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Dyson es conocido por sus productos de alta calidad, que a menudo tienen precios elevados, lo que hace que este descuento de $200 sea aún más tentador. Este modelo en particular ya no parece estar en el sitio web de Dyson, lo que explica el precio sorprendentemente bajo. Sin embargo, esto también puede significar que el stock es limitado, por lo que si quieres un ventilador Dyson Purifier Cool por menos dinero, esta es tu oportunidad.
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Aunque no tuvimos la oportunidad de revisar el Dyson Purifier Cool TP4B, probamos un modelo similar. Ventilador purificador de aire Dyson Cool Autoreact TP7AAmbos dispositivos cuentan con filtración de aire de alta eficiencia de 360 grados, oscilación de 350 grados, detección automática de la calidad del aire, multiplicador de aire y capacidad de purificación sin enfriamiento. El TP7A impresionó a nuestros críticos con una calificación de cuatro estrellas sobre cinco, por lo que también tenemos grandes esperanzas en el TP4B.
Meta has announced that it is adding four new stickers to Instagram — Add Yours Music, Frames, Reveal, and Cutouts — so that you can “kick off music trends, create your own custom stickers from your photos or videos, post a secret story and more” which should help you “get more creative in Stories.” Let’s look at each of them in more detail.
Add Yours Music
The Add Yours Music sticker allows you to add music to your story from Instagram’s music library, which is exactly what the existing music button allows you to do. However, in addition to that, this sticker allows people watching your story to add their music to your story and see the music that other people have added to it. To use this sticker:
Tap the stickers icon, then tap on the icon that says “Add Yours Music.”
Once selected, tap on “+ / Add Music” to select a song from Instagram’s music library.
Once you post your story, your friends will be able to add their own song using the “Add Yours” button.
Frames
The Frames sticker allows you to add a photo inside it. Once you post the story, the photo inside the Frame sticker will appear grayed out to other people. To make it appear more clearly, they will have to shake their device. Doing so will develop the image and then the actual photo will come to life. It mimics how people shake Polaroids to develop the photo (which is something that you aren’t supposed to do). To use this sticker:
When creating a story, tap the stickers icon , then tap on the Frames sticker.
This will open up your photo gallery, where you can select one image to be framed.
Once you select an image, you can also add a caption if you choose. It will automatically add the date and timestamp of when the photo was taken.
After you post your story, your friends and followers can shake their phone or tap the “shake to reveal” button to develop the image inside the frame.
Reveal
The Reveal sticker makes the photo in your story appear blurred to other people. To unblur the image, they will have to Direct Message (DM) you. This sticker is aimed at improving engagement with the content, and it is something that creators would love to use. To use the Reveal sticker:
When creating a story, tap the stickers icon, then tap on the icon that says Reveal.
Once you select the Reveal sticker, you will be prompted to type a hint for friends about what they might find behind your blurred story.
You can tap the “Preview” icon in the bottom left hand corner to see how your story will appear to friends.
Once you post your story, your friends will only be able to see your story content if they DM you, but don’t worry, you won’t need to approve every DM for your story to be revealed.
Cutouts
The Cutouts sticker allows you to create a sticker from a photo or video and then use that sticker in reels or stories. Once you create a sticker using this Cutouts sticker, Instagram will save it in the sticker tray. You can also let other people save those stickers for themselves so that they can use them in their content. To use the Cutouts sticker:
To create a sticker from your camera roll:
Tap the stickers icon at the top, then tap on the scissors icon that says “Cutouts.”
Select a photo or video with a clear subject from your gallery.
A sticker will be automatically generated. If it’s not what you wanted, you can manually select the object you want for your sticker. Note: you can only pick one object.
Tap the “Use sticker” button to add it to your reel or story.
To create a sticker from photos on Instagram:
Go to the photo you’d like to transform into a sticker. Note: you’ll only see the option to create a sticker from eligible photos shared by public accounts on Instagram.
If you’ve ever wished you could safely stick some bees, strawberries or trees in your ears, UK headphone manufacturer VQ has just the thing for you. The new VQ Skylark true wireless earbuds come in a choice of three patterns from English fashion designer Cath Kidston. These are called ‘Bees’, the more floral ‘Story Tree’ and a lovely blue ‘Strawberry Garden’ – you can see all three designs in the carousel below.
There’s no doubt that these buds look very different from your average in-ear audio kit that you may have come to expect from the likes of the best wireless earbuds, but VQ promises that it’s not just a case of designer style over audio substance. While these earbuds are “a fashion statement”, they are also “a piece of art in your ears”. VQ claims they sound pretty good too.
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VQ Skylark true wireless earbuds with Cath Kidston designs: key features, price and availability
With a relatively low price tag of £59.99 (roughly $74 / AU$114) these earbuds have an impressive specification for the cash. There’s enhanced noise cancelling, Bluetooth 5.3 with a 10m connection range, and up to 10 hours of playback (although confusingly, it’s listed as up to six hours of music and four hours of talk time) that rises to a total 45 hours of use via the charging case. Standby time is a whopping 200 hours, which is the kind of standby figure I haven’t seen since my Nokia 3310 days.
