Join us, friends, as we do something we've yet to attempt in our 200-show history. With Phil and Andrew at Samsung and Motorola in New York City and Chicago, and Alex and Richard in Berlin for IFA, we're bringing you this Intercontinental Ballistic Podcast for the new Galaxy Note phones, a little virtual reality, the new Moto X, Moto G and Moto 360 — and Alex pretty much loses it on Sony.

ASUS

• The ASUS Zenwatch is official
• ASUS launches the new MeMo Pad 7
• Hands-on with the ASUS Zenwatch

Samsung

• Samsung Unpacked liveblog
• The Note 4 is now official
• Samsung Gear VR will have plenty of content
• The Galaxy Note 4 in pictures
• Samsung's full 2014 fall lineup
• A first look at the Samsung Gear VR
• Galaxy note 4 specs
• Galaxy Note Edge specs
• The Galaxy Note Edge in pictures
• Hands-on with the Samsung Gear S
• Hands-on with the Samsung Galaxy Note Edge
• Hands-on with the Samsung Galaxy Note 4
• The Galaxy Note 4 vs, the iPhone 5S
• The Galaxy Note 4 vs. the LG G3
• The Samsung Galaxy Note 4 vs. The Samsung Galaxy Note Edge
• The Galaxy Note 4 vs. the HTC One M8
• The Galaxy Note 4 uses the Android L task switcher
• A look at the Note 4 and Note Edge official accessories
• The Galaxy Note 4 and Gear S all blinged out

Motorola

• Hands-on with the all new Moto X
• Did Moto go too big with the new Moto X?
• What's up with steel bands for the Moto 360?
• Moto 360 hands-on, part duex
• Moto X camera samples
• Hands-on with the new Moto G
• Where and when you can buy the 2014 Moto X
• Moto G availability
• Here's where you can buy the Moto 360 when it comes back in stock
• Moto G 2014 specs
• Moto X 2014 specs

Sony

• The Sony liveblog
• The Sony QX1 and QX30 lens cameras are officially official
• Sony's Smartwatch 3 will run Android Wear
• Sony announces the Xperia Z3
• Sony announces the Z3 Compact
• The Xperia Z3 is integrated with the PlayStation 4
• Sony's new Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact
• The budget-friendly Xperia E3
• See Sony's new Smartband Talk
• Hands-on with the Sony Xperia Z3
• Hands-on with the Sony Xperia Z3 Compact
• Hands-on with the Sony Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact
• Hands-on with PlayStation gaming on the Xperia Z3
• Hands-on with Sony's new Android Wear-powered Smartwatch 3

The next couple weeks are going to be crazy, between IFA at large, Samsung specifically, and more, finally, from Motorola. On this, our 200th official episode, we preview all the things.

Thing 1: Samsung  preview

• Samsung asks if you're 'Ready to Note' in latest Note 4 teaser ad
• Samsung announces another Tizen smartwatch, the curved Gear S
• Nike+ Running transforms the Samsung Gear S into a fitness tracker
• Latest Galaxy Note 4 teasers show the creative power of S Pen

Thing 2: The LG G Watch R 

• This is the LG G Watch R
• LG G Watch R could retail for 299 euro

Thing 3: IFA preview

• IFA 2014 preview
• Qualcomm teases IFA reveal of Snapdragon 'multi-core 64-bit smartphone'
• Sony's IFA teaser video hints at Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact, wants you to demand great things
• Asus teases their upcoming smartwatch again, gives it a name: ZenWatch   
• Archos announces 50b Platinum handset and 101 Oxygen tablet ahead of IFA

Thing 4: Other stuff

• T-Mobile's 'personal' Uncarrier 7.0 event to be held at San Francisco store on September 10   
• HTC One E8 makes US debut on Sprint  
• Report: Apple to invent smartwatches on September 9
• Google News & Weather app gets major overhaul 
• What Facebook is about to do to your News Feed will SHOCK you!

The HTC One M8 is now running Windows Phone, Uber's API may see it come to all the apps, we break down the latest FUD of the week, and we edge ever close to the release of the Moto 360, and Motorola's next smartphones. Plus, where we stand with the next Nexus, and we answer your questions live!

Thing 1: The HTC One M8 now runs Windows Phone

• Verizon-exclusive HTC One M8 with Windows Phone is official
• Verizon gets its HTC Ones confused in new commercial

Thing 2: Last week's FUD scare

• Understanding Google's Android location tracking

Thing 3: Uber in all the things

• Uber offers developer API to integrate car service in third party apps

Thing 4: Other stuff

• Another Android 'fragmentation' report misses the point
• Flappy Bird developer returns with new frustrating game Swing Copters
• LG bringing L Fino and L Bello to IFA, targeted at teens and emerging markets
• Verizon said to be taking on Google Play with its own misguided app store
• Everything you need to know about Android and Wifi
• 'Moto X+1' leaks again ahead of Motorola event on Sept. 4th
• Coin, the one credit card to rule them all, now available for backers, sort of

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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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Thing 1: Facebook Messenger app FUD

• Facebook Messenger permissions: Not as scary as the stories might have you believe

Thing 2: Device limits hit Google Play music again

• Google Play Music now limits you to 4 mobile device deauthorizations per year
• Originally put in place a couple of years ago

Thing 3: New Android L dev release

• Google posts updated Android L factory images for Nexus 5, 7 with support for Google Fit
• Google Fit SDK preview is now available for developers!

