Google has released Android 16 Beta 4, which has entered Platform Stability status (APIs are no longer changing) similar to Beta 3. The new features in Beta 4 are almost non-existent, focusing on bug fixes and performance improvements. Google recommends developers to start testing their apps with Android 16 Beta 4 as there have been several changes such as JobScheduler and Intent working more efficiently, adjusting the Page Size to 16KB, and refining the edge-to-edge full-screen app display. Android 16 is scheduled to be officially released in the second quarter of 2025. Currently, several OEM partners have opened up testing of Android 16 Beta on their hardware such as Honor, iQOO, Lenovo, OnePlus, OPPO, Realme, vivo, Xiaomi.
TLDR: Android 16 Beta 4 has reached Platform Stability with minimal new features, focusing on bug fixes and performance enhancements. Developers are encouraged to test their apps with the beta version as significant changes have been made. Scheduled for official release in Q2 2025, various OEM partners are already testing the beta on their hardware.
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