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GrapheneOS Expands to Motorola Flagships and Razr Foldables
technology1 day ago

GrapheneOS Expands to Motorola Flagships and Razr Foldables

GrapheneOS announced it will start official support for Motorola devices next year, beginning with flagship phones and later adding Razr foldables; the project aims to bring its privacy‑focused, de-Googled Android to Motorola hardware, with hardware security requirements (memory tagging, secure element) influencing timelines. The team expects next‑gen Snapdragon 8 Elite chips to meet its standards, targeting Motorola’s 2027 devices for initial support, while cheaper models would need stronger security features and longer software commitments.

Six Androids keep microSD storage alive in 2026
technology2 days ago

Six Androids keep microSD storage alive in 2026

RAMageddon is lifting RAM and storage costs, but six budget/midrange Android phones still offer microSD expansion: Samsung Galaxy A55 5G, Moto G Power (2025), Moto G Stylus (2026), TCL NXTPAPER 70 Pro, Samsung Galaxy A17 5G, and Sony Xperia 10 VII. They provide microSD storage (up to 1TB on the A55 5G; up to 2TB on the TCL NXTPAPER 70 Pro and Xperia 10 VII), solid battery life and varied performance at prices roughly from $200 to $550, giving storage-conscious buyers expandable storage without flagship prices.

GrapheneOS gears up for high-end Motorola flagships priced above Pixels
news4 days ago

GrapheneOS gears up for high-end Motorola flagships priced above Pixels

GrapheneOS says its first Motorola devices will be high-end flagships arriving in 2027 and will cost more than Pixel phones; cheaper Motorola models will follow later as Qualcomm's lower-end chipsets currently lack the same level of security and long-term software support. GrapheneOS plans to host its own AOSP repositories and align updates with major Android releases, expanding beyond Pixel phones.

Five Viable Android Alternatives to the Pixel 11
technology8 days ago

Five Viable Android Alternatives to the Pixel 11

Android Authority reviews five Pixel 11 alternatives: Samsung Galaxy S26 offers top-tier performance with a Snapdragon chip and a lighter, thinner design; Pixel 11 Pro provides a premium camera/display experience at a higher price; Pixel 10a is a budget-conscious option with solid basics; Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8 is the compact foldable pick with strong internals; Motorola Edge (2026) delivers good cameras and a big battery at around $600, making the Pixel 11 less essential depending on priorities.

Moto Watch 2026: A Stylish Façade That Falls Short
technology14 days ago

Moto Watch 2026: A Stylish Façade That Falls Short

Motorola's Moto Watch (2026) looks premium and lasts days on a charge, but it runs a low‑power RTOS instead of Wear OS, giving it limited app support and no automatic activity tracking. For $150 you get decent health basics and solid battery life, but with no Google apps, no mobile payments, murky hardware provenance, and spotty GPS, it feels more like a stylish fake Wear OS smartwatch than a true wearable.

Motorola's Moto Watch Ultra leaks point to a premium circular smartwatch
technology22 days ago

Motorola's Moto Watch Ultra leaks point to a premium circular smartwatch

Leaked images from The Mac Observer show a circular Motorola smartwatch named Moto Watch Ultra with IP68 dust/water resistance, 50-meter water resistance, LTE, GPS, and a back-plate optical sensor for health tracking. The design and branding suggest a premium rival to the Apple Watch Ultra and Galaxy Watch Ultra, signaling Motorola’s renewed push into wearables, though no official release date or full specs are confirmed.

Razr Ultra 2026 Beats Galaxy Z Flip 8 in the Flip‑Phone Face‑Off
technology24 days ago

Razr Ultra 2026 Beats Galaxy Z Flip 8 in the Flip‑Phone Face‑Off

In a hands‑on comparison, the Motorola Razr Ultra (2026) edges out the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8 thanks to a larger 5,000 mAh battery with 68W charging, more RAM/storage, and stronger camera capabilities, plus a more engaging cover‑screen experience and distinctive design. Samsung counters with longer software support (seven years) and a lighter, thinner build. Although the Razr Ultra is pricier, promos can level the cost, making it the more compelling flip‑phone experience for many buyers, while the Z Flip 8 remains a solid, more affordable alternative with excellent software updates and a slimmer profile.

Motorola's Moto Pad 70 lands in India with 12.1-inch 5G display and Pen
technology1 month ago

Motorola's Moto Pad 70 lands in India with 12.1-inch 5G display and Pen

Motorola has unveiled the Moto Pad 70 for India, packing a 12.1-inch 2.5K display, 5G connectivity, and a bundled Moto Pen. It runs on a MediaTek Dimensity 6400, carries a 10,200mAh battery with 68W fast charging, and weighs 530g at 6.29mm thick. The tablet ships with Android 16 and promises two major OS upgrades through 2030, plus a quad-speaker Dolby Atmos setup and up to 800 nits brightness. Launch is set for August 8, 2026 in India.

