These Motorola phones bring minor, but welcome, upgrades

                                                                                                                                              Plus, you need these WearOS apps [Pocket-lint Logo](%2F%2Fwww.pocket-lint.com%2F%3Futm_medium=newsletter%26utm_campaign=PL-202403121441%26utm_source=PL-NL%26user=dHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODZAZ21haWwuY29t/1/0100018e33faf0d6-904c89d6-9bd4-49d2-9f7e-06b8904a20d8-000000/D0v10M7CwpyPG4kJhqvQ_qbvhWo=365) March 12, 2024 Customize your content preferences and share our newsletter with friends [here](%2F%2Fwww.pocket-lint.com%2Fpage%2Fnewsletter%2F%3Futm_medium=newsletter%26utm_campaign=PL-202403121441%26utm_source=PL-NL%26user=dHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODZAZ21haWwuY29t/1/0100018e33faf0d6-904c89d6-9bd4-49d2-9f7e-06b8904a20d8-000000/xfMCzoxrlwj2bGQeN6Ln1mU5VGw=365)! While it’s harder and harder to convince users to upgrade to the latest and greatest smartphone, because they aren’t necessarily budget-friendly, these new Motorola devices are worth taking a look at. Also worth a second glance 👀 (or listen), we’ve rounded up our favorite audiobook apps. Be sure to check back tomorrow for fresh, hot takes from our back pocket to yours for more device, entertainment, lifestyle, and audio tech coverage. 😉 [Motorola updates the Moto G 5G, Moto G 5G Power with minor, but welcome, upgrades](%2F%2Fwww.pocket-lint.com%2Fmotorola-moto-g-5g-power-2024%2F%3Futm_medium=newsletter%26utm_campaign=PL-202403121441%26utm_source=PL-NL%26user=dHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODZAZ21haWwuY29t/1/0100018e33faf0d6-904c89d6-9bd4-49d2-9f7e-06b8904a20d8-000000/aBsigTNLavIMaVwDjL7WmfNbqOk=365) The new Moto G and G Power offer modest improvements, and in one case, a slightly better price. [moto-g-5g-2024-moto-g-power-5g](%2F%2Fwww.pocket-lint.com%2Fmotorola-moto-g-5g-power-2024%2F%3Futm_medium=newsletter%26utm_campaign=PL-202403121441%26utm_source=PL-NL%26user=dHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODZAZ21haWwuY29t/2/0100018e33faf0d6-904c89d6-9bd4-49d2-9f7e-06b8904a20d8-000000/-O_Q5bBZiRR64k0i_XgWkwmwpXs=365) Image credit: Motorola Motorola on Tuesday announced a refresh of the Moto G 5G and Moto G Power 5G, bringing both phones up to 2024 standards. The Motorola G line is the company's home for affordable smartphones, which is saying something considering how much of a deal the [Motorola Razr](%2F%2Fwww.pocket-lint.com%2Fnew-motorola-razr-is-probably-the-most-important-foldable-launched-to-date%2F%3Futm_medium=newsletter%26utm_campaign=PL-202403121441%26utm_source=PL-NL%26user=dHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODZAZ21haWwuY29t/1/0100018e33faf0d6-904c89d6-9bd4-49d2-9f7e-06b8904a20d8-000000/RCvVlCLMkpS9E5F0IoqEnvFb110=365) and [Razr+](%2F%2Fwww.pocket-lint.com%2Fmotorola-razr-40-ultra-review%2F%3Futm_medium=newsletter%26utm_campaign=PL-202403121441%26utm_source=PL-NL%26user=dHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODZAZ21haWwuY29t/1/0100018e33faf0d6-904c89d6-9bd4-49d2-9f7e-06b8904a20d8-000000/xio05jLZYxkCZXQgwgQv6QgLo_E=365) are. While