Google typically sets a target release date for its latest Android operating system, but occasionally, this deadline is missed due to necessary refinements in the software.

This time, however, Google expresses confidence that Android 16 is on schedule, with plans to deliver the stable version to Android users by the planned date of June 2025.

In December 2024, Google shared the Android 16 release roadmap, which outlined a final rollout for June 2025.

It appears that Google is on track to meet the June target for Android 16’s release. The company’s president has stated that the development of the next major Android OS version is progressing well, with ongoing work and testing. The software seems likely to meet the planned June 2025 timeline for its full release.

The reason for Google’s swift progress on Android 16 is the Trunk Stable Development process. This approach allows the development team to work on the same codebase simultaneously, rather than on separate branches. This reduces the time needed to identify and address issues, streamlining the development process.

Since the Android 16 Beta 2.1 update has already been released to Pixel users, bringing several fixes, this may prompt Samsung to accelerate its process for the stable release of One UI 7. This, in turn, would enable Samsung to start working on One UI 8, which will be based on the Android 16 platform.

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