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Motorola gets an edge with Android 16 rollout
MUMBAI: Talk about ringing in the future! Motorola has officially started rolling out Android 16 across its premium smartphone range, giving users a smarter, sleeker, and more secure experience.
The tech giant, known for blending reliable hardware with clean software, is once again proving it’s ahead of the curve when it comes to timely updates. The rollout begins with the motorola edge 60 pro, edge 60 fusion, and edge 50 pro, devices already celebrated for their design and camera prowess, now powered up with Android 16’s enhanced features.
This latest update isn’t just a polish, it’s a power-up. From notification auto grouping for a clutter-free experience to instant hotspot for password-free connectivity across Google devices, Android 16 brings a new level of ease to daily use. The addition of modes allows users to customise their phone’s behaviour whether they’re sleeping, driving, or working, while advanced protection fortifies privacy with a single tap.
Motorola has also introduced Moto secure 5.5, featuring “Secure power-off,” a safeguard preventing stolen phones from being switched off. Add to that detailed battery health stats, smarter diagnostics, and enhanced accessibility, and you’ve got an update that’s both brainy and brawny.
“The rollout of Android 16 on our smartphones demonstrates our commitment to providing faster, smarter, and more secure updates,” said Motorola India managing director T.M. Narasimhan. “Starting with our premium Edge series, we’re ensuring users enjoy the very best of innovation and experience.”
The rollout will expand soon across more Motorola devices, cementing the brand’s reputation for blending innovation with user-centric design. In short, Motorola’s message is loud and clear: stay updated, stay ahead.
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AI becomes key tool for Indian travellers, Agoda report finds
68 per cent plan to use AI for trips as 33 per cent already rely on it.
MUMBAI: Holiday planning is getting a software upgrade less “Where should we go?” and more “What does the algorithm say?” Indian travellers are increasingly turning to artificial intelligence to map their journeys, with new data from Agoda’s 2026 Travel Outlook Report suggesting that AI is fast becoming central to how trips are imagined, planned and booked.
While 33 per cent of respondents said they already use AI tools for travel planning, a far larger 68 per cent indicated they are likely to rely on it for their next trip pointing to a sharp acceleration in adoption in a market already comfortable with digital-first travel.
What travellers want from AI, however, goes well beyond basic search. The report shows 38 per cent are looking for recommendations on local attractions and activities, while 37 per cent expect personalised itineraries. Destination discovery remains a key use case at 29 per cent, with dining suggestions (23 per cent) and budget management (22 per cent) also emerging as practical applications.
The shift reflects a broader change in expectations AI is no longer a novelty but a planning companion expected to work across every stage of the journey, from inspiration to execution.
Trust levels appear to be keeping pace. Nearly 88 per cent of respondents said they either trust or feel neutral about AI-generated recommendations, including 53 per cent who expressed clear confidence. This builds on earlier trends, with Agoda’s 2025 survey showing nine in ten Indian travellers already using apps to book travel suggesting AI adoption is more evolution than disruption.
The company has been testing this appetite through initiatives such as its 2025 AI-powered Vacation Planner campaign, which generated customised itineraries and visuals based on user inputs, delivered with a layer of celebrity-led engagement.
For platforms like Agoda, which aggregates more than 6 million properties, over 130,000 flight routes and 300,000 travel activities, AI offers a way to navigate scale without overwhelming users turning abundance into relevance.
As AI continues to embed itself into everyday decision-making, India is emerging as a market where travel planning is not just going digital, but decisively intelligent.
