'd like to talk about, let us know about it in the comments below!

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BBM for Android Set for Release on June 27th

BBM for Android, yes you have heard it right! It’s all coming this summer and you want to be one of few users who wanted to try out this app before anyone then we will tell you on how in the due course of this article. But before we proceed, let’s check out on what exactly is fuss about BBM and why its been talk of the town of late. Like most of you know, BBM till now was the exclusive Chat client just like Whatsapp exclusively for Blackberry OS. But now Blackberry has decided to launch this much awaited BBM for other platforms as well that is for Android and IOS.

Update: There was a tweet by T-Mobile UK that BBM for Android is all set for the release on June 27th which is just 20 days away. T-Mobile has later deleted this tweet.

While some see that it will be an end of life for Blackberry with BBM no more remaining an Exclusive client. Heins from Blackberry went on to say recently, ”BB 10 prospects are very strong and BBM has grown enough to become an independent messaging client which can now be used by IOS and Android users as well”. No doubt, BBM will still be remembered as the best experienced app on Blackberry, we can only hope that it will be able to turn some IOS or Android users as BB users after using BBM in their Android and IOS devices. BBM will support iOS hardware running iOS 6 and above; the Android version will be compatible with version 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) and above.

BBM has got good amount of fanfare following among youth and just for the heck of BBM, people still use Blackberry phones which may sound bit rude but it’s true. So, get the special preview before anyone does, you need to head over to the link which we have mentioned below and Blackberry will keep you posted about trialing the BBM for Android smartphone.

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Official Accessory Samsung Galaxy S4 Wireless Charging

Official accessory brings Qi wireless charging to the Galaxy S4, at the cost of a little extra girth

Wireless charging is one of those features that seems like an unimportant luxury until you've used it for yourself. The ability to place your phone down on a magical pad and have it charge through the ether can change the way you use your device. Suddenly, you're free from wires and don't having to worry about constant plugging and unplugging. It's an added convenience if you're sat working at a desk all day, or even if you want to charge your phone on a nightstand without getting tangled in wires.

The Samsung Galaxy S4 doesn't include wireless charging capabilities out of the box, but the official S Charger kit brings Qi-standard inductive charging to the device, in the form of a replacement back cover and charging plate. In exchange for a little extra thickness on the phone, this lets you take advantage of wireless charging on your S4. So let's take a closer look -- we've got video, photos and more words after the break!

The Samsung Galaxy S4 S-Charger kit comes in two parts. The first, a replacement back cover for the phone, houses all the components necessary to let the phone use inductive charging. Gold contacts connect to the interior of the S4, and the cover sturdily snaps into place with a few reassuring clicks. The first thing you'll probably notice about the wireless charging cover is the extra heft it brings to the Galaxy S4. It adds a few extra millimeters to the back of the device, and a small amount of additional weight, too. Looking at the LED flash -- now recessed away from the surface of the back cover -- gives you an idea of how much extra thickness it adds.

It's not a trivial amount of extra thickness, and the differences are more than cosmetic. The S4 becomes more rounded with the new back cover, which might change the way you hold it. (In our opinion, this actually makes it a little easier to hold.) Finally, in case you were wondering, NFC still works even with the thicker back cover in place, although any form-fitting cases you might have bought likely won't fit with the wireless charging back in plate.

Galaxy S4 regular back cover versus wireless charging cover - Click animation to enlarge

The second part of the kit is the official Samsung charging plate, which as the name suggests is a small, curved slab onto whick the phone sits. Its edges are curved upwards and the top is matte textured to stop things slipping off, the sides are shiny plastic, and the base is rubberized to hold it in place. Once it’s plugged in, it’s just a case of placing the phone on the pad and it’ll start charging automatically -- you'll get a little popup message telling you that the phone’s charging wirelessly, and an LED on the plate will light up.

The Galaxy S4 charges wirelessly at 650mA, which is pretty reasonable. To put that in perspective, charging over USB 2.0 from a computer will give you 500mA, and most AC chargers will charge at 1A. The Galaxy S4’s wall charger actually charges at a full two amps -- so that’s still going to be your best bet for a fast charge. That said, the main benefit of wireless charging is convenience, not speed.

