Android Changelog

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Seonglae Cho

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2021 Dec 27 13:9

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Seonglae Cho

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2025 Jun 15 19:49

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Android 16

Android 16 is here

Android 16 is released, featuring updates for developers around performance, security, camera, and media to make apps more efficient and adaptive.

https://android-developers.googleblog.com/2025/06/android-16-is-here.html

Android 14

Android 14 will support satellite connectivity and partners

Last week, SpaceX and T-Mobile announced that it would bring direct satellite connectivity to smartphones, and Google said today the next version of Android (14) will "support our partners in enabling all of this."

https://9to5google.com/2022/09/01/android-14-satellite-support/

Android 14 will support satellite connectivity and partners

Android 14 set to block certain outdated apps from being installed

To help reduce the potential for malware, Android 14 will begin fully blocking the installation of apps that target outdated versions of Android. For years now, the guidelines for the Google Play Store have ensured that Android developers keep their apps updated to use the latest features and safety measures of the Android platform.

https://9to5google.com/2023/01/23/android-14-block-install-outdated-apps

Android 13

Memory Safety

Code Name Tiramisu

KVM Support

www.xda-developers.com

https://www.xda-developers.com/android-13-dp1-google-pixel-6-kvm-virtual-machine/

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Google releases Android 13 developer preview #1

On February 9, Google released the Android 12L Developer Preview #3, which is due for a final version in March. On February 10, Google is also releasing the Android 13 Developer Preview #1, which will hit devices sometime in the second half of the year.

https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2022/02/google-releases-android-13-developer-preview-1

Google releases Android 13 developer preview #1

Features

Here's everything new in Android 13 Developer Preview 2 [Gallery]

Ahead of the first beta in April, Android 13 DP2 remains focussed on developers. With that in mind, we're diving into today's release of Developer Preview 2 to find what's changed. Over the coming hours, we'll dive into all of Android 13 DP2's new features and every single change.

https://9to5google.com/2022/03/17/android-13-dp2-new-features/

Here's everything new in Android 13 Developer Preview 2 [Gallery]

Check Out This Exclusive First Look at Upcoming Android 13 "Tiramisu"

The folks over at have just shared an exclusive look at some of the features and changes coming in Android 13 "Tiramisu", the next version of Android OS expected to debut after Android 12L's final release.

Check Out This Exclusive First Look at Upcoming Android 13 "Tiramisu"

https://www.iphoneincanada.ca/news/first-look-at-android-13-tiramisu/

Check Out This Exclusive First Look at Upcoming Android 13 "Tiramisu"

Android 13 deep dive: Every change, thoroughly documented - Esper Blog

Although Google only just unveiled the final beta release of Android 12L, the feature update for tablets and other large screen devices, the company today took the wraps off of Android 13, Android's next major OS update.

Android 13 deep dive: Every change, thoroughly documented - Esper Blog

https://blog.esper.io/android-13-deep-dive/

Android 13 deep dive: Every change, thoroughly documented - Esper Blog

Android 13 arrives for Pixel phones starting today

This year's major Android update, Android 13, is officially releasing today for Google's Pixel phones, the search giant has announced. The annual update is getting an official release a little earlier than usual, following Android 12's release last October and Android 11's release in September 2020.

Android 13 arrives for Pixel phones starting today

https://www.theverge.com/2022/8/15/23306058/android-13-release-date-pixel-devices-features?scrolla=5eb6d68b7fedc32c19ef33b4

Android 13 arrives for Pixel phones starting today

Android 13 changelog: A deep dive by Mishaal Rahman

This article documents all of the changes we found in Android 13 so developers can prepare their applications or devices while users can know what to expect from the new version.

Android 13 changelog: A deep dive by Mishaal Rahman

https://blog.esper.io/android-13-deep-dive

Android 13 changelog: A deep dive by Mishaal Rahman

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