Motorola has been releasing a bunch of phones this year but the device many have arguably been waiting for, is a new addition to the Moto X range. Seemingly dropped in favor of the Moto Z range, the Moto X hasn’t had a new addition since 2015 but we can now confirm that Motorola is working on a new handset in the X range. Earlier we saw seemingly sketchy images of the handset leak but thanks to an exclusive source, we can now confirm all the details around Motorola’s upcoming mid-range flagship.

TL;DR The Google CES 2022 event saw the announcement of Fast Pair support coming to Chromebooks, Android TV, and Matter-enabled connected devices. The update will let you set up a Chromebook using an Android phone. Later this year, you will be able to use digital car keys and remote commands for your car. This will come first to vehicles from BMW and Volvo. As part of CES 2022, Google has announced a bevy of features that are mostly centered around boosting interconnectivity between its own operating systems as well as reducing friction between connected peripherals and smart hubs.

Google’s latest Pixel phones have been the subject of much criticism since their release last week, with complaints ranging from odd device noises to screen defects. In an effort to quell any potential fears, Google’s VP of Product Management, Mario Queiroz, has posted a statement in the Google Product Forums with some good news regarding device warranty. In a comment from earlier this morning, Queiroz wrote: We’re very confident that the Pixel 2 delivers an exceptional smartphone experience, to give users peace of mind, every Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL will now come with a 2-year warranty worldwide.

Are you getting tired of your old ringtones? Are your contacts’ static pictures no longer enough to amuse you whenever your contacts call? You can revolutionize your calls by using music videos as ringtones for incoming calls. The Video Ringtones Maker app makes it possible to play music video for incoming calls right on your Android phone. This app allows you to search the web, download music videos, create personal video ringtones, and share your tracks with your friends.

C. Scott Brown / Android Authority TL;DR The OnePlus Pad will reportedly come to India in the first half of 2022. A serial leaker claimed that the device won’t launch alongside the OnePlus 10 series. Update: May 6, 2022 (1:09 AM ET): The OnePlus Pad moniker is now fully registered in India. The same leaker who tipped the tablet’s launch timeline (see original article below) now says that the device is already under internal testing in India.

Ever fantasize about climbing to the top of a mountain using just a grappling hook while rescuing stranded film crew members and princesses along the way? Well, now you can in the intense action climbing game Hang Line: Mountain Climber! Coming from publisher Yodo1 (of Crossy Road and Rodeo Stampede fame), Hang Line: Mountain Climber will have you tapping furiously on the screen to swing your way to the summit.

Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority Whether you get HBO via its traditional cable channel or through the HBO Max streaming service, the premium movie and TV service has many amazing movies. The selection of HBO films changes monthly, so we are here to find the best ones for you. Read more: What’s new on HBO Max The best movies on HBO: Editor’s note: We will regularly update this list of the best movies on HBO as new ones are released on the streaming service.

TL;DR Development code in Android P points to a feature enabling you to use your phone as a wireless keyboard or mouse. You can do this currently in Android, but only if you root your device first. This new feature would eliminate the need to root. While not exactly a highly demanded feature, it would be incredibly useful to use your phone as a mouse in certain situations. Over at XDA Developers, Android enthusiasts have been working tirelessly to round up all the rumors of upcoming features in Android P, the next iteration of the Android operating system.

From banking to email, a lot of our professional and private lives now revolve around digital accounts on the internet. However, securing these accounts effectively isn’t as easy as setting a strong password. Even if you use unique passwords for every account, a keylogger or similar basic attack could quickly compromise them. To that end, it’s worth adding an additional layer of security to your accounts in the form of two-factor authentication.

Hadlee Simons / Android Authority TL;DR Qualcomm has announced the Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 chipset. The refreshed SoC is manufactured by TSMC rather than Samsung. The company also announced the Snapdragon 7 Gen 1. Qualcomm has regularly released mid-year Plus refreshes of its flagship silicon for a few years now, offering small gains for CPU and GPU performance and efficiency. This year is no different, the company has now announced the Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1.