Android 16 update: List of eligible smartphones, how to download, new features and more

Google has formally launched Android 16, its newest mobile operating system, aiming to surpass the capabilities of its predecessor. Packed with fresh personalization features, the update delivers a reimagined interface built on Google’s next-gen Material 3 Expressive design language. Notable upgrades include cleaner, more intuitive notifications, improved support for accessibility, stronger security measures, and a broader suite of productivity enhancements—especially geared toward tablets and foldable devices.