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Google Releases the Android 16 OS Months Earlier Than Expected

  • Google officially released Android 16 today, starting rollout to Pixel smartphones with new software upgrades.
  • This release follows Google’s March announcement at Mobile World Congress that Android 16 would arrive earlier than usual, targeting June.
  • Android 16 features a major design overhaul, the first in four years, adding live lock screen notifications, better hearing aid support, and AI enhancements.
  • The Android Developers account announced that the final version of Android 16 is set to launch soon, featuring enhancements such as the Material 3 Expressive design and stronger privacy protections.
  • The update marks the start of June’s Pixel Drop monthly feature upgrades, implying continued enhancements and a phased rollout to other devices later.
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Mexico City.- After Apple presented its software update in its product ecosystem, Google follows in the footsteps of its competitor with the deployment of Android 16, its operating system that will first reach the company’s phones and, later, other brands. The move made by the Mountain View, California firm, is novel, as Android releases were usually scheduled towards the third quarter of the year. Now it is moving forward to upgrade first to th…

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