This Week in the Life of Droid: 10/4/2013

It was an action-packed week for the world of Android, with Samsung’s Galaxy Note 3 and Galaxy Gear hitting shelves, plus some news popping up for the upcoming Nexus smartphone from Google. We posted our Note 3 review, and we got some quality hands-on time with the Galaxy Gear, with a full review coming sometime in the very near future. As for other news that doesn’t center around Samsung, Android 4.3.1 began hitting new Nexus 7 4G LTE devices, and we learned that Instagram is bringing ads to our feeds.

If you missed any of this week’s top stories, we have highlighted them down below.

• Watch: Droid Life Show – Episode 37 [Subscribe]
• Review: Samsung Galaxy Note 3
• Hands-on and Overview: Samsung Galaxy Gear
• Video: A look at a few apps for the Galaxy Gear.
• Video: 30+ tips and tricks for the Galaxy Note 3.
• Did we just get another look at the upcoming Nexus 5?
• Android 4.3.1 rolling out to new Nexus 7 4G LTE.
• Additional images of early Android 4.4 screenshots leak.
• AT&T Moto X getting the much needed camera software update today.
• Microsoft in talks with HTC to load Windows Phone alongside Android?
• Instagram is bringing ads to your feed.
• Samsung launches HomeSync, a Google TV-like set-top box.
• Target’s Brightspot prepaid plans we leaked became official.
• Android’s distro numbers updated, Jelly Bean hits nearly 50% of all devices.
• Will the Nexus 5 feature a MEMS camera?
• Samsung could announce its curved display-toting device next week.
• Android tablets finally outsold the iPad during Q2 of 2013.

Have a great and relaxing weekend, folks!