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The Galaxy S5 Plus on Samsung's Dutch website. Screenshot: Cult of Android

The Galaxy S5 Plus on Samsung’s Dutch website. Screenshot: Cult of Android

Samsung upset a lot of early Galaxy S5 adopters back in June when it announced the Galaxy S5 LTE-A, an improved version of the Galaxy S5 with a better display and a faster processor, just two months after the original first went on sale. However, it was only made available in South Korea.

Now a similar handset has popped up on international Samsung product pages with a new moniker — Galaxy S5 Plus — indicating a worldwide launch could be right around the corner.

Lollipop is well worth looking forward to. Image: Google

Lollipop’s new apps are gorgeous. Image: Google

It will likely be a while yet before the vast majority gets its hands on Android 5.0 Lollipop — especially those without Nexus devices. But that doesn’t mean you can’t have a taste of it right now. Lollipop’s Messenger, Play Music, Google Fit, and other apps are already available to download and install on your existing device with Android 4.4.4 KitKat.

The latest Android Wear update is now rolling out to the G Watch. Photo: Killian Bell/Cult of Android

The latest Android Wear update is now rolling out to the G Watch. Photo: Killian Bell/Cult of Android

Google has begun rolling out its latest Android Wear update, which adds offline music playback and the ability to connect to Bluetooth headphones, and support for watches with a GPS. The “4.4W.2” software is currently reaching users with an LG G Watch over-the-air.

You cannot receive notifications on Google Glass and Android Wear. Photo: Google

You cannot receive notifications on Google Glass and Android Wear. Photo: Google

Google Glass users can finally view Android notifications as they arrive on their smartphone — but only if they’ll give them up on Android Wear. Notifications cannot be delivered to both devices simultaneously, so unfortunately for wearable junkies, it’s one or the other.

OnePlus One pre-orders are coming, but they won't stick around for long. Photo: OnePlus

OnePlus One pre-orders are coming, but they won’t stick around for long. Photo: OnePlus

Those still waiting to get their hands on the incredible OnePlus One will be able to pre-order the device without an invite starting Monday, October 27, at 8 a.m. Pacific. You’ll have to act fast if you want one, though, because OnePlus is giving fans just one hour to get their order in.

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