Google's first developer preview of Android 16 signals a significant change in the release cycle, moving major releases to Q2 instead of Q3, ensuring faster adoption.
Matthew McCullough emphasized that the change to a Q2 major release means developers must conduct their annual compatibility testing earlier to prepare their applications for the new version.
Android 16 will introduce planned behavior changes only in the Q2 release of 2025, necessitating careful testing from developers to accommodate these changes.
The Q1 and Q3 releases in 2025 will provide incremental updates, enhancing the overall quality of the OS ahead of the major releases.
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