Android 16 is launching today – but it will be missing a major feature

Android 16 is launching on Pixel phones today, but you won't be getting the Material 3 Expressive redesign yet.

Jun 10, 2025 - 13:30

Android 16 is launching today – but it will be missing a major feature

Google has confirmed that Android 16 is landing today
Initially it will only be available for Pixel phones
The big visual overhaul won't be landing until later this year

We knew Android 16 would be coming soon, but it turns out it’s coming very, very soon, as the Android Developers account on Twitter has posted that it’s launching today.

Specifically, the post (via Android Police), says “It's almost time for the Android 16 final release! See you back here tomorrow.” But the post was made last night, so the update must be landing today (June 10).

They don’t get specific about what time, but we do know what to expect from Android 16, with one of the highlights being improvements to Advanced Protection Mode, which will help keep your phone safe from thieves and hackers.

It's almost time for the Android 16 final release! See you back here tomorrow.