Although IFA Trade Fair in Berlin begins on September 5, the manufacturers tend to start announcing new devices, which they plan to showcase at the event, one or two days before the fair to generate buzz. The first set of announcements were made on September 3 i.e. yesterday, and more will continue today.

Here is the round-up of most important Android/ Chrome OS related news that appeared on Day -1 of the IFA 2014:

Smartphones/ Tablets:

Samsung introduces Galaxy Note 4 & Note Edge smartphones

Sony unveils Xperia Z3 family of Android devices

Sony reveals Xperia E3 & SmartWatch 3

Asus announces MeMO Pad 7 ME572C tablet with Intel SoC

Acer unveils Iconia One 8 and Iconia Tab 10 Android tablets

Lenovo introduces Tab S8

Chrome OS:

Toshiba introduces Chromebook 2 with optional full HD display

Accessories/ Add-ons/ Connected devices:

Asus ZenWatch is official, priced at €199

Gear VR marks Samsung’s entry in virtual reality arena

Sony adds QX1 and QX30 to its lens-style camera portfolio

Logitech launches multi-device keyboard for your smartphone, tablet & PC

What is expected on September 4?

Lenovo, HTC, Huawei and more are expected to unveil new Android devices. Check out or bookmark our IFA 2014 news portal for quick access to all Android-related news from Berlin.