
Google is changing how it releases new versions of Android. Instead of coming out in the fall, Android 16, which has the dessert name “Baklava,” will now launch in early 2025, specifically in the spring. This shift is part of Google’s plan to make sure that more devices get the latest updates sooner.
Today, Google has revealed that the next big update for Android 16, will be released in the second quarter of 2025. This means we can expect it to arrive sometime in April, May, or June of that year. In contrast, the last three major Android updates were released in August, September, or October, so Android 16 will be arriving much earlier than usual.
For many years, Android updates came out in the fall after a long period of testing. But starting in 2025, the main update will happen in Q2, which means that manufacturers will have the latest features ready for their new devices when they launch.
This change aims to solve a long-standing issue where many third-party phone makers take a long time to provide the latest updates to their users.
Google’s own Pixel phones usually get updates first, but now, with this new schedule, other brands can also offer the latest Android version on their devices right from the start. This means that when you buy a new phone, it will have the newest features available without making you wait for updates.
Additionally, Google is improving the Play Store. Users will soon be able to share their app preferences, helping the store suggest new apps that better match their interests, similar to how it already does for games.
In the development world, Google is adding more Gemini AI tools to Android Studio. These tools will help developers write, change, and document their app code more easily.
Overall, this new approach should make it simpler and faster for more devices to support new Android features, so users can enjoy the latest technology without delays. Plus, there will still be a smaller update in the fall to add new features, keeping everything up to date throughout the year.