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TL;DR
- The official Android 16 launch timeline states that Google will launch the primary three beta builds in January, February, and March.
- A Googler has revealed the potential launch dates for these beta builds.
- Google might launch extra beta updates in April and Could forward of the secure launch someday in Q2 2025.
Google confirmed plans to launch the following main Android platform improve a lot sooner than common, shortly earlier than rolling out the primary Android 16 developer preview construct final November. We’ve since obtained one other developer preview construct, and Google is predicted to roll out the primary beta construct later this month. Though the corporate has not shared particular launch dates for the upcoming beta builds, a Googler might have by accident spilled the beans.
In line with Google’s official Android 16 launch timeline, the primary beta construct will roll out this month, adopted by the second beta replace in February and the third beta replace in March. The timeline doesn’t point out precise dates, however Android Authority contributor Assemble Debug has noticed a touch upon the Android Gerrit by which a Googler reveals that Android 16 Beta 3 will roll out on March 12.
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The Googler additionally mentions two different vital dates within the remark: January 22 and February 19. Whereas not explicitly confirmed, these might be the discharge dates for the primary and second beta builds.
With the Beta 3 replace, Android 16 will attain its first Platform Stability milestone. Afterward, Google might roll out extra beta builds for remaining testing in April and Could earlier than releasing the secure replace to AOSP and Pixel gadgets in Q2 2025. The following main Android platform improve will possible convey a number of vital adjustments and new options. You’ll be able to study extra in regards to the confirmed and leaked options that might be part of the replace in our Android 16 options roundup.
