Fonts and typography are more emphasized, and Android 16 has more dynamic color themes, giving you more control over the operating system's look, even in supported apps. Much of it is functional too—Google's letting you squeeze more settings into the Quick Settings drawer, so you can quickly access tools like the Flashlight or Do Not Disturb mode.

There’s still a week to go until Google I/O 2025 starts in earnest, but some of the developer conference’s biggest announcements are likely to arrive today in a one-off livestream called The Android Show: I/O Edition.

Google's new Android 16 reveals are getting their own livestream, and we'll be covering the details in this live blog.

Google is upgrading Factory Reset Protection in an upcoming Android 16 release to make it much harder for thieves to sell stolen phones.

There’s still a week to go until Google I/O 2025 starts in earnest, but some of the developer conference’s biggest announcements are likely to arrive today in a one-off livestream called The Android Show: I/O Edition.

With its 'Material 3 Expressive' design, Google aims to make Android 16 and Wear OS 6 livelier (and safer) environments. The OS also extends Gemini beyond phones.

Google says the stable version of Android 16 will start rolling out widely in June 16, rocking a fresh design and a bunch of new features.

I/O Edition, Google announced Material 3 Expressive, Gemini AI for Android Auto, and enhanced security controls.