Android is changing how it releases software. No longer will there be just one big release a year but more frequent updates. The latest one has just arrived.

As Google previously announced, Android updates are moving from a single, yearly operating system update to more frequent releases.

Android 16 QPR2 will roll out over the air to Pixel devices soon. Non-Pixel users can access 64-bit system images through Android Emulator in Android Studio. Beta users can opt out to receive the ...

Android 16 QPR2 brings AI-powered notification summaries, deeper dark theme options, and built-in parental controls, starting on eligible Pixel devices.

With the December 2025 security patch, Google is rolling out the stable Android 16 QPR2 update for the Pixel 6, 6 Pro, 6a, 7, ...

Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1 is now available for Pixel devices. Here's how to install it (and whether you even should!) ...

The accelerated release timeline addresses frustrations with Google’s previous yearly update schedule, which left even relatively new third-party Android phones waiting months or longer to get updates ...

We may earn a commission when you click links to retailers and purchase goods. More info. With the release of Android 16 today, you might have run to your Pixel device to grab the update and start ...

The arrival of Android 16 QPR2 marks an end to Google’s annual release schedule and sets the stage for a more frequent update cycle. This shift is intended to reduce the lag in updates for third-party ...