The first developers preview of Android 16 has been released. This upcoming operating system of Google can currently be downloaded in selected smartphones. Google released the stable version of Android 15 for its Pixel devices last month. At the same time, other OEMs have also rolled it out or are rolling it out for many of their flagship devices. Currently, no phone has been launched in India with Android 15 operating system. Google has started preparations for Android 16 even before Android 15 reaches its users.
First developer preview of Android 16
Recently, the tech company had clarified in its blog post that this time Android 16 will be launched earlier than expected. However, Google has not shared its timeline. The first developer preview of Android 16 is currently rolling out for Google Pixel devices. In February this year, Google released the first developers preview of Android 15. In such a situation, the company has started preparing for its upcoming mobile operating system about 3 months in advance.
Many types of bugs and flaws can be seen in the first developer preview of Android 16. Google has given the codename Baklava to Android 16. Many features are expected to be upgraded in Google’s upcoming Android operating system. The security and privacy features of this operating system will be improved. Also, there is a possibility of improving the user experience. Four important features of Android 16 have been seen in the first developers preview.
You will get these four amazing features
- In Android 16, users will also get the option of audio sharing from compatible devices such as headphones etc. Users will be able to play the audio of any of their devices through their smartphone. However, how this feature will work will be clearly known in the coming time.
- Notification cooldown feature can be provided in the upcoming mobile operating system. This feature will save users from getting disturbed due to notifications. If multiple notifications start arriving on the user’s phone at a short interval, the device will automatically turn on notification cooldown mode, due to which the user will not be disturbed.
- In Android 16, users will get the option to reduce the brightness of the display even further. Due to this feature, the brightness of the user’s display will be much less than normal.
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Apart from these three features, a big upgrade can also be seen in Google’s privacy features. Because of this, the security of users’ devices will improve and the risk of data theft will reduce.
Can download in these smartphones
The stable version of Android 16 will be released by June next year. This developers preview has been released with build number BP21.241018.009. This developers preview can be tested in Google Pixel 9 series, Pixel 9 Pro Fold, Pixel 8 series, Pixel 8a, Pixel Fold, Pixel 7a, Pixel 7 series, Pixel 6 series and Pixel 6a.