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Google drops Android 16 Beta 4 before the big stable launch in May


Google is pushing for an early Android 16 launch.

Key fixes include battery drain, wonky haptics, and radar issues in Pixel Weather. You may like Android 16 Beta 4’s official notes reveal fixes for some pretty key bugs, such as weird battery drain, glitchy haptics, and radar not working in the Pixel Weather app. Google is sticking to its Q2 2025 launch plan and letting beta testers know they’ll get automatic OTA update notifications once it’s ready to roll.

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