🤖 Google has announced the first beta version of Android 16.

The company has announced the first of four planned public beta versions of Android 16. Signing up for the beta test for the over-the-air update is available for owners of Pixel 6 and newer. Once you upgrade to this version, you won't be able to leave the beta test without losing data until the release of Android 16.

New Features:
• New “Live Updates” — new class of notifications displayed in the status bar or on the lock screen. These notifications intended for important ongoing activities, like an incoming rideshare pickup, food delivery alert, navigation, and more.
• Support for Advanced Professional Video (APV) codec
• Predictive back gesture is now enabled by default for apps with Target SDK 36.
• Predictive back gesture now works for three-button navigation (while holding the back button).
• and other under-the-hood changes

🔗 More on Android Police

Build number: BP22.250103.008
Security patch: January 2025

🔗 Factory images
🔗 OTA images
🔗 Sign up for the beta test for the over-the-air upgrade

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