Google always maintains a one-year cycle update for its Android OS for smartphones. However, diverting from this tradition, Google is now coming with frequent releases. Now, the company has announced an earlier than expected release of its latest OS, Android 16. The company has planned two major releases for 2025, with a major release in second quarter and minor updates in fourth quarter. So, read ahead to know more details about this latest OS updates by Google.
Android 16 Release Date: Know When To Expect
Google officially confirms the early roll out of its latest OS, wherein it plans for a major iteration sometime between April and June, 2025 and some updates in Q4.
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The company brings this change in release timeline to align with the schedule of the devices launching across their ecosystem. This way more and more devices can enjoy the major release of Android 16.
What To Expect And Device List
Google plans to launch the Pixel series smartphones early, like this year. And, these will be the first smartphones to receive this new Android version. The Pixel series may launch in August and the Android 16 release is slated in Q2 of 2025. Also, Samsung will unveil its next-generation foldable and may integrate this latest Android version.
Also, the minor release in Q4 will come with feature updates, bug fixes, optimizations, etc. We are anticipating Google will name this release a Android 16.1. Stay tuned for more updates and official confirmations on this major release.
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