Google Android 16 Timeline

The Android 16 Preview program runs from November 2024 until the final public release to AOSP and OEMs, planned for next year.


Android 16 rollout roadmap.

Developer preview 1 - November, 2024
Developer preview 2 - December, 2024

Beta 1 - January, 2025
Beta 2 - February, 2025

Platform stability
Beta 3 - March, 2025
Beta 4 - April, 2025

Final release - May 2025

#Android16

Xiaomi has started testing Android 16 on it's global flagship devices, including Xiaomi 15, Xiaomi 15 Pro, and Xiaomi Pad 7 Pro. The testing aligns with Google's schedule, aiming for a smooth rollout with HyperOS 2.1 by Q2 2025

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🚨 Android 16 Beta 3 is launching tomorrow by Google.
#Android16 #Android16Beta3 #Google

HyperOs 3 expected features list
(based on Android 16)

⚡ Live Updates: Delivery of information in real time without apps
⚡ Embedded Photo Picker: Simplified photo chooser interface
⚡ Improved Privacy Controls: Featuring the new Privacy Sandbox
⚡ WritingTools API: Enables apps to control access to AI writing tools

Multimedia and Visual Enhancements
📸 Camera Enhancements :
Hybrid auto-exposure for improved low-light photography
Exact colour temperature controls Night mode Camera extension API
Motion photo capture functionality

⚡ Display Optimizations :
Improved Adaptive Refresh Rate support
Forcing edge-to-edge app support
Ultra HDR image enhancements

⚙️Performance and System improvements :
⚡ Vulkan: Presently the official graphics AkPI for Android
⚡ Cloud compilation: Quicker app installations
⚡ Improved app adaptability: Increased performance across device types
⚡ Software audio codecs in-process: Improved audio processing

🛰️Connectivity and Accessibility Features:
⚡Auracast broadcast audio support: Innovative audio sharing functionality
⚡ Volume controls for ambient sound: For hearing aids using LE Audio
⚡Generic ranging APIs: Enhanced location services
⚡Gemini Extensions: Extended AI assistant capabilities.

#HyperOs_3 #android16 #HyperOs
#Xiaomi