Android 16 is now available for early testers
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.
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.
Android 16’s First Developer Preview is Now Available
Android 16’s first Developer Preview is out, with the full launch set for Q2 2025. Test it now with Android Studio or wait for the Beta in early 2025.
Google unveils Android 16 preview for early testers; here's all you need to know
Android 16’s first preview teases major innovations in health and photo-sharing capabilities, with faster updates for Android devices on the horizon.
How to Install Android 16 Developer Preview on Your Pixel Phone
If you want to try out the latest Android versions early, here are the steps to install Android 16 DP1 on your Pixel phone right now.
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.
Google Is Fast-Tracking Android 16 with an Early Developer Preview
Annual Android upgrades usually arrive in the fall. However, Google is fast-tracking Android 16 development for a summer release. The company has solidified its new timetable with the first Android 16 Developer Previewsomething that we expected to receive in February 2025,
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
Android 16: Google releases first developer preview ahead of early launch - Key features
The developer preview is a program that gives you everything you need to make your apps compatible with and build for the next version of Android. It includes new APIs that allows apps to embed the photo picker into their view hierarchy.
Forget Android 15: Google's Android 16 in now officially in preview
With many Android handsets still waiting on their Android 15 update, Google is trekking forward with Android 16 Developer Preview 1.
Android 16 has a new trick to put a damper on annoying app pings
Mishaal Rahman from Android Authority has spotted a nifty update coming to Android 16 ’s notifications. Called "notification ...
Android 16 DP1 is already here, shifting the entire launch schedule forward
Google has just launched Android 16 DP1, months earlier than usual. This should allow the stable launch to happen a full ...
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 ...
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Android 16 makes audio sharing easy with Auracast
Android 16 Developer Preview 1 introduces Audio sharing. This feature works using Auracast and can broadcast Bluetooth ...
We made unofficial Android 16 wallpapers to get you hyped
Android 16 is here much earlier than usual. It's still in preview, but we made some unofficial Android 16 wallpapers to get ...
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Android 16 is Already Here as Developer Preview 1 for Pixel Devices
More info. We knew it was coming earlier than ever, but I’m not sure I even expected this early of an Android 16 release, ...
Android 16 timeline revealed: Platform Stability in Q1, rollout in Q2
Stable Android 16 is set to launch in Q2 2025 to align with device launch cycles and deliver faster updates to users. Expect ...
Android 16 gives Privacy Dashboard the upgrade it always needed
As reported by 9to5Google, Android 16 DP 1 adds a 7-day permissions history to the Privacy Dashboard, providing users with a ...