Android 16 Developer Guide
The latest stable Android version is Android 16, released Jun 3, 2025.
What's New for Developers
Android 16 advances the platform's privacy and security posture while introducing enhanced experiences for tablets and foldables through improved media, camera, and UI capabilities. The release includes new collections functionality for content organization and provides developers with compatibility tools to test behavior changes without modifying app targeting, simplifying the migration process.
Highlights
- Enhanced privacy and security features across the platform
- Improved tablet and foldable device support with optimized UX
- New media and camera capabilities for superior app experiences
- Collections feature for organizing and categorizing user content
- Compatibility tools to toggle behavior changes at runtime without retargeting
- Streamlined app migration checklist for Android 16 targeting
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