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Know where the Android 16 update for the Moto G86 is rolling out, what's inside this major upgrade, and how you can install the update.

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Last night, I saw a pop-up on my Google Pixel 9 phone. I clicked to authorize the install, and it was cranking for at least half an hour. This December update is a biggie, with new features for Pixel ...