Welcome to Android Weekly: Minis, Plus, and Compacts Take Center Stage

Hello everyone, I'm Jace, and we're here to talk all things Android on our show. This past week has been all about minis, pluses, and compacts - a trend that's got us wondering if manufacturers can provide Flagship power in smaller packages. For those of you who aren't familiar with the world of smartphones, let me explain what I mean by "Flagship." In simple terms, a Flagship device is the top-of-the-line model from a manufacturer, offering the best hardware and features available.

One of the devices that's been making waves in this category is the Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini. As expected, it's a smaller version of the popular S5, but with some key compromises to make it more compact. The display on this device is 4.5 inches, making it perfect for one-handed use - something that I'm sure many of us can relate to. But what about performance? Don't worry; Samsung hasn't skimped on power. The Galaxy S5 Mini is powered by a quad-core processor spinning at 1.4 GHz, along with 1.5 GB of RAM and 16 GB of storage - expandable to 32 GB via the micro SD card slot.

The rear-facing camera on this device comes in at 8 megapixels, while the front-facing camera is a respectable 2.1 megapixels. The battery life is also quite impressive, with a 2100 mAh capacity and an ultra power saving mode to help you stretch it even further. But what really gets me excited about this device is that Samsung has included some of its popular features like Ultra Power Saving Mode, Kids Mode, and the revised S Health app - all of which take advantage of the heart rate monitor.

But wait, there's more! For those who love the Moto X but wish it was just a little bit bigger, there's a rumor circulating about a new device that might fill the gap. According to this rumor, the handset will come equipped with a 2.26 GHz quad-core processor, 2 GB of RAM, and a 5.2-inch display - all for the low price of 12 megapixels on the rear camera and 5 megapixels up front.

Of course, no discussion about Android devices would be complete without mentioning the latest operating system - Android L. Now, I know what you're thinking: "When will we see this OS in action?" Well, the good news is that it's already available to developers who want to get a head start on testing. And let me tell you, folks - this OS looks stunning. One of its standout features is the newly designed notifications system, which allows them to float near the top of the screen and pop up over any other application - even in full-screen immersive mode.

But what's truly impressive about Android L is that it takes all of these great features and turns them into a cohesive user experience. Of course, we're not quite ready for prime time just yet, but if you want to get a taste of what's to come, there are instructions on how to access the developer version in the show links below.

Last but certainly not least, we have some exciting news from the world of Sony Xperia devices. According to renowned xeria developer Doomlord, there's a new device in the works that's going to shake things up - or at least, that's what I think based on his leak. Apparently, this "slim down Flagship" will come equipped with a 2.5 GHz quad-core processor, a 4.5-inch display, 2 GB of RAM, and an impressive 20.7 megapixels on the rear camera - all while keeping its weight and size in check.

So what's going on here? According to Doomlord, this device is going to be perfect for those who want the best of both worlds: the power and features they need, without the bulk. And let me tell you, folks, if this leak pans out as promised, we're going to have a real treat on our hands.

Before we wrap up this episode, I just want to say thank you to all of my brothers in Android - Josh, Joe, and Chris - for working tirelessly to bring you the best content possible. If you have any questions or comments, please feel free to put them in the comments below. And don't forget to like us on social media so we can stay connected.

Finally, I just want to say that this is what Android Weekly is all about: bringing you the latest news, rumors, and reviews from the world of smartphones. Whether you're a seasoned veteran or just starting out on your smartphone journey, we've got you covered. Thanks for tuning in, and we'll see you next time!