As it's based on the Qi wireless charging standard, which means the charging back should work with existing Qi charging pads, and the pad should work with Qi-compliant phones (we successfully tested ours with a Nexus 4.)

The bottom line is that you’re trading extra thickness for the convenience of wireless charging, and whether that’s worth it to you is going to depend on how you use the phone, and how important the thin, sleek design is. We're going to keep using the S-Charger kit as our main way of juicing up the Galaxy S4, and we'll update this article with any long-term impressions.

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Google Glass Update Version XE6

Google is now pushing a fresh monthly update to their world-famous Google Glasses. The company is rolling out the Google Glass update version XE6 coming to the Glass owners along with some gorgeous incredible enhancements to photo captures. The update number is XE6 and follows version XE5.

We have brought the complete changelog given to use by the Google Glass team.

Google Glass XE6 Update:

• Fixes for many issues
• Voice annotate your videos and photos when sharing
• Enhanced cards in the Google Now for sports and a fresh card for the Birthdays
• Developments to On-Head detection. Re-calibrate to enable the improvements.
• Improved photos for glass.

Moreover, the company has brought another great thing along with the current update.

• New attractive sound when taking the Google Glass off

Well, the Google Glass update XE6 does not only carry the aforesaid improvements, but there is something special added to the Photo-taking experience. We have come to know that the Glass team is now enabling the HDR mode, which leads to better photos in bright & particularly low-light situations. The High Dynamic Range (HDR) mode works by taking several good shots at once at various exposure levels and after than blending all of them altogether into one.

The Google team has provided us with some examples of the improved camera shots and it is more than just impressive.

Note: The first pictures were taken with no HDR enables, and the XE6’s enhanced camera software photos appear on after that.

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Keyboard Arrives on Google Play

The stock Google Keyboard is now an official Android app that can be installed for free through Google Play. This is the same keyboard that was introduced with Jelly Bean (Android 4.2), that includes Gesture typing, a way to swipe from letter-to-letter to spell out words. It should also actively predict words on-screen as you gesture between letters, making this one of the smartest keyboards you’ll use. After spending tons of time with it on my Nexus 4 over the last few months, I can tell you that this new 4.2 keyboard has been one of my favorites to use. This is a great day for keyboard enthusiasts.

So for those of you without a stock Android device (like the Galaxy S4 or HTC One), this is your chance to get in on the action. It also works great on tablets. Once you install and open for the first time, Google will walk you through a tutorial to enable it.

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Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean Update For HTC One

It looks like there won’t be long until the users of the HTC One will receive the Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean update, at least according to a tweet belonging to a Russian HTC representative.

The name of the HTC Russia exec is Andrey Kormiltsev, and he claims that the Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean update for the HTC One will be released sometime in mid-June. We don’t have so many details, but the software upgrade will be pushed over the air.

Until the Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean update for your HTC One will be available, you can check out what new features it will come with by watching the video below the article. Before doing that, you should know that the smartphone presented in the video runs an unofficial iteration of Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean along with HTC’s Sense 5 user interface.

As you can see in the video, the Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean update will bring lots of improvements and new features on your HTC One including the possibility to set up the battery percentage indicator in the status bar, you will be able to head to quick settings much easier, Daydream, the possibility to map the home key to the menu button, and improvements to BlinkFeed and the application drawer.

This is not the first time we’ve seen the HTC One running Android 4.2.2, as we got to see the first screenshots a couple of days ago.

Of course, if you are not willing to wait until the official Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean updates gets rolled out, you can always head to the xda-developers forum and get your hands on an Android 4.2.2 custom ROM, which is available right away. However, in case you haven’t installed an unofficial ROM before, you should read a few tutorials first because it can be really tricky. Also, it’s always recommended to backup your data before you start just in case something goes wrong, not matter how experienced you are with this kind of things.

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Get the New Gmail on Android

Last week Google announced a revamped Gmail experience across both its Web and mobile services. The Web version rolled out later on that same day. We already covered how to activate the new tabs feature, and how to use it once you do, but Android version 4.5 was said to begin rolling out in the coming weeks.
Thanks to Android Police, who happened to grab the Gmail APK, you can download and install the revamped version of Gmail for your Android device right now.

