Android 16 will be released in the second quarter of 2025: Google confirms new release dates

Google has announced that the new version of the Android 16 operating system will be released in the second quarter of 2025, which is several months ahead of the usual schedule.

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The developer preview will start soon so that programmers can test new features and APIs before the official release.

The release of Android 16 in April, May, or June 2025 will be an important change in the schedule, as the previous three major versions were usually released in August, September, or October. The last time Android was released in the second quarter was back in 2012, when version 4.1 Jelly Bean was released.

This change in the schedule could lead to faster device updates, as Google wants to provide users with new features earlier. Developers will also have more time to adapt their apps to the updates.

Source: Android Authority