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International travelers will appreciate today’s Google Translate update. The app, which now sits at version 2.5, has added the ability to translate text taken from a photo as well as general improvements in the app’s functionality. Google Googles has had photo translation for a bit now, but having it built into the translation app makes more sense so I’m glad they added it.

If you happen to be the owner of an Amazon Kindle Fire and enjoy having a large catalog of music at your finger tips, then you’ll be happy to hear that Spotify is now available via the Amazon App Store. It may have taken a while to make its way to Kindle Fire owners, but it should be a welcomed addition to the already multitude of music services available.

Every now and then, Google takes a second (or third) look at some of their projects to determine whether or not they’re worth the effort. Some projects are given the okay to continue, while others, well… they’re not so lucky. Google’s latest fatality is its much neglected podcast player, Google Listen.

Yes, that is a semi-sarcastic title. However, it’s still true. I’ve already professed my animosity towards exlusives like this, but it is what it is. The good news? Those rocking an Xperia device can download and play the popular console add-on Call of Duty: Black Ops Zombies all by themselves for 30 days. After that, it’s open season on the undead.

If you’re looking for a new rubber burning racing game to play on your Android device and have yet to experience EA’s Real Racing 2, you might want to consider picking it up now, while it’s only $0.99. Normally $4.99, Real Racing 2, with its critically-acclaimed racing simulation, has been providing countless hours of gameplay to Android users across the globe, and at its newly discounted price, EA is hoping to attract even more users to the franchise before releasing the highly anticipated Real Racing 3.

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