The author describes their experience with the Motorola Razr Plus as an emotional rollercoaster, praising its beautiful design and bold color but expressing frustration with the creaky hinge and outdated Android 13 software. The presence of the animated character Moo on the cover screen brings some joy, but the lack of communication regarding the Android 14 update dampens the mood. Despite these ups and downs, the discounted price of $700 makes the Razr Plus a tempting option for those willing to overlook its flaws.
Google is introducing new camera features for Pixel devices, including Photo Unblur for sharpening photos of pets, Video Boost for adjusting color and lighting, and timelapse video with Night Sight. Android 14 update also brings a "Clean" mode for removing creases or stains from scanned documents. The most exciting feature is the ability to use Pixel phones as webcams when connected to a laptop or desktop via USB. Other updates include fullscreen support for the Pixel Fold, spatial audio support on the Pixel Tablet, and contextual replies on the call screen for Pixel 6 or later phones.
Samsung is expanding its Android 14 update to include the Galaxy Tab S9 FE, Galaxy S21 FE, and several Galaxy A devices. The update has been released for the Galaxy Tab S9 FE in Europe, while the Galaxy S21 FE has received the update on Verizon-specific models in the US. Additionally, select European countries are seeing updates for the Galaxy A52s and Galaxy A33, while the Galaxy A14 LTE is getting the update in Kazakhstan.
