Essential information
- Android 16 has launched, with Pixel devices being the first to use this new stable OS version.
- This version includes all the features and perks of Material 3 Expressive, such as real-time notifications and enhanced protection against scams.
- On larger devices like Samsung tablets, Android 16 enables users to arrange and resize multiple app windows on screen, similar to a desktop with “desktop windowing.”
- Custom keyboard shortcuts will also be introduced in Android 16, allowing users to set their preferred hotkey combinations later this year.
Android 16 has at last been released! Following several Beta versions and giving us a preview of nearly all features expected from the new OS, Google has rolled out the software’s stable version today (June 10).
Typically, stable Android versions debut between August and October, often aligning with Google Pixel launches. This time, Google assured an earlier rollout and has indeed fulfilled that promise. In its press announcement, Google also mentioned that Android 16 will soon implement the new Material 3 Expressive design for Pixel phones, improving the user experience.
With today’s update to Android 16, users will finally receive the highly anticipated live updates and real-time notifications, enabling them to monitor everything from food