According to VQ, these earbuds may well be the loudest true wireless earbuds on the market right now with “deep, rich bass, defined mid-range, and crystal-clear high end”. However, it’s worth considering their claimed sound quality in the context of the price tag here.
While I’ve not tested these particular buds myself, I’ve read multiple reviews of the firms’s similarly affordable Wren buds that say the firms’ budget buds sound ‘OK’ rather than ‘OMG’. As we point out in our guide to the best budget wireless earbuds, you’re not going to get high-end audio performance at rock bottom prices – but today’s budget buds are surprisingly good for the money.
The Skylark true wireless earbuds are available now from VQ, from Amazon and from B&Q.
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Facebook Messenger gets HD image and video-sharing capabilities
Facebook Messenger now lets you share images and videos in HD quality. Here, HD means 4K resolution for still images and HD resolution (1,280 x 720 pixels) for videos. This is exactly similar to WhatsApp, and you can enable the HD tag while choosing images or videos from your phone’s gallery. When you receive HD images, you can see the HD tag on the top right corner of that image.
Facebook Messenger also lets you create Shared Albums with family and friends. In a group chat, when you select multiple images and videos from your phone’s gallery, an option labelled ‘Create Album’ appears. You can also long press an image in the chat to create a shared album with it. To add images and videos to an existing album, tap ‘Add To Album.’ Everyone in th group chat can rename and edit existing shared albums. They can add, delete, download, or view images and videos in the album.
Facebook Messenger gets profile QR codes and enhanced document and file sharing features
You can start chatting with people by adding them to Facebook Messenger using their QR code. Every Facebook Messenger user gets a unique QR code, which can be used to instantly start a chat with that person. You can share your QR code with others, making it easier to initiate chats. You can see an example in the image below.
Meta has also made it easier to share large documents and files using Facebook Messenger. The messaging app now supports sending and receiving documents and files that are as big as 100MB in size. Most major document formats, including Excel, PDF, Word, and ZIP are supported. You can send files by clicking the + shaped button and choosing the ‘Share A File’ option.
Watch our in-depth video below to understand all the AI-powered features that Samsung debuted with One UI 6.1. Those features are available on the Galaxy S23 series, Galaxy S23 FE, Galaxy S24 series, Galaxy Tab S9 series, Galaxy Z Flip 5, and Galaxy Z Fold 5.
Fallout TV show creator Jonathan Nolan says that “really cool conversations” have taken place about a possible second season amid reports that a follow-up is already in development.
Speaking exclusively to TechRadar, Nolan – who also directed the Amazon series’ first three episodes – suggested that Prime Video’s Fallout TV show wouldn’t end after a single season. However, when I pressed him for more details on what a second season could be about, Nolan was hesitant to confirm anything official, choosing instead to tentatively tease that more stories might be in the pipeline.
The forthcoming Prime Video series is set in the same universe as the Fallout games developed by Bethesda. Each title in the studio’s ever-expanding dystopian action-RPG franchise is based in a different location, with new characters to interact with, monsters to fight, settlements to visit, and missions to complete. In that sense, Fallout is an anthology-style game series that puts players in the shoes of a new protagonist with each new release.
Sitting around waiting for that Fallout season 2 renewal like… (Image credit: Amazon Studios)
Fallout‘s TV adaptation, then, seems tailormade to adopt a compendium-like form of seasonal storytelling akin to Bethesda’s ‘new game, new location’ mantra. And, with popular and award-winning duo Fargo (one of the best Hulu shows) and True Detective (one of the best Max shows) recently leading the anthology TV show charge, there’s clearly a market for this kind of TV-based narrative format. So, is that a creative path that Nolan would look to walk? Or would he prefer to continue the journeys of season 1’s protagonists?
“It’s an ongoing conversation I’ve had with [Fallout co-showrunners] Geneva [Robertson-Dworet] and Graham [Wagner] about how the show moves forward,” Nolan said. “We’ve had some really cool conversations about it but, for now, we’re concentrating on one great season of television. If there are enough people out there who love it, and we’re lucky to get the chance to go again, then we’ll be playing in the same space, but not necessarily with the same elements.”
Has Fallout season 2 secretly been renewed by Amazon?
Don’t look so sad, Lucy – Fallout season 2 might be happening! (Image credit: Prime Video/JoJo Whilden)
Taken at face value, Nolan’s answer is an evasive one – and, really, that’s to be expected. If Fallout season 2 has already been greenlit by Amazon, he’s not going to confirm the series’ renewal before an official Prime Video announcement is made. Given the streaming industry’s penchant for canceling shows, regardless of how popular they are, it wouldn’t be in Nolan’s best interests to reveal potential season 2 plans ahead of time in case Fallout isn’t the big hit I expect it to be.
That said, there are rumors that Fallout season 2 is already in development. Yesterday (April 9), The Hollywood Reporter suggested that Amazon’s Fallout series had been gifted a $25 million tax credit by the California Film Commission (CFC) to try to coax its cast and crew to relocate production from New York to the west coast.
