Overview

• Google rolled out Android 16 via over-the-air updates to supported Pixel devices, including the Pixel 6 through Pixel 9 series, Pixel Fold and Pixel Tablet.
• The new notification system delivers real-time updates for ride-hailing and food-delivery apps and auto-groups alerts to reduce clutter.
• Android 16 lets users with LE Audio hearing aids switch to the phone’s microphone during calls and control volume and presets directly from settings.
• The Advanced Protection Program is now built into Android 16 to guard against phishing attacks, scam calls and malicious apps.
• Tablet and large-screen users gain desktop windowing for opening, resizing and managing multiple apps, with Samsung collaboration extending PC-like workflows.