Google has pulled a surprise with Android 16 by releasing the test build of its next major mobile OS update months ahead of the usual schedule. The cadence of public updates is also changing, and ...

Xiaomi is one of the first non-Google brands to allow its users to get early access to Android 16 via the Developer Preview program. Initially limited to China, the program is now available globally ...

Android's beta builds are easier to install than developer previews, so getting Android 16 Beta 1 up and running on your device should be less of a hassle than installing the Android 16 Developer ...

What is the latest Android 16 Beta? As of December 17, 2025, the latest Android 16 release is QPR3 Beta 1. Android 16 QPR2 was just released via the stable release channel in early December. To get ...

Breaking from tradition, the latest version of Android has arrived significantly earlier than it usually debuts. The new stable build of Android 16 brings plenty of major changes to the mix, including ...

Update, February 13, 2026 (02:31 PM ET): We’re a couple days behind schedule now, but Google has finally confirmed the arrival of Android 17 Beta 1. Update, February 11, 2026 (02:21 PM ET): While ...