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Now, this isn’t confirmation that Fallout season 2 is on the way, but the CFC only offers these financial packages to projects that have all but been confirmed (well, at least internally by the studio that’s making them). At this point, then, it’s very likely – although again, I’m keen to stress that this isn’t confirmation of a second season of Fallout – that another installment has secretly been greenlit.
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While we wait for the seemingly inevitable news that Fallout season 2 is in the works, there’s another slice of good news where one of the best Prime Video shows (potentially, anyway) is concerned.
As the X/Twitter post above confirms, Fallout season 1 is due to launch on Prime Video, aka one of the world’s best streaming services, earlier than anticipated in the US. The live-action show was originally set to be released worldwide on Thursday, April 11, with all eight episodes dropping simultaneously. However, US audiences will be able to stream it a few hours earlier than expected. Fallout will now make its Prime Video debut on Wednesday, April 10 at 6pm PT / 9pm ET. UK and Australian viewers, however, will have to wait until April 11 at 2am BST / 11am AEST to watch it.
Woot includes a choice of Apple Watch 8 models. Photo: Apple
Amazon bargain site Woot! keeps the Apple savings coming. On Wednesday it surfaced an Apple Watches and More! sale with a handful of great deals on different models of the wearable, plus an accessories bundle. And the sale page doesn’t even include all the discounted Apple Watches on the site. We added a few below.
“Look like a Silicon Valley tech mogul,” Woot wrote. “And if smart watches aren’t your thing, we’ve also got a wide array of ‘More!’”
Find great Apple Watch and accessories deals in Woot sale
Woot’s new Apple Watches and More! sale ends April 10 at 10 p.m. PT. However, whenever items sell out, they’re gone.
So the products below are divided up between what’s listed on Woot’s new sale page as of midday Wednesday and some other Apple Watch deals we found on the site.
Buying a late-model Apple Watch, but older than Apple Watch 9 or Ultra 2, is a great way to get most of the latest features, including blood oxygen monitoring (which a lawsuit forced Apple to turn off in its latest new models).
And note the sale’s accessories bundle makes for a cool addition. It comes with a charger and Sport Bands with your choice of sizes and colors.
The Motorola Razr knocked my socks off when I first saw it last year, and it’s remained one of my top three phone designs of the past year (the other two being OnePlus phones). I love the color options, I dig the feel of the ‘vegan leather’ finish, and I show off the amazing clamshell design. If you haven’t seen this phone go from a truly huge smartphone to a tiny, pocketable communicator, you need to get your hands on one for a look.
Compared to the Motorola Razr Plus, I missed the larger display but the smaller screen on the cover of the Motorola Razr was still sharp and very usable. You can get a preview of your selfies and videos on this phone, just like on the more expensive clamshell foldables, which means you can use the main camera as your selfie cam.
Unfortunately, the camera is the perennial compromise with foldable phones, and none moreso than on this Razr. The Razr Plus had disappointing cameras, but the Moto Razr cameras just feel a bit cheap compared to other options in this price range. For $500, you can get a Google Pixel 7 or a OnePlus 12R, and both of those have much, much better cameras than this phone.
What those phones, and any other phone in this price lacks is the cool factor of the Razr. You can snap it shut to hang up on a phone call. Heck, you can hang up on TikTok or Snapchat the same way. It’s a very satisfying way to put your phone away and focus what’s in front of you, and that is part of what makes the Razr so cool.
The Motorola Razr dares you to put away your phone. You can take photos without the distraction of a big screen. You can check messages with a quick glance. You can snap it shut and show off the look instead of looking at the show. That’s cool. Being hundreds cheaper than other clamshell phones? Maybe the coolest part of all.
Motorola Razr 2023 review: price & availability
Launched at a higher price and immediately went on sale
Cheaper than every other new clamshell
Don’t buy it when it’s not on sale
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Storage
US Price
UK Price
AU Price
128GB (US) / 256GB (UK, AU)
$499.99
£799.99
$999.99
The Motorola Razr had a staggered launch across the globe, in the shadow of the more exciting Motorola Razr Plus. This phone snuck into US stores at a price close to $700 at launch, after sitting on shelves in the UK for months prior. It quickly went on sale, dropping $100 then another $100, settling at its current price point.
Except Motorola hasn’t changed the price, it’s just kept the phone on sale for months. Not one sale, either, but different sales that tend to run concurrently. As I write this there is a “Spring Break” sale offering $200 off. I’m sure there will soon be an “April Showers” sale offering $200 off, followed by a Mother’s Day $200 sale. Don’t worry about that sale expiration date, but don’t buy this phone if it’s not on sale.
Outside of the US, this phone ships with 256GB of storage, but Americans only get 128GB. We all get 8GB of RAM on this phone, though a 12GB variant may be available in other regions.
Motorola Razr 2023 review: specs
The Motorola Razr 40 isn’t a very powerful phone, but it can handle any apps, web pages, and games you throw its way. It lacks the high-end camera specs you’ll find on other bargain phones like the OnePlus 12R, and even the Motorola Razr 40 Ultra has slightly better cameras. That said, you still get a Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 chipset, a respectable engine that is capable enough, as well as 8GB of RAM and just enough storage, 256GB if you live outside the US (sorry Americans, only 128GB for us).
