beta release dates revealed

Google is actively preparing for the release of Android 16, and the first beta versions could arrive sooner than expected.

As Google prepares to deploy the first beta d’Android 16unofficial information emerges on their release dates. A Google developer has reportedly suggested that they could be available very soon.

First release dates for Android 16

Google has confirmed plans to release Android 16 earlier than usual, with a first developer preview launching last November. Since then, a second developer version has been released, and the first beta is expected by the end of January. According to the official schedule, two other betas should follow in February and March, but without exact dates.

However, a comment seen on Android Gerrit, a collaborative platform for developers, could lift the veil on these deadlines. A Google employee mentions three specific dates: January 22, February 19 and March 12. Although there is no official confirmation, these dates seem to match the predictions of the first three betas.

When can we expect the stable version of Android 16?

The third beta, scheduled for March, will mark an important milestone: the stability of the platform. At this point, developers will have access to a near-final version, allowing them to finalize their applications before the official launch. Google could then offer additional test versions in April and May, before rolling out the stable update in the second quarter of 2025.

Read: Android 16 wants to encourage multitasking (with three apps simultaneously)

Android 16 promises to introduce major new features and improvements for users and developers. Details on features are still partial, but leaks and official announcements should clarify expectations in the coming months. In the meantime, Pixel smartphone owners can be the first to test the new features via upcoming beta versions. An opportunity for Google to collect feedback before the final launch.

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Android Authority