You'll need to download the APK from one of the mirrors on the Android Police post, and then sideload it onto your device. Make sure you allow apps from unknown sources to be installed, which is usually in the Settings under Security, before trying to install the app.

Your phone will need to be running Android 4.0 and above to take advantage of the new features.
If sideloading the app isn't something you want to do, you can wait for the update to become available on your device. You'll need to keep checking the Play store to see if it's available for you.

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Galaxy S4 Active vs Galaxy S4

Quick, how many variations of the record-breaking Samsung Galaxy S4 can you name off the top of your head? At least one, I hope. Today, Samsung announced the latest variant of this particular handset meant for use in the great outdoors. Called the Galaxy S4 Active, it's a rugged phone in every sense of the word. And yet it's also every bit the high-end model that the original Galaxy S4 is. What exactly is the difference between the Galaxy S4 Active and the regular one? Read on to find out.

It starts with one

One thing you'll immediately notice about the Galaxy S4 Active is that instead of having just one hardware button on the front below the touchscreen display, it has three — a Back button, a Menu button, and a Home button. And overall, its body is a little less rounder than the original, almost as if to physically demonstrate the fact that it belongs in the rugged phone category.

Samsung decided to leave some of the regular S4 hardware buttons and hardware features in place, like the power button, volume rocker, speaker grill, and front-facing camera. But if you take a look at the back, you'll find that there has been a slight redesign. This is all to make it worthy of being called tough and IP67-certified.

What it means to be Active

Unlike the regular S4, the Galaxy S4 Active boasts IP67 certification. This means that it is dust-proof and should survive being dipped for up to 30 minutes under water that is up to 1m in depth. Its physical attributes make it a little larger (it measures 9.1mm thick; the regular S4 is 7.9mm thick) and little heavier than the original (the regular S4 is 21g lighter). But fortunately, these physical changes aren't all bad.

The display

Samsung's official press release states that the Galaxy S4 is equipped with a 5-inch Full HD TFT LCD screen. That is not the same type of screen found on the regular S4; it's better in some ways, but worse in others.

Compared with the regular Galaxy S4′s Super AMOLED screen, the TFT LCD panel on the Galaxy S4 Active is worse when it comes to viewing angles and contrast ratio. Samsung must have chosen it for the sake of longevity, since AMOLED panels are known to be prone to degradation over long-term use.

It's also worth noting that the screens of these two phones also differ in terms of actual size and pixel density. The regular S4 screen has always been said to measure 4.99-inches with a pixel density of 441 ppi. Meanwhile, the one on the Galaxy S4 Active is said to be a 5-inch panel with a pixel density of 443 ppi. Either Samsung did a bit of rounding off with the screen size and pixel density or the Galaxy S4 Active does indeed have a slightly bigger screen and handful of pixels more than the regular one.

The camera

The camera in the Galaxy S4 Active is not as good as the one on the regular S4. For one thing, it only has an 8-megapixel sensor, which is essentially a downgrade from the 13MP one on the original. But at least it still comes with an accompanying LED flash (that can be turned into a tiny flashlight). And not only that, but it also has a unique new feature called Aqua Mode. It's basically a special camera setting that allows users to take better pictures and videos underwater.

The software, the storage, and the rest

The regular Galaxy S4 is filled to the brim with features that are supposed to enhance the user experience. As such, a large part of the internal storage goes to “system apps” which leave only about 9GB available for users to save their stuff on.

The Galaxy S4 Active, on the other hand, forgoes some of these extra software perks. As a result, it saves space, and is said to offer approximately 11.25GB of user-available memory.

Despite all of the above-mentioned differences, both the regular S4 and Galaxy S4 Active are still part of the same Android-powered family. Each phone has its strengths, but in the end, they're two of a kind, like brothers or perhaps even friends who have different interests but somehow manage to find a common ground.

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HTC One Mini Will Have Ultrapixel Cameras

Do you love Ultrapixels? HTC thinks you do, and they’re giving you more of it. The upcoming Butterfly and One mini are both set to have Ultrapixel cameras. That’s about where the similarities, end, so we’ll start with the One mini.

