Google rolled out for pixel lineup android 16 beta 1 update

By Sandy Verma On Jan 24, 2025

Android 16 Beta 1 update�Tech News: �One of the world's largest software companies, Google has released the latest version of its Android mobile operating system Android 16 Beta 1 and is being rolled out for the Pixel smartphone. The company introduced the developer preview in November two months ago and now the beta version has been released. If you have a device from Pixel 6 Series to Pixel 9 Series, then you can try this version. Pixel smartphone users can easily try new features of Android 16 by sign up for beta program. We are sharing the list of features below, which the company has first showcased through Android 16 beta version.

Screen adaptable apps

Google is constantly working on better integration of apps and good screen adaptibility. Actually, with the foldable smartphone being part of the market, it is necessary that new apps work well on different screen sizes and optimize better.

iOS-style personal notification

The latest Android version includes a live updated feature and is very similar to the live activities of iOS. In this way, high-professional notifications appear on the lock-screen. This feature will ensure that users can constantly see important information about their flights, food distribution or navigation directions.

Basic support for Samsung APV codec

The impact of Google and Samsung's cooperation is also seen on Android 16. Due to this, Android 16 will get the original support for Samsung's Advanced Professional Video (APV) codec. It is a high-level video codec developed by Samsung.

Predical animation

This feature was first introduced with Android 15, but then only the system navigation was benefiting from its benefit. Now Android 16 has brought new fluid animations for all apps and users will get to see better transitions.

Smart 3-Button Navigation Preview

Many users prefer to use 3-button navigation instead of gestures in their smartphones and a new preview system is coming in Android 16 for them. When tapped on any button for a long time, the users will be able to see the preview of which screen the button will take them.

Better Gemini AI Integration

Google is also increasing and improving its Gemini AI extension, which was announced with the Launch Samsung Galaxy S25 series. Google has said that now users will get to see app-level integration and new APIs will be included in Android 16, which will give better experience from Gemini AI.

This is how new beta version can be installed

The public beta version of Android 16 is available for Google Pixel device and its stable update can be released in the second quarter of this year. If you have Google Pixel smartphone, then you have to go to the official website of Google and be a part of the Android beta program. After this you will get the option to download and use new updates automatically.