Android Central 158: Nexus 5 and Android 4.4 KitKat

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We've got the Nexus 5 with Android 4.4 KitKat in our hot little hands, and we're gonna talk them to death this week. Plus, Phil finally gets Google Glass. Join us!

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Thing 1: The Nexus 5

• The Nexus 5 is official, Play Store now taking orders
• Nexus 5 official specs
• Nexus 5 and Android 4.4 KitKat video walkthrough
• In pictures: The Nexus 5
• Sprint Nexus 5: $149 for 16GB on contract; preorders Nov. 1, available Nov. 8
• T-Mobile says it'll carry the Nexus 5, forgets to give a price or date
• Yes, you can buy a Nexus 5 from Google Play and activate it on Sprint
• Hangouts v2 preinstalled on Nexus 5, updated in Play Store in coming weeks

Thing 2: Android 4.4 KitKat

• Android 4.4 KitKat is official, launching on the Nexus 5
• Google releases Android 4.4 KitKat SDK
• In Android 4.4, Google Now is finally part of your home screen
• Android 4.4 KitKat 'Easter egg' animation
• Kit Kat branches hitting the Android source tree, Nexus 5 factory images now available
• Google Wallet 'tap and pay' can work on any Android 4.4 device, but still requires a U.S. SIM
• Nexus 4, Nexus 7 and Nexus 10 will all get Android 4.4 KitKat
• Galaxy Nexus will not get Android 4.4 KitKat
• Motorola to bring KitKat to Moto X, new Droids and Dev Edition RAZR HD
• HTC One to get KitKat within 90 days in the U.S. [Updated]
• Google Voice won't be integrated into latest Hangouts update, but it's coming
• Video: What's new in Android 4.4 design
• Video: What's new in Android 4.4

Thing 3: Yes, there's other stuff to talk about

• Motorola makes updating the Moto X camera easy, moves app to Google Play
• Sprint Galaxy Nexus Android 4.3 update rolling out starting today
• Pandora now officially supports Chromecast
• Google Glass and moving violations: There will be growing pains
• Android Central Live: It's a wrap!

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