"WEBVTTKind: captionsLanguage: enwelcome back to Android weekly yes my name is Jace and we talk all things Android in these parts and this past week was really all about minis pluses and compacts and the question remains for those of you who are not fablet Fanatics can these manufacturers provide us with Flagship power in smaller packages cuz come on people like me need more one-handed loving oh I should never have said it that way yes that's right so let's start off with the Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini it is a official and as expected it's sort of a neutered S5 packing a 4.5 in HD AMOLED display the Galaxy S5 Mini is powered by a quad core processor spinning at 1.4 GHz along with 1.5 GB of RAM 16 GB of storage expandable to 6 to 4 gigs via the micro SD card slot the device comes with 8 megapix rear facing camera 2.1 megapix front-facing camera with a 2100 Milah battery all weighing in at 120 g now to be fair to Samsung the Mini version still does provide access to the ultra power saving mode the kids mode and the revised S Health app does take advantage of the heart rate monitor now for those of you who love the Moto X but wish it was just a little bit bigger this rumor is for you according to the rumor the handset will offer a 2.26 Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 with 2 GB of RAM as well as a 5.2 in 1080 P display it will have a 12 map rear camera 5 map front facing camera 32 GB of storage with a Micro SD card slot 2900 mAh battery and of course Bluetooth and NFC now for those of you who are doubting the Expendable storage you should remember that the Moto g4g LTE and the Moto E did provide micro SD card slots so that expandable storage is still possible I am this close to calling it the cold war between Android and iOS is user interface display I think it's over from the screenshots and first impressions from Josh Android L looks gorgeous one of the very nice features of Android L is the newly designed notifications the notification will float near the top of the screen and pop up over any other application even in full screen immersive mode now you should know that Android L is not ready for prime time just yet but you can access a developer version there's instructions on how to do so in the Show links below but the good news is is that Android L's material keyboard is available uh in the Google Play Store it is stable you can download it I tried it and it looks very good indeed now moving on to good news about the Sony Experia Z compact renowned xeria developer doomlord has been spilling the beans regarding the Sony xeria Z compact according to the leak the slim down Flagship will come equipped with a 2.5 GHz quadcore Snapdragon 801 processor a 4.5 in 720p display 2 GB of RAM a 20.7 map rear camera and a 2.1 map front facing camera now some of you may be thinking Jace what's a 720p display doing on my Flagship device come on it's a 4.5 in display 720p is perfect and just in line with the kind of battery life that most of you want having 1080P and a 4.5 in display silly Overkill ah SLI don't need tweezers though I got a tool that's more powerful sliver gone now thanks for watching Android Army my name is Jace love to connect with you here on Google+ or Twitter don't forget about my brothers in Android Josh Joe and the tech ninja Kevin laon and Chris yes all working very hard to deliver the best Android content on the web if you have any questions please put them in the comments below I read them all may not reply to all of them though and please start being nice in the comments just sayingwelcome back to Android weekly yes my name is Jace and we talk all things Android in these parts and this past week was really all about minis pluses and compacts and the question remains for those of you who are not fablet Fanatics can these manufacturers provide us with Flagship power in smaller packages cuz come on people like me need more one-handed loving oh I should never have said it that way yes that's right so let's start off with the Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini it is a official and as expected it's sort of a neutered S5 packing a 4.5 in HD AMOLED display the Galaxy S5 Mini is powered by a quad core processor spinning at 1.4 GHz along with 1.5 GB of RAM 16 GB of storage expandable to 6 to 4 gigs via the micro SD card slot the device comes with 8 megapix rear facing camera 2.1 megapix front-facing camera with a 2100 Milah battery all weighing in at 120 g now to be fair to Samsung the Mini version still does provide access to the ultra power saving mode the kids mode and the revised S Health app does take advantage of the heart rate monitor now for those of you who love the Moto X but wish it was just a little bit bigger this rumor is for you according to the rumor the handset will offer a 2.26 Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 with 2 GB of RAM as well as a 5.2 in 1080 P display it will have a 12 map rear camera 5 map front facing camera 32 GB of storage with a Micro SD card slot 2900 mAh battery and of course Bluetooth and NFC now for those of you who are doubting the Expendable storage you should remember that the Moto g4g LTE and the Moto E did provide micro SD card slots so that expandable storage is still possible I am this close to calling it the cold war between Android and iOS is user interface display I think it's over from the screenshots and first impressions from Josh Android L looks gorgeous one of the very nice features of Android L is the newly designed notifications the notification will float near the top of the screen and pop up over any other application even in full screen immersive mode now you should know that Android L is not ready for prime time just yet but you can access a developer version there's instructions on how to do so in the Show links below but the good news is is that Android L's material keyboard is available uh in the Google Play Store it is stable you can download it I tried it and it looks very good indeed now moving on to good news about the Sony Experia Z compact renowned xeria developer doomlord has been spilling the beans regarding the Sony xeria Z compact according to the leak the slim down Flagship will come equipped with a 2.5 GHz quadcore Snapdragon 801 processor a 4.5 in 720p display 2 GB of RAM a 20.7 map rear camera and a 2.1 map front facing camera now some of you may be thinking Jace what's a 720p display doing on my Flagship device come on it's a 4.5 in display 720p is perfect and just in line with the kind of battery life that most of you want having 1080P and a 4.5 in display silly Overkill ah SLI don't need tweezers though I got a tool that's more powerful sliver gone now thanks for watching Android Army my name is Jace love to connect with you here on Google+ or Twitter don't forget about my brothers in Android Josh Joe and the tech ninja Kevin laon and Chris yes all working very hard to deliver the best Android content on the web if you have any questions please put them in the comments below I read them all may not reply to all of them though and please start being nice in the comments just saying\n"