· Officially announced ahead of Google I/O 2025 via Android Show
· Focus on dynamic design and user customization
· Wear OS 6 gets refreshed UI and AI-powered features
Material 3 Expressive UI Overhaul
· Brings playful animations, fresh typography, vibrant colors
· Aims to improve clarity, usability, visual engagement
· Applies across Android 16, Wear OS 6 for a cohesive feel
Enhanced Quick Settings And Home Screen Tools
· More tools added to Quick Settings menu
· Greater flexibility in app and widget arrangement
· Customization designed to suit individual user preferences
Major Security Upgrades In Android 16
· AI-powered spam detection extended to toll scam alerts
· New feature to grant accessibility permissions during calls
· “Key Verifier” enables secure encryption key exchange
