Android Central 198: Strapped to your face!

Motorola finally gets things going by announcing a Sept. 4 event. Plus Samsung rolls out the Galaxy Alpha, OnePlus does another something silly, and we answer more of your questions live on air.

Thing 1: Finally, Motorola

• Motorola holding September 4 event, Moto 360 + new phones inbound
• 'OK Google headset:' Imagining a different kind of Motorola wearable

Thing 2: Samsung Galaxy Alpha

• Samsung unveils metal-framed Galaxy Alpha, available September
• Samsung Galaxy Alpha specs
• Samsung Galaxy Alpha versus Galaxy S5: What's the difference?
• Samsung Galaxy Alpha availability and pricing

Other things:

• HTC One E8 headed for Sprint
• HTC Zoe app released as beta — we've got a first look!
• HTC One M8 Phunk Studio Edition unveiled
• KitKat is now running on over 20 percent of active Android devices
• Samsung Gear VR detailed in leaked image ahead of rumored IFA unveiling
• OnePlus apparently thinks ladies are dying to get naked for a phone

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