Mishaal's Android News Feed

Android 16 DP1: The even dimmer feature that I first told you about has taken a step closer towards launching in Android 16 DP1. Of the two flags that control it, one of them has been enabled by default now.

Android 16 DP1: Android's privacy dashboard now lets you see the past 7 days worth of permissions access data, as opposed to the current default 24 hours. Fun fact: this was originally supposed to land in Android 13. Google even announced this at I/O 2022 but they never rolled it out.

Android 16 DP1: A new repeat keys feature has been added in Android 16 DP1. I first spotted evidence for this feature in Android 15 QPR2 Beta 1, but it wasn't live in that build. When disabled, holding down a key will no longer repeat its character. This is useful for accessibility reasons.

Android 16 DP1: The Wi-Fi sharing fragment has been updated with a new QR code design ("prism"). Which one do you prefer: Left (Android 15 QPR2 Beta 1 and earlier) or right (Android 16 DP1)?

🔕Android 16’s notification cooldown feature will save you from notification spam Android 16 DP1 finally brings that notification cooldown feature we first spotted in the Android 15 preview! Here's how the new notification cooldown feature works.

🎧Finally! Android 16 will let you share audio to multiple Bluetooth devices at once A feature I first spotted and documented in the Android 15 preview is live in DP1: Audio Sharing. Here's what you need to know about Audio Sharing in Android 16.

🤔How do you install Android 16 DP1? You’ll have to flash it manually as an OTA update won't be ready until Android 16 Beta 1 in January. If you’re on Android 15 QPR2 B1, installing Android 16 DP1 will require wiping data. Here’s how to install DP1.

🕓When will Google release Android 16? Google already confirmed it’ll release Android 16 in Q2 of 2025. Before then, there’ll be 2 developer previews + 4 betas. Here’s what you need to know about Android 16’s release schedule.

🔐Android 16 will make the Photo Picker feel more integrated in apps Apps can now embed the photo picker to make it feel like a more integrated part of the app. Hopefully this further boosts adoption of the photo picker! More details can be found here.

🏥Health Connect is adding support for medical records! Android’s health platform will let apps R/W your medical records in FHIR format, beginning w/ immunization records but expanding to lab results, medications, & more in the future.

📲Android 16 may be coming to the Pixel 6! A Google spokesperson said Android 16 DP1 is available for the Pixel 6 (+ Pro), which are no longer guaranteed to get Android OS updates! This is a good hint they’ll receive Android 16 anyways. Here’s why.

😲Surprise! The first Android 16 developer preview is live! Android 16 DP1 is here with new developer features like an embedded photo picker, support for medical records in FHIR format, and more. Here’s everything you need to know.