Mobile Giants Unveil Android 16 Beta Timeline: Latest Update Inside
Android 16 Beta: Key Dates Emerge for Pixel Devices
Google’s upcoming Android 16 beta for Pixel devices is set to start in January, with key dates beginning to take shape. Compared to previous years, Android 16 is expected to arrive in Q2 of 2025, rather than Q3.
First Look at the Android 16 Beta Schedule
Earlier this week, a Google employee shared details about the Android 16 beta schedule on the Android Gerrit. The conversation revolved around an upcoming "bugfix"/"feature" and how it should be tested.
What We Know So Far
Based on the comment, we can expect the first three Android 16 beta releases to follow the monthly schedule announced in November:
- Beta 1: Initial beta-quality release, over-the-air update to early adopters who enroll in Android Beta.
- Beta 2: Incremental Beta-quality release.
- Beta 3: First Platform Stability milestone, including final APIs and behaviors, with Play publishing also opening.
Upcoming Deadlines
The comment also mentions Wednesday, January 22 as when "changes are due" for Android 16 Beta 2. Similarly, Wednesday, February 19 is when "Beta 3 changes are due." These dates are not the rollout dates for the public, but rather internal Google deadlines.
Timeline Insights
Android releases are typically locked down and finalized weeks ahead of their release. The build number for 16 DP1 and DP2 are roughly four weeks before the release date.
Beta Release Dates
While we don’t have a concrete release date for Android 16 Beta 1, the comment mentions that Beta 3 will only be released on March 12. However, things might shift between now and then, making it a target date.
What’s Next?
Stay tuned for more updates on the Android 16 beta release schedule and keep an eye on our blog for the latest Android news and reviews.
