Judging by Google’s projected release timeline, the first public beta for Android 16 will be available in January 2025. A final public release is expected sometime after April, likely lining up with Google’s annual I/O event (which was held on May 14th this year ), where the company usually announces its latest Android updates and product features.

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.

Android 16’s first preview teases major innovations in health and photo-sharing capabilities, with faster updates for Android devices on the horizon.