Google shutters Currents, replaces with Newsstand

Google has decided to kill its Currents newsreader to replace it with Google Play Newsstand. While it has a similar name to Apple’s magazine and newspaper store, Google claims it is a different experience. The tech company approaches the new magazine, blog, news site and newsreader app with a Flipboard-like experience and takes on smart curation as content comes in from different sources based on user interest.

Google will add subscription-only providers such as Wall Street Journal and New York Times on top of the usual magazine partners Currents had. Existing users of Currents and Google Magazines just need to update their apps to access Newsstand. You can view more information here.

Tumblr for iOS 7 gets redesign

Tumblr redesigns its iOS app to conform to iOS 7 look. The Dashboard and post compose screen both get a new look. There is also a new post style chooser and fast reblog feature. Tumblr also added an autocomplete feature for writing tags.

Logitech transforms Apple devices to gaming consoles

Logitech wants to turn your iOS 7-powered iPhone 5 and 5s as well as 5^th-gen iPod touch into a mobile gaming console with the new PowerShell Controller + Battery. You get analog off-screen controls and an additional 1500 mAh battery to allow for full-screen, long gaming sessions. It works with controller-compatible iOS games, which Logitech has listed here.

Google begins Android 4.4 OTA rollout for Nexus 4 devices

After a buggy and botched initial launch, Google has finally flipped the switch on an official OTA rollout of Android 4.4 KitKat for Nexus 4 device owners.

Word online is that Google is keeping the GE launcher, complete with right-swipe Google Now access, exclusively to the Nexus 5 for now, it’s possible to make it happen. On a more positive note, with the update you’ll receive transparent status bars, Immersive Mode support, a new dialler, an improved file picker and, of course, the little improvements that make Android as joyful as it is.

Go on and press update (over WiFi of course) if you haven't already been notified. Otherwise, be patient, it'll come. Nexus 7 owners? We feel your pain, Google's decided to take their time with a staggered rollout for that device for no good reason.

via MobileSyrup