While Motorola has already begun accepting applications for the Android 17 beta program, a couple of devices are still waiting to receive Android 16. Among them was the Motorola Edge 50 Neo, which has just started receiving the stable Android 16 update after over 2 months of beta testing.

Motorola hasn’t confirmed the rollout yet. However, some Edge 50 Neo users are already receiving the update, as spotted by Ytechb. This major upgrade comes with the firmware version W1UI36H.39-17 and has a download size of about 2.14GB. It’s rolling out across several European countries, including Italy, Poland, Spain, and Romania.  Other regions, including India, should start receiving the update soon.

If you have an Edge 50 Neo and are still waiting for an update notification, go to Settings > System updates > Check for updates to check for available updates manually. Since the rollout has just begun, it may take some time to show up on your Motorola device.

The Edge 50 Neo is one of the few Motorola devices that comes with a promise of five OS updates and five years of security updates from the brand. Since it was launched with Android 14, it should receive OS updates until Android 19.

Also read:
1. These Motorola devices can join the Android 17 beta program
2. How to get Android 17 beta on your Motorola phone

What’s new in Android 16?

While it’s a major OS upgrade, don’t expect major visual changes or groundbreaking features. That said, there are still some useful upgrades and new features that further improve the software experience. It introduces a new notification cooldown feature that prevents you from getting annoyed when an app sends too many notifications from the same app within a short time. It does so by reducing the volume of incoming notifications for that particular app.

Android 16 lets you create custom models based on your needs, in addition to the existing modes, including Do Not Disturb, Bedtime, and Driving. You can also connect to a hotspot of a different device without entering the password, provided that both devices are logged in to the same Google account. The update also brings improvements to hearing aids, protection from malicious apps, and performance upgrades.

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Xiaomi has an impressive software update policy for its devices, but even that has to come to an end sometime. It hurts more when popular devices reach the end of life (EOL), as that impacts a large group of people. Sadly, that time has arrived for the popular Xiaomi 12 series, which is now officially retiring from all kinds of software updates, including HyperOS updates and security patches.

As mentioned on the official security center page (via Xiaomi Time), the update cycle for the Xiaomi 12 series has finally concluded. That means it won’t receive HyperOS updates, security patches, or feature drops. Here’s a list of affected devices and their final HyperOS/Android OS versions.

• Xiaomi 12: HyperOS 3.0 / Android 15
• Xiaomi 12 Pro: HyperOS 3.0 / Android 15
• Xiaomi 12 Lite: HyperOS 1.0 / Android 14

All three Xiaomi 12 models were launched with Android 12, but didn’t receive the same software support. Being premium models, the Xiaomi 12 and 12 Pro promised an extra OS upgrade over the Xiaomi 12 Lite. As a result, both are retiring with Android 15, while the Xiaomi 12 Lite will spend its life running Android 14. 

Alongside the Xiaomi 12 series, the Redmi Note 12 5G has also been added to the EOL list. This smartphone launched with Android 12 and, after two OS upgrades, it now runs Android 14 with HyperOS 2.0 on top.

If your Xiaomi phone is on the list, it’s best to upgrade to go for a new hardware. That will receive the latest HyperOS updates with plenty of new features and enhancements, and security patches will ensure protection against the latest vulnerabilities.

You can still use your current device, though. It would work just fine, but without the latest security patches, you’re exposing it to new vulnerabilities. If you’re considering a smartphone upgrade, do check out our curated list of Xiaomi phones with the best software support.

To ensure you don’t miss out on the latest HyperOS stories, remember to visit the Xiaomi section on this website regularly. Alternatively, you can join us on Telegram to get instant notifications about the latest HyperOS updates and the biggest tech headlines.

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OnePlus has wrapped up its OxygenOS 16 rollout and may already be developing the next major upgrade, OxygenOS 17, which would be based on Android 17. We can expect to see some major upgrades and a host of refinements across the UI, along with upgrades to security and privacy.

Unfortunately, many OnePlus devices will miss out on the OxygenOS 17 update, as they have already received the promised number of OS updates. We’ve prepared a list of such devices below. Review it to find out if you’re on the safe side or if you’ll need a newer device to receive this major upgrade.

List of OnePlus devices not eligible for OxygenOS 17 (Android 17) upgrade

OnePlus flagship series

• OnePlus 11R
• OnePlus 10R
• OnePlus 10T
• OnePlus 10 Pro
• Older OnePlus flagship phones

OnePlus Nord series

• OnePlus Nord 3
• Older Nord phones

OnePlus Nord CE series

• OnePlus Nord CE 4
• OnePlus Nord CE 4 Lite
• Older Nord CE phones

OnePlus Pad series

• OnePlus Pad
• OnePlus Pad Go

Keep in mind that this is an unofficial list. However, since it’s based on the official update policy, we would hardly expect any difference. So, if your device is on the above list, it’s unlikely to be upgraded to OxygenOS 17. In that case, you may want to upgrade to a newer device that can stay relevant for years to come. To make things easier, we’ve compiled a list of OnePlus devices that promise six years of software updates.

Also read:
1. OxygenOS 17 leak reveals new upgrades with Android 17
2. These Android 17 best features have been on Apple devices for years

As of writing this post, OnePlus hasn’t revealed anything about OxygenOS 17. However, Google has already released two public betas of Android 17, which is available to eligible Pixels and select Motorola devices. OnePlus should also join the beta party soon, likely with the OnePlus 15. The stable Android 17 could be released in Q3 2026 for Google Pixels, and will eventually start rolling out to OnePlus devices a few weeks later.

We’ll keep you updated with the latest OxygenOS updates in our OnePlus section. Visit it once in a while to get the fresh details. Alternatively, you can join our Telegram channel to get instant updates about software updates and breaking tech news.

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