Thing 4: Other stuff

• LG G3, two months on ...
• Yahoo teams up with Google on encrypted email service
• HTC Gallery update lets you share M8 Duo Camera effects
• Latest Moto 360 images show off the secret charger for the first time
• The Verizon Motorola XT1096 may be the Moto X successor
• Samsung Unpacked confirmed for September 3 in Berlin, Galaxy Note 4 inbound [updated]
• A smartwatch as a boarding pass is anything but first class
• A look at NVIDIA's Jetson TK1

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Andrew is dodging the Blue Angels as they get ready for Seafair in Seattle, and we're podcasting in the Danger Zone anyway, going a day early and without any real preparation. So you know this one's going to be fun! Join us for more on Android Wear, where Motorola's at these days, Android L and the rumored "Shamu" Nexus device, HTC and Windows Phone 8 (yes, really), and loads more of your questions!

Thing 1: The Amazon Fire Phone

• The Amazon Fire Phone is officially available — here's what you need to know!

Thing 2: NVIDIA Shield Tablet

• Hands-on with the new NVIDIA Shield Tablet
  

Thing 3: Other odds and ends

• Leaked 'Moto X+1' shots show wooden back, metallic trim
• Verizon bloatware
• Chrome 37 beta for Android released with Material Design update and more
• Chromeast a year old
• Sprint plans to 'Take the edge off' in August
• Google Voice can now handle website calls via Hangouts without Google+
• HTC on that watch in that video: It's not a real product
• Material Design-inspired Google Play app update now rolling out
• Google gives a few details on the enterprise management tools coming in Android L

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So much great stuff this week, we're just going to leave you with a few general links. Click through if you'd like more. Or just listen to us. Which is why you're really here, right?

<h2>The LG G3 hits the U.S., finally</h2>

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<li><a href="http://www.androidcentral.com/android-wear>Everything on Android Wear</a></li>

<li><a href="http://www.androidcentral.com/htc-one-e8-hands>Hands-on with the HTC One E8</a></li></ul>

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We step a little off the reservation for a few minutes this week, discussing the controversial "right to be forgotten" law that's got Google removing search results — and setting a dangerous precedent in the process. Plus, plenty more on Android Wear and the launch of the LG G3. Join us!

Thing 1: Even more on Android Wear

• Android Wear software review
• The LG G Watch review
• The Samsung Gear Live review
• How to change the strap on your Android Wear watch
• Tracking steps with Android Wear
• LG G Watch gets first Android Wear custom ROM
• Google pushes workaround to enable paid apps on Android Wear
• Hacking Android Wear: What you can do — and if you should do it at all
• This week's sidebar poll: Who is waiting for the Moto 360?

Thing 2: The LG G3, finally

• LG G3 now available from Sprint
• LG G3 launches on AT&T, Sprint begins taking pre-orders
• LG's smart keyboard for the G3 gets smarter with latest update
• Verizon finally announces availability for the LG G3

Thing 3: Chromecast and other Google apps updates

• Proper screen mirroring via Chromecast now working on stock Android devices, others with updated app
• How to mirror your Android screen with Chromecast
• Google Camera update brings Android Wear remote trigger
• Gmail update brings better Drive sharing
• Closed captioning support now available for Chromecast
• Google Play edition phone selection dwindles to three

Thing 4: Other odds and ends

• Acer refreshes C720 Chromebook with Intel Core i3, 32GB storage
• HTC adds themes to its Dot View Case
• TSA will check to see if your device turns on for international, U.S.-bound flights
• Searching for the right balance

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We take up nearly this entire episode with Android Wear. What is it? Why would you want it? What is the smartwatch you have to have? Plus we answer your questions, live on air. Join us for the smartwatch revolution!

Thing 1: Android Wear

• The complete list of Android Wear apps
• Android Wear app now available for all in Google Play
• How to blacklist apps in Android Wear

Thing 2: Google I/O follow-up

• Google rolls out Google Play Services 5.0
• The L Developer Preview will have bugs — here's how to deal with them
• Android in 2015: Bringing 'pure Google' to every screen
• Android L preview code hitting AOSP for current Nexus devices
• Google Docs and Sheets updated, edit MS Office files and see a hint of the new design
• Google Voice shows a slight sign of life

Thing 3: Other stuff

• Google takes on Beats with Songza acquisition
• Samsung Galaxy S5, two months on
• Sprint's LG G3 available July 18

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