HTC One (M8) Google Play Edition now available,old One gets a $100 discount

The HTC One (M8) Google Play Edition was announced yesterday alongside the base device and it's
already in stock. The price of GPe phone is $700 - $50 more than the Sense version and the unlocked
Developer edition. Anyway, the HTC One (M8) GPe is unlocked and compatible with the
GSM networks of AT&T and T-Mobile in the US. It's not currently available outside the US but when
(if?) it is, it should work on most GSM networks around the world. Despite running stock Android, HTC
has made sure that the innovative Duo Camera works. You can get the HTC One (M8) Google Play Edition from the Google Play Store for $700. It will ship in 1-2 business days. If $700 is too much or you're fine
with the old HTC One, then you'll be glad to hear it's $100 off – $500 , the same price as the Sense model
(actually a bit cheaper than in somestores).

How to Turn Any Android Phone Into a Stock Android Phone (Almost)

Google is now selling stock Android editions of the Samsung Galaxy S4 and HTC One in addition to the Nexus 4, featuring Google’s software without the usual manufacturer customizations. You can get a more stock Android-like experience on your existing phone, too.

Most Android manufacturers take advantage of Android’s openness to replace the standard launcher and even other applications like the keyboard and calendar app. We’ll show you how to get the more Google-driven experience on your phone.

Replace Your Launcher

The “launcher” is the part of Android that handles your home screens and app drawer. Many manufacturers replace Android’s default launcher with their own. Unfortunately, they alsostrip Android’s standard launcher out of the phone so you can’t use it if you prefer it. Google doesn’t yet offer the stock Android launcher on Google Play, although they’ve recently been trying to make Android more modular, so Android’s launcher may be available from Google Play in the future.

While you can’t yet install Google’s official launcher, you can install third-party launchers. Some third-party launchers are very different, while others are very similar to Google’s stock Android launcher with only a few more configuration options. If you’re looking for one just like Android’s default launcher, install Nova Launcher. The standard version is free — the paid version just gets you some additional configuration features that aren’t found in Google’s default launcher, anyway.

Samsung Galaxy S4 Google Play Edition getsAndroid 4.4.2

A day after its HTC One and LG G Pad 8.3 relatives got the treatment , the Google Play
Edition Samsung Galaxy S4 received an update to Android 4.4.2 KitKat. The new OS version is now
seeding to the handset. The latest Android KitKat build brings a number of
mostly under the hood improvements to the Samsung Galaxy S4 GT-I9505G . The most
notable one is a fix for a critical Android KitKat SMS hack. Samsung Galaxy S4 Google Play Edition owners who haven’t received a prompt for the update yet should check for it manually by going in the
device’s settings.

LG G Pad 8.3 and Sony Xperia Z Ultra GPE arenow available

Google Play Edition Sony Xperia Z Ultra and LG G Pad 8.3 quietly went official in the United States
the duo of Android 4.4 KitKat devices is currently available to order in the US Google Play Store.
The Xperia Z Ultra is priced at $649, while the G Pad 8.3 costs $349.99.
Save for the stock Android 4.4 KitKat, there is no difference between the Google Play Edition Sony
Xperia Z Ultra and the version we have reviewed . Google purists will be treated to a Snapdragon
800 SoC and a 6.4” 1080p Triluminos display, wrapped in a 6.5mm thick IP58 certified body.
The same goes for the GPE LG G Pad 8.3. With a Qualcomm Snapdragon 600 SoC, 8.3” IPS display
with 1920 x 1200 pixels, expandable memory, and metal-clad body, the Korean slate appears to be
well worth its price premium over the Nexus 7. Speaking of Nexus 7 , Google today released a
white version of the popular tablet. Like its Nexus 5 relative, the white color is applied only to the
back of the slate – its front is still black. The newly released stock Android devices are all
listed in stock, and available to ship in one to two business days in the United States.