In an exclusive interview with James Peckham, Android Police’s Editor-in-Chief, Google’s President of the Android Ecosystem, Sameer Samat, confirmed that Android 16 is coming in June.
Samat explained that the next version of Google’s mobile operating system is in a good place currently and that the company has never had a release where its bug count was so low at this point in development. Google’s deadline for Android 16’s arrival is this June, a few months ahead of the OS update’s typical summer/early fall release alongside its latest Pixel devices. In the interview, Samat delves into why Android 16’s development has gone so smoothly so far and explains why Google has been more consistent with its Android updates lately.
With Android 16’s release drawing closer, what new features are you most excited for? Personally, I’m hyped to try the new hybrid auto-exposure mode that offers more control over ISO and exposure time, though there are other new useful updates, including a Google Wallet shortcut, improved app resizing (which is great for foldables), a new Live Update system, and more.
Check out Android Police’s full interview with Samat here.