It’s hard to compare specs directly, because the Motorola Razr 40 bends in half. The OnePlus 12R may have better cameras, but the Motorola Razr weighs 20g less, and it folds up to a pocketable shape that is half the length of the OnePlus phone. If size and style are meaningful, that’s worth a lot more than a little spec bump.
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Dimensions:
Open: 170.8 x 74 x 7.4mm; Closed: 88.2 x 74 x 15.8mm
External display is much more useful than anticipated
Very thin whether open or closed
At a glance, the Motorola Razr Plus seems to borrow heavily from Samsung’s Galaxy Z Flip design while ditching some signature Razr design elements, notably the chin. Motorola wouldn’t come right out and say it ditched the chin because it was downright ugly, but let’s face it – it was ugly.
When folded, the two halves of the phone smack together like pursed lips, with a gentle curve around the edges that still manages to cleave together in a sealed crease. Perhaps it’s the Viva Magenta hue of my review unit that adds to this impression. The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4, by comparison, seems boxy and square. The Razr Plus shows no visible gap when closed, unlike every competing flip phone so far.
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When you open the Razr Plus, the crease disappears more completely than on any flip phone I’ve used. It’s there, and you can feel it, but it’s so unnoticeable that my dad, upon seeing the phone unfold, exclaimed “Wow, the crease just disappears!” Folding phones are new to him, but he was enamored enough by the Razr Plus to look ruefully at the Galaxy S23 he’d just purchased.
Those rounded edges also come together very nicely when the phone is unfolded, creating a seamless curved edge that makes the flexible glass seem even more impossible. The fingerprint scanner is embedded in the power button, which doesn’t stick out as much as the volume rockers, which are the only protruding buttons.
When you close the Razr Plus, the external display lights up and wraps around the dual camera lenses and the small flashlight. Rather than looking odd or compromised, it makes the phone look ultramodern. It doesn’t say “we’ve cut up our display,” it says “our display doesn’t stop for camera lenses.”
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It was absolutely the right choice (apologies to the rumored Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 cover display camera corner cutout), and Motorola has even designed games that have you drop marbles into the holes created by the lenses, embracing the design. I’ll talk more about what this screen can do later, but suffice to say, for now, that it’s very big for a second screen on a flip phone, and it makes a huge difference.
As mentioned, my review unit is in the Viva Magenta finish, which also uses a so-called ‘vegan leather’ material. It may be plastic, but it feels great. Also, the phone never slipped off a surface, even in my car when I left it sitting on my center console while in stop-and-go traffic.
Motorola should seriously consider launching more (read: all) color options in this vegan leather finish. It feels more durable than glass, it weighs a few grams less, and it looks great. I’m tired of glass. As long as Moto is shaking up the phone world, let’s shake off the glass back as well.
Motorola Razr Plus review: display
Bigger and brighter than competing flip phones
External display is a real game changer
Cover screen is bigger than the original iPhone’s screen
If the Motorola Razr Plus didn’t have the great external display it would still be a standout for its big folding internal screen, which is great news if you’re holding out for the Motorola Razr 2023, which will have the exact same internal screen (though the slower chipset will run it at ‘only’ 144Hz).
Motorola’s display has the same ‘FHD+’ resolution as the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4, at 2640 x 1080 pixels. It unfurls to a majestic 6.9 inches, which really is a marvel of modern technology when you think about it. When the first tablets were launched, that compact models had a 7-inch display, and now that same display size – and a higher-quality display too – is available on a thin smartphone that folds up to fit in your pocket.
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For comparison, the iPhone 14 Pro gives you around 2.5 inches less screen area, even though it weighs more. No matter what phone you’re used to using, when you open up the Motorola Razr Plus you’re going to be amazed by just how much screen you can fold up and stow in your pocket.
Here’s another mind-blowing iPhone comparison. The original iPhone had a 3.5-inch display (with a 480 x 320 resolution), with just over 5.6 inches of screen area. On the Moto Razr Plus you get almost 6.5 square inches of screen space on the external 3.6-inch square display, and it runs at a stunning 1056 x 1066 resolution, which means it has the same sharpness (pixel density) as the internal screen.
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In other words, this is the first flip phone that isn’t paying lip service to the cover screen. This isn’t a screen that’s just for checking the weather or simple notifications, and neither is it there to just show cute animations. This is the real deal. You can run full apps on this display, as I’ll explain in the Software section below. Apps aren’t always drawn properly, but you can run almost anything, unlike on previous external displays, which could run almost nothing.
I wish both displays were much brighter, but that’s because I was using them a lot for taking outdoor photos, and from unusual angles, making them harder to see. The internal screen can go just a bit brighter than the one on Samsung’s Galaxy Z Flip 4, but the external screen needs a real boost. Neither display comes close to the brightness you’ll get from an iPhone 14 Pro.
