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Google highlights an earlier Android 16 in Q2 2025 and more for Gemini

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Google highlights an earlier Android 16 in Q2 2025 and more for Gemini

What you need to know

  • Google teases a much earlier Android 16 launch as a post states developers should look out for a “major” SDK release in Q2 2025.
  • Google highlighted several new experiences for its Play Store that users can find like biometric payment authentication and more.
  • Gemini in Android Studio picks up several updates to help app developers code their content quicker and find information regarding bugs/crashes.

Google detailed a series of Android SDK updates, including more for its Play Store and Gemini.

Google’s updates kicked off by highlighting the future of its Android SDK. In a blog post, the company states it will bring “more frequent” SDK releases, beginning in 2025. Google states it will have a “major” release in Q2 that contains “behavior changes” for apps. This seems to be Android 16 as Google states developers should keep their eyes out for more information regarding its first preview. The company states app developers can prepare for the major Q2 2025 release by conducting the “annual compatibility testing” a few months sooner.

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