• From The Forums: Galaxy Note 4 launching at the wrong time, Uber drivers, and more

  It's been a busy couple of weeks for smartphone fans. From Samsung and Motorola's new devices to the iPhone 6 and Apple's first smartwatch, the forums have been buzzing. Here's what has people talking over at Android Forums this week.

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• Sony Xperia Z3 compact and Z3 hit pre-order

  If you liked what you heard already about the Sony Xperia Z3 Compact and Z3 smartphones, the time has come to pre-order the devices. The Z3 Compact smartphone can be … Continue reading

• Team Win Recovery Project (TWRP) Now Available For T-Mobile's LG G3 And Galaxy Tab 4 7.0

  Alright T-Mobile users, it's time to get flashing, at least if you own an LG G3 or the 7-inch version of the Samsung Galaxy Tab 4. Team Win has released their custom recovery build for both of the T-Mobile variants of those devices, enabling power users to easily flash modifications and ROMs or…

• These are not the Android watches you're looking for

  id you know that Android watches have actually been around since 1991? It's true. Some of them are really nice, like the new Skygaurdian model. They even have a few models that can run apps! Wait...a watch that can run apps? How cool is that?!

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• LG L Bello and Fino begin rolling out globally

  A couple of LG's latest affordable smartphones have found their way into the market as the company has announced the global rollout of the latest L-Series devices. The LG L Bello and LG L Fino are the devices being talked about here, and both are being offered to folks in Brazil as early as this…

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• [Deal Alert] 32GB Refurbished 2013 Nexus 7 For $159.99 On eBay Daily Deals

  The 2013 Nexus 7 is still technically the current-gen Nexus tablet from Google. It's for sale in the Play Store and there are a ton of accessories for it. Sure, it's getting a little old, but you can pick one up for a mere $159.99 on eBay right now. This is a manufacturer refurbished…

• [Deal Alert] Amazon Has The Lumsing 10,400mAh USB Battery Pack For $19.99

  External battery packs are pretty simple. Unless you're specifically looking for something small or stylish, you generally want the biggest capacity for the cheapest price. One Amazon listing is delivering just that today: a 10,400mAh battery for $19.99 . This Lumsing model should charge most…

• How to customize your Moto 360 watch face with Motorola Connect

  With the Motorola Connect app, custom 360 watch faces are a few clicks away The Moto 360 comes with a set of nice-looking watch faces. Chances are, there's something you like already built in to the software on your new watch. But (and there's always a but) I know nobody would complain if…

• ASUS Nexus Player shows early Android TV promise

  Android TV, first announced properly at Google I/O this year, is set for release this Fall. Along with the Android "L" release, Android TV will take your living room and give it a very Android feel. The issue to-date is that we need some hardware; hardware we've not yet seen. A new ASUS device…

• Sup Android lets users view the world through a smartphone camera

  A new app has landed for Android users to check out called Sup Android. The Sup app originally launched on the iOS platform, but is now available for Android users … Continue reading

• HTC Desire 610 could be on its way to Verizon

  It appears that the HTC Desire 610 may be Verizon-bound. A newly-certified device with the model number OP90300 has appeared at the FCC with support for Verizon's network.

• LG L Fino and L Bello smartphone rollout begins

  During IFA 2014 earlier this month, LG unveiled a pair of new budget smartphones called the LG L Fino and LG L Bello. LG has now announced that the launch … Continue reading

• Setting your apps to auto-update: Whether you should and how to do it

  Setting your apps to auto-update is easy, but should you? If you hate being bothered with app update notifications, the Google Play Store makes it frightfully easy to just have your apps auto-update without needing any interaction from you. But just because it's easy to do doesn't…

• Microsoft Releases Dynamics NAV Android App For Enterprise Adoption

  Microsoft's latest app is the type of enterprise-targeted product that's been traditionally associated with the company. Dynamics NAV has the kind of name that makes general consumers shrug. In short, it's enterprise resource planning software that businesses use to manage finances,…

• Moto X "Pure Edition" said to be in the works

  Save for Google's Nexus-branded phones, the Motorola take on Android is as pure as you can get. Building on that momentum, Motorola is said to be releasing a very stock Moto X (2014), free of any branding or carrier involvement. Called the "Pure Edition", this Moto might be as close to Nexus…

• We're podcasting live at 4 p.m. EDT!

  Just when you thought things couldn't get any crazier — we've effectively been on the road for two weeks, between Samsung and Motorola and then Super Mobility Week in Las Vegas — it's about to get really nuts. We're back in our proper cities and time zones for this week's…

• Ebay Update: beefed-up look, adds Giving Works option

  Online selling giant Ebay has updated its Android app and it's not just a minor upgrade. Version 2.7 brings with it a new look, better notifications, more delivery options and … Continue reading

• The unlocked, unbranded new Moto X could come as the "Pure" edition

  Motorola has yet to release any specific details about availability of their Moto X as it has yet to even get an official release date, but one interesting detail has risen ahead of availability. According to The Verge, Motorola will look to offer the unbranded, unlocked version of the Moto X as the…

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• HP Slatebook 14 Lightning Review: Android On A Laptop Isn't As Bad As You Might Think

  Android is showing up on a lot of different devices these days - some of which make more sense than others. While I don't necessarily want my favorite mobile OS running on my fridge or oven, I'm willing to give it a shot on something that makes at least a little more sense, like HP's…

• Bloomberg: HTC Is Developing A GoPro-Style Camera To Be Revealed On October 8th

  If you can't beat 'em, diversify your consumer electronics portfolio until your company no longer relies exclusively on a single market. While that doesn't exactly roll off the tongue, it may indeed be HTC's new corporate strategy, if the latest report from Bloomberg is accurate.…