the [Moto G Play 2024](%2F%2Fwww.pocket-lint.com%2Fmoto-g-play-2024%2F%3Futm_medium=newsletter%26utm_campaign=PL-202403121441%26utm_source=PL-NL%26user=dHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODZAZ21haWwuY29t/1/0100018e33faf0d6-904c89d6-9bd4-49d2-9f7e-06b8904a20d8-000000/ziGIT7MnV7In9j3x5FzYZhZthuE=365) wasn't anything to write home about, the Moto G 5G 2024 and the Moto G Power 5G 2024 are proper, modern 5G phones, with the current version of Android and enough processing power to handle entertainment apps and browsing. In the case of the Moto G 5G, you're getting all of that for a lower starting price than last year, too. [Read More »](%2F%2Fwww.pocket-lint.com%2Fmotorola-moto-g-5g-power-2024%2F%3Futm_medium=newsletter%26utm_campaign=PL-202403121441%26utm_source=PL-NL%26user=dHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODZAZ21haWwuY29t/3/0100018e33faf0d6-904c89d6-9bd4-49d2-9f7e-06b8904a20d8-000000/VH4vrMfnZthE87KXHQe0BOhJIJc=365) [10 essential WearOS apps to install first on your new smartwatch](%2F%2Fwww.pocket-lint.com%2Fbest-wear-os-apps%2F%3Futm_medium=newsletter%26utm_campaign=PL-202403121441%26utm_source=PL-NL%26user=dHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODZAZ21haWwuY29t/1/0100018e33faf0d6-904c89d6-9bd4-49d2-9f7e-06b8904a20d8-000000/FxEURzXvbP8_ts9abXAis5aMGhQ=365) These apps will help you get the most out of your Wear OS device. [Galaxy Watch 6 body composition screen](%2F%2Fwww.pocket-lint.com%2Fbest-wear-os-apps%2F%3Futm_medium=newsletter%26utm_campaign=PL-202403121441%26utm_source=PL-NL%26user=dHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODZAZ21haWwuY29t/2/0100018e33faf0d6-904c89d6-9bd4-49d2-9f7e-06b8904a20d8-000000/706b9Un45dRdPYM3CJ8yIBRi118=365) Wear OS has come a long way since its early days. Now, with flagships like the [Galaxy Watch 6](%2F%2Fwww.pocket-lint.com%2Fsamsung-galaxy-watch6-review%2F%3Futm_medium=newsletter%26utm_campaign=PL-202403121441%26utm_source=PL-NL%26user=dHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODZAZ21haWwuY29t/1/0100018e33faf0d6-904c89d6-9bd4-49d2-9f7e-06b8904a20d8-000000/yEsw_aZE2y0nS2KfvVyrHOQo8CI=365) and [Pixel Watch 2](%2F%2Fwww.pocket-lint.com%2Fgoogle-pixel-watch-2-review%2F%3Futm_medium=newsletter%26utm_campaign=PL-202403121441%26utm_source=PL-NL%26user=dHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODZAZ21haWwuY29t/1/0100018e33faf0d6-904c89d6-9bd4-49d2-9f7e-06b8904a20d8-000000/VAyLfcueQl5Qzyd_U9dRprLgu_s=365), there are plenty of great options for Android fans. However, hardware is only half the battle. If you don't find good software, then your smartwatch is just a pretty thing on your wrist that measures your fitness stats. [Read More »](%2F%2Fwww.pocket-lint.com%2Fbest-wear-os-apps%2F%3Futm_medium=newsletter%26utm_campaign=PL-202403121441%26utm_source=PL-NL%26user=dHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODZAZ21haWwuY29t/3/0100018e33faf0d6-904c89d6-9bd4-49d2-9f7e-06b8904a20d8-000000/GZpDlnMpsQmJ_DiWJ-lJ1i1nZ84=365) [7 