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Motorola Announces Android 16 Update Rollout in India; Edge Series Models to Receive Update First

Motorola Announces Android 16 Update Rollout in India; Edge Series Models to Receive Update First

Android 16 brings a new Notification Auto Grouping feature that makes it easier to deal with alerts from various apps installed on a smartphone.

Written by Nithya P Nair, Edited by David Delima | Updated: 8 October 2025 16:35 IST

Motorola Announces Android 16 Update Rollout in India; Edge Series Models to Receive Update First

Motorola Edge 60 Pro will also receive the Android 16 update

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Highlights

Motorola has announced the rollout of Android 16 in India
Android 16 brings several improvements to Motorola smartphones
The update include new 'Modes' feature

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's Android 16 Rollout Begins With Edge 60, Edge 50 Series

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.

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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

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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.

Motorola Edge 60 Fusion

REVIEW
KEY SPECS
NEWS

Design
Display
Software
Performance
Battery Life
Camera
Value for Money

Good
Slim and stylish IP69-rated design
Vibrant 120Hz display
Stereo speakers sound great
Good for mid-level gaming
Good primary camera
Charges up quickly
Expandable storage

Bad
Moto AI experience needs polish
Sluggish camera app needs work

Read detailed Motorola Edge 60 Fusion review

Display 6.70-inch

Processor MediaTek Dimensity 7400

Front Camera 32-megapixel

Rear Camera 50-megapixel + 13-megapixel

RAM 8GB, 12GB

Storage 256GB

Battery Capacity 5500mAh

OS Android 15

Resolution 1220x2712 pixels

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Motorola Edge 60 Pro

REVIEW
KEY SPECS
NEWS

Design
Display
Software
Performance
Battery Life
Camera
Value for Money

Good
Premium IP69-rated designs and finishes
Slim and tapered design
Vibrant 120Hz curved-edge display
Loud and immersive stereo speakers
15W wireless charging

Bad
No HDR10+ support in OTT apps
Telephoto camera shoots average images in low light
No 4K 60 fps video recording
Poor video recording

Read detailed Motorola Edge 60 Pro review

Display 6.67-inch

Front Camera 50-megapixel

Rear Camera 50-megapixel + 50-megapixel + 10-megapixel

RAM 8GB, 12GB, 16GB

Storage 256GB, 512GB

Battery Capacity 6000mAh

OS Android 15

Resolution 1220x2712 pixels

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Motorola Edge 50 Pro

REVIEW
KEY SPECS
NEWS

Design
Display
Software
Performance
Battery Life
Camera
Value for Money

Good
Premium design
Excellent display
IP68 rating
Fast wireless charging
Good cameras

Bad
Average battery life
Ghost touches on curved display

Read detailed Motorola Edge 50 Pro review

Display 6.70-inch

Front Camera 50-megapixel

Rear Camera 50-megapixel + 10-megapixel + 13-megapixel

RAM 8GB, 12GB

Storage 256GB

Battery Capacity 4500mAh

OS Android 14

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