Android 16 Developer Preview 1 has release by Google. This is a bit early compare to Google’s previous Android launch schedules. The first developer preview of Android 15 launch in February 2024.
This new developer preview comes a month after the public release of Android 15.
Like previous developer previews, the Android 16 Developer Preview 1 is aim at developers and will be initially available for download on Google Pixel smartphones.
The preview will include bugs and broken features, and it will run from November 2024 until the final public release in 2025.
This update brings a new features like an embedded photo picker, medical record support, and an updated Privacy Sandbox.
Release Timeline of Android 16
In a blog post, Google announce the launch of Android 16 Developer Preview 1.
Over the past few years, Google has opt for the February launch window for its Android releases.
Google also confirm that a stable version of Android 16 would come in Q2 2025.
It plans to have another release in Q4 of next year with new developer APIs.
Google will offer six major releases of Android 16 before the final release in the second quarter of next year.
A second Developer Preview will arrive in December 2024 and Beta releases start in January 2025.
Google is targeting Platform Stability in March and April 2025 and the final release is schedule to take place in May 2025.
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Features of Android 16
The first developer preview of Android 16 brings an embedded photo picker for apps.
This functionality will provide a built-in way for users to grant app access to select images and videos from both local and cloud storage, instead of their entire media library.
Google is updating Health Connect in Android 16.
With this update, Health Connect will let apps read and write medical records in FHIR (Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources) format.
This API is currently part of an early access program.
Android 16 incorporates the latest version of the Privacy Sandbox on Android.
Compatible Devices for Android 16 Developer Preview
Google Pixel 6a and newer models are eligible to receive the Android 16 update.
The first developer preview with build number BP21.241018.009 will be available for :
- Google Pixel 9 series,
- Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold,
- Google Pixel 8 series,
- Google Pixel 8a,
- Google Pixel Fold,
- Google Pixel 7a,
- Google Pixel 7 series,
- Google Pixel 6 series,
- Google Pixel 6a.
Over-the-air (OTA) images for all these smartphones are also available.
The developer preview of Android 16 can be install on a system via the Android Emulator in Android Studio.
