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Google launches first preview of Android 16 for developers

theverge.com — November 19, 2024, 08:01 PM UTC

Google has released the first preview of Android 16 for developers, introducing new features for photo sharing and medical data. This update allows apps to use a photo picker without accessing the entire device storage. The preview also includes an early version of the Health Connect app, enabling apps to read and write medical records in a standardized format. This aims to enhance data sharing among health apps and devices, similar to Apple Health. Android's release timeline has been moved forward, potentially allowing third-party devices to receive updates sooner. General availability of Android 16 is expected after April 2025.

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  1. [4.4]
    Google speeds up Android update release to tackle device issues (independent.co.uk)
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  2. [4.8]
    Android 16 developer preview introduces new features including privacy dashboard and audio sharing (digitaltrends.com)
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  3. [4.6]
    Google releases first Developer Preview of Android 16 with new features and rollout plan (livemint.com)
    19h
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  4. [4.5]
    Google launches first developer preview of Android 16 for Pixel devices (gadgets360.com)
    21h
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  5. [5.0]
    Google releases first developer preview of Android 16 ahead of schedule (thehindu.com)
    22h

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  6. [3.9]
    Google releases Developer Preview of Android 16 for select users (zeenews.india.com)
    22h
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  7. [4.8]
    Google releases first developer preview of Android 16 ahead of schedule (gsmarena.com)
    23h
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  8. [4.4]
    Google unveils first developer preview of Android 16 with new privacy features (timesnownews.com)
    23h
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  9. [4.4]
    Google launches Android 16 Developer Preview for Pixel devices ahead of schedule (tech.hindustantimes.com)
    23h
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  10. [4.6]
    Google announces Android 16 with new features and early developer beta release (digitaltrends.com)
    1d 9h
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  11. [4.2]
    Android 16 Developer Preview 1 launches with new features and updates (9to5google.com)
    1d 9h
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  12. [5.0]
    Google unveils first developer preview of Android 16 with new features (tomsguide.com)
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  13. [4.4]
    Google releases Android 16 Developer Preview 1 for select Pixel devices (digitaltrends.com)
    1d 9h
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  14. [4.1]
    Google unveils Android 16 Developer Preview for Pixel devices (9to5google.com)
    1d 9h
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  15. [4.7]
    Google launches first developer preview of Android 16 for app testing (zdnet.com)
    1d 10h
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  16. [4.9]
    Google releases first developer preview of Android 16 to enhance feature rollout (techcrunch.com)
    1d 10h
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  17. [4.8]
    Google unveils developer preview of Android 16 with new privacy features (techradar.com)
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