Android 16 Developer Preview 1 is now available for testing, marking the start of more frequent API releases to drive innovation in apps and devices. The next major release is planned for Q2 of 2025, with another release in Q4 focusing on feature updates, optimizations, and bug fixes. The Q2 release will be the only one in 2025 to include planned behavior changes affecting apps. Quarterly Android releases will continue, with the Platform Stability milestone targeted for late Q1 of 2025. Developers can get started by flashing a system image and updating tools, with the latest preview of the Android Studio Ladybug feature drop recommended for the best development experience.