Google releases first developer preview for Android 16: Here are all the new features

Google released the first developer preview of Android 16 today, marking a significant shift in its release schedule as the company aims to launch the operating system update nearly three months earlier than usual in 2025.
The accelerated timeline is designed to help third-party Android phone manufacturers roll out updates more quickly when they launch new devices, according to Google’s Android Developer head Matthew McCullough. The final version is expected to be available in Q2 2025, rather than the traditional Q3 release window.