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Android Wear
Google Camera update adds ability to take photo from Android Wear
Apps
djay 2 app spins up for Android
Any.do app gets major update focused on collaboration
Google Play Books gets an update to help users skip around
Runtastic gets updated with Google Fit integration and new “advanced statistics” service
Flipboard version 3.0 gets over 30,000 topics to follow
Carriers
Samsung Gear S coming to the U.S. next week, Sprint November 7 and T-Mobile November 9
Verizon paying $64.3 million in Family SharePlan settlement
Chromecast
ES File Explorer gets Chromecast support through plugin
Deals
[Deal] Spooktacular sale at Amazon offers $115 of apps and games for free
Gaming
[APK Download] Google Play Games gets Visual Update
Star Wars: Galactic Defense officially released on Android
Android co-founder Andy Rubin leaves Google to start a technology incubator
Google Fit
Runtastic gets updated with Google Fit integration and new “advanced statistics” service
Google Glass
Google Glass is now banned from movie theaters
Hardware
LG announces 5.3-inch HD smartphone screen with incredibly small bezel
Phones
HTC’s unannounced Desire 816h passes through TENAA
Nexus 6 will run $199 on contract with major carriers
Smartwatches
Amazon jumps the gun and offers Moto 360 in new colors and options before they’re officially unveiled
Samsung Gear S coming to the U.S. next week, Sprint November 7 and T-Mobile November 9
Tablets
Tablets see 11.5% growth in third quarter of 2014, Samsung still top Android tablet manufacturer
Miscellaneous
Lenovo’s acquisition of Motorola is finally complete
Samsung planning smartphone overhaul after profits plunge in 3rd quarter, but is it too late?
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