The Verizon twitter account @DroidLanding is actively tweeting after about a year and a half of nothing. This account normally boots  up when a new Droid device is about to be announced. There is really nothing in the mill as far as Droid devices are concerned. A few devices come to mind. The HTC One was announced for Verizon for release by the end of the summer. The Moto X Phone should also release before the end of the summer. This could be nothing more than an Augmented Reality contest. There may be not be a phone announced. This twitter account has been known for giving out plenty of great prizes and phones so you will want to keep it locked in on their tweets as more info comes out for this contest!

This year at Google I/O most of us expected a new version of Android and I personally expected to see some new Nexus tablets. These things did not happen. Instead a “Nexus Experience Galaxy S4″ was announced, and some google apps were updated.

Rumors are developing for the release of Android Key Lime Pie which is said to arrive in October on a new Nexus 5 device. Some rumors have placed it releasing with the X phone, but this can’t be the case since the X Phone should be released by the end of the summer.

According to the Android Community tipster Google is working towards optimization. The new OS should be so smooth that it would work flawlessly on even phones with 512mb of ram and a single core processor. You can take all of this with a grain of salt.

I do however fully expect a new device and a new version of Android from Google as this has been the pattern for them over the past several years.

Via AndroidCommunity

The Motorola X Phone was not much more than a Magical Unicorn until last month when Motorola finally announced it’s existence. This phone has been one of the most highly anticipated phones in quite some time. Many people are expecting Motorola to come through in a big way with this device. Others are simply excited to see what kind of influence Google has on its newly acquired OEM with the release of this device.

Some specs have already leaked. These leaked specs are less than amazing. The phone should come with a 1.7ghz dual core MSM8960 Pro Processor, 720p display, 2GB RAM, 16GB of internal storage, 10mp rear facing camera, 2mp front facing camera, and Android 4.2.2.

This phone will have more to offer than just specs. It will anticipate your needs depending on the time or situation with the use of sensors and other new tech according to CEO Dennis Woodside. This device should arrive before the end of summer.

Via EVleaks

There is still no official information on an “HTC One Mini”, but today Bloomberg reported that the device will be released in August. Specs were also confirmed. The device will look a whole lot like the HTC One but will obviously be smaller. It will have a 4.3″ HD display, Sense 5 with Blinkfeed, Android 4.2.2, Ultrapixel camera, and a 1.4Ghz dual core processor.

This should be a more middle of the road device. We are still not aware of the carriers that will have it at launch. Earlier in the month Verizon announced that the HTC One would be coming to their network. I sure hope they were not talking about this. Is anyone interested in this device.

Via Bloomberg

Here is a rumor that I didn’t expect to hear today. A source of AndroidGeeks.com has informed them that Samsung is looking to change the build quality of the Galaxy S5 next year in a big way. Apparently they are looking to ditch the plastic for an Aluminum body. The HTC One has been a big hit this year and of course its Aluminum body has been praised while reviewers and consumers have mostly scoffed at the plastic body that surrounds the S4. It looks like the decision to go Aluminum is directly correlated to the recent Samsung Design 3.0 meetings that were attended by the company’s executives.

This may be an undesirable thought, but personally i do enjoy the lightness that a plastic body brings. However at the same time the Galaxy S4 with its plastic body feels much less durable than the HTC One. So I guess I am torn. If the S5 comes with an Aluminum body will this excite you or disappoint you.

via Android Geeks

Before I go any further with this post I need to remind you that this update will more than likely patch Root and LOKI bootloader hack when they are released for Verizon and AT&T variants. I would suggest that you just wait for one of the Rom developers to package the update with root and LOKI.

Now onto the good stuff. Samsung is starting to rollout a new update to both international and US versions of the Galaxy S4. This update will address the lack of storage space. Most of the space is taken up by preinstalled Samsung apps. The update allows for app to sdcard. This will go a long way towards saving space on your device. The update will also include new camera firmware, fixes smeering while scrolling, adds HDR video support, adds a new semi transparent status bar, new settings icons and more.

Via TechnoBuffalo

The Galaxy S4 has been out for a few months now, but the Galaxy S3 is still an awesome device. It is becoming more of a value everyday. You can get it on contract for $99, but Boost mobile is offering this phone off contract for only $399. This phone gets LTE in plenty of markets with boost mobile. Boost Mobile offers an unlimited everything plan for only $55. They will also “shrink” your bill by $5 every month the bill is payed on time to a minimum $40. This is a great option for anyone on a budget.

Via AndroidPolice

The last time i used a querty slideout keyboard was on my Droid 4. The slideout has quickly become a thing of the past, but many of you were a hard sell on the full touch keyboard. Pressing a physical button is just so much easier in some cases especially when you are typing away on a quality keyboard.

You can have the same slidout keyboard experience that you may be missing with the new Sliding Bluetooth Keyboard case. The case includes a backlit keyboard, specialized keys such as home, search, play/pause, adjustable stand functions, detachable hard shell case, full coverage protection, and great key sensitivity.

This keyboard case will only set you back about $80. This would be well worth it if you prefer a physical keyboard.

Via Hypercel

Wireless Charging is now available for the Samsung Galaxy S4. You can purchase the wireless charging kit through Samsung’s accessory store. The whole setup will set you back a cool $90. The kit includes both a battery cover replacement, and a charging pad. The charging pad will also work with any other QI-certified device. You can grab these accessories at the links below.

Cover, Pad

If you are already hoping to see an awesome phablet which could replace your new Galaxy S4 then you are in luck today. Well you won’t actually see it, but as luck would have it the Galaxy Note 3 has shown up today on the Samsung Kazakhstan website. This mess up allows us to see what we have all already been expecting. The only question remains is how epic this new device will be. It is said to have an even bigger screen than the note 2. What are your thoughts? After owning the Note 2 I am hesitant to return to a phablet device. I am finding the 5″ screen on my Galaxy S4 to be just right.

Via PhoneBuff