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Show Notes
- In Other News
- Guru borrows a Nexus 4.
- Platform News
- Cyanogenmod, AOKP, Omni Rom and Paranoid Android all announce KitKat Plans.
- Nexus 5 shows 1xRTT as 3G on Sprint.
- Google Voice numbers can now receive MMS from T-Mobile numbers.
- Google starts testing a Dalvik replacement called ART. ART will pre-compile code, turning it a native app. The possible issue is that, when installing an app, it will now have to compile.
- Lookout Security coming to AT&T Android phones.
- ARM adding 64-bit processor support to AOSP.
- Verizon claims Google and Asus opted to wait to certify the Nexus 7 for their network until 4.4 is released, due systems issues.
- Your Google+ photo will be part of Android’s new caller ID system next year.
- App News
- Delta Air Lines app updated for KitKat compatibility. (Play Link)
- Light Flow updated, KitKat support, Better Hangout integration, etc. (Play Link)
- Google Hangouts with SMS integration to roll out to all.
- Google Keyboard 2.0 rolling out, to add KitKat features. (Play Link)
- Developer of Nova Launcher working on KitKat makeover, join the beta.
- Google Text to Speech now on Google Play. (Play Link)
- Swiftkey 4.3 Layouts for Living now available. Offers three keyboard layouts, accessible by holding down the Swiftkey button on the keyboard. New layouts based on user feedback and more.
- Swype updated with new layouts and themes. (Play Link)
- LastPass updated, new UI and browser (Play Link)
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