Motorola was quick to launch its Android 17 beta program, announcing it just days after Google released the first beta for Pixel devices in February 2026. And to everyone’s surprise, the brand kept expanding the beta program to more and more devices, now available for over a dozen smartphones. However, on the other hand, the company is struggling with the Android 16 rollout, as the update hasn’t reached all eligible devices.

Motorola is struggling to wrap up Android 16 rollout

The company began rolling out a stable Android 16 update to its devices in September 2025, ahead of many of its competitors, including OnePlus, Oppo, and Vivo. The Edge 60 Pro and Edge 50 Fusion were among the first phones to receive the Android 16 update. However, Motorola struggled to deliver timely releases to other eligible devices.

Premium devices like the Razr 2025 and Razr Ultra 2025 weren’t lucky either. They started receiving the Android 16 update towards the end of February 2026. The situation only worsens as you move towards cheaper phones. Making matter worse, there’s no official announcement regarding the eligibility of devices or the rollout schedule for Android 16.

Just as we’re getting close to the Android 17 release, Motorola has started rolling out last year’s update to its entry-level phones, including the Moto G35. Since the company is aggressively working on the Android 17 beta program, we hope it will look to complete the Android 16 rollout as soon as possible.

Motorola looks more promising this year

Motorola has been struggling with software releases over the past couple of years. However, if you’ve been tracking recent rollouts and announcements, it’s clear that the company is working to improve the software commitments and rollouts.

The recent major upgrades, though not timely, have shown signs of improvement. The software support period has also been upgraded significantly in recent months.

Motorola’s mid-range and high-end phones were typically limited to three OS upgrades, now promising up to five. It took a big leap forward earlier this year with the release of Motorola Signature, which promises seven generations of major OS upgrades. That’s the best you can get on an Android device.

In February, Motorola surprised with the Android 17 beta announcement just days after Google announced the Android 17 Beta 1, while other brands took over a month. Even more surprising is that the beta program now covers over a dozen Motorola devices, while other non-Google brands have offered it for very few of their phones.

Motorola seems to be taking its software game seriously, and I hope to see quicker update rollouts this year. Also, it would be very welcoming to hear an official rollout schedule for the upcoming OS releases, providing more clarity on when users can expect the updates to land on their phones.

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Qualcomm has just announced two new affordable smartphone chipsets, the Snapdragon 6 Gen 5 and Snapdragon 4 Gen 5, and they promise to be bigger than just an annual refresh. Both chips offer an all-around upgrade, with the performance and efficiency getting a major uplift.

Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 5

The latest Snapdragon 6-series chip uses the same 4nm node as its predecessor but upgrades CPU and GPU to deliver higher performance and stability. The connectivity upgrades and advanced AI camera features are also promising, raising the bar for mid-range chipsets.

CPU offers 20% faster app launch and faster multi-core performance

On the CPU side, the peak clock speed jumps from 2.3 GHz to 2.6 GHz, and because the Snapdragon 6 Gen 5 upgrades to a (4 performance + 4 efficiency) cluster, all four performance cores benefit from higher speeds.

Its predecessor, the Snapdragon 6 Gen 4, uses a (1 prime + 3 performance + 4 efficiency) CPU cluster, so the peak speed of 2.3 GHz applies only to a single core, while the remaining seven cores operate at lower speeds. The shift from one 2.3 GHz “prime” core to four 2.6 GHz performance cores in the Gen 5 significantly improves multi-core performance. The new chip also promises a 20% faster app launch.

GPU upgrades with premium features and 21% faster performance

The upgraded Adreno GPU delivers 21% better performance and brings modern gaming features for sustained performance and higher stability. The new 6 Gen 5 chip introduces premium gaming features usually found on flagship chips, including the Adaptive Performance Engine 4.0, which dynamically manages device resources and thermals to ensure sustained FPS during long gaming sessions.

The new SoC also brings Snapdragon Game Super Resolution and Qualcomm Game FPS 3.0 to deliver sharper graphics and stable frame rates, with official HDR gaming support.

Camera gets advanced AI features

With the latest camera upgrades, Snapdragon 6 Gen 5 narrows the gap with high-end chips. It adds 100x in-sensor zoom support for the first time in the Snapdragon 6-series. The feature uses AI to enhance clarity when using extreme digital zoom.

The new chip also brings AI-based low-light technology, which is designed to capture sharper, more vibrant photos in dark environments, and supports 4K HDR recording at 30 fps.

Connectivity gets a major upgrade with Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6.0

One of the biggest highlights of the Snapdragon 6 Gen 5 is Wi-Fi 7 support, which was previously reserved for high-end flagship chips. It allows for a higher speed of up to 5.8Gbps with a lower latency. The chip also includes the latest Bluetooth 6.0 standard, offering improved stability and power efficiency.

The chip also upgrades to a 3GPP Release 17 5G modem, which improves upload speeds and reliability in crowded areas.

Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 5

The Snapdragon 4 Gen 5 promises significantly faster GPU performance and upgraded connectivity with better stability and Dual SIM Dual Active support. The camera also receives notable upgrades.

Modest CPU upgrades, but a far better GPU

The Snapdragon 4 Gen 5 uses the same 2+6 CPU cluster as its predecessor, but increases the peak clock speed to 2.4 GHz (up from 2.3 GHz) to deliver a meaningful performance boost.

The Adreno GPU brings a generational upgrade, promising a 77% faster performance. The 4 Gen 5 is also the first in the Snapdragon 4 lineup to support 90fps gaming at HD resolution. The chip also introduces a Snapdragon Smooth Motion UI feature that makes scrolling and animations feel much more fluid.

