HIGHLIGHTS
- Google launched Android 15 in September 2024.
- Android 16 is expected to arrive earlier than its predecessor.
- A new report hints at an exact release date for Android 16.
Google’s Android 15 was launched in September 2024. Google recently announced that Android 16 will be arriving earlier than its predecessor. While Google has not officially confirmed the date, a new rumor claims to give us the exact release date of Android 16.
Android 16 update rollout details
According to an exclusive report from Android Headlines, Android 16 is expected to be released on June 3rd. Android 16 will be moved to the Android Open Source Project (AOSP) on June 3rd. Typically, Google Pixel devices are the first to receive major Android updates as over-the-air (OTA) updates, and Android 16 is reportedly no exception.
According to Android Headlines, Pixel users should have access to the Android 16 update on the same day it moves to AOSP. This is a notable shift, as it suggests a quicker timeline between releases, allowing users to experience new Android features and improvements earlier in the year.
As Google announced last week, the main reason for this earlier launch is so that they can get it on new partner devices for the fall. Google has already confirmed that it will have a major Android release in Q2 2025, followed by a minor release in the fourth quarter. This suggests the Pixel 10 series is likely coming earlier than October.
