1st Android 16 Dev Preview Is Here

Android 16 Developer Preview 1 is here with new features and a snappier release timeline
Google is only making Android 16 Developer Preview 1 available for manual download so that users don’t accidentally install it, as it’s not intended for consumer use. However, after installing the first developer preview, enrolled devices will automatically get OTA updates for future previews and beta releases.
Google ships first developer preview of Android 16 to speed up feature rollouts
Google is releasing the first developer preview of Android 16 to speed up feature rollouts in devices. This is a major change in the Android rollout
The first Android 16 developer preview just landed: Here’s what you need to know
However, Google announced at the end of last month that it’s accelerating Android’s release schedule. The company confirmed it plans to release Android 16 sometime in Q2 of 2025. One leak points towards a June 3, 2025, release date for Android 16, but that hasn’t been confirmed yet.
First Android 16 Dev Preview Is Here As Google Pushes Up OS Launch Window
In 2025, Google plans to release the next version of Android a quarter earlier than usual 'to better align' with the launch of popular Android smartphones.
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Google releases first developer preview of Android 16 on Pixels: What's new
This aligns with Google’s announcement earlier this month regarding more frequent Android releases. The company confirmed plans for two updates in 2025: a major release in Q2, followed by a minor update in Q4. The Q2 release has now been identified as Android 16.
Android 16 first developer preview just announced — here's what's new
Android 16 is coming earlier than normal, and that means we're getting our first glimpse at the upgrade a few months early.
Google just announced Android 16. Here’s everything new
Yes, that's right. Just about a month after Android 15's official release, Google is already prepping Android 16. Here's the lowdown on what's new.
Google Releases First Developer Preview for Android 16
Android 15 is still warm from the oven, but as promised, Google is moving quickly to Android 16 and a new release schedule.
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