Google made a major shift with Android 15 by uncoupling the platform update from the Pixel 9 series, allowing the software and hardware to develop on their own independent timelines. This decision gave Google the flexibility to refine both aspects without one influencing the other. While the official stable Android 15 release draws near, iQOO 12 owners will be the first ones to experience Android 15. Read more here. Even before Android 15 could make a full-blown entrance, attention is turning toward the future with Android 16. Expected to launch in 2025, Android 16 is likely to introduce new features, performance improvements, and user interface enhancements. Here’s a glimpse at what we know and what Google might be working on for this next update.