Latest about Android 16

Android 16 could bring Identity Check to more smartphones

By Brady Snyder published

Coming soon? Identity Check is working on a OnePlus 13 running the Android 16 beta, which could mean the feature is set to arrive on more Android phones.

Coming soon?

Xiaomi prepares developers for Android 16 with a preview on 'select' devices

By Nickolas Diaz published

Devs, you're first Xiaomi announced the start of its Android 16 Developer Preview.

Devs, you're first

OnePlus 13 users can get a taste of Android 16 — here's how

By Nandika Ravi published

New OS OnePlus announces Android 16 Beta 2 for OnePlus 13 users.

New OS
The Android 16 logo on a Google Pixel 8a outdoors.

How to uninstall the Android 16 beta

By Brady Snyder published

Opt out! Google Pixel 6 and newer phones can test out Android beta updates early, but what if you've had enough? Here's how to uninstall them.

Opt out!

Google's Android 16 Beta 3.2 brings essential fixes to battery, display, and more

By Vishnu Sarangapurkar published

Refining things? The new update follows the recent Beta 3.1 and is part of Google’s ongoing efforts to refine the Android 16 operating system before its official release.

Refining things?

Reported changes to Android development aren't really a change

By Jerry Hildenbrand published

Same as it ever was Despite what you might read, how Android is made isn't changing.

Same as it ever was
The Android 16 logo on a Google Pixel 8a outdoors.

How to install the Android 16 beta on your phone right now

By Harish Jonnalagadda last updated

Early access The latest version of Android is here in beta form, and here's how you can get started before everyone else.

Early access

Google rolls out Android 16 Beta 3.1 patch with crucial bug fixes

By Brady Snyder published

Bugs squashed Android 16 Beta 3.1 is becoming available for Pixel devices enrolled in the Android Beta Program with fixes for a few annoying bugs.

Bugs squashed
Playing Lineage W on a OnePlus 13 with a GameSir G8 Galileo controller

Android 16's Vulkan standard is great, but ADPF might be the real miracle

By Nicholas Sutrich published

Upgrades galore Android 16 is introducing two major updates to mobile gaming, and while both are great, one is clearly more beneficial than the other.

Upgrades galore

Android 16's dynamic battery indicator and subtle UI changes could brighten up your phone

By Vishnu Sarangapurkar published

Dynamic Battery Icon Google's forthcoming Android 16 promises visual enhancements, particularly in the status bar icons as they were hidden in the latest Android 16 beta.

Dynamic Battery Icon
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