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Google Accelerating New Android Versions

Oct 31, 2024, 2:36 PM by Rich Brome @richbrome

Google is changing its Android release schedule, releasing more new versions, sooner. While Google has stuck to a relatively consistent annual schedule in recent years, with Android 15 having just been released, the next major version — Android 16 — is now planned for the second quarter of next year. Google says this earlier release date is "to better align with the schedule of device launches across our ecosystem, so more devices can get the major release of Android sooner." Another, more minor, update is also planned for the fourth quarter of next year. The "major" update will bring API and behavior changes that typically come with a whole new version of Android, requiring all developers to test their apps for issues. The new "minor" update could introduce new features and APIs, but should not break any existing apps. With this new schedule, Google says to expect the first developer preview of Android 16 soon.

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rwalford79

Nov 14, 2024, 6:44 PM

Doesn't Matter To Carriers

Carriers however, will do their best to delay any updates for as long as possible. Even going so far as claiming that a specific device doesn't get the same features or update as a competitors same specific device. Think T-Mobile vs ATT LG G2 device back in the day. One could be upgraded with VoLTE the other not, even though both were the same model.
Google could put out updates daily and carriers will wait months or even over a year to put it out.

bofis

Nov 1, 2024, 11:22 AM

Why not focus on EASIER updates

Remember Project Treble? I'm still waiting for updates that don't require manufacturers to release a different build for each device...faster updates is just going to mean my phone gets MORE out of date faster :-(

Rich Brome

They have been working to make it easier. I think this is what has allowed some manufacturers to promise more than just two years of updates.

And they have continued to pull many update-able things out of the OS itself.

But I think the OS will...
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