When the Motorola Razr foldable launched back in January, it did so with Android 9 in tow despite the fact that Android 10 had been available for a few months. Fast-forward to today and the new Razr is getting its bump up to Android 10.
Starting today, the Motorola Razr's Android 10 update will begin rolling out globally. The jump to Android 10 is big on its own, but the good news for Razr owners is that Moto is packing several other new features into the update.
Motorola is giving the Razr's Quick View outer display some more functionality, like the ability to swipe left to access your favorite contacts. Motorola also touts that you can read and respond to messages from "most popular messaging apps" with new Smart Reply or the new Quick View Keyboard.
Also being added are more ways to capture selfies with the Razr's Quick View camera. When the Razr is closed, you can now access camera modes like Group Selfie, Portrait Mode, and Spot Color. To access the camera when the Razr is closed and unlocked, just swipe right on the display or use a twist of your wrist to access Quick Capture.
Motorola is also letting you access more apps from the Quick View display. You can now get turn-by-turn navigation with Google Maps as well as music players from apps like Spotify, YouTube Music, and Pandora from the Quick View display.
Finally, Moto is adding new themes to the Quick View display to give you more ways to make your Razr personal.
It's here! #android10 is on #razr and it puts all of your favorite apps right at your fingertips. You can use maps, listen to music, and more without ever opening your phone. And your favorite contacts and selfies are only a swipe away! #hellomoto pic.twitter.com/ek7oy1cDNa
— motorolaus (@MotorolaUS) May 11, 2020
The good news for the Motorola Razr foldable isn't stopping at this Android 10 update. Motorola has confirmed to Michael Fisher that it also plans on releasing an Android 11 update for the Razr. There's no word yet on when the update will be released, but at least Razr owners know that it's coming.
At $1,500, the Motorola Razr isn't a cheap smartphone, which might've made some folks frustrated that it launched with an older version of Android in tow. Now the foldable is finally getting its update to Android 10, and like they say, it's better late than never, especially given the price of Motorola's device. Hopefully the Android 11 update is a bit speedier.
