Don’t Miss These Android Stories: January 31, 2015

I know that the only thing on your mind right now is how many melt-your-brain-hot wings you will consume on Sunday after an 18-pack of Busch Light, but there were actually a ton of major Android stories from the past week that you should catch up on. From a potentially real first look at the new HTC flagship, to all sorts of Galaxy S6 rumors, to big changes in Google Now, to the network-switching-awesomeness that could be Google’s wireless service, we talked about it all. Oh, we also sat down for a DL Show on Friday.

To catch up, run through the quick-hitter list below! 

• Watch: The Droid Life Show – Episode 76 [Subscribe]
• Big Deal: Google Now cards will now show info from 3rd party apps.
• This is more than likely the new HTC One (M9).
• Unboxing:  Dell Venue 8 7000.
• Galaxy S6:  New materials, innovative design | Less bloat | No Snapdragon 810.
• Be True:  Google’s Wireless service will switch between networks on the fly.
• Free:  Google Earth Pro for all.
• HTC won’t make its 90-day window for Lollipop updates.
• App to Check Out:  Microsoft Outlook | Seene
• Android 5.0.2 factory images finally show up for mobile Nexus 7 models.
• Chromecast was the number 1 streaming device in the US in 2014.
• Weird:  Will Microsoft really invest in Cyanogen?
• Verizon is raising activation and upgrade fees to $40.
• Google Fiber confirmed and official for four new markets.

Do the right thing this weekend, cheer for the Patrihawks.