Android Central 187: The LG G3, and Google's new ride

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Well, well, well. It's another edition of the Greatest Android Podcast in the World. And once again we've got some new toys. Alex has the LG G3 and is bringing it for show and tell. Plus Andrew has the latest (and last before release) software for the OnePlus One.

Thing 1: The LG G3 is official

  • LG G3 hands-on
  • LG G3 specs
  • LG G3 video walkthrough
  • LG G3 camera samples and first impressions
  • So, how much bigger is the LG G3 compared to the LG G2? Hands-on with the LG G3 QuickCircle case
  • Win an LG G3 from Android Central!!!

Thing 2: The Samsung Chromebook 2

  • Samsung Chromebook 2 (13-inch) hands-on and first impressions

Other stuff

  • Motorola's Fort Worth factory shutting down by the end of the year
  • Samsung switches the Galaxy Gear from Android to Tizen
  • Samsung Galaxy S5 Active now available at AT&T stores and online exclusively
  • AT&T Asus PadFone X unboxing
  • Hands-on with the Asus Padfone X, coming June 6 to AT&T
  • The Playboy Android app: It really is (mostly) about the articles
  • Apple and Beats finally get deal done at $3 billion
  • Uber and AT&T pair up, will be preloaded on Android phones this summer
  • Your Galaxy S5 can have wireless charging for a mere $10 — and a big catch
  • Google is building its own self-driving car with electric powertrain, no steering wheel

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