While Google has yet to officially announce the release date for Android 16, insiders are reporting a target date of June 3, 2025. This would be a significant shift from the usual release schedule, as Android 15 was unveiled on September 3, 2024, with Pixel phones receiving the update on October 15th.
According to Android Headlines, both the unveiling and the Pixel phone updates will occur concurrently in June. This earlier release is rumored to allow smartphone manufacturers to launch new devices with Android 16 pre-installed in the fall, coinciding with the typical timeframe for many phone launches.
This accelerated schedule also benefits Google by enabling the release of major Android patches within the same year as the OS launch. Faster updates would empower partner companies to deploy new AI features on their devices sooner.
Google has not yet commented on this leaked information.
