Google may start rolling out the Android 16 beta version update this month. Initially, some of Google’s devices will be eligible for this. This year, the new operating system Android 16 will be introduced with many new features and new achievements. Mobile companies like Xiaomi, OnePlus, Vivo, Samsung, etc. can be eligible for this. Let’s take a look at the features of Android 16, launch date, and eligible devices.
Android 16 Beta release date
Let’s start with its release date. Android 16 beta testing (DP1) and (DP2) have already been introduced in November and December respectively. Now Android officials indicate the release date of its beta version as January 2025. Although the exact date is still a secret.
A report by Android Authority has revealed that the first beta version of Android 16 is expected to come on 22 January, the second beta version on 19 February, the third beta on 16 March, and beta 4 in April or May. There are reports of a total of 4 beta versions. After this, the stable version is expected to be rolled out in late May or June. In which the initial Google Pixel smartphones are eligible for this.
Android 16 beta version eligible devices
According to the report, Google’s smartphone i.e. Google Pixel is likely to be the first to be eligible for the Android 16 beta version. The complete list of devices eligible for this is given below.
- Google Pixel 9 series
- Pixel 9 Pro Fold
- Pixel 8 series
- Pixel 8a
- Pixel Fold
- Pixel 7a
- Pixel 7 series
- Pixel 6 series
Eligible devices other than Google Pixel
Not only Google Pixel but many other devices like Xiaomi, OnePlus, Vivo, Samsung, and Oppo are based on Android 16. Which is inspired by OxygenOS on OnePlus, HyperOS on Xiaomi, OneUI on Samsung, and ColorOS on Oppo. Soon after the stable release of Android 16, these devices will start getting Android 16 update. Details of some of its devices are given below.
Xiaomi Devices
- Xiaomi 16 Series
- Xiaomi 15 Series
- Xiaomi 14 Series
- Mix Flip 4
Samsung Devices
- Samsung Galaxy S25
- Galaxy S25+
- Galaxy S25 Ultra
- Galaxy S25 slim
- Galaxy S24 series
- Galaxy S23 series
Android 16 new features (Expected)
Recently a report has revealed that OnePlus Open is expected to have split screen mode features on OxygenOS. Which can use content like a computer in more than three parts. This can be a big part of the Android 16 update. Apart from this, efforts are being made to improve WiFi, Bluetooth, and network signal.
Currently, all those problems are fixed in beta testing and confirm the presence of new features. There is enough time for the stable update, during this time other news related to Android 16 is likely to come out. Stay tuned for this
