The gang's all here, and we're taking Nexus rumors and leaks, giant phones, and $3000 goats. 

Phil and Alex each has the HTC One Max, a massive phone with a not-quite-as-massive display, running Android 4.3 and Sense 5.5. Here we have our initial thoughts on the oversized phone.

Samsung does all right with the Note 3 and new Note 10.1, but the Galaxy Gear leaves a bit to be desired. Plus, the state of HTC, we try to benchmark Jerry live on the air — and Google gives numbers on the great malware scare that isn't.

Thing 1: Samsung's trifecta

• Samsung Galaxy Note 3 review (European version)
• Samsung Galaxy Gear initial review
• Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 - 2014 Edition review
• How to shrink the Galaxy Note 3's display into a tiny window
• T-Mobile Galaxy Note 3 and Galaxy Gear now available
• Samsung Galaxy Note 3 + Gear now available on AT&T and Sprint
• Cheating at Android benchmarks isn't new

Thing 2: What's up with HTC?

• HTC announces $101 million operating loss for Q3 2013
• Microsoft wants HTC's Android phones to dual-boot into Windows Phone
• HTC elaborates on Android 4.3 plans for HTC One on other U.S. carriers
• Stock Talk: HTC's Q3 loss isn't good, but neither is it unexpected

Thing 3: Other odds and ends

• Android security chief breaks down real malware data
• Android 4.3.1 update rolling out to LTE Nexus 7
• Twitter beta track receives yet another striking interface change
• Hulu Plus gets Chromecast support

Alex, Andrew and Jerry talk all things Note 3. IT'S HAPPENING!

Jerry and Andrew have been living and breathing the LG G2 for a few weeks now, and they tackling some of your burning questions about one of the hottest devices of the year.

The thing: The LG G2

• Verizon G2 review
• AT&T G2 review
• Verizon and AT&T versions rooted
• Long-pressing those crazy buttons will open apps
• Verizon version already has an update.
• Carrier IQ says hello on AT&T.

Phil, Jerry, Andrew and Alex talk up a week's worth of news, including the Nexus 7 controversy, CyanogenMod's rebirth as a real live corporation, more on the LG G2, and more of your e-mails. Join us!

Thing 1: New Nexus LTE hullabaloo

• Nexus 7 LTE now available in UK, Canada, Australia and more
• Verizon responds to inqury about LTE-enabled Nexus 7 activation issues
• Verizon clarifies LTE Nexus 7 certification process
• Tethering with the Nexus 7 on AT&T

Thing 2: New devices

• More LG G2 talk, tips and tricks
• Moto X developer editions appear, Verizon version now available
• Motorola Droid Maxx Developer Edition now available for $649
• Sony Xperia Z1 video walkthrough

Other odds and ends

• CyanogenMod team goes commercial, bullet-proof installer coming soon
• Sprint introduces 'One Up' annual upgrade program
• Quickoffice now free for all, courtesy of Google
• It's official: BBM for Android coming September 21
• Updated Google Wallet app coming to all US-based Android phones

Phil, Jerry and Andrew are back to talk up the latest Nexus leaks, we've got the U.S. versions of the LG G2 in our hot little hands, new Chromebooks in our hearts — and what we really think about all this iPhone buzz.

Thing 1: New Nexus incoming?

• Our best look yet at a possible Nexus successor
• Mysterious Nexus phone shows up in Google KitKat statue video

Thing 2: The LG G2 is here!

• LG G2 now available on AT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile
• AT&T LG G2 hands-on
• Verizon LG G2 hands-on
• Motorola's Active Display versus LG's Knock-On
• The LG G2 QuickWindow Case

Other odds and ends

• Twitter releases beta update with drastically new interface
• Future Samsung phones will have 64-bit CPUs too, says CEO
• Apple's iPhone 5c announcement won't change anything
• Google Play edition Samsung Galaxy S4 also getting JWR66Y update
• HTC One Google Play edition receiving JWR66Y OTA update
• Google unveils new Chromebooks, Chromebox with Intel Haswell processors
• Android 4.3 with Sense 5.0 RUU for the AT&T HTC One leaks out

We're wrapping up our week in Berlin with more on the Sony Z1 and QX cameras, more thoughts on the Samsung Galaxy Note 3, Galaxy Gear and the Note 10.1 2014 Edition (that's a tablet, if the name didn't give it away), plus the LG G Pad 8.3, ASUS and other sundry items. 

We're live from Berlin, Germany, and the annual IFA conference, where we've got the Samsung Galaxy Note 3, Galaxy Gear smartwatch and Galaxy Note 10.1 2014 Edition. Plus, Sony rolled out the new Xperia Z1 and the Cyber-shot QX10 and QX100 camera systems. And if that's not enough, we weigh in on Android 4.4 Kit Kat, and HTC's new wares. Join us!

Thing 1: Microsoft, Nokia and HTC, plus Android 4.4 Kit Kat

• Android 4.4 is announced — a confectionary perfectionary
• Kit Kat statue joins the crew at Google HQ
• Mysterious "Nexus" device shows up in Kit Kat statue unveiling
• Hands-on with the HTC Desire 601
• First look at the HTC BoomBass speaker
• What Microsoft buying Nokia means for Android

The Sony Xperia Z1 and Cyber Shot QX series

• Hands-on with the Sony Xperia Z1
• Sony announces the Cyber Shot QX10 and QX100
• Hands-on with the Sony Cyber-shot QX100

The Samsung Galaxy Gear, Note 3 and Note 10.1 (2014 edition)

• Hands-on with the Samsung Galaxy Gear
• Samsung Galaxy Note 3 hands-on
• Hands-on with the Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 (2014 edition)
• Galaxy Note 3 hitting all four major U.S. carriers
• In pictures: The Samsung Galaxy Gear

Phil, Alex, Andrew and Richard preview next week's IFA conference in Berlin. Plus, more on the LG G2, a wee bit on the Moto X, who among us has spent the most money on Asphalt 8 — and a few of your e-mails. Join us!