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Apple-vs-Motorola

In a surprising move, Apple and Google have decided to drop all lawsuits charges against each other as reported by the Wall Street Journal, ending a long court-room battle. The agreement contains all of Apple’s patent battles against Motorola Mobility, which Google inherited when it purchased the company a couple of years ago. 

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There are lots of things I love about the Galaxy S5, but one thing that lets it down is its TouchWiz software. Samsung bakes in so many tweaks and modifications that it’s noticeably slower than stock Android, and filled to the brim with stuff (crap) no one ever wants or needs.

Fortunately, that won’t be the case with the Google Play Edition device, which will run pure Android 4.4 KitKat exactly as Google intended. And after picking up its Bluetooth SIG certificate today, it should be too long before this device hits the Play Store.

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Google’s next Android update will rollout to Nexus devices on Friday, May 23, according to sources familiar with the company’s plans. The new build, which will be labeled Android 4.4.3, will bring a plethora of bug fixes and improvements, and prepare the Android platform for the next generation of Nexus devices.

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Hey, Titanfall players, disembark your mechs and listen up! EA just dropped a brand new Titanfall companion app for Android and iOS that delivers the ultimate second-screen experience. You won’t want to continue playing the game without it.

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Samsung has already announced a number of new phones and tablets for 2014, but the South Korean has lots more up its sleeve. This year’s lineup also includes a Galaxy S5 Prime, a new Galaxy Gear, a second-generation Galaxy Mega, and more — according to ever-reliable tipster @Evleaks.

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