Android 16 ‘Baklava’ might drop sooner than expected – June 2025 release?

Google has recently announced that Android 16, codenamed Baklava, will be released earlier than usual. Instead of the usual Q3 release, it will now come in Q2 2025. The exact date for the Android 16 rollout was unclear at first, but it now appears to be set for June 2025.

According to the information (via Android Authority), Google will start the Android 16 rollout on 3 June 2025. This marks a big change in the Android update schedule, as Android updates typically arrive between August and October.

Google’s Android 16 update will be available on the same day for both the Android Open Source Project (AOSP) and Pixel devices. This is a shift from previous releases, which saw AOSP updates arrive first, followed by the Pixel update a few weeks later.

By reportedly launching on June 3, Android 16 will be available ahead of several phone releases. It shows that new devices coming out in July, August, and September will ship with the fresh version of Android.

This earlier launch is part of Google’s strategy to get Android 16 on devices sooner, mainly with new AI features. By rolling out a major update in June, Google aims to push out smaller updates later in the year to help fix bugs and add improvements.

While details about new features are still emerging, Android 16 will focus on improving AI capabilities. Several leaks and rumors show that this major update will introduce Dynamic Island-like rich notifications, Advanced Protection features, Quick Settings tile categories, separate Quick and Notification panels, and more.

With Android 16, Google plans to make several changes, including a shift in its rollout timeline and a break from its usual naming pattern. Android 16 will reportedly be called Baklava, which differs from the usual alphabetical naming tradition. The current Android 15 is named Vanilla Ice Cream.

As Android 16 is set for an earlier release than usual, it will be interesting to see how the change impacts the performance of new devices next year. Notably, Google hasn’t officially confirmed this rollout date yet, so we should take it with a pinch of salt until an official announcement.