Google introduced the first beta version of the Android 16 open mobile platform. To evaluate the new features of the platform proposed program preliminary testing. Firmware assemblies prepared for the devices Pixel 6/6A Pro, Pixel 7/7a/7 Pro, Pixel 8/8a/8 Pro, Pixel 9/9 Pro/9 Pro XL/9 Pro Fold, Pixel Fold and Pixel Tablet. The release of Android 16 is scheduled for the second quarter of 2025.
Among the changes in Android 16 Beta 1:
- Transition to the use of an adaptive interface on devices with large screens, such as tablets, desktop systems, and smartphones with folding screens. On devices with a screen width of more than 600 DP, the platform will now display applications in windows that allow size changes. The parameters in the application manifest file that limit window size and fix screen orientation on large screens will be ignored. Developers will provide an option to turn off this behavior until 2026.
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