"Get ready for Android 16! Learn about its early release schedule and what it means for future Android devices and Pixel phones.

The company is shaking up the Android release schedule next year. At the beginning of this month a rumor claimed Google would launch Android 16 earlier...

Google has confirmed its bringing forward the next major release so more devices get the latest Android sooner

Google is advancing the release timeline for Android 16, shifting it to the second quarter of 2025 to better align with new device launches and accelerate access to its latest AI and machine learning resources. It should also "enable app creators and phone companies to prepare their products for the...

It was already rumored that the Android 16 release would be earlier next year, than it was this year. And now Google has essentially confirmed just that.

Two SDK versions will be released in 2025

Google will roll out a major Android 16 update, followed by a minor release that will not include new behaviour changes for apps.

Google is accelerating the release of Android 16, aiming to deliver innovative features more swiftly through frequent updates and new initiatives.

Android 16 set to launch ahead of schedule, offering faster feature rollouts and quarterly updates to enhance user experience.

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Google's next big software update could be here as soon as April