audiobook apps worth trying: Audible isn't your only choice](%2F%2Fwww.pocket-lint.com%2Fbest-audiobook-app%2F%3Futm_medium=newsletter%26utm_campaign=PL-202403121441%26utm_source=PL-NL%26user=dHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODZAZ21haWwuY29t/1/0100018e33faf0d6-904c89d6-9bd4-49d2-9f7e-06b8904a20d8-000000/FAIaCVSetZSYMjli1NzQuOewzKk=365) I've compared the cost, catalogs, and UIs for the top audiobook apps, including Libby, Libro.fm, Chirp, Everand, LibriVox, Spotify, and Audible. [Best audiobooks comparison feature image](%2F%2Fwww.pocket-lint.com%2Fbest-audiobook-app%2F%3Futm_medium=newsletter%26utm_campaign=PL-202403121441%26utm_source=PL-NL%26user=dHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODZAZ21haWwuY29t/2/0100018e33faf0d6-904c89d6-9bd4-49d2-9f7e-06b8904a20d8-000000/NDUqkY9tHy3gyhIaev9zQA1uFVQ=365) Audiobooks are the fastest-growing area in book publishing, worth [$5.3 billion in 2023,](%2F%2Fwordsrated.com%2Faudiobook-statistics%2F/1/0100018e33faf0d6-904c89d6-9bd4-49d2-9f7e-06b8904a20d8-000000/0zr-5ZH1AvAFA9ahoYcOyUgUzac=365) and growth over the next seven years is expected to reach $35 billion by 2030. The audiobook market has steadily risen as the next frontier for writers and publishing houses. What once was thought to have diminished, after "books on tape" seemed obsolete, has actually seen a [year-over-year increase over the past 11 years](%2F%2Fwww.publishersweekly.com%2Fpw%2Fby-topic%2Findustry-news%2Faudio-books%2Farticle%2F92444-the-audiobook-market-and-revenue-keeps-growing.html/1/0100018e33faf0d6-904c89d6-9bd4-49d2-9f7e-06b8904a20d8-000000/7KKhVj3BLPJQj4vG7g07JWwyZA8=365), with a compounded resurgence during the [COVID-19 pandemic](%2F%2Fwww2.deloitte.com%2Fus%2Fen%2Finsights%2Findustry%2Ftechnology%2Ftechnology-media-and-telecom-predictions%2F2024%2Fconsumer-audio-market-trends-predict-more-global-consumers-in-2024.html/1/0100018e33faf0d6-904c89d6-9bd4-49d2-9f7e-06b8904a20d8-000000/lPKKwwU3vYx1ZydnB4-J_O_prWo=365). [Read More »](%2F%2Fwww.pocket-lint.com%2Fbest-audiobook-app%2F%3Futm_medium=newsletter%26utm_campaign=PL-202403121441%26utm_source=PL-NL%26user=dHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODZAZ21haWwuY29t/3/0100018e33faf0d6-904c89d6-9bd4-49d2-9f7e-06b8904a20d8-000000/KxzHXLHZrJgjy4uv7SjXBs6rL34=365) Deal of the day [Our favorite budget adapter for Android Auto is on sale today](%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FAACPLAY-Wireless-Android-Converts-Smarphone%2Fdp%2FB0CKYYXKFR%2F%3Ftag=newsletter039-20/1/0100018e33faf0d6-904c89d6-9bd4-49d2-9f7e-06b8904a20d8-000000/YDBxWmb5Z0GZwfT0LM3BBA4WZ18=365) In case you missed it [The 9 best Android phones right now](%2F%2Fwww.pocket-lint.com%2Fbest-android-phone%2F%3Futm_medium=newsletter%26utm_campaign=PL-202403121441%26utm_source=PL-NL%26user=dHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODZAZ21haWwuY29t/1/0100018e33faf0d6-904c89d6-9bd4-49d2-9f7e-06b8904a20d8-000000/uZQW-GIixUHgCn_ubY2OnVzZuWo=365) [How to