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 it plans to release Android 16 sometime in Q2 of 2025. One leak points towards a June 3, 2025, release date for Android 16, but that hasn’t been confirmed yet.
Android 16's First Developer Preview Is Here Early
If you're an Android fan, you might be used to the typical rollout for Android developer previews: Google usually drops the first preview in February, so the fact that the company seeded Android 16's first developer preview in November—three months ahead of schedule—is quite surprising.
Google Releases Android 16 Developer Preview
Google is targeting the first beta release in January. If you're running a different test build (like the QPR2 Beta) and want to get on the Android 16 train, you'll want to return to a stable build before the new year. There will be several beta releases through early 2025, culminating in the final release in May or June.
Android 16 Developer Preview 1 is here with new features and a snappier release timeline
Google is only making Android 16 Developer Preview 1 available for manual download so that users don’t accidentally install it, as it’s not intended for consumer use. However, after installing the first developer preview, enrolled devices will automatically get OTA updates for future previews and beta releases.
Google Rolls Out First Developer Preview Of Android 16: Here's What It'll Bring
Google has wasted no time in building momentum following the recent release of Android 15, unveiling the first Developer Preview for Android 16. This new preview, designed for Pixel smartphones, was officially announced on the Android Developer Blog.
The first Android 16 developer preview has arrived - here's what to know before installing it
For anyone who develops apps for the Android ecosystem, these preview releases are a must. For those who aren't developers, they give us early clues as to what might be coming.
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 Developer Preview 1 Released
The highly anticipated Android 16 Developer Preview 1 has finally arrived, signaling a significant shift in the landscape of app development and testing.
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.
How to install Android 16 Developer Preview 1
Google tests its major Android releases in stages. We're currently in the developer preview phase of Android 16's testing, which means that builds available today are meant for developers to get an early start ensuring compatibility with Android 16.
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.
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