Motorola Razr Plus review: cameras
The weakest link in the Razr Plus’ chain
Image processing is terrible
Better for selfies than most competitors
Ugh… why Motorola? Why does everything have to fall apart when it comes to the cameras? I have reviewed and previewed quite a few Motorola phones in the past year, and none of them have impressed me with their photography capabilities. The Motorola Razr Plus sadly continues Moto’s problematic tradition of phones that take bad photos.
How bad? Pretty bad. I relied on this phone for my kid’s 8th grade graduation, and it was a big mistake. I won’t make that mistake again for the High School finale (the one that matters). Zoomed photos look blurry and oversharpened, and even basic portrait shots need help.
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All around, this phone has all the hallmarks of a low-quality camera. In photos of flowers, the camera blew out red tones until the details were mostly gone. Taking photos in the woods, stems and leaves in the background were either unnaturally blurry or digitally oversharpened, with deep black lines dividing objects.
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The one saving grace is that this low-quality main camera is still better quality than most selfie cameras, and the Motorola Razr Plus is made for using the main lens as your selfie shooter. You can easily use the external display as your viewfinder, and there are a couple tricks that let take a shot even if you aren’t holding the Razr. You can smile or wave your hand, with both options selectable as shortcuts in the camera settings.
Can I forgive bad photos if the process of taking photos is so much better? They say the best camera is the one you have with you, and more often than not that’s going to be one of the best camera phones. I always carry a smartphone, but I found myself taking more photos with the Razr Plus – more selfies, and more unusual shots taking advantage of the angled flex of the display.
I also took more group shots, because people love seeing themselves in the external display viewfinder. It was one of the most delightful things about this phone when I was showing it off to friends. Foldable 6.9-inch display? Not impressed. Want to see yourself while I take your picture? OMG, YES!!!
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I want better cameras, though. Even Samsung skimps on the cameras in its Galaxy Z Flip 4, but I was especially disappointed here. The main camera uses a wide aperture lens, wider than any flip phone competitor and most other smartphones. It should be great at low-light photos, and it should produce a smoothly blurred backgrounds with attractive bokeh.
If it actually makes a difference, I couldn’t see it. I put the Motorola Razr Plus up against my iPhone 14 Pro, and there wasn’t a single photo from the main camera that was better, unless I was comparing it to one from the selfie camera on the iPhone.
I can forgive most of the Razr Plus’ faults, but the poor camera performance is hard to swallow. I enjoyed taking more selfies and delighting friends with the external display camera tricks, but I need at least a partly competent zoom lens for school functions and the occasional bird sighting. The Motorola Razr Plus 2023 is great for selfies, but otherwise getting great shots will be a matter of luck, not technical advantage.
Motorola Razr Plus review: software
Useful clocks and widgets for the external screen
Most apps will run on both displays
Useful Motorola gestures and shortcuts
I can tell you the exact moment that I realized the Motorola Razr Plus was something entirely new. I was out hiking with my dog, expecting to use the Razr for photos and fitness tracking. I downloaded my maps to AllTrails as I always do, and as I hiked I checked my maps and recorded my progress.
Normally I obsessively check my phone maps to make sure I’m on track, finding the best and easiest routes to keep the dog and kiddo interested. Every time, I feel like I’m interrupting my hike with my technology – but not with the Razr Plus. Using the external display, I could simply glance at my AllTrails map without opening the phone. Everything worked, including the high-definition map, the progress tracking, and all of the other apps I had running at the same time.
It wasn’t like having a phone on my hike; it was like having a pocket-sized map device. And while I’ve never had a pocket-sized map device, this was much nicer and more convenient than a big smartphone. In this context it becomes a whole new device, and a whole new experience.
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When I go to the grocery store, I’m not lighting up my smartphone every time I need to check my list; I can just keep my list on the external display. Now I have a pocket-sized shopping list device too. A smartphone is big and obnoxious and distracting; this is quick and unobtrusive. I check the box on my Google Keep Notes shopping list, then flip to Spotify or Apple Music (yes, on Android). It all works great on the external display, and I don’t need to open my phone.
For almost every app on the phone, you can set how it behaves when you close the display. An app can do nothing, or it can appear automatically on the external screen. You can also have apps ‘tap to transition’ giving you agency over whether they become available on the cover screen on an ad-hoc basis with a single button press. Every app can be set with its own behavior.
Not every app works perfectly. I tried to play Marvel Snap, a game that’s designed for portrait mode. It ran just fine on the square external display, but the text was too small (though legible), and the layout was weird. It worked, it just wasn’t optimal.
More apps work well and look good than not, though. I had no trouble scrolling my feeds in Slack, Facebook, Instagram, and other social apps. I could read web pages in Chrome, or browse Yelp with the display shut. There’s a keyboard if you really need to type, but that’s obviously easier with the screen open.
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Other than on the external screen, Motorola’s software hews very close to Google’s own designs for Android, as you’ll find on the Pixel 7 Pro, for instance. There aren’t many new tweaks or improvements for this new Razr, but that’s fine. I’d like to see some aspects of the experience improved, but it’s already mature, and doesn’t overload you with features or pop-up windows.
