When the fever from Apple’s WWDC 2025 event with “Liquid Glass” has not cooled down, Google has launched an unexpected and strong response: Android 16. Not only is a regular update, with the sweet code “Baklava” promises to completely reshape user experience on billions of devices, starting from the Pixel line and open a new era with the Material 3 Expressive design language.
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Launching earlier than usual is a strategic step of Google, in order to ensure Pixel 10 Series shipped with the latest operating system and help other manufacturers (OEM) have more time to optimize and distribute updates to users faster. Let’s explore everything you need to know about this revolutionary update.
When did Android 16 release and support?
Google has officially deployed a stable version of Android 16 June 10, 2025. As usual, Google’s “pet” are devices Pixel Will experience the first “baklava” flavor.
If you own one of the following devices, the good news is that you will be supported to upgrade to Android 16:
- Pixel 6 and 6 Pro
- Pixel 6A
- Pixel 7, 7 Pro and 7A
- Pixel Tablet
- Pixel Fold
- Pixel 8, 8 Pro and 8A
- Pixel 9 series (9, 9 Pro, 9 Pro XL, 9 Pro Fold, 9A)
Discover the breakthrough features of Android 16
Android 16 is not only an upgrade of the interface, but also a great overhaul of features, security and user experience. Here are the most noticeable changes.
Live Updates – Follow everything in real time
If you are iOS or One UI users, this feature may be familiar. Now, Android 16 brings “Live Updates” – an albumic notification that allows you to track the happening activities such as food delivery orders, technology routes or roads without opening applications. These notifications will display visually right on the lock screen, bringing maximum convenience.
Force Group Notifications – Clean the chaos of the notice
Are you too tired with a “forest” announcing the chaos from the same application? Android 16 will be your savior. The “Force Group Notifications” feature will automatically group all notifications from an application together, helping your notification bar always neat and tidy, instead of depending on the decision of the developer as before.
Advanced Protection Mode – Supreme security shield
Security is always a top priority and Android 16 has raised it to a new level. The “advanced protection” mode when activated will turn your phone into an inviolable fortress. It will proactively block 2G connectivity, prevent fraudulent websites and activate the feature of theft detection, protect your data from all threats.
Desktop Windowing – Turn the phone into a computer
With the explosion of large screen devices such as tablets and folding phones, Google has cooperated with Samsung to bring “Desktop Windowing”. This feature allows you to open, move and resize multiple application windows at the same time, bringing a strong multitasking experience like on desktops, optimizing work space and entertainment.
Anti -fraud through calls
This is an extremely valuable feature, especially in the context of fraud through the phone that is raging in Vietnam. Android 16 will detect when you are in a call and automatically prevent the issuance of sensitive rights (such as strange applications) for any application. This helps to stop the popular scenery that requires victims to install malware.
Other great improvements
- Predictive Back Gesture: The gesture of the prediction is now default, displaying the preview of the screen you are about to return, helping to navigate smoother and more intuitive.
- Hidden sensitive notifications: Important information such as OTP code will automatically be hidden on the lock screen to enhance security.
- Shortcut for Google Wallet: Now you can customize the power button to open the Google Wallet instead of the camera, a feature that many users expect.
- Display Battery (Battery Health): From Pixel 8A onwards, you can easily check the battery health, estimated capacity and receive tips to extend the battery life.
- Support Auracast: Allows you to connect and listen to public audio streams at the airport, cafe, supermarket, … through Le Audio compatible devices.
- Vulkan makes an official graphics API: Good news for gamers! Bringing Vulkan to the official API will help developers create games with vivid, realistic graphics and make the most of the GPU power.
The features are expected in the future update (QPR1)
Despite being very impressive, Android 16 still “saved” a few trump cards for quarter updates (QPR) in the future, expected in September:
- Material 3 Expressive & Desktop Mode: Completely new interface and fully desktop computer mode will be completed and launched later.
- Summary of notifications by AI: Gemini virtual assistant will summarize long notifications, helping you capture information quickly.
- Factory Reset Protection: Enhancing protection, making the thief unable to use the device even after restoring the original settings.
- Notes on the lock screen: Integrating Google Keep so you can take notes quickly without unlocking your phone.
Conclusion
Android 16 Not just a number, it is a powerful declaration from Google. With the combination of smart interface, top -notch security features and exquisite experience improvements, “Baklava” has proved to be a formidable opponent, ready to create a revolution in the mobile world.
