Android Central 164: Update all the things!

Thing 1: New Google Play edition devices

  • Sony Z Ultra Google Play edition announced, available now
  • LG announces Google Play edition G Pad 8.3
  • LG G Pad 8.3 Google Play edition unboxing and hands-on
  • Sony Z Ultra Google Play edition unboxing and hands-on
  • Stock Android 'Gallery' app is no more on the new Google Play edition devices

Thing 2: Google updates all the things

  • In pictures: The white Nexus 7
  • Nexus OTA updates to Android 4.4.2 are pushing out now
  • Google announces new apps, local content streaming for Chromecast
  • Chromecast now works with Google Play Music, Movies & TV from the web
  • Hangouts update hopes to fix MMS issues
  • Android Device Manager app launches on Google Play
  • Google Play Books updated, brings performance tweaks and uploading from your phone or tablet
  • Google Translate updated with nine new languages
  • Want snow on your Google+ photos? Just shake your phone
  • Gmail update adds vacation auto responder, expands file attachment capabilities
  • Gmail will automatically show images in e-mails

Other odds and ends

  • Pebble update v1.14 adds Do Not Disturb, alarm improvements
  • Cover lock screen replacement launches in the Play Store, still carries 'beta' tag
  • CTIA, FCC come to agreement on cellphone unlocking terms
  • 'Instagram Direct' private messaging is now official
  • Sonic the Hedgehog 2 now available on Google Play
  • Plants vs. Zombies 2 updated with 'loads of cool stuff'
  • Moto G's U.S. debut delayed by winter weather
  • A sneak peek at #CESlive!
  • Sprint to sell new tri-band Galaxy S4 in the coming weeks
  • Google Glass as a music player: Sounds pretty good, but it's also tough on battery
Phil Nickinson