The mini, which is clearly a Galaxy S4 mini competitor, has a 4.3” screen displaying in 720p, but keep many of the same specs as the HTC One. It will reportedly have a 1,700mAh battery, and 16GB of storage.

The Butterfly, however, is more like a beefed up One. While no reliable specs are available, it is said to have a larger battery, Micro SD slot, and updated Snapdragon processor. Expect the phone later this month.

Does all this mean the HTC One is dead in the water? Not at all. With an upcoming Nexus experience device, and these two new phones designed and built from its architecture, the One is HTC’s new blueprint device. The Taiwanese company seems to be riding the wave of admiration and attention the device is getting, and is set to release two color variants – blue and red – sometime this summer.

Do either of these devices interest you? How do you think the One mini will fare against the S4 mini? Let us know in the comments section!

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Side Effects of Rooting an Android Device

It is a common fact that for various Android devices,complete access to files is never provided. Rooting of the devices need to be undertaken, if access is to the thought about. If you need to root an Android device, you will need to provide access to main directory of the device. This in reference of windows is known as administrative rights.

Top 3 Side effects of Rooting an android device – Disadvantages 

A distinct advantage of Rooting is that it gives one control over number of functions and variables. You can install and use a range of apps which would never have been possible with standard device. Even though, if this might be having numerous benefits, some critical side effects also come to notice.

Below are listed three major spin offs of rooting an Android handset, even if the same is a tablet or a handset.

Devoid of Warranty

You need to realize that any attempt for rooting will itself nullify the warranty of the devise. This is infact one of the major side effects of rooting. Most devices come with a warranty. It is usually for one year. In case of any malfunction the company might even replace the set with a new piece.

Any effort to root the handset on part of the customer will end the warranty and the manufacturer will desist from giving you any free benefit. If in case, any fault is noted after rooting, the user will have to get it corrected at their own cost.

United States of America has exception though, the warranty can be claimed even though the devices have been rooted.

Bricking

Bricking is a critical condition and if this situation arises, the Android phone cannot be used smoothly any further. If bricking happens, it means that total break down of software of device will take place and this is one of the potential side effects of rooting.

This often happens in situations when an untrained person tries to root some Android handset. In case, you decide to go in for bricking, the device can get corrupted and might not be in a position, so that it could be used any further.

Battery Might go Weak

Default firmware and battery life of a device are interrelated. If as a user, you install any unauthorized custom ROM or program, the battery life of the device will get depleted. Chances are bright that the battery longevity of the device will suffer and rooting can fall to an all time low.

If for example, you device was having 10 hour battery life after rooting the same will be reduced to less than 2 hours.

There could be several reasons for the same. It could be an app bug or some missed calibration.

The fact of the matter is that Android users should be taking much care in rooting of their device. One should be using proper tools for performing this activity. In case, one is unable to do rooting, professional programmer can be hired to do the same.

Think twice before rooting your Android device. It has serious implications for you as the user.

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Xperia Tablet Z Hitting Vodafone UK

Two different data plan prices save you a good amount of money up-front. Vodafone UK just announced today that it will be carrying a cellular data-enabled version of Sony's latest tablet, the Xperia Tablet Z, in both black and white for £199 on a £28 per month data plan or £99 on a £32 plan. As a price comparison the 16GB Wifi-only model of the Tablet Z is currently retailing for £399, and those plans will get you a respectable 1GB or 2GB of data per month to use on the glass-laden waterproof device. Just as a quick refresher, the Xperia Tablet Z is a 10.1-inch 1920x1080 resolution tablet with a Snapdragon S4 Pro processor, 2GB of RAM and both 8MP rear and 2.2MP front cameras.

The carrier hasn't yet flipped the switch on its LTE network -- hence the "4G ready" branding -- but the tablet will indeed support the upcoming network as soon as its available. Vodafone is making a strong effort to have customers on LTE devices in preparation for the upcoming network launch, but we're not sure how many people are going to bite on a tablet like this before the LTE network is ready with a relatively expensive plan.

