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While we wait for One UI 7 beta, Google unveils the first Android 16 Developer Preview

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Android 16 Developer Preview

While we patiently wait for Samsung to release the Android 15-based One UI 7 beta update, Google has released the first Android 16 Developer Preview (DP1). This DP1 is focused on giving developers an early look at the new features and APIs that will be available in the final release in Q2 of 2025.

Andoird 16 Developer Preview 1 is available for the Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro, Pixel 6a, Pixel 7, Pixel 7 Pro, Pixel 7a, Pixel Tablet, Pixel Fold, Pixel 8, Pixel 8 Pro, Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, Pixel 9 Pro XL, and Pixel 9 Pro Fold, as well as the Android Emulator. The preview is not for daily or consumer use, and can only be installed manually. The public Android beta program will begin in January 2025.

When is Android 16 coming out?

Google plans to release two developer previews of Android 16 and four beta versions before the new major Android version is ready for public use. The stable Android 16 will be available sometime after April 2025 for Pixel devices unless some unforeseen issue causes delays.

  • Android 16 Developer Preview: November
  • Android 16 Developer Preview 2: December
  • Android 16 Beta 1: January,2025
  • Android 16 Beta 2: February,2025
  • Android 16 Beta 3: March,2025
  • Android 16 Beta 4: April,2025

Android 16 DP features

The Android 16 DP comes with new features and improvements for app developers. It brings an Embedded photo picker, Health records, and the latest version of Privacy Sandbox for privacy protection.

  • System Photo Picker: it will allow users a smoother, more integrated way to pick photos on the app without needing extra permissions.
  • Health Connect: This allows apps to access and manage medical records in FHIR format, but only with the user’s permission.
  • Privacy Sandbox: Android 16 DP brings the latest version of Privacy Sandbox to protect people’s privacy online.

One UI 8 could be released in Q3 of 2025

Google is scheduled to release the final version of Android 15 in Q2 of 2025, One UI 8 could also be released earlier. Samsung usually launches the stable version of One UI three months after Google launches a stable version of Android. So, is it possible that Samsung could release One UI 8 in Q3 of 2025?

As far as eligibility is concerned, almost every smartphone or tablet Samsung launched with Android 14 will get Android 16. Some devices that launched with Android 13 or earlier are eligible for three or four generations of major Android updates, and they will also get it.

However, Galaxy users are still waiting for the One UI 7 beta update, now it seems that Samsung soon release the beta update for the Galaxy S24 series in the coming days.

Yogesh is the main content creator at SammyMobiles and mostly works on Samsung firmware and software expert, he keeps his eyes open for new software rollouts, beta programs, and other software-related activities. Apart from the world of technology, he also takes care of his garden.

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Galaxy Z TriFold display, battery capacity, and launch date leaked

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Last month, Samsung showcased a prototype of its most ambitious Galaxy Z Trifold smartphone during the APEC summit. Now, a report has shed light on the display size, battery capacity, thickness, and launch date of Samsung’s Galaxy Z TriFold.

A new report talks about the display size, battery capacity, thickness, and launch date of the Galaxy Z TriFold. The device will retain a 6.5-inch outer display and a 10-inch inner display, and a thickness of 4.2mm when folded and 14mm when unfolded.

Additionally, the Samsung Galaxy Z Trifold may feature a 5,600mAh battery. Furthermore, the tipster states that Samsung will launch this phone on December 5, 2025. However, the Korean tech giant is bringing flagship-grade features to its first model. With these upgrades, the Galaxy Z TriFold has a good chance of selling well in the market.

Samsung will launch the Galaxy Z TriFold later this year. It may come with Android 16-based One UI 8.5 pre-installed. With seven years of software support, it will beat the Galaxy S25 lineup with an additional OS upgrade at last.

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Galaxy S26 with Exynos 2600 could have vastly improved camera capabilities

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Galaxy S26 camera capabilities

The Samsung Galaxy S26 series is already making headlines, and the biggest talking point is its massive camera upgrade. Recent information revealed that the ISP of the Exynos 2600, suggesting that it may enable improved camera capabilities on the Galaxy S26 series.

Furthermore, according to several leaks and rumours, Samsung is going to present the Galaxy S26 and Galaxy S26+ with the Exynos 2600 chipset instead of Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 in most regions around the world.

Galaxy S26 camera capabilities

According to well-known tipster @SPYGO19726, the Exynos 2600 on the Galaxy S26 series has an image signal processor (ISP) that can handle a single 320MP camera or three 108MP cameras simultaneously.

Moreover, in burst mode under the Galaxy S26, it can take 30 108MP RAW pictures per second, and for HDR pictures, it can combine five frames.

  • Max Sensor 320 MP (single) / 108 MP triple-stream
  • HDR Engine 5-frame fusion, 14-bit RAW pipeline
  • Multi-Sensor Up to 4 concurrent sensors
  • Video 8K 60 fps HDR10+ / 4K 120 fps
  • Burst Mode 30 fps @ 108 MP RAW
  • ISP-NPU Bandwidth Estimated 1.8 TB/s internal throughput

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Samsung Galaxy S26 series leaks and rumors

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Samsung is working on its new Galaxy S26 series, and this time it will reportedly include three models: the Galaxy S26, Galaxy S26 Plus, and Galaxy S26 Ultra. Galaxy S26 series phones are expected to feature some major upgrades, and leaks and rumors have already started to surface online.

Galaxy S26 leaks rumors

Galaxy S26 Plus renders 

@OnLeaks and Android Headlines have shared renders of the Galaxy S26 Plus, which will feature a 6.7-inch flat screen with thin, uniform bezels around it. The front camera will be housed in a small, centered hole above the screen, and the biggest change is the camera setup on the back. The phone will feature a vertical, pill-shaped camera island in the upper left corner, housing three separate cameras.

Samsung Galaxy S26 series could launch in January 2026

On the other hand, Chosun says that the Korean tech giant is preparing to launch the Galaxy S26 series by the end of January 2026. 

As per the well-known tipster, @PhoneArt, Samsung has increased the Galaxy S26 Ultra’s front camera’s field of view (FOV) to 85 degrees. As per another report, Samsung could only include the Exynos 2600 in the base and Plus models, and will equip the Ultra model with Qualcomm’s mobile Application Processor.

Galaxy S26 leaks rumors………..

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