This Week in the Life of DROID: 8/30/2013

Another week of sensational Android content has filled up the pages here at Droid Life as we step into the long weekend ahead. We handed out all sorts of amazing prizes from a custom designed Moto X to $100 in Google Play gift cards. We also went live for episode 34 of the DL Show, kicked off our NFL Eliminator challenge, saw the Moto X launch with Verizon, watched Hugo Barra leave the Android team, and Google slash Nexus 4 prices by $100. It was a packed week, that’s for sure.

But things aren’t slowing next week, even with the 3-day weekend before it. Remember, that next week is Samsung’s Galaxy Note 3 and Galaxy Gear unveiling. We’ll be on hand for the festivities and will surely bring your our first impressions of each. In the mean time, before we get to next Wednesday, be sure to catch up on anything you may have missed.

• Watch:  The Droid Life Show Episode 34 [Subscribe]
• Contest:  Join the 2013 DL NFL Eliminator. First game is next Thursday.
• Video:  Nexus 7 case showdown.
• Moto X:  Now available from Verizon | Cost to build | MotoMaker officially live.
• The Galaxy S5 rumors have already started, and that’s simply silly.
• Pressy turns your headphone jack in a functional button, crushes Kickstarter goal in 1 day.
• Tip:  This is the best way to buy phones from Verizon at full retail.
• Google reportedly bought smartwatch maker WIMM to create its own watch.
• AT&T’s prepaid service, Aio Wireless, goes nationwide in September.
• Our latest gathering of icons and UCCW clock skins.
• Hugo Barra has departed the Android team for Xiaomi. Damn.
• Is this the front panel of the new Galaxy Note 3?
• Verizon Max and Edge are now live if you are interested in paying for phones monthly.
• Apps and Updates:  Digg | Shazam | Twitter
• Deal of the week:  Nexus 4 prices slashed by $100.

Be safe out there this holiday weekend – we want you all to experience the next “phablet” with us. Yes, I broke down and said the dreaded word.