Motorola's 5G Razr may pack a sleeker design without a fingerprint reader

TL;DR An image has surfaced of what appears to be Motorola’s follow-up to the Razr foldable phone. The picture shows a slicker-looking design with a less prominent chin and no fingerprint reader. It’s labeled as a 2020 phone, although it’s not clear the device will ship this year. Motorola’s rumored Razr sequel may have emerged in earnest, and it appears that the 2019 foldable is getting a design overhaul.

Samsung’s new Good Lock app makes Note 9 multi-tasking a breeze

TL;DR Samsung has revealed its latest Good Lock app, MultiStar. It’s said to allow users to open all apps in multi-window mode and stop apps from pausing while in this mode. Unfortunately, it currently only appears to be available for Samsung devices running Android 8.1. According to the reports, MultiStar has two main uses: to let users open all apps in multi-window mode, and to stop apps from pausing while in this mode.

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless review

Chris Thomas / Android Authority Recently, the popularity of true wireless earbuds has taken off. It seems like it’s all anyone ever wants to talk about and there are always new headphones coming out. There are the obvious names that come to mind, such as the Apple AirPods and the Samsung Galaxy Buds, but it’s not just phone makers that are giving it a go at the product category. Sennheiser is one of the oldest and most trusted brands in audio, and while it might not be the first name you think of when it comes to tech it has still managed to make some great consumer headphones over the years.

Smartphone screen coatings and display glass tech explained

The modern smartphone display is a veritable showcase of cutting-edge materials and chemistry. From the liquid crystal or OLED materials at the heart of it to the LEDs and optical films of the backlight structure, much of the display performance we take for granted comes from years of intensive development of the wide range of substances that go into the modern screen. Even though we’re literally in contact with them dozens of times every day, some display materials are rarely thought of: the cover glass and surface coatings that enhance the quality of the displayed image and protect the screen from damage, scratches, dirt, and grease.

Steam Deck launches: Handheld gaming PC from Valve

TL;DR Steam parent company Valve just announced the Steam Deck, a handheld gaming PC. It has custom AMD hardware that Valve says can run even the latest AAA games. The console will start at $399 and become available in December 2021. The device will allow you to play your entire Steam library from anywhere. It is not a cloud-based system: the hardware inside runs games on-device. This is possible through custom AMD hardware.

T-Mobile Galaxy Tab 2 getting the Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean update

The news is also confirmed by T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 users on the official T-Mobile support forums. One person has even posted a screenshot of the update screen. Sam Mobile also adds that next for the tablet is an Android 4.2.2 update, which should be out in June. Are you one of the lucky people getting the update? CommentsncG1vNJzZmivp6x7orrDq6ainJGqwam70aKrsmaTpLpwwIymppuhnJp6tK3MrKynn12crq2t17JkrZmSYn9urc2dqaihlGKBbn2Ma2SuqJSWwaZ5kHBucXFmZA%3D%3D

The best child safety apps for Android

Child safety is super important in the digital age. Kids get access to the Internet at a younger and younger age these days, and the Internet didn’t get magically safer overnight. You can help, though. There are a bunch of apps that do various things. Plus, there are settings in your phone to help as well. Between some smart education, some settings tweaks, and some apps, you can keep your child safer on the Internet.

WhatsApp could make it a little easier to start chats with unsaved numbers

Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR WhatsApp is purportedly working on a way to make it easier to chat with unsaved numbers. It looks like there’s still room for improvement though. WhatsApp is the communications app of choice for loads of people around the world, delivering a host of features alongside standard text chats. But one weird limitation is that you can’t easily start a chat with numbers not saved in your contacts list.

Women and the wearables market

Kaitlyn Cimino / Android Authority From partnerships to advancing tech, a number of factors continue to shape the smartwatch market. We may not be strapping on James Bond-level gadgets, but we’re certainly wearing more tools than ever before. What’s even better is that women’s needs aren’t getting left out of the conversation. But how do women fit into the wearables market at large and what are the upcoming trends? Read more: The best smartwatches you can buy

ZRRO is an Android console that's controlled by a hover and touch-based gamepad

https://d2pq0u4uni88oo.cloudfront.net/projects/1544795/video-499577-h264_high.mp4 Android gaming consoles are certainly not a new concept, though most that come to market never really seem to stick around for too long. Sure, we’ve seen the Ouya and the M.O.J.O. make a dent in the micro-console world, but could there be a another major offering that truly brings something new to the table? Enter ZRRO: the Android console that’s controlled by a special hover/touch-based controller. ZRRO just recently surpassed its $200,000 goal on Kickstarter, and will hopefully make its way to backers sometime within the next few months.