Android 16 will bring brighter UI, smoother animations, redesigned icons, and personalized wallpapers.
It will also add dynamic Island-style live updates, battery health monitoring, and Gemini AI replacing Google Assistant.
The safety features will bring offline lock, scam detection, USB blocking, and improved Factory Reset Protection for better phone safety.
After showcasing Android 16 at Google I/O 2025, the tech giant is set to launch the update tomorrow, June 11. The latest update will pack some of the biggest changes made in years. From a fresh new look to smarter features and enhanced security, the update promises to improve how your phone looks, feels, and works. Notably, the update will first arrive on Google Pixel devices, starting with models like the Pixel 9 series, followed by other OEMs like Samsung, OnePlus, Xiaomi, Motorola, and Nothing. Here’s everything to know about the upcoming Android 16 update.
Android 16 update: New features and other changes
Android 16 will bring a brighter and more colourful design, with smoother animations and fonts that are easier to read. It will also change the phone’s wallpaper with redesigned app icons, giving everything a more personal feel.
The Quick Settings panel with Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and more options is getting a major upgrade. The update will also allow users to resize the buttons, move them around more easily, and offer snappier animations and improved touch feedback.
Additionally, the update will also introduce the iPhone’s Dynamic Island feature, which will keep users updated on live tracking for ride arrivals, food deliveries, or walking directions — right from the lock screen or notification bar — without requiring an app to be opened.
Furthermore, Android 16 will let you check your phone’s battery health in the Settings app.
The tech giant is also introducing new tools to help keep your phone safe if it’s ever lost or stolen, featuring safety features such as Offline Lock, scam detection, USB access blocking, and enhancements to Factory Reset Protection. Apart from these, Google Assistant is being replaced by Gemini AI, with better voice commands, smarter suggestions, and deeper integration across your apps and settings.
Android 16: Compatible devices
Apart from Pixel 9 devices, these phones will get the Android 16 update:
Samsung: Galaxy S25 to S22, Z Fold and Flip models, A and M series
OnePlus: OnePlus 13 to 10, Nord and CE models
Motorola: Edge 50/40, G and Razr series
Nothing: Phone (1), (2), (2a), (3a), and Pro models
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