Google's shift to an earlier developer preview for Android 16 aims to streamline feature rollouts, reduce fragmentation, and align better with device launch schedules.
Matthew McCullough stated, 'We're planning the major release a quarter earlier (Q2 rather than Q3 in prior years) to better align with the schedule of device launches across our ecosystem, so more devices can get the major release of Android sooner.'
The initial developer preview introduces an embedded photo picker, allowing apps to access selected photos from both local storage and cloud.
The Health Connect API supports health records in FHIR format, enabling apps to read and write medical records with user consent.
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