Android 16
| Version of the Android operating system | |
 | |
| Developer | |
|---|---|
| OS family | Android |
| Source model | Open-source software |
| Latest preview | Developer Preview 1 / November 19, 2024 |
| Kernel type | Monolithic Kernel (Linux Kernel) |
| Preceded by | Android 15 |
| Official website | developer |
| Support status | |
| Developer Preview Version | |
Android 16 is the upcoming major release of Android. The first developer preview was released in November 2024.[1] Google expects the platform to reach beta stage in January 2025 with a final release expected in Q2 2025[2]
History
[edit]Android 16 is internally codenamed "Baklava".[3]
The first developer preview (also known as DP1) for Android 16 was released on 19 November 2024.
Features
[edit]The official DP1 release notes state that the following features will be introduced in Android 16:[4]
- Embedded Photo Picker
- Health Records
- Privacy Sandbox on Android
However, enthusiasts have discovered the existence of other under-development features that may be released in later developer preview versions such as Audio sharing to multiple devices at once[5] and notification cooldown.[6]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ Weatherbed, Jess (2024-11-19). "Android 16 is now available for early testers". The Verge. Retrieved 2024-11-20.
- ^ "The First Developer Preview of Android 16". Android Developers Blog. Retrieved 2024-11-20.
- ^ "Android 16: Confirmed features, codename, leaks, release date, and everything else we know so far". Android Authority. 2024-11-19. Retrieved 2024-11-20.
- ^ "The First Developer Preview of Android 16". Android Developers Blog. Retrieved 2024-11-20.
- ^ "Android 16 will let you share audio to multiple Bluetooth devices at once". Android Authority. 2024-11-19. Retrieved 2024-11-20.
- ^ "Android 16's notification cooldown feature will save you from notification spam". Android Authority. 2024-11-19. Retrieved 2024-11-20.