Android 16 is now available on Pixel phones – here’s what’s new

I didn’t expect Google to launch Android 16 one day after Apple unveiled iOS 26 at WWDC 2025, but that’s exactly what happened. Rather than … The post Android 16 is now available on Pixel phones – here’s what’s new appeared first on BGR.

Jun 10, 2025 - 23:50

Android 16 is now available on Pixel phones – here’s what’s new

Android 16's Material 3 Expressive design examples.

I didn’t expect Google to launch Android 16 one day after Apple unveiled iOS 26 at WWDC 2025, but that's exactly what happened. Rather than waiting for the rumored Pixel 10 launch in August, Google is making Android 16 available to download today.

This is certainly good news for Android fans who own Pixel phones or plan to buy a new model soon. Google announced the new Material 3 Expressive design only a few weeks ago. Android 16 has been in beta testing for a few months as well.

All of that makes this early Android 16 release make sense. As for the decision to challenge Apple during this particular week, that’s probably part of Google’s overall strategy to compete more readily with one of its biggest rivals.

Like Android 16, iOS 26 has a brand new design. But Apple’s new operating system is light on new Apple Intelligence features. Google, on the other hand, has a strong suite of AI-powered experiences for the latest version of its operating system. All the more reason for Google to debut Android 16 well before the Pixel 10 arrives.

Plus, Android 16 is just one part of the rollout this week. Google has also scheduled a Pixel drop that will enable additional features on its smartphones.

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