Due to the Christmas holiday, things were a little slower than usual, but we still had a few goodies. The LG G3 is still several months from being released, but things are already starting to leak regarding the device. LG also has a few wearable devices up their sleeve. Samsung will release a slew of tablets early next year with the hopes of boosting their market share. Will you buy one? Of course, you could end up with a combo phone/tablet if rumors of Samsung releasing a PadFone-like device are true. It's time to get caught up and get ready for another exciting week.
Accessories
Samsung offers wireless charging, S-View flip cover for Galaxy Note 3
Apps – New
MTV releases official Android app, features episode streaming and companion experience
Apps – Updates
SwiftKey Easter egg brings snowflakes to your device’s screen
Snapchat claims safeguards in place to prevent exploits
Cameras
Next Samsung Galaxy Camera device shows up for Indonesian certification
Carriers
Motorola Moto G headed for Boost Mobile according to leaked render
GoSmart Mobile partners with Facebook to offer unlimited Facebook access without data plan
T-Mobile’s Uncarrier 4.0 to be announced at CES on January 8th
Chromebooks
HP Chromebook 11 replacement chargers arriving, $25 Play Store gift card included
Chromecast
Plex launches new website, offers option to stream to Chromecast
Gaming
Bought Humble Bundle 8 for the above average price? Get three new free games in newest update
Google Play offering Christmas deals on games, books, movies, and more!
Google fights back, sues Apple and Microsoft backed Rockstar patent troll
Google highlights “beautiful apps” in “The Beautiful Design Winter 2013 Collection” on Google Play
Google giving Kanye West and Chvrches albums for free on Play Picks 2013
Hardware
Sapphire to be incorporated into manufacturing of flagship smartphones in 2014
Samsung set to announce new Exynos processor at CES 2014
LG Odin processor shows up in Antutu benchmarks
Phones – ASUS
ASUS releases second CES 2014 promo video hinting at 4, 5 and 6-inch handsets
Phones – HP
HP could be diving back into the smartphone game, relying on emerging markets
Phones – HTC
Mock-up of HTC One sequel gives away specs
Phones – Huawei
Huawei Ascend Mate 2 appears again
Phones – LG
Android KitKat update for LG G2 starts rolling out in Korea
LG to add “Knock” feature to L Series II phones
Phones – Meizu
Meizu MX4 will have two versions, the Pro will sport a 2K display and the other 1080p
Phones – Motorola
Motorola Moto G headed for Boost Mobile according to leaked render
Phones – Nexus
Don’t forget to reboot your Nexus or Google Play Edition device after unlocking the bootloader
Nexus devices still suffering from several Bluetooth bugs
Phones – Nokia
Nokia Normandy Android device leaks again in multiple colors
Phones – Oppo
New OPPO Find 7 screen size confirmed in teaser
OPPO R1 hits Chinese market with $411 price tag
Pepsi edition of the Oppo N1 officially shown off
Phones – Samsung
Don’t expect a curved display on the Galaxy S 5
Samsung commences production of 5.25-inch displays for Galaxy S 5
Samsung may release PadFone type device in 2014
Samsung to possibly release green variant of Galaxy Note Lite
Study reveals security flaws in Samsung’s Knox platform on Galaxy S4
Samsung releasing the Galaxy Grand 2 in India next week, no word on elsewhere
Phones – Sony
Sony updating additional devices to Android 4.3, includes the Xperia Z and Xperia ZL
More Sony Xperia model numbers uncovered, including Xperia Tablet Z LTE
ROMs
KitKat comes to Nexus Q in unofficial update from XDA developer forums
Initial KitKat builds released by both Paranoid Android and AOKP
OPPO N1 version of CyanogenMod now available for download
Security
Study reveals security flaws in Samsung’s Knox platform on Galaxy S4
Smartwatches
LG rumored to be planning wearable devices to come with LG G3
Samsung to release follow-up smartwatch “Galaxy Band” for fitness tracking in early 2014
Sony testing a “BT Wrist Notifier,” passes through FCC— CES 2014 announcement?
Tablets
ASUS teases new dual boot tablet for CES
Don’t forget to reboot your Nexus or Google Play Edition device after unlocking the bootloader
NVIDIA Tegra NOTE 7 update includes Android 4.3
Samsung may unveil a 10.5-inch tablet at CES next month, could it be the new Nexus 10?
New 12.2-inch Samsung tablet (SM-T905) ships to India, likely a Galaxy Note Pro variant
Samsung Galaxy Note Pro specs and features leaked, coming at CES 2014
Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro 8.4 (SM-T320) clears the FCC
Samsung may release PadFone type device in 2014
Samsung hits 40 million tablet mark for 2013
More Sony Xperia model numbers uncovered, including Xperia Tablet Z LTE
Updates
Sony updating additional devices to Android 4.3, includes the Xperia Z and Xperia ZL
Android KitKat update for LG G2 starts rolling out in Korea
HTC infographic explains full Android OS update process
NVIDIA Tegra NOTE 7 update includes Android 4.3
LG to add “Knock” feature to L Series II phones
Miscellaneous
Samsung shows the timeline of mobile phone screens in latest infographic
LG HomeChat will control your home appliances with text messages
2014 isn’t looking to good for LG, HTC, and Huawei
New “Know My App” site tells which data-hungry apps to watch out for
