1st Android 16 Dev Preview Is Here

The first Android 16 developer preview just landed: Here’s what you need to know
However, Google announced at the end of last month that it’s accelerating Android’s release schedule. The company confirmed it plans to release Android 16 sometime in Q2 of 2025. One leak points towards a June 3, 2025, release date for Android 16, but that hasn’t been confirmed yet.
Here’s every Pixel phone that can download Android 16 Developer Preview 1
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Google is shifting Pixel launches and Android releases to earlier dates in the calendar, and Android 16 just showed up.
The first Android 16 developer preview has arrived - here's what to know before installing it
For anyone who develops apps for the Android ecosystem, these preview releases are a must. For those who aren't developers, they give us early clues as to what might be coming.
Google releases the First Developer Preview for Android 16
As expected, Google is releasing the first developer preview for Android 16 today. This is much earlier than usual. However, Google has already confirmed
The Best New Features in Android 16 Developer Preview 1
Because Android 16 Developer Preview 1 is here, you are probably wondering what’s new and what you can get excited about whenever this moves into a beta. Since we have this early build up on both a Pixel 9 Pro and a Pixel 9 Pro Fold,
Google unveils first developer preview for Android 16, starting a faster release cycle
Google LLC today released the first preview version of Android 16, the next major version of its mobile operation system.
Google just announced Android 16. Here’s everything new
Yes, that's right. Just about a month after Android 15's official release, Google is already prepping Android 16. Here's the lowdown on what's new.
First Android 16 Dev Preview Is Here As Google Pushes Up OS Launch Window
In 2025, Google plans to release the next version of Android a quarter earlier than usual 'to better align' with the launch of popular Android smartphones.
Android 16 first developer preview just announced — here's what's new
Android 16 is coming earlier than normal, and that means we're getting our first glimpse at the upgrade a few months early.
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