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Motorola has pushed a new software update to the Razr Fold (2026) that brings the October 2026 security patch, after the device had been stuck on August's patch. The update, confirmed via builds spotted on Reddit for both unlocked and Verizon models, does not include Android 17, leaving the foldable on Android 16 even as cheaper Motorola phones like the Edge 60 Fusion and Edge 60 Pro run the newer OS.
CNET ran 120 hours of battery testing across 2026 smartphone models and found the iPhone 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max led the pack, alongside foldables like the Motorola Razr (2026) and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8, which use silicon-carbon batteries for added capacity without bulkier hardware. The newly released iPhone Duo tied for the top result in one test, while overall average battery life across 2026 phones matched results from 2024 and 2025.
Motorola has officially confirmed key specs for its upcoming Signature 27 phone through an exclusive partnership with YouTuber Danny Winget ahead of its global launch this week. The device features a 6.8-inch 'Extreme AMOLED Duo' Tandem OLED display reaching 12,000 nits at 120Hz, plus a 50MP Sony LYTIA camera sensor with LOFIC and a dedicated action sensor for fast-moving subjects. The phone also comes in two Pantone-certified color options with an aircraft-grade aluminum and ceramic build.
Android Authority has outlined five upcoming Android devices it considers worth saving for, including Motorola's Signature 27, Samsung's Galaxy S27 Ultra and Galaxy Z TriFold 2, Google's Pixel 11a, and the OnePlus 16. The Signature 27 is tipped to use a Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 chipset and offer seven years of software support, though pricing details remain unconfirmed.
Motorola has confirmed its upcoming Signature 27 flagship will launch globally, including in the US, powered by a Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme chip. The company says the phone will get up to seven major Android OS updates, but security patches will arrive only every two months rather than monthly, a weaker commitment than rivals like Samsung and Google offer.
Motorola has confirmed that its Signature 27 smartphone will debut in the United States on November 5, with a live landing page touting a 50MP main camera, 200MP periscope telephoto lens, and Bang & Olufsen-tuned audio. A Geekbench listing shows the phone running Android 17 with 12GB of RAM and a Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 chip, scoring 3,313 single-core and 11,088 multi-core points.
Amazon is selling the Moto Buds 2 Plus for $99, a $50 cut from their $149.99 list price. The earbuds are Motorola's premium 2026 true-wireless model, tuned with Sound by Bose and featuring a hybrid 11mm driver paired with a smaller secondary driver. They also include dynamic ANC, dual-device multipoint, customizable touch controls, Audio Share mode, and up to roughly 9 hours of battery life.
Motorola has confirmed that its upcoming Signature 27 smartphone will be released in the United States, marking the second generation of its Signature line. The phone is expected to feature a four-camera array including a 50MP Sony LYTIA 910 primary sensor and a 200MP periscope telephoto lens, powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 chipset. Battery and charging details have not yet been disclosed, though Motorola's recent devices like the Razr Fold have featured large silicon-carbon batteries.
Portuguese retailer MegaPC briefly listed Motorola's unannounced Signature 27 and Razr Flex 27, revealing specs, colors and prices ahead of any official announcement. The Signature 27 with 12GB RAM and 512GB storage appeared priced at €1,594.90, up from €999 for the same configuration of the original Signature. The listing also showed a Razr Flex 27 with 12GB RAM and 256GB storage priced at €1,510.90.
Motorola is offering a free Moto Watch and Swarovski Edition Moto Buds 2 Plus earbuds, together valued at $350, to customers who buy the 2026 Razr directly from its website. The $800 foldable comes with 256 GB of storage and works unlocked across US carriers, and Motorola is extending similar bundles to other 2026 models like the Moto G Power and Razr Ultra. The discount applies automatically at checkout, with additional trade-in savings calculated during purchase review.
A specs comparison lines up the rumored foldable iPhone Duo, with its 5.4-inch cover screen and 7.6-inch inner display, against three Android foldables: Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 8, Google's Pixel 11 Pro Fold, and Motorola's Razr Fold. The analysis covers screen size, weight, camera resolution, and water/dust resistance ratings across all four devices.
Users have reported that the Google Play system update field on their Android devices displays a date set in the future rather than the actual update date. The issue appears concentrated on Samsung phones, with some OnePlus and Motorola users also reporting the same glitch.