easily connect Bluetooth headphones to your Amazon Fire tablet](%2F%2Fwww.pocket-lint.com%2Fhow-to-connect-bluetooth-headphones-to-amazon-fire-tablet%2F%3Futm_medium=newsletter%26utm_campaign=PL-202403121441%26utm_source=PL-NL%26user=dHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODZAZ21haWwuY29t/1/0100018e33faf0d6-904c89d6-9bd4-49d2-9f7e-06b8904a20d8-000000/PSbRrbnwM8ur8NOZVfegaFo3pto=365) [Samsung Galaxy S24+ vs Apple iPhone 15 Plus: Plus-sized differences](%2F%2Fwww.pocket-lint.com%2Fsamsung-galaxy-s24-plus-iphone-15-plus%2F%3Futm_medium=newsletter%26utm_campaign=PL-202403121441%26utm_source=PL-NL%26user=dHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODZAZ21haWwuY29t/1/0100018e33faf0d6-904c89d6-9bd4-49d2-9f7e-06b8904a20d8-000000/_CXda0VXWfMFNLphtbwpk6A7izU=365) [Best budget wired headphones: Audiophile listening without audiophile spending](%2F%2Fwww.pocket-lint.com%2Fbest-budget-wired-headphones%2F%3Futm_medium=newsletter%26utm_campaign=PL-202403121441%26utm_source=PL-NL%26user=dHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODZAZ21haWwuY29t/1/0100018e33faf0d6-904c89d6-9bd4-49d2-9f7e-06b8904a20d8-000000/LTlRk6_wGiOYdv2qHy8whcjVyPY=365) [Apple iPad (10th-gen) vs iPad (9th-gen): Should you upgrade?](%2F%2Fwww.pocket-lint.com%2Fapple-ipad-10th-gen-vs-ipad-9th-gen-which-should-you-buy%2F%3Futm_medium=newsletter%26utm_campaign=PL-202403121441%26utm_source=PL-NL%26user=dHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODZAZ21haWwuY29t/1/0100018e33faf0d6-904c89d6-9bd4-49d2-9f7e-06b8904a20d8-000000/PUKZ406i0bRsp_lsDvtlQE1Ur9I=365) And finally... [3 tricks for making your AirPods sound louder](%2F%2Fwww.pocket-lint.com%2Fhow-to-make-your-airpods-sound-louder%2F%3Futm_medium=newsletter%26utm_campaign=PL-202403121441%26utm_source=PL-NL%26user=dHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODZAZ21haWwuY29t/1/0100018e33faf0d6-904c89d6-9bd4-49d2-9f7e-06b8904a20d8-000000/dhb9UV2q1Fu6QmXddIAij6Ckfhk=365) These are my go-to's when my AirPods aren't playing my music or podcasts as loud as I want. [AirPods Pro 2](%2F%2Fwww.pocket-lint.com%2Fhow-to-make-your-airpods-sound-louder%2F%3Futm_medium=newsletter%26utm_campaign=PL-202403121441%26utm_source=PL-NL%26user=dHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODZAZ21haWwuY29t/2/0100018e33faf0d6-904c89d6-9bd4-49d2-9f7e-06b8904a20d8-000000/jYMXmrd67qToIpwP5Hz-wAvHWfs=365) I love [my AirPods Pro](%2F%2Fwww.pocket-lint.com%2Fwhat-i-use-my-airpods-max-for-vs-airpods-pros%2F%3Futm_medium=newsletter%26utm_campaign=PL-202403121441%26utm_source=PL-NL%26user=dHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODZAZ21haWwuY29t/1/0100018e33faf0d6-904c89d6-9bd4-49d2-9f7e-06b8904a20d8-000000/JJJhTjWFDCVZISLQbrj4dtm-hOQ=365), but after two years of almost everyday wear, they're not as loud as they used to be. Don't get me wrong, they still have great sound, but there are moments I've been walking around the city trying to turn them up louder just to realize the volume is as loud as it can go. 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