Android 16 confirmed for early release — here’s what we know
The company has confirmed that Android 16, codenamed “Baklava,” is set for an early 2025 release, following speculation that it would arrive sooner than expected due to a switch to a more stable trunk-based system.
Android 16 will ship early in 2025
For the last decade or so, Google has released major Android updates in the fall after an extended developer and beta preview process, but for 2025, that’s changing. Now, Google is planning its major release, which we expect will be Android 16, for Q2 instead of Q3, confirming a recent report from Android Authority.
The next version of Android will arrive in early 2025
Android users had to wait longer than usual for the release of Android 15 this fall, but Google is already setting the timeline for the next two operating system updates. In a change of pace, the next major release for Android will arrive in the second quarter of 2025.
Android 16 will be released much earlier than you think
Android 16 is thought to be codenamed Baklava, and may introduce features like floating bubble apps and redesigned Quick Settings. Android releases lead to somewhat of a celebration in tech circles, as with each major OS version comes better user experiences and new features.
Google announces that Android 16 will be released much earlier than usual
Google will release Android 16 in Q2 2025. Android 16, named Baklava, may introduce features like floating bubble menus and redesigned Quick Settings. Google will also release a minor SDK version in Q4 2025.
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