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The Galaxy S5 is scheduled to get Android 4.4.4 this month. Photo: Killian Bell/Cult of Mac

The Galaxy S5 is scheduled to get Android 4.4.4 this month. Photo: Killian Bell/Cult of Mac

Still waiting for Google’s latest Android 4.4.4 KitKat update on your Galaxy smartphone? A leaked Samsung roadmap details the South Korean company’s release plans for 13 different handsets, including the Galaxy S5, the Galaxy S4, the Galaxy Note 3, and the Galaxy Note 2.

The Motorola Xoom, one of Motorola's first Android tablets. Image: Motorola

The Motorola Xoom, one of Motorola’s first Android tablets. Image: Motorola

Motorola may have chosen to bow out of the tablet market for the time being, but new owner Lenovo won’t let it rest for too long. The Chinese company reportedly has plans to launch new Android-powered slates under the Motorola brand in an effort to tackle competitors like Apple and Samsung in key markets.

Battery life is even better on the Note 4. Photo: Samsung

Battery life is even better on the Note 4. Photo: Samsung

The Samsung Galaxy Note 4 is already getting its first software update, and it’s making some significant improvements to battery life. The release, which is labelled “XXU1ANJ4,” also promises to deliver greater performance and increased stability.

Screenshot: Killian Bell/Cult of Android

Screenshot: Killian Bell/Cult of Android

Itching to get your hands on the Galaxy Note 4 early? Maybe your feelings towards the device will change when you see its price tag. Three unlocked models have been made available to order from Amazon.com, and they’ll all cost you more than $850.

Samsung's Galaxy Nexus is almost 3 years old now. Photo: Killian Bell/Cult of Android

Samsung’s Galaxy Nexus is almost 3 years old now. Photo: Killian Bell/Cult of Android

New GPU drivers released for the Samsung Galaxy Nexus breathe new life into the aging smartphone by paving the way for an unofficial Android L ROM later this year. In the meantime, they bring improved performance for existing KitKat ROMs, making the upgrade even more compelling.

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