The first developer preview of Android 16 has been released. This upcoming operating system from Google is currently available for download on select smartphones. Google released the stable version of Android 15 for its Pixel devices last month. At the same time, other OEMs have also rolled it out or are rolling it out for many of their flagship devices. Currently no phone with Android 15 operating system has been launched in India. Even before Android 15 reaches its users, Google has started preparations for Android 16.
First developer preview of Android 16
Recently, the tech company clarified in its blog post that this time Android 16 will be launched earlier than expected. However, Google has not shared its timeline. The first developer preview of Android 16 is currently rolling out to Google Pixel devices. In February this year, Google released the first developer preview of Android 15. In such a situation, the company has started preparing for its next mobile operating system almost 3 months in advance.
A lot of bugs and glitches can be seen in the first developer preview of Android 16. Google has codenamed Android 16 as Baklava. Google’s upcoming Android operating system is expected to see many feature upgrades. The security and privacy features of this operating system will be improved. Also, there is potential to improve user experience. Four important features of Android 16 have been seen in the first developer preview.
You will find these four amazing features
- In Android 16, users will also get the option of audio sharing from compatible devices like headphones etc. Users will be able to play audio from any of their devices through their smartphone. However, how this feature will work will be clearly known in the coming time.
- Notification cooldown feature may be provided in the upcoming mobile operating system. This feature will save users from getting bothered by notifications. If the user’s phone starts receiving multiple notifications at short intervals, the device will automatically turn on the notification cooldown mode, which will not disturb the user.
- In Android 16, users will get an option to further reduce the brightness of the display. Due to this feature, the brightness of the user’s display will be much lower than normal.
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Apart from these three features, a major upgrade can also be seen in Google’s privacy features. This will improve the security of users’ devices and reduce the risk of data theft.
This can be downloaded in smartphones
The stable version of Android 16 will be released by June next year. This developer preview has been released with build number BP21.241018.009. This developer preview can be tested on Google Pixel 9 series, Pixel 9 Pro Fold, Pixel 8 series, Pixel 8a, Pixel Fold, Pixel 7a, Pixel 7 series, Pixel 6 series and Pixel 6a.