Qualcomm claims a 43% faster app launch on the Snapdragon 4 Gen 5 compared to its predecessor. The new chip also delivers 10% better power efficiency.

Upgraded camera and connectivity

The Snapdragon 4 Gen 5 adds support for 1080p video recording at 60fps and electronic image stabilization. It also brings a suite of photography tools, including intelligent face detection, auto-focus, auto-exposure, and auto-white balance.

The fifth-generation chip includes a 5G modem with a higher peak download speed of 2.8Gbps (vs. 2.5Gbps on the 4 Gen 4). It supports Dual SIM Dual Active (DSDA) 5G + 5G/4G connectivity for the first time in the Snapdragon 4-series. This means both SIM slots can maintain simultaneous connections without compromise. The 4 Gen 5 also adds support for Qualcomm Sound with 96kHz lossless streaming and aptX Adaptive Audio.

	Snapdragon 6 Gen 5	Snapdragon 4 Gen 5
Announced	May 2026	May 2026
Process node	4nm (TSMC)	4nm (TSMC)
CPU cluster	4 performance cores + 4 efficiency cores	2 performance cores + 6 efficiency cores
GPU upgrades	21% faster Adaptive Performance Engine 4.0 Snapdragon Game Super Resolution Qualcomm Game FPS 3.0 HDR gaming support	77% faster
Memory	LPDDR5/LPDDR4X	LPDDR4X
Storage	UFS 3.1	Dual-channel UFS 3.1
App launch speed	20% faster	43% faster
Screen lag reduction	18%	25%
Camera upgrades	100x AI zoom support AI Night Vision support 4K HDR video recording at 30 fps	Intelligent face detection Electronic Image Stabilization (EIS) support 1080p video recording at 60 fps Auto-focus, Auto-exposure, Auto-white balance
Connectivity upgrades	3GPP Release 17 5G modem Peak 5G speed: 5.8Gbps Wi-Fi 7 support Bluetooth 6.0 support	Integrated 5G modem Peak 5G speed: 2.8Gbps Dual SIM Dual Active (DSDA): 5G + 5G/4G

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Samsung’s cutting-edge 1.4nm node takes a big step forward as the company begins its early testing on the upcoming Exynos chipset. The upcoming Exynos chip in question will reportedly have higher peak clock speeds and a massive 96MB of System Level Cache (SLC), along with many notable upgrades.

Since Samsung’s more focused on improving the yield stability of its 2nm process, we’ll see a couple more iterations of the 2nm GAA process before the 1.4nm process enters mass production. That also means the 1.4nm Exynos chip under testing is unlikely to be the unreleased Exynos 2700. Regardless, the early details of this 1.4nm Exynos chip, shared by @SPYGO19726, look promising.

The chip will have a 10-core CPU cluster divided into a ‘2+4+4’ configuration. The two prime cores achieve a maximum speed of 4.50GHz, while the current Exynos 2600 peaks at 3.8GHz. That’s a solid 19% jump in the peak speed. Further, the four performance cores operate at 3.80GHz, and the four efficiency cores run at 2.00GHz.

Perhaps the most exciting development of this Exynos chip is the integration of 96MB of SLC cache. The tipster also reports an ultra-wide bus width to minimize latency between the CPU cores and the GPU. A large SLC can store much more frequently used data to achieve a lower memory latency and a boost in bandwidth. This effectively reduces the need for components such as CPU, GPU, NPU, and ISP to remain active all the time to send information to the larger cache.

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1. TSMC ramps up 2nm production capacity with five fabs, targeting a major leap over 3nm capacity
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Unfortunately, it’s more expensive to produce chipsets with a large SLC cache because it occupies a significant portion of the silicon die. And with larger dies, production costs also go up. It’s important to note that 10MB is the highest SLC cache in smartphone chips, found in the Dimensity 9500. Bumping it to 96MB would result in a die size incompatible with smartphone form factors. However, it can be used in many other device categories.

With Samsung targeting 2029 for the mass production of its 1.4nm node, there’s still plenty of time for development and optimizations. Therefore, it’s best to treat these early details with a grain of salt. Consequently, while these early specifications are exciting, it’s best to treat them with a grain of salt.

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After extensive beta testing, Samsung has finally started rolling out the stable One UI 8.5 update, based on Android 16 QPR2. As anyone would easily guess, it’s the Galaxy S25 series getting the first bite of the stable rollout.

Samsung wasted no time in expanding the One UI 8.5 rollout to more Galaxy devices. The Galaxy S25 FE, Galaxy S24 Edge, Galaxy Z Fold 7, and Galaxy Z Flip 7 were quick to follow. The rollout should expand to more Galaxy phones and tablets over the coming days and weeks.

Here’s a list of Galaxy devices that have received the stable One UI 8.5 update so far:

• Galaxy S25
• Galaxy S25+
• Galaxy S25 Ultra
• Galaxy S25 Edge
• Galaxy S25 FE
• Galaxy Z Fold 7
• Galaxy Z Flip 7

As always, South Korea is the first region to receive the update. Users in other regions should expect to receive the update over the next few days. If your device is on the list, navigate to Settings > Software updates > Download and install to check whether the update is ready to download.

Stable One UI 8.5 rollout took a lot longer

Samsung took a lot longer to kick off the stable One UI 8.5 rollout than we had expected. The beta program for the Galaxy S25 went live in December 2025, and over the next five months, Samsung released ten beta builds. That’s well above four or five betas Samsung usually pushes before the stable release.

The stable rollout has finally gone live, and Samsung appears to be speeding things up. The update has already reached seven devices in a single day. Hopefully, it will continue to cover the rest of the eligible Galaxy devices at a good pace. If you’re unsure about the update’s eligibility for your device, check the complete list here to find out.

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