Google has given a big surprise to its millions of Android users. The company that makes the operating system for mobile phones has confirmed that users are going to get Android 16 earlier than expected. Google's latest blog post states that the finalized i.e. stable version of Android 16 will be rolled out in the second quarter of 2025. Usually, Google rolls out its latest operating system in the third quarter of the year.

Android 16 will arrive earlier than expected.

Google has recently rolled out the stable version of the existing Android 15. A big change will be seen in this new operating system of Google. Rolling out the mobile operating system earlier than expected can be a part of Google's big strategy. This decision of Google can also see a change in the launch of devices with the Android ecosystem, due to which the user experience will also be better.

Google has clarified in its blog that launching Android 16 earlier than expected is part of the company's commitment to a frequent update schedule. Also, it has also become clear through this that minor additional updates will be released in 2025. Launching the mobile operating system soon means that the user as well as developer APIs have to be constantly improved, so that innovation can be promoted in the Android ecosystem.

User experience will be better

The company has not yet shared any information about the features of Android 16. However, the company has made it clear by sharing its release timeline that the new operating system will focus on user experience. Also, developers will get more time to test their apps.

Many major security features have been added to Google's recently launched Android 15. Currently, the latest Android operating system has been rolled out for flagship smartphones of brands like OnePlus, Xiaomi, and iQOO apart from Google's Pixel devices.