Google has just released the latest distribution figures of the Android operating system over a 14-day period ending on September 4. The numbers show a consistent growth in the amount of Android users running Jelly Bean while older versions of the operating system, including Froyo, continue on their journey towards extinction.

Samsung officially unveiled its latest flagship smartphone, the Galaxy Note III, yesterday during its Unpacked event in Berlin. And today, all four major carriers in the U.S. have now published a pre-registration page on their websites, giving the most eager customers the opportunity of receiving an e-mail the minute the Note III becomes available for purchase.

At its Unpacked event this evening, Samsung officially unveiled its first Android-powered wearable piece of technology, the Galaxy Gear. The Gear will be available to purchase starting September 25 , but, unfortunately, at present is only compatible with Samsung’s new flagship tablet, the Galaxy Note III, which will also be available to purchase on the same date.

Following hordes of recent leaks, rumors, and speculation Samsung has officially announced the Galaxy Note 3 at its Unpacked event this evening. The company’s new flagship phablet is slightly bigger, thinner and lighter than its predecessor, and will be available in over 140 countries worldwide, starting September 25, with an arrival on all 4 key U.S. carriers, as well as U.S. Cellular later this year.

MetroPCS, the largest prepaid service in the U.S., has officially announced that it will carry Huawei’s latest ultra-affordable Android smartphone, the Valiant, which is available to purchase from the carrier’s website as from today.