Here are the biggest new features (so far) in Android 16
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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.
Android 16's First Developer Preview Is Here Early
This week, Google seeded the first Android 16 preview to software developers. While that means you can get Android 16 on your Pixel right now, you really shouldn't.
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.
The Pixel 6 might get Android 16 after all
The Pixel 6 series may get Android 16 in 2025, despite official support ending in October 2024. This is suggested by its inclusion in the developer preview. Google aims to provide 5 years of security updates for the Pixel 6 series. Newer Android versions offer better security, motivating the continued support.
Google Releases Android 16 Developer Preview
Android developer previews often focus on low-level changes to system architecture and APIs, leaving the feature and UI changes for later releases. So, the first build of Android 16 won't change the way you use your phone.
Developers look ahead to new features coming in Android 16
Developers look ahead to new features coming in Android 16 Google has launched a first test version of Android 16, aimed at developers. Developers can already check out a very early version of Android 16.
How to bring Android 16’s Notification Cooldown brilliance to any phone today
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Android 16 could make Gemini the ultimate assistant
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Android 16 is Already Here as Developer Preview 1 for Pixel Devices
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Android 16 makes a subtle change to keep your OTPs safe
Android 16 introduces a feature to hide sensitive notifications, like OTPs, on the lock screen for enhanced privacy. Only ...
Android 16 DP1 automatically hides some sensitive notifications from the lock screen
Android 16 hides the content of sensitive notifications with two-factor authentication codes from appearing on the lock ...
Android 16 gives Privacy Dashboard the upgrade it always needed
Android 16's Developer Preview 1 shows improved Privacy Dashboard with 7-day permissions history. Google aims to enhance user ...
Google makes it easy to install the Android 16 preview with its online Flash Tool
Google is already working away on its next major Android release -- version 16. Here's how to download and install this early ...
Android 16 DP1 integrates Extra Dim into the brightness bar
Android 16 DP1 adds a new feature called Even Dimmer that lets the screen be dimmed below the lowest level of the brightness ...