The seventh generation of the Motorola G series of smartphones is a force to be reckoned with when it comes to mid-market Android devices. The new G7 smartphone features an improved Snapdragon 636 processor and crisp IPS display.
The Moto G smartphones are known for their longevity, but if you want to make your G7 smartphone last for the long haul, you’re going to want to invest in a durable case to protect its stunning, yet fragile, 6.2-inch screen.
To make this basic TPU shell more interesting the manufacturer has added a leather effect finish on the back. It gives the phone a retro camera feel. There are accurate cutouts for the camera, fingerprint sensor, and ports, and decent button covers that stick out. It’s a flexible material with a rim around the screen that extends to protect it and reinforced corners that bear the brunt of any impact.
The great thing about this flexible, TPU case is the low price. It’s a typical malleable shell finished with a brushed effect on the back and carbon fiber-style panels top and bottom. All the openings you need are present and correct and it’s very easy to fit. There’s a raised lip to safeguard the screen and it should take the sting out of minor drops and bumps.
They don’t come much simpler than this basic TPU case for the Moto G7 from Cimo. It has a matte finish with a texture that makes it easy to grip. It’s very slim, but there is a raised edge around the screen to help protect it. The cutouts are precise, with generous openings for the ports, camera, and fingerprint sensor. There are also slim button covers. This basic case comes in gray or black and it could be ideal if you’re not a fan of loud designs or logos.
This case combines a flexible TPU bumper with a hard polycarbonate back panel that features peach blossom art. It’s a tried-and-true combination for basic protection. The back is raised slightly to protect the polycarbonate from scratches and the corners are reinforced to guard against drop damage. The cutouts are where you need them and there are basic button covers.
This dual layer case is fairly rugged, so your Moto G7 should survive a fall if it’s wearing this. There are also ridges on the outer polycarbonate layer to enhance your grip and the TPU inner extends around the screen to prevent it from touching down on the ground. The cutouts are accurate, so you shouldn’t have any issues using the camera or plugging in to charge, and there are pronounced and clearly marked button covers. The inner is black and the outer layer comes in black, mint, gray, or rose gold.
Google Play is borrowing one of the Nintendo Switch’s most useful little tricks. A new Sidekick tool called Playbacks captures a short clip after something interesting has already happened, sparing players from running a screen recorder throughout an entire game.
Playbacks is part of Google Play Store v53.8 and keeps saved clips on the phone. Google first announced it earlier this month, but the new Play Store update marks its arrival for players. Anyone who has watched a perfect win vanish because the record button came too late already understands the appeal.
Samsung’s scandal over its Game Optimizing Service, or GOS, has returned with a bill attached. South Korea’s Fair Trade Commission has tentatively fined the company 20.1 billion won, or about $15.1 million, over gaming claims made for the Galaxy S21, Galaxy S22, and Tab S8.
The regulator says Samsung promoted the devices as gaming powerhouses without disclosing that GOS placed preset CPU and GPU limits on certain demanding games. Samsung disputes that conclusion, calling GOS a legitimate way to manage heat.
Apple's next cheaper iPhone could get a brand-new processor while keeping its most stubborn display compromise. Digital Chat Station tips the iPhone 18e for a 2027 release with a 2nm A20 chip and a 6.12-inch OLED screen still limited to 60Hz.
The rumored camera setup includes a single 48MP rear camera and a possible 24MP selfie camera. There's new hardware to consider, but buyers hoping Apple would extend that upgrade generosity to smoother scrolling could be disappointed.