Android 16 Beta 4 Drops Tomorrow: Last Call for Developer Testing

Android 16 Beta 4 Update Set for Tomorrow

• Release Date: April 17, 2025
• Platform: Android
• Version: Beta 4

Highlights:

• Teaser Announcements: Google has been teasing the release of Beta 4 one day in advance, continuing a pattern from previous releases.
• User-Facing Changes: The last major user-facing updates included Battery health and a Live Updates Easter egg.
• Developer Focus: Beta 4 is considered a near-final build and a release candidate for developer testing. Major additions are unlikely at this stage.
• Future Releases: Google may release a May preview, but it is not confirmed as Beta 5. The consumer launch is expected in June, following an accelerated release schedule.

Context:

• Conference Dates: This year’s Google I/O conference is later than usual, which could influence the release timeline.
• Source: The announcement was made via the official @AndroidDev X account.