Android 16 debuts with smarter notifications, improved hearing aid support, and advanced security tools for high-risk users. It’s rolling out now to Pixel devices.

Android 16 is a solid update by default, but changing one setting makes it even better. Here's where to find it.

Android 16 now features iOS-style live notifications on the lock screen for real-time updates and Google’s new Material 3 Expressive design language. There are new capabilities for safeguarding against theft and scams, along with an updated advanced protection mode to maintain security and privacy for public figures.

Android 16 is now rolling out to supported Pixel devices, bringing AI scam detection, Live Updates, Predictive Back, and more features.

Currently, if you manually toggle dark mode on or off, schedules stop working. The only way to get them back is to set up your schedule again and then never toggle dark mode. Google initially marked this as " intended behavior ," but a more recent bug report was accepted as a valid issue.

The big Android update features new ways to organize your notifications and quickly enhance your phone's security.

Android 16 is out, sure — but a lot of it major features aren't. Here's everything missing from the Android 16 stable update right now.

One of Android 16's most notable new features is the introduction of Live Updates, which are essentially Google's version of Apple's Live Activities. This allows app developers to implement notifications which include live progress bars, helping users to keep track of time-sensitive activities such as Uber trips and food deliveries.

Google has launched the new mobile operating system, Android 16, for millions of smartphone users. The design has been revamped and numerous customisation features added. It will soon be available to users of Pixel smartphones.

Google is rolling out a segmented Pixel Launcher search bar in Android 16 QPR1 beta 2 that resembles the recently updated search bar home screen widget.