4.4.2 + Google Search + Google Edition Launcher Conflicting?

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I installed google search and the launcher once i got the 4.4 OTA. Then after i jumped from 4.4. to 4.4.2 ive experienced reductions in battery life, data speed and reception as well as lock screen time and weather widget/pattern overlap. Is this a sequence or compatibility issue? Any ideas on fixing it? TIA.