The Android news of the week 1-2014 - Android Planet

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The first week of 2014, including in the sign of the Snap Chat leak allowing user data to the streets to lie, the unveiling of the Galaxy S5 and the price of Google Glass that will possibly fall. sharply this year Read on to be! Totally aware again

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User Data Snap Chat street after leak in chat app

The Snap Chat leak, making it the “Find Friends” feature was possible in a short time to establish a database of user names and phone numbers in a upcoming update poem. Earlier this week a list of data from more than 4.6 million Snap Chat users on the web. Snap Chat in August 2013 was already informed of the leak in the popular chat app, but apparently there was a group of hackers called over here to actually do something about it. Despite Snap Chat leak there are no snaps on the street to lie, according to the developers of the app. The popular chat app was updated on 28 December last, and will therefore be updated again.

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Samsung CEO hints at possible Galaxy S5 presentation

It seems that during the MWC finally comes to an end the series of rumors about the upcoming Samsung flagship. Dong-hoon Chang, one of the executives of Samsung that the design strategy department of the leading manufacturer, has indicated that the Galaxy S5 ever unveiling at the Mobile World Congress (February 24 to 27) could take place. Chang also speculated on the material used for the housing of the Galaxy S5 (which may be metal), and the possibility of a curved screen.

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Google Glass may drop to $ 600

The American blogger Robert Scoble, one of the first people to Google Glass could try, expects the consumer version of Google’s smart glasses this year and close to $ 600 (about 439 euros) will cost. Currently, the Explorers edition of Google Glass still needs $ 1,500 to be counted down. For Scoble, who describes himself as a Glass Hole, has its own sources within Google that indicate that Google Glass prize in 2014 anyway will not drop. Below $ 500 Unfortunately, thus seems to be a widespread adoption of Google Glass still the future.

The best Android smartphones and tablets in a row in 2013

In 2013 passed a lot of fast, innovative and beautifully designed Android devices in review. 2013 was the year of HD displays, quad-core processors, super-sharp cameras and our first encounter with curved smartphones. Fall all the beauty we made earlier this week a selection. A total of ten aircraft passed in review, which we believe outstanding performance and / or offer the best value for money. Read on to one by one to see. The best Android smartphones and tablets 2013

Preview: Android in 2014

2014, in our opinion an equally exciting year as 2013. In the months that follow, we probably know the new end devices from include Samsung, LG, Sony and HTC, but will also portable technology like Google Glass and smart watches become more and more developed. In the article, Android in 2014, we look forward to the months that follow, and we will look at a number of devices, gadgets and developments that break through in 2014.

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