Android 16: the first version is already available?

Of course, not all smartphones have yet been able to benefit from Android 15. It is true that the update of the operating system did not take long to wait, even if it means arriving late for the latest Pixel 9 And yet, while the version of the operating system is only two months old in the stable version, Google presents the Developer Preview Android 16. A very fast sequence, but one that fits into the new logic of maintenance and updates of the technology giant.

Accelerated schedule

As we talked about recently, Google has completely overhauled Android update management, a decision that directly affects the availability of Android 16. Because of this, Android 16 should be available in a stable version during the second quarter of 2025, three to six months earlier than the traditional deployment of the OS . And as the next version enters the testing phase, some may already claim access to it.

What’s new in Android 16?

Because, if the plan is redesigned, the deployment logic is preserved, with the Developer Preview version provided initially. But that should be short: according to information shared by Google, the first public beta should be offered around mid-January. Until then, we should know more about the highlights of Android 16.

Currently, not all the new features that this version brings are actually available yet. We know that the operating system will introduce an improved image picker as well as an update to Privacy Sandbox and possibly some additions to the Health Connect app. But beyond these little tidbits, the vast majority of the update remains to be discovered. So be patient!