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Google unveils first developer preview of Android 16 with new features

tomsguide.com — November 19, 2024, 09:01 PM UTC

Google has announced the first developer preview of Android 16, arriving earlier than usual. This preview is three months ahead of the previous version's timeline, with the first beta expected in January and a final release after April 2025. Key features include an updated Privacy Sandbox for better data protection, a new photo picker for smoother app integration, and an API for managing health records. Google plans to implement frequent API releases to enhance updates while maintaining stability. The release schedule indicates a major SDK update in Q2 2025, followed by a minor update in Q4. This approach marks a significant change in how Google will handle Android updates moving forward.

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  1. [4.4]
    Google speeds up Android update release to tackle device issues (independent.co.uk)
    10h
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  2. [4.8]
    Android 16 developer preview introduces new features including privacy dashboard and audio sharing (digitaltrends.com)
    12h
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  3. [4.6]
    Google releases first Developer Preview of Android 16 with new features and rollout plan (livemint.com)
    18h
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  4. [4.5]
    Google launches first developer preview of Android 16 for Pixel devices (gadgets360.com)
    20h
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  5. [5.0]
    Google releases first developer preview of Android 16 ahead of schedule (thehindu.com)
    21h

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  6. [3.9]
    Google releases Developer Preview of Android 16 for select users (zeenews.india.com)
    21h
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  7. [4.8]
    Google releases first developer preview of Android 16 ahead of schedule (gsmarena.com)
    22h
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  8. [4.4]
    Google unveils first developer preview of Android 16 with new privacy features (timesnownews.com)
    22h
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  9. [4.4]
    Google launches Android 16 Developer Preview for Pixel devices ahead of schedule (tech.hindustantimes.com)
    22h
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  10. [4.6]
    Google announces Android 16 with new features and early developer beta release (digitaltrends.com)
    1d 8h
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  11. [4.2]
    Android 16 Developer Preview 1 launches with new features and updates (9to5google.com)
    1d 8h
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  12. [5.0]
    Google unveils first developer preview of Android 16 with new features (tomsguide.com)
    1d 8h

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  13. [4.4]
    Google releases Android 16 Developer Preview 1 for select Pixel devices (digitaltrends.com)
    1d 8h
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  14. [4.1]
    Google unveils Android 16 Developer Preview for Pixel devices (9to5google.com)
    1d 8h
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  15. [4.7]
    Google launches first developer preview of Android 16 for app testing (zdnet.com)
    1d 9h
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  16. [4.9]
    Google releases first developer preview of Android 16 to enhance feature rollout (techcrunch.com)
    1d 9h
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  17. [4.8]
    Google unveils developer preview of Android 16 with new privacy features (techradar.com)
    1d 9h
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