The Android 16 update is here for Pixel, and it looks like a boring update. There's a lot more to the update than meets the eye, though.

Key Takeaways Android 16 focuses on privacy, battery, and notificationsMajor UI redesign and desktop features to arrive laterIdeal for users prioritising perfor

Google has released Android 16, which is now available for compatible devices. It boasts several new features, including camera upgrades and live notification updates.

The latest Android 16 Beta has a minor but useful change to call settings. The upgrade allows users to interact with calls through a pop-up, boosting convenience. Google's focus on small improvements shows a commitment to enhancing user experience across the board.

One of Android 16's most notable new features is the introduction of Live Updates, which are essentially Google's version of Apple's Live Activities. This allows app developers to implement notifications which include live progress bars, helping users to keep track of time-sensitive activities such as Uber trips and food deliveries.

Android 16 is now rolling out to supported Pixel devices, bringing AI scam detection, Live Updates, Predictive Back, and more features.

Currently, if you manually toggle dark mode on or off, schedules stop working. The only way to get them back is to set up your schedule again and then never toggle dark mode. Google initially marked this as " intended behavior ," but a more recent bug report was accepted as a valid issue.

Android 16 is officially here, and Google has some big upgrades on the way. Instead of releasing a new OS and a new phone lineup at the same time, Google is making the same move it did with Android 15 and giving both software and hardware their time to shine.