Android 16 Preview: Discover Its Most Exciting Features
Android 16 preview is officially launched by Google on 20th November on Pixel 6 and above for the developers marking another milestone in the Android operating system. This preview allows developers to test its beta version before the public launch expected in mid 2025. Let’s find out some exciting features of Google’s upcoming OS.
What’s in Android 16 Preview: You will Get these Amazing Specs
- Notification Cooldown: It will decrease the volume of notifications from one app for up to two minutes. It will ensure that users do not get disturbed by repetitive alerts.
- Embedded Picture Picker: It will allow you to permit apps’ access to selected images and videos only. This can improve your data privacy.
- Health Record Access: Android 16 will give you a feature to enable apps’ access to your medical records for better health protection.
- Advanced Audio Sharing: You can connect multiple Bluetooth devices to your smartphone simultaneously and listen to hassle-free music.
- Updated Privacy Sandbox: Google updates privacy sandbox to restrict collection and storage of data by your mobile application.
- Enhanced App Testing Tool: Now you can test new android specifications without risking the proper functionality of your apps.
- User-Friendly Interface Updates: Small UI improvements have been perform to enhance the navigation and interaction between apps.
Are You a Developer? Get Android 16 preview Developers in Your Pixel
- Download a system image for your Pixel.
- Flash the image to install it on your smartphone.
- Use Google’s developer tool (Android Studio) to test your app with new features.
- Once installed your smartphone will get the updates automatically.
In Conclusion: Android 16 Preview…! Google Trying its Best to Make it Big
Android 16 preview ensures that it will make your phone smarter, and quicker, and prioritize user privacy. Developers are now testing its beta features, and it is expected to start a run from the Pixel series during the second quarter of 2025. Stay tuned with us for upcoming updates about it.
