Android 16: leaked launch date
By ForGeeks Just a week ago, Google announced that it was moving up the release date for Android 16. Unlike the usual schedule, where new versions of Android are released in the third or fourth quarter of the year, Android 16 is expected to see the light of day much earlier, between April and June 2025.
And Android 16 is expected to see the light of day much earlier, from April through June 2025.
Now, for anyone waiting for the new product, even more concrete data has emerged. According to Android Headlines, which is considered a reliable source, the exact release date for Android 16 is June 3, 2025. On that day, Google will not only open up the Android Open Source Project (AOSP) source code, but will also start sending updates «over the air» to compatible Pixel devices.
And that’s the date when Android 16 will be released.
As Google previously explained, the accelerated launch will allow more smartphones to hit the market already with Android 16 pre-installed. This is especially beneficial for the upcoming Pixel 10 lineup, which is expected to be released in August. It’s still unclear how exactly Google managed to speed up the development process by 2-3 months, but it’s a definite plus for users: Pixel devices will get new features sooner, and other manufacturers will be able to adapt Android 16 for their models more quickly.
Although information on a release date is still unofficial, given previous announcements from Google about a 2025 release in Q2, an early June launch seems highly likely.
An early launch seems likely.
