Here’s everything new in Android 16 Beta 1 [Gallery]
Beta 1 of Android 16 is available today as most people’s introduction to Google’s next major OS version.
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Google rolling out Android 16 Beta 1 for Pixel
The first beta of the next major version of Google’s mobile OS is launching today with Android 16 Beta 1 rolling out to Pixel devices. This release is now available.
Expand Expanding CloseAndroid 16 Beta still on schedule as some dates emerge
The Android 16 Beta for Pixel devices is scheduled to start in January and some key dates have emerged. Compared to previous years, Android 16 is set to arrive in Q2 of 2025 (instead of Q3), with Google moving up the first Developer Preview from February to November.
Expand Expanding CloseAndroid 16 hints at split-screen update for tablets, could show 3 apps at once
Multitasking on Android has been around for ages, but it hasn’t changed much in a long time. Whether on a phone, a foldable, or a full-size tablet, Android technically only supports running two apps at once unless a skin adds additional functionality. For Android 16, it seems Google is working on a revamp for split-screen mode with support for up to 3 apps at once on tablet displays.
Expand Expanding CloseAndroid 16 may bring a redesigned volume slider and panel
The first Android 16 beta likely isn’t too far away, and that’s where Google’s bigger changes are expected to debut. Ahead of that, a new design for the volume slider has been discovered in Android 16, and it looks pretty nice.
Expand Expanding CloseAndroid 16 will let you use the Pixel 9’s fingerprint sensor while the screen is off
A new option coming to Pixel phones in Android 16 is the ability to use the fingerprint sensor when the screen is turned off.
Expand Expanding CloseHere’s everything new in Android 16 Developer Preview 2 [Gallery]
The second developer preview of Android 16 is available today, and we are looking at DP2 to find what new features have been introduced. So far, this isn’t a big release.
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How to install the Android 16 Developer Preview on Google Pixel
Well ahead of its usual schedule, Google has just released the first preview of Android 16. This initial developer preview isn’t meant for the general user, but it’s freely available to anyone who wishes to try it. Here’s what Google Pixel devices can install the Android 16 Developer Preview and how to install it.
Expand Expanding CloseAndroid 16 Developer Preview 2 rolling out for Pixel
Ahead of the Q2 2025 launch, Google is rolling out Developer Preview 2 of Android 16 to Pixel devices. This should be the last Android update of the year, with 15 QPR2 Beta 2 arriving earlier this week.
Expand Expanding CloseWhat do you want to see from Android 16? [Poll]
We have barely had time to process Android 15, but now we have the start of the next OS development cycle. This raises the question: What do you want to see from Android 16?
Expand Expanding CloseAndroid 16 release schedule set, Beta starts in January
With the release of Android 16 DP1, Google shared the schedule for the Developer Preview and upcoming Beta.
Expand Expanding CloseAndroid 16 DP1: Privacy dashboard gets 7-day history
With Android 15, Google elevated the Privacy dashboard into the main Security & privacy page, and Android 16 DP1 adds a 7-day permissions history.
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Android 16 DP1: Pixel 9 gets ‘Experimental mode’ display color
Android 16 Developer Preview 1 brings a handful of user-facing additions, but nothing major so far. On the Pixel 9, there’s an “Experimental mode” display color.
Expand Expanding CloseHere’s everything new in Android 16 Developer Preview 1 [Gallery]
The first developer preview of Android 16 is available today, and we are looking at DP1 to find what new features have been introduced.
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Officially, Google only promised three years of Android updates, as well as two more years of security patches, for its 2021 Tensor flagships. The Pixel 6 and 6 Pro are now getting Android 16 Developer Preview 1, which bodes well for the public launch.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle launches Android 16 Developer Preview for Pixel
With Android 16 set to launch in the second quarter of 2025, Google is starting the Developer Preview for Pixel devices today.
Expand Expanding CloseAndroid 16 coming Q2 2025 as Google readies ‘more frequent SDK releases’
Google announced today that “Android will have more frequent SDK releases,” while setting a Q2 2025 release date for Android 16, which will soon see a developer preview.
Expand Expanding CloseAndroid 16 described as ‘25Q2’ release, impact on Pixel update not known
The Developer Preview for the next version of Android usually gets underway in February and progresses to a Beta in April with the public release set for Q3. Work on Android 16 is fully underway and points to an earlier than usual “25Q2” release.
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Android 16 is codenamed ‘baklava’ in early alphabet reset
While we wait for the public launch of Android 15, Google’s work on the next version continues. Android 16 looks to be codenamed “Baklava.”
Expand Expanding CloseWhat the Android 16 Quick Settings redesign might look like
Google is working on a redesign of Quick Settings that might launch with Android 16.
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