The first developer preview of Android 16 has been released. The upcoming Google operating system is currently available for download on select smartphones. Google released the stable version of Android 15 for Pixel devices last month. Meanwhile, other OEMs have also rolled out or are in the process of rolling out the feature for many of their flagship devices. Currently, there is no mobile phone running Android 15 operating system launched in India. Even before Android 15 reaches users, Google has started preparing for Android 16.
Android 16 first developer preview
Recently, the technology company clarified in a blog post that Android 16 will be launched earlier than expected. However, Google has not revealed its timeline yet. The first developer preview of Android 16 is currently rolling out for Google Pixel devices. In February this year, Google released the first developer preview version of Android 15. In this case, the company started preparing for the upcoming mobile operating system about 3 months in advance.
Many types of bugs and flaws can be seen in the first developer preview of Android 16. Google has given Android 16 the codename Baklava. Google’s upcoming Android operating system is expected to upgrade many features. The operating system’s security and privacy features will be improved. Additionally, there is the potential to improve user experience. Four key features of Android 16 have been seen in the first developer preview.
You’ll get these four amazing features
- In Android 16, users will also have the option to share audio from compatible devices like headphones. Users will be able to play audio from any device through their smartphones. However, how this feature will work will become clear in the time to come.
- An upcoming mobile operating system could offer notification cooling. This feature will prevent users from being disturbed by notifications. If multiple notifications start arriving on a user’s phone within a short period of time, the device will automatically turn on notification cooling mode so the user is not disturbed.
- In Android 16, users can choose to further reduce the brightness of the display. Due to this feature, the brightness of the user’s monitor will be much lower than normal.
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In addition to these three functions, Google’s privacy functions have also been greatly upgraded. As a result, the security of user devices will be improved and the risk of data theft will be reduced.
Can be downloaded in these smartphones
The stable version of Android 16 will be released in 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.
