Android 16 shall be launched within the first half of 2025, in keeping with particulars shared by Google. Not like the newest model of the corporate’s working system that was rolled out to Pixel telephones in October, Google will launch its subsequent main Android model earlier subsequent yr, adopted by a minor launch by the tip of the yr. In consequence, the corporate may have extra frequent Android software program improvement package (SDK) releases, as a part of ongoing efforts to brings new options to customers, whereas bettering app stability.
Google Successfully Confirms Android 16 Launch Timeline
In a put up on the Android Builders Weblog, the corporate says that it’s going to have a significant launch in Q2 2025 (as a substitute of the everyday Q3 launch window), adopted by a minor launch within the fourth quarter. Google says the choice was made to “higher align with the schedule of system launches” that may allow Android 16 to be rolled out to eligible gadgets at a sooner price.
Android 16 shall be launched in Q2 2025
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The foremost SDK launch in Q2 2025 will embody behaviour modifications (that have an effect on how apps perform on Android) in addition to APIs and options, in keeping with Google. That is when Android 16 is predicted to be launched as the corporate solely introduces a significant SDK launch with a brand new model of Android.
After Android 16 is rolled out, Google will roll out incremental updates in Q3 2025, adopted by a second, minor Android 16 SDK launch in This fall 2025. Google says that this launch will embody new APIs and options, but it surely is not going to introduce new behaviour modifications that have an effect on apps.
Builders and lovers may have the ability to check out Android 16 quickly, as the corporate has teased the arrival of the primary developer preview. This isn’t shocking, as there are about 5 months earlier than the corporate is predicted to launch Android 16.
Earlier this yr, Google unveiled the Pixel 9 sequence that arrived with the one-year-old Android 14 out-of-the-box. The corporate’s smartphones obtained the replace to Android 15 two months later, on October 15. The sooner Android 16 launch timeline ought to make sure that the Pixel 10 sequence shall be operating the newest model of Google’s working system in 2025.
