According to sources, Google might release Android 16 in the second quarter of 2025, which would be a departure from their usual release schedule in August, September, or October. While the official release date for Android 16 is not confirmed yet, Google typically launches a new version of Android every year. The latest version, Android 15, had its source code made public at the beginning of this month.
Historically, major Android updates have been released in the third or fourth quarter of the year. However, recent evidence suggests that Google is speeding up Android’s release cycle and could potentially unveil Android 16 in Q2 of 2025.
Google’s development process has seen improvements over the years, including moving to a trunk-based development model for better platform stability. This change has allowed Google to push out new updates faster. Recent mentions of “25Q2” in AOSP patches and comments from Google engineers indicate that the next major release could be Android 16.
If this speculation is accurate, Android 16 could be released in the second quarter of 2025, potentially in June. This would be earlier than previous releases and could ensure that next year’s Pixel phones launch with the latest version of Android.