The Sony Xperia Z2 was recently announced by the company with much fanfare and hype. And as with any new device launch, developers were quick to leak out the system dump of the smartphone. This has led to several core applications from the new flagship leaking out. These apps can now be ported onto existing Xperia devices, including the most recently launched models. XDA developers have managed to uncover the Media, Phone and Camera apps from the Xperia Z2.

Meizu has just sent out invitations for a new launch event in Paris on the 6th of March. The Chinese manufacturer is expected to unveil the new MX4 flagship along with an Ubuntu running smartphone according to previous reports. An unveiling in Paris also means that Meizu is looking to go global on a large scale, which is rare for a Chinese OEM.

A recent leak suggested that the LG G Pad 8.3 would soon make its way to Verizon Wireless in the U.S. Today, there’s official confirmation on that coming straight from the carrier. This LG tablet will reportedly hit America’s largest carrier as an exclusive, with sales expected to commence on the 6th of March.

The Motorola Moto G’s Android 4.4.2 KitKat update is causing intermittent connection losses for some users, often forcing them to restart their handset to reinstate a cellular signal. The issue has been reported on the Motorola support forums and the company has acknowledged it, so you should expect a fix soon.

Google appears to be preparing a big Google Play promotion to celebrate the store’s second anniversary. Users in Australia report that books, games, magazines, and movies have been reduced to as little as AU$0.99 — while others like FIFA 14 have gone completely free.