4G Ready Sony Xperia Tablet Z

Experience the best of Sony with Vodafone’s first 4G ready tablet - the Sony Xperia Tablet Z - now available for £199 on Vodafone Mobile Broadband price plans for £28 per month including 1GB of data.

The new HD Sony Xperia Tablet Z brings you unparalleled power and performance, and as its super sleek Sony Omnibalance design is water resistant it remains unaffected when submerged in 1 metre of water for up to 30 minutes.

Combined with its dust resistance and anti-shatter durable tempered glass front panel, you’re free to use your Sony Xperia Tablet Z wherever you are  without a worry – whether you’re in the kitchen, by the pool, or even at a muddy festival.

Enjoy stunning graphics on the brilliant 10.1” Reality Display – powered by Mobile BRAVIA Engine 2 for enhanced clarity and colour – as well as an immersive wide-screen cinema experience with strikingly colourful scenes on the most vivid display imaginable. Furthermore, 3D surround sound technology and Clear Audio+ bring you a richer audio experience, so you can listen to music as it’s meant to be played.

The Sony Xperia Tablet Z runs on Android Jellybean, and operates on the latest Snapdragon S4 Pro Asynchronous quad core processor, providing remarkable speed and powerful computing - so you can enjoy unlimited entertainment at your fingertips without excessive battery drain.

The Sony Entertainment Network comes pre-loaded, so the Sony Xperia Tablet Z is bursting with apps, music tracks and films ready for download or streaming, and you can tap into Google Play for access to over 600,000 Android apps.

The Sony Xperia Tablet Z adds to Vodafone’s range of ‘4G-ready’ devices. Getting one of our 4G-ready devices means a customer will be good to go as soon as Vodafone 4G arrives, bringing them ultra-fast internet and the best mobile video they’ve ever had from us.  Once a customer has got their new device, we’ll let them know the moment Vodafone 4G is available in their area, and we can then talk about adding Vodafone 4G to their monthly plan. For more information visit vodafone.co.uk/4G-ready.

For further details on the Sony Xperia Tablet Z, please visit the Vodafone online shop.

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Comparing Samsung Galaxy S4 and Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini

Following the success of its flagship handset, the Galaxy S4, Samsung announced that it will launch a smaller version of the device in the U.S. and U.K. Aptly named the Galaxy S4 Mini, the manufacturer will release 4G, 3G, and 3G dual-SIM models.

While pricing and carrier information remain unknown, a few key specs were released. As you can see from the chart below, not only is the new device physically smaller, it also has some less powerful hardware features.

For example, it has an 8-megapixel camera (compared with the GS4's 13-megapixel), a dual-core CPU, and a 1,900mAh battery.

That doesn't mean the phone is at all entry-level, however. In and of itself, the GS4 Mini is a promising device. It would appear that after hearing gripes about the GS4 being "too big," the Mini is a solution for users who want a GS4, but in a smaller, more easy-to-manage package. To learn more about the handset, including suggestions about which version would be right for you, be sure to check out Jessica Dolcourt's first impressions.

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Android 4.3 Coming to HTC One Nexus Edition

A known HTC developer revealed on Twitter that the Android 4.3 update will be available for the recently announced HTC One Nexus Edition a “few weeks after release.”
The “HTC One with Nexus User Experience” was made official only yesterday at D11, although it has been rumored ever since Google unveiled the Galaxy S4 Google Edition at Google I/O 2013 earlier this month.

Just like Nexus devices – even though this special HTC One version won’t actually get the Nexus name – the Nexus experience HTC One will get timely Android.

Obviously, we expect the handset to receive Android 4.3 as soon as it’s available. According to LlabTooFeR, the smartphone will be updated a few weeks after release. Considering that this HTC One flavor will be launched on June 26, it must mean Android 4.3 is coming out at some point in July, at least for this device – assuming, of course, that the time frame offered by the developer is accurate.

When will Google unveil Android 4.3? We still don't know although we’ve seen plenty of hints that this is happening.. Previous rumors have said that Android 4.3 could be released as early as June 10, while other reports said the new Android OS version will come in July.

Only a few days ago, a Nexus 4 running Android 4.3 Jelly Bean has been spotted at a mobile show, but Google is yet to unveil the new OS.

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