Android 16 brings a new Notification Auto Grouping feature that makes it easier to deal with alerts from various apps installed on a smartphone.
Motorola Edge 60 Pro will also receive the Android 16 update
Motorola has officially started rolling out Android 16 in India, beginning with select Motorola Edge 60 series smartphones. The rollout will expand to more handsets in the coming weeks. The company says its Android 16 update will bring various design, security, and connectivity enhancements to its smartphones. The update include a Notification Auto Grouping feature to organise app alerts and reduce clutter. It also brings improved compatibility with Bluetooth LE Audio devices. Further, it offers an Instant Hotspot Devices functionality for seamless use across phones, tablets, and Chromebooks.
Motorola has announced the rollout of Android 16 across its smartphone lineup in India via a press release on Wednesday. The update will be arriving initially on the Motorola Edge 60 Pro, Edge 60 Fusion, and Edge 50 Pro. The company appears to be adopting a phased rollout strategy ahead of a wider release across other eligible models.
The smartphone maker says that Android 16 will bring software improvements to Motorola smartphones. It brings a Notification Auto Grouping feature that lets users manage their app alerts more effectively. The update adds improved support for LE Audio devices in noisy environments.
Further, it has Instant Hotspot that allows devices with the same Google account to auto-connect without entering passwords, enabling connectivity across phones, tablets, and Chromebooks.
The update include new 'Modes' feature that lets users personalise their device behaviour based on activity whether sleeping, driving, or working. Each mode can control notifications, app behaviour, and display or sound settings. Android 16 also provides Advanced Protection for security.
Motorola users will also get fresh interface, smarter system settings, new diagnostics tools, detailed battery view with health status and more with the Android 16. The update also adds expanded system languages and regional preferences. It offers spam protection via Play Store updates. Further, there are improvements for Caller ID and Voicemail options
Moto Secure 5.5 is also updated with features like Secure Power-Off, advanced privacy dashboard and controls in the Android 16. The rollout is expected to reach more Motorola smartphones soon.
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