I like Motorola’s gestures and use them frequently. On Moto phones you can twist your hand back and forth to open the camera, and on the Razr Plus this works even when the display is closed. You can make a couple of quick karate-chop motions to turn the flashlight on and off. These gestures work well, and I used them often once I’d committed them to memory.
The Motorola Razr Plus comes with Android 13 preloaded, and we expect three major OS updates for this phone, which should take it to Android 16. Google is launching its own folding phone this month, the Google Pixel Fold, so it’s an interesting time for folding phones, and hopefully Google’s own improvements will trickle down to other Android foldables.
Motorola Razr Plus review: performance
Fast performance for games and running both displays
Improved performance over last year
Same chipset as the Razr 2022 and Galaxy Z Flip 4
If all you care about are benchmark scores, the Motorola Razr Plus won’t be the phone to pick. Thankfully, real-world performance tells a different story than I expected from the specs, and even though this phone uses the same platform as last year (or perhaps because it does), it performs better than the previous Razr, and better than I expected.
Inside, the Razr Plus is nearly identical to the Motorola Razr 2022. They both use the Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 chipset, and 8GB of LPDDR5 RAM, and in the year since the Razr 2022 was launched, Moto has clearly done some work to optimize its software. We complained in our Razr 2022 review that it stuttered while playing games or switching to the external display, but I had no performance complaints at all during my review period with the Razr Plus. It ran smoothly no matter what I was doing, whether playing new games like the highly-detailed Marvel Snap or shooting video with the flex mode video camera.
(Image credit: Future / Philip Berne)
The Razr Plus was impressively responsive. When I used the camera, I set the phone to snap when it detected a smile, and it responded almost instantaneously whenever anyone so much as smirked. When I clapped the phone shut, the external display lit up with no delay, and apps switched smoothly from one screen to the other without hesitation.
It’s likely that the Motorola Razr base model will see more of a sacrifice performance-wise, as it relies on a mid-level Snapdragon 7 chipset. The Razr Plus uses a flagship platform, and the fact that there’s been a Snapdragon update since it was launched doesn’t diminish its performance. It’s a very fast chipset, and Motorola has clearly learned how to make the best use of it.
Performance score: 4.5 / 5
Motorola Razr Plus review: battery
Slightly larger battery than Galaxy Z Flip 4
Battery life could be better
Using two displays drains the battery faster, go figure
Motorola has done the best it could in fitting a large battery inside the thin folding shell of the Razr Plus. It’s even managed to fit a larger battery into the folding frame than you’ll find in the iPhone 14 Pro, though Apple manages power slightly better. I couldn’t quite make it through a full day on a full charge with the Motorola Razr Plus, though that’s probably because the phone was just so much fun to use.
Having a dynamic and useful external display meant that I used the phone a lot more than I would a flip phone that’s dark and motionless when it’s shut. Even when I wasn’t checking my hiking trails or keeping up with Slack chats, I just liked having the clock and screen saver active. It looks cute, and I don’t mind charging my phone a little more often as a trade-off for a bit of cuteness.
(Image credit: Future / Philip Berne)
That said, the Razr Plus would benefit from faster charging. The 30W charging capability is fine, though Moto doesn’t give you a charger in the box (they sent one with my review unit). You can charge the phone wirelessly if you have a lot of spare time, as the Razr Plus charges at a trickling 5W, a fraction of the 15W wireless you’ll find as standard on the best smartphones.
If you need extra power, you might want to wait until the base model Motorola Razr shows up. It will have a slightly larger battery inside, a benefit of foregoing the cool external display in favor of a smaller display strip. Having used the Razr Plus for a while, though, I’d rather have the external screen and charge more often.
If I’d wanted the Moto Razr Plus to last longer I could have turned off the screensaver clocks and engaged power management, but I didn’t do that, I let it drain. I was having too much fun.
Should you buy the Motorola Razr Plus?
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Motorola Razr Plus / Razr 40 Ultra score card
Attributes
Notes
Rating
Value
Same price as last year’s model, with an extra half-screen more
4 / 5
Design
Most refined and tight-fitting flip phone ever, with a game-changing external screen
5 / 5
Display
Big on the outside, bigger on the inside, and the external display is much more than an afterthought
5 / 5
Cameras
Not the best cameras, but great design makes it easy to get unique shots that other phones can’t manage
3 / 5
Software
Some apps are optimized, but everything kind of works with the external screen, making it endlessly useful
4 / 5
Performance
Good enough to keep up with every task, but it could get warm when pushed with video recording or gaming
4 / 5
Battery
Battery life could be better, and using that external display (or both at once!) means using more power
4 / 5
Buy it if…
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Motorola Razr Plus review: also consider
Note that this chart is going to change when Samsung launches the Galaxy Z Flip 5, and I’d also expect the Z Flip 4 to stay on the market for a while at a lower price.
If you’re looking for other flip phones to consider alongside the Motorola Razr Plus, here are a few of options.
