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Android 16 is now available for early testers

A full release is set to line up with Google’s I/O event.

The first preview release for Android 16 is available for developers starting today, which expands the photo library and medical data-sharing capabilities in apps. The preview available today allows developers to embed Android’s photo picker — the menu that lets users select specific images and videos they want to share — directly into their apps. A final public release is expected sometime after April, likely lining up with Google’s annual I/O event (which was held on May 14th this year), where the company usually announces its latest Android updates and product features.

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