Motorola’s Moto Pad 70 Groove debuts in India with 12.1-inch 2.5K display and 9 JBL speakers
technology1 month ago

Motorola’s Moto Pad 70 Groove debuts in India with 12.1-inch 2.5K display and 9 JBL speakers

Motorola will launch the Moto Pad 70 Groove in India on July 31, revealing a 12.1-inch 2.5K display with 120Hz refresh rate, HDR10 and Dolby Vision, a 10,200mAh battery (up to 15 hours of video playback) and a bundled 68W charger, plus a nine-speaker JBL audio system with Dolby Atmos and Hi-Res Audio—with speculation it could be a rebranded Lenovo Tab Plus Gen 2.

Moto G77 Power shows long battery life can outshine flagship hype
technology1 month ago

Moto G77 Power shows long battery life can outshine flagship hype

PhoneArena argues that flagship batteries have plateaued around 5,000 mAh even as phones get more efficient, making the Moto G77 Power’s 7,000 mAh battery stand out. While Galaxy S27 Ultra and iPhone 18 Pro Max lead in cameras and performance, mid-range devices like this Moto model offer truly long-lasting endurance and practical features (MIL-STD-810H durability, Gorilla Glass, 3.5mm jack, microSD support) at around $270, illustrating a consumer shift toward battery life over flagship prestige.

Motorola Edge 70 Max: power-forward flagship with 7100mAh and Qi2 wireless charging
technology1 month ago

Motorola Edge 70 Max: power-forward flagship with 7100mAh and Qi2 wireless charging

Motorola unveils the Edge 70 Max, a power-focused flagship with a 7100mAh silicon-carbon battery, 90W wired charging, and the first Android phone to support full 25W Qi2 wireless charging; it runs the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 with 8GB RAM and up to 1TB storage, features a 6.82-inch 144Hz OLED with up to 7000 nits brightness, dual rear cameras (50MP Sony Lytia 710 + 8MP ultrawide) and a 32MP front camera, and ships in the UK/Europe from £699.99/€799.99 with no US availability announced.

Edge 70 Max lands in India with flagship specs at budget price
technology1 month ago

Edge 70 Max lands in India with flagship specs at budget price

Motorola’s Edge 70 Max has been officially announced in India with a flagship‑level spec sheet: a 6.8-inch LTPO 144Hz display, Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, 8–12GB RAM and 256GB storage, a 7,100mAh battery supporting 90W wired charging and Qi2 magnetic wireless charging, IP68/IP69 water resistance, MIL-STD-810H durability, Gorilla Glass 7i, and pricing of Rs 54,999 for 8GB/256GB and Rs 59,999 for 12GB/256GB, positioning it as a strong value flagship against the Galaxy S26 Ultra in the Indian market with color options Pantone Ice Melt, Aqua Gray, and Dark Shadow.

Edge 70 Max Promises Big Specs, But Global Reach and Chip Choice Spark Skepticism
technology1 month ago

Edge 70 Max Promises Big Specs, But Global Reach and Chip Choice Spark Skepticism

Motorola’s Edge 70 Max looks strong on paper with a 7,100 mAh battery and 90W charging, a 6.82-inch LTPO display with up to 7,000 nits brightness, and magnetic wireless charging, all while aiming for a lower price than competitors. Yet the editor is skeptical: the phone is launching first in India only, risking a limited global footprint (no US/Europe confirmation yet), and it uses the non-Elite Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 instead of a true flagship chipset. Unless Motorola expands to more markets and delivers compelling value, the Edge 70 Max may remain promising but under-delivered. The piece leaves room for optimism if broader availability and strong pricing materialize.

Moto G77 Power brings massive battery and 3.5mm jack to India ahead of July launch
technology1 month ago

Moto G77 Power brings massive battery and 3.5mm jack to India ahead of July launch

Motorola has confirmed the Moto G77 Power for India, launching July 8, 2026, with a 7,000mAh battery (30W wired charging), Dimensity 6400 processor, 6.72-inch 120Hz LCD, 4GB/128GB or 8GB/128GB RAM/storage options with microSD expansion, a 50MP main + 8MP ultrawide cameras and 32MP front cam, a 3.5mm headphone jack, Dolby Atmos stereo, Android 16 with one year of OS upgrades and three years of security patches, IP64 dust/water resistance, and Pantone color options; pricing is not yet revealed.

Android Phones With Seven-Year Update Guarantees: Five Standout Models
technology1 month ago

Android Phones With Seven-Year Update Guarantees: Five Standout Models

Android is increasingly offering long software support, with several new phones promising seven years of OS updates and seven years of security updates. The lineup highlighted includes the Fairphone Gen 6 (seven Android updates, eight security updates), Motorola Signature (seven years updates and security), Galaxy S26 Ultra (seven years), Pixel 10a (seven years), and Honor Magic V6 (seven years). Availability and price vary by region, and buyers should weigh long‑term updates against performance, repairability, and total cost when choosing.