How I tested the Motorola Razr Plus
I’ve had the Motorola Razr Plus for two full weeks of testing
This was the only phone I used for the review period
I use benchmarking software, developer tools, and internal data collection
I used the Motorola Razr Plus as my primary phone for both business and personal use for a few weeks while writing this review. I used the Razr Plus in every way I imagined a typical user would want to use it. I took photos, played games, and used it for all of my social networking and communication needs. I used productivity apps and tools, mindfulness and health apps, and fitness apps on the phone.
I also used the Razr Plus with wearable devices, including the Pixel Buds Pro earbuds and my Pixel Watch. I used it with an Xbox gaming controller, my Honda and Kia cars, and numerous Bluetooth accessories.
We benchmark all the phones we test using standard benchmarking software, and we also perform internal testing on the phone’s performance and battery life. I used GFX Benchmark, PhoneTester Pro, and Geekbench, among other testing apps. I also access the developer options on Android phones for direct feedback on performance from the device itself.
During my review time with the Motorola Razr Plus I loaded all of the apps I normally use with my smartphone. I used it for maps and navigation, music and video playback, as well as for calls and messaging. I took lots of photos and videos, played games, and used the phone to take photos at special occasions, including my kid’s middle school graduation.
By now, you likely know that your Galaxy A54 is no longer the newest kid on the block. Samsung announced the Galaxy A55 yesterday, and we don’t need to tell you that the newer model brings some improvements over your A54. That’s a given from any yearly upgrade. But what are those improvements, exactly? And are they enough for you to ditch the Galaxy A54 for the newer A55?
Right off the bat, the biggest upgrade introduced by the Galaxy A55 is arguably the newer Exynos 1480 chip and extra RAM options. If you’ve used the Galaxy A54 since launch, you probably know better than anyone that the UI stuttered sometimes and performance wasn’t always smooth. However, things got better as Samsung continued optimizing the Exynos 1380 chip.
That’s all in the past now, and the Galaxy A55 comes with a new Exynos chip, which might just be powerful enough (and paired with enough RAM) not to be a cause of concern regarding general performance.
More RAM than the base Galaxy S24 and a 4nm chip with an AMD GPU
You read that right. While there is a chance that your Galaxy A54 has 4GB of RAM, or, if not, 6GB or 8GB, the new Galaxy A55 offers 8GB minimum plus a 12GB option.
Meanwhile, Samsung’s new Exynos 1480 chip is the first mid-range solution with a GPU based on the AMD RDNA architecture. It was built on a 4nm node, similar to the flagship-grade Exynos 2400, and early benchmark figures are indeed very promising, not just for A5x users but the entire Exynos chip legacy.
Needless to say, if you’re unsatisfied with the way your Galaxy A54 performs, the Galaxy A55 might be your answer and a logical step up. However, we’ll have to test the device ourselves to be sure. We’re preparing a review as we speak.
Bigger screen and better build quality
Another change you might notice coming from the Galaxy A54 is that the newer A55 has a slightly larger 6.6-inch screen instead of a 6.4-inch panel. This also increases the phone’s overall dimensions slightly and contributes to a bit of weight gain. The new model tips the scale at 213 grams instead of 202g.
Whether the A55 fits better in one’s palm is subjective. Nonetheless, the new model offers a bigger screen, which generally is viewed as an improvement.
In addition to the bigger screen and the Key Island design, with which you’re probably already familiar thanks to leaks, Samsung also gave the Galaxy A55 better materials.
Your Galaxy A54 has a plastic frame sandwiched by two Gorilla Glass 5 panels. That glass sandwich design was a big deal last year, but Samsung gave the Galaxy A55 Gorilla Glass Victus+ protection at the front and back. And the pièce de résistance: the Galaxy A55 is the first in its series to boast an aluminum frame.
On a final note, Samsung also improved the camera slightly, if not through megapixels, then through better optimization and processing. For instance, the Galaxy A55 features Super HDR video recording capabilities, which could help you capture videos with better dynamic range.
Should you trade your Galaxy A54 for the newer Galaxy A55? Well, if you find a good trade-in deal and the exchange costs you pocket-change, we don’t see why you wouldn’t want to upgrade to the A55. It is a superior phone.
Unfortunately, that’s not the reality most of us live in. Trade-in deals are not ideal in many markets, and the A55 just might not be worth the trouble. It depends on how easily and cheaply you can transition from the Galaxy A54 to the A55 in your market.
But to answer at least part of the question, yes, the Galaxy A55 has your A54 beat in a few key areas, and the Exynos 1480 SoC paired with more RAM might be worth it. On the other hand, if you own the Galaxy A54 and don’t want to upgrade, your phone should still feel fresh and competent enough to stay relevant in a post-A55 world, at least for the foreseeable future.
New generative AI features are expected to be a highlight of iOS 18, and a skilled artist created a concept video that presents an early look at how they might work.
The video also shows other suggested upgrades, like bringing Split View — Apple’s multitasking feature that lets two apps appear side by side on iPad (and Mac) — to the iPhone.
iOS 18 concept video shows the potential of generative AI
We don’t need to depend on leaks or rumors to learn that Apple has big plans for artificial intelligence — the head of the company flat-out said so. “I think there’s a huge opportunity for Apple with GenAI and AI,” CEO Tim Cook said in February. “We’re excited to share the details of our ongoing work in that space later this year.”
