Google’s next OS, Android 16, is expected to hit smartphones sooner than its usual launch timeline, with plenty of rumors already ramping up across the internet, from extending advanced Lock Screen security to adding an additional layer of privacy for the users. But is Google rebuilding a surprising strategy with its next-gen Android OS?
In the recent past, certain leaks and assumptions floated around that now probably hint that Google is planning to start from the beginning, which will significantly lead to a more advanced, safe, and immersive OS experience for the users.
The key highlight for the upcoming Android 16’s surprising act was to ditch the alphabetical order of its traditional sweet dish nomenclature; instead, the company decided and already confirmed to name its upcoming OS as “Baklava” (a sweet dish of Turkey). Also, Google also decided to extend the software support for the older Pixel series, which is now up to five years.
To add more to it, Google’s Android 16 already hit two developer previews, which is shockingly earlier when compared with the company’s usual time frame! With that, it clearly signifies that the company will soon begin the beta testing of Android 16 for Pixel owners enrolled in beta. Thus, in simple words, the upcoming OS seems to be a full-fledged version that will accommodate sophistication, security, and advanced functionality.
Moreover, Google is likely to release the upcoming Android 16 version in June 2025, which will push Samsung to probably bring its next-gen One UI 8 comparatively early.
