Don’t Miss These Android Stories: June 5, 2015

As Rebecca Black once so elegantly stated, “Yesterday was Thursday, today is Friday.” Yes, sadly, it’s the end of the work week here at DL, but we had a lot to talk about. With Google I/O all wrapped up, we featured a ton of Android M tips and tricks, plus talked a bit about NVIDIA’s Android TV set-top box SHIELD.

On top that excitement, Ron gave us his take on Google Photos in his latest opinion piece, ASUS announced the ZenWatch 2 with zero theatrics, Motorola declared the Android 5.1.1 update for the Moto 360 “not quite there yet,” and TAG has a name for its $1,400 Android Wear smartwatch.

Below, you will find the list of this week’s top Android and mobile-related stories.

• Android M Features: Peeking is the New Heads-up Notifications | Light Colored Status Bar | App Manager Walkthrough | Revamped Volume Controls
• Video: Huawei P8 Lite unboxing and tour.
• Samsung reported to launch 5.5″ Galaxy S6 Plus device in coming weeks.
• Opinion: Ron gives his take on Google Photos.
• HTC may look to do a bit of innovation for next year’s One.
• Full specs for the Galaxy S6 Active released by Samsung.
• ASUS announces the ZenWatch 2.
• Samsung Pay launch reportedly pushed to September.
• Motorola: Android 5.1.1 update for Moto 360 is not quite ready.
• SoundHound announces its Hound personal assistant app.
• Nest to host press event on June 17, may announce new product.
• Amazon launches GameFly game streaming for Fire TV devices.
• I love gold: HTC displays its 24ct. Gold One M9.
• AT&T may soon announce the Galaxy S6 Active.
• TAG’s upcoming Android Wear smartwatch has been named.

Have a great weekend, folks!