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.