Beta 4 of Android 16 is now available as Google’s next major OS update nears the end of the development process.
Over the coming hours, we’ll dive into all of Android 16 Beta 4’s new features and every single change. (The newest updates will be at the top of this list. Be sure to check back often and tell us what you find in the comments below.) Android 16 Beta 3 screenshots appear on the left and Beta 4 on the right.
If you want to quickly install the Android 16 Beta 4 on your compatible Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro, Pixel 6a, Pixel 7, Pixel 7 Pro, Pixel 7a, Pixel Tablet, Pixel Fold, Pixel 8, Pixel 8 Pro, Pixel 8a, Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, Pixel 9 Pro XL, Pixel 9 Pro Fold, and Pixel 9a. Be sure to check out our step-by-step guide.
For reference, here’s everything new in Android 16 Developer Preview 1, DP2, Beta 1, Beta 2, and Beta 3.
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Updating…
Dynamic Color on some AOD clocks
App long-press menu adds Screenshot and Select (from Recents menu)
Darker media player artwork
Battery health removed
Themed icon ‘Beta’ badge removed again
Gesture navigation demo
‘Apps list’ shortcut
Pixel 9a joins Android Beta Program
Resolved developer- and user-reported issues
Other resolved issues
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