Android 16
| Version of the Android operating system | |
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| Developer | |
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| 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]
Development
[edit]The first developer preview of Android 16 was released on November 19, 2024. A second developer preview is expected to be released in December 2024, with first beta planned for release in January 2025. The final stable version of Android 16 is scheduled for release in the second quarter of 2025.[3]
Unlike previous versions, Android 16 will be released earlier in the year. Notably, Android 16 will have two separate SDK releases. The first SDK will include behaviour changes, along with new APIs and features, while the second SDK will focus primarily on the introduction of new APIs and features. The first SDK will be released in second quarter of 2025 along with the stable version of Android 16, while the second SDK is expected to be released in forth quarter of 2025. Google has stated that this change is part of their ongoing effort to accelerate innovation in apps and devices.[4]
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.
- ^ a b "Android 16: Confirmed features, codename, leaks, release date, and everything else we know so far". Android Authority. 2024-11-19. Retrieved 2024-11-20.
- ^ a b "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.
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