On the assumption that the iPhone will be the main beneficiary of these new capabilities, Kevin Kall, aka the Hacker 34, dreamed up multiple ways to integrate AI into the operating system. Then Kall created an iOS 18 concept video to show them off.
“Engage with Siri like never before. Now integrated into every app, Siri becomes your on-demand assistant for generating text and images, making your interactions seamless and more intuitive,” says Kall’s description of his creation. “Introducing a novel way to edit your photos — using just your voice. Command your iPhone to adjust, filter, or crop your photos, offering a hands-free approach to perfecting your images.”
Watch the iOS 18 concept video:
Over the years, the artist built a collection of concepts depicting future Apple devices. These always stay grounded in what’s really possible and don’t include tech that won’t be available for a decade or more.
Other possible new iPhone features
Generative AI features aren’t the only suggestions in Kall’s iOS 18 concept video. Others include carrying Split View over from iPadOS to iPhone. This would allow two applications to appear side by side, an arrangement that seems practical on a huge display like in the iPhone 15 Pro Max. The iPhone 16 lineup reportedly will bring even larger screens, among other improvements.
(Incidentally, iOS concept creators have been toying with the idea of adding Split View to the iPhone for years. We’ve seen concepts pitching the feature in iOS 13, iOS 14, iOS 15 and iOS 17.)
Kall’s other suggestions include making the iPhone Control Center more editable and adding custom lock screen buttons.
We’ll discover whether any of the features from the concept video make it into iOS 18 when Apple unveils it — almost certainly at WWDC24 in June.
If you are looking for some useful iPhone Shortcuts, we have an awesome video from iRveiews that walks us through 15 shortcuts you need to try out. iPhone users are constantly on the lookout for ways to streamline their daily tasks and enhance productivity. Whether you’re a tech enthusiast or someone who appreciates a good hack to save time, you’ll be pleased to know that there are several iPhone shortcuts designed to simplify your life.
These shortcuts are not just about cutting corners; they’re about optimizing your interaction with your device for a more efficient and tailored experience. Let’s delve into these 15 awesome iPhone shortcuts that you should incorporate into your routine.
Clipster: This handy tool transforms the way you manage your iPhone’s clipboard. Imagine being able to store, edit, and manage up to five clipboard items. Clipster offers a seamless way to keep track of important snippets of text or links you come across throughout the day.
Flashlight Timer: Gone are the days of leaving your flashlight on by mistake. With this shortcut, set a timer for your flashlight, ensuring it turns off automatically after a set duration. It’s a simple yet effective solution for saving battery life.
Remove Background: Enhance your photos by effortlessly removing and replacing their background. This shortcut not only allows you to adjust the subject’s position but also its rotation and transparency, offering creative control over your images.
QR Code Generator: Sharing information has never been easier. Generate QR codes for images, URLs, Wi-Fi passwords, or plain text with just a tap, facilitating quick and easy data transfer.
Translate My Screenshot: For the polyglots or travelers among us, this shortcut is a game-changer. Instantly translate text captured in screenshots to your chosen language, supporting a wide array of languages for global communication.
Dictate to Notes: Convert spoken words into text with unparalleled ease. This shortcut is perfect for capturing thoughts, reminders, or meeting notes hands-free, ensuring you don’t miss a beat.
Shorten URL: Simplify sharing by shortening URLs directly from Safari’s share sheet. This feature is invaluable for those who regularly share web content, making long links more manageable.
Clear Out Photos: Tidy up your photo library by quickly selecting and deleting unwanted images. This shortcut is a boon for freeing up storage space and keeping your gallery organized.
Charge Time: Estimate how long it will take to fully charge your iPhone. This information can help manage your charging times more effectively, ensuring your device is powered up when you need it.
Email Myself: Streamline the process of sending content to yourself. This shortcut enables you to quickly email notes, links, or files from the share sheet, perfect for personal archiving or reminder settings.
Phone Menu: Access advanced options like charging boost mode and super low power mode. These settings can significantly improve charging efficiency and extend your battery life, offering more power when you need it most.
Network Tool: Dive deep into Wi-Fi network analytics with this shortcut. Get detailed information, perform speed tests, and even share your Wi-Fi via QR code, making it easier to connect and diagnose network issues.
Search On: Search across multiple platforms, including Google, Twitter, YouTube, and eBay, with a single shortcut. This feature streamlines your search process, saving time and effort when looking for specific information.
Set Volume: Preset your iPhone’s volume to a specific percentage quickly. This is particularly useful for setting the right volume for different environments or ensuring consistency in audio playback.
Turn Text into Audio: Convert text into an audio file, allowing you to listen to written content on-the-go. This shortcut is ideal for consuming articles, emails, or documents audibly, making multitasking a breeze.
By integrating these iPhone shortcuts into their daily routine, iPhone users can significantly improve their interaction with their device. These tools are designed to offer simple yet effective solutions for common needs, enhancing productivity and convenience. As technology continues to evolve, embracing these shortcuts can help you stay ahead, making your iPhone more efficient and tailored to your lifestyle.
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