Facebook today became the first third-party Android app (not build by Google) to surpass 1 billion installs from Google Play. It’s even more popular than a number of Google’s own apps, including Hangouts, Google Search, and even Chrome.

The original Moto X. Photo: Motorola

In just a couple of days from now, Motorola will be unveiling the successor to the Moto X, which was widely regarded by many as one of the best phones to launch last year.

Even though the original Moto X did not sport beastly specs or a great camera, it provided quite a lot of unique features which greatly enhanced its usability.

The AMA app for iOS. Screenshots: Killian Bell/Cult of Android.

Reddit today launched an awesome new app on iOS that allows users to enjoy its hugely popular “Ask Me Anything” (AMA) threads in the easiest way possible on a mobile device, and the company has confirmed that Android users will get their own version later this week.

The original Moto G. Photo: Motorola

We’re almost certain that Motorola will announce its second-generation Moto G at a press event in Chicago this Thursday, and a new leak that shows its retail packaging out in the wild suggests a launch is right around the corner. Like the second-generation Moto X, however, it appears the handset’s new name may simply be “the new Moto G.”

Android Wear on the Moto 360. Photo: Google.

Google has promised new Android Wear updates that will add support for GPS and bring new features before the end of the year. Also part of the search giant’s plans is enabling Android Wear watches to pair with other wearables, and allowing third-party developers to create custom watch faces