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Verizon’s Moto X And Moto G Are Getting Soak Tests For KitKat 4.4.4

Motorola’s sale to Lenovo doesn’t seem to have dampened its resolve for speedy Android updates. After upgrading the 2013 DROID line to the latest version of KitKat earlier this week, it looks like the Moto X and the Verizon-only version of the Moto G are getting ready for the same treatment. We’ve been sent alerts that some users are being invited to a “soak test” for Android 4.4.4, which means that a full rollout is probably a few weeks away at most.

Verizon’s Moto X And Moto G Are Getting Soak Tests For KitKat 4.4.4 was written by the awesome team at Android Police.

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[New App] Parrot Releases FreeFlight 3 Control App For Its Jumping Sumo And Rolling Spider MiniDrones

Remember those awesome mini-drones that Parrot showed off at CES way back in January? Is looks like the Rolling Spider and Jumping Sumo are on sale now, at Brookstone and the Apple Store at least, for $100 and $160 respectively. And if you bought the drone, you’ll want something to control it with. Enter the FreeFlight 3 app, made specifically for controlling Parrot’s new toys. It’s a free download, though you’ll need an Android 4.0 device to install it.

[New App] Parrot Releases FreeFlight 3 Control App For Its Jumping Sumo And Rolling Spider MiniDrones was written by the awesome team at Android Police.

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Netflix tests new ‘incognito mode’ to keep your embarrassing viewing habits private

If you’ve been dying to experiment with My Little Pony, but were simply too embarrassed everyone on your Netflix account would think less of you, hope may loom on the horizon.

In an interview with GigaOM , a Netflix spokesperson revealed the streaming video service is currently testing a new feature tailored to those who wish to keep their viewing habits private. It’s called “Privacy Mode” and the option will prevent recently watched movies or shows out of their recently viewed list. It’s hard to imagine how Netflix didn’t think of this sooner. Just keep in mind selecting the option also means Netflix will no longer be able to recommend videos based on what you watch, a perk we’re sure many of you wouldn’t mind forfeiting.

Of course, this new feature is only in its testing phase and could be scrapped altogether depending on feedback. In an age where everything we do online is being watched and tracked, having the option for added privacy is always a good thing.

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Google Glass US tour swings by Boston, MA on July 26th – RSVP now

After kicking off nearly a year ago, the next stop in the Google Glass’ US road tour has been revealed: Bostonians, come on down. Android fans near Massachusetts’ capital will finally have the opportunity to try out the world’s most controversial new wearable come this July 26th. The event — which takes place at the Boston Center for the Arts — looks to be a good time filled with drinks, conversations with the Glass team, and of course, Google Glass.

Even if you’ve decided you’re not a fan of Google Glass, the event will be the perfect opportunity to see how much you dislike a product after actually using it. Keep in mind you’ll first need to RSVP if you plan on attending, but rest assured the entire 8 hour event (starts at 10am) is completely free of charge. You can RSVP here .

If you’re curious as what to expect, check out the Glass team’s video highlighting their first stop in Durham, North Carolina down below.

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Pretty Much Every Detail Of NVIDIA’s Shield Tablet And Controller Just Leaked

Just a day after @evleaks dropped a render of the upcoming NVIDIA Shield Tablet, VideoCardz.com (a name only a writer for a site called Android Police is not allowed to make fun of) has burst any bubble the new slate had left to pop – by dropping a massive pile of leaked, high-quality slides. Yep, you’re going to get all the details.

The short of it, for those of you in a hurry, is as follows – an 8" 1920×1200 tablet, Tegra K1 quad-core (A15, 32-bit) processor, 2GB of RAM, two models (Wi-Fi 16GB and LTE 32GB), $299 and $399 respectively, on sale in the US July 29th, Europe August 14th, with more regions this fall.

Pretty Much Every Detail Of NVIDIA’s Shield Tablet And Controller Just Leaked was written by the awesome team at Android Police.

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After Pressure From The European Commission, Google Will No Longer Call Games With In-App Purchases ‘Free’ On The Play Store

Play-icon-large Consumer unrest over the prevalence of in-app purchases in free-to-play games has grown as of late, and nowhere is it more apparent than in Europe. The European Commission, the EU’s legislative arm, has issued instructions to both Google and Apple to more accurately market the erstwhile “free” games. They’ve also instructed both companies not to encourage children to buy virtual items with real money after considerable complaints from consumers. Today the Commission reported on its progress, including a favorable response from Google.

After Pressure From The European Commission, Google Will No Longer Call Games With In-App Purchases ‘Free’ On The Play Store was written by the awesome team at Android Police.

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Customers Frustrated At A Lack Of Extra Chargers For The Gear Live And G Watch – Samsung Will Offer Replacements Soon

Manufactures have been scaling back the included extras that come with hardware for a while now – you won’t find included headphones or cases with any of the latest flagship phones. But you can generally rely on getting a USB cable and a wall-wart charger at least. Such is the case with the current Android Wear devices, the LG G Watch and the Samsung Gear Live. But if you have one, you’d better hold onto that charger like it’s made of gold, because it might as well be.

Customers Frustrated At A Lack Of Extra Chargers For The Gear Live And G Watch – Samsung Will Offer Replacements Soon was written by the awesome team at Android Police.

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Alleged HTC Android Wear Smart Watch Leaked By @evleaks

There are currently only two Android Wear watches available for purchase, but HTC has been reportedly planning to throw its hat into the ring too. There’s a new render of what may be HTC’s Android Wear watch from @evleaks, and it’s another square.

HTC Android Wear [artist reproduction] (hardware: … – http://t.co/dyqhL3jsGH http://ift.tt/WhDQM4
— @evleaks (@evleaks) July 18, 2014

First thing’s first: this isn’t the actual render obtained by @evleaks, but rather a reproduction of it.

Alleged HTC Android Wear Smart Watch Leaked By @evleaks was written by the awesome team at Android Police.

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ZTE Chooses The Google Now Launcher (GEL) As The Default Homescreen For Upcoming Smartphones

It seems like it’s hard to find a non-Nexus device that uses anything close to stock Android. Samsung, HTC, LG, Sony, Asus, Acer – everywhere you look there are customizations to a greater or lesser extent. Even Motorola, formerly Google’s own subsidiary, uses a custom launcher. Chinese manufacturer ZTE is looking to break that trend, however. The company is planning to launch new smartphones that use the Google Now Launcher (AKA the Google Experience Launcher) by default.

ZTE Chooses The Google Now Launcher (GEL) As The Default Homescreen For Upcoming Smartphones was written by the awesome team at Android Police.

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Huge Tasker v4.4 Update Fixes Some Bugs And Adds So, So Many Things

Tasker is right up there with our lord Matias Duarte in the amount of love it gets from the Android community. There’s really no other way to get anywhere close to the same kind of automation running on your device. The new v4.4 update adds even more functionality to this already robust app. Heck, you almost don’t have to touch the phone anymore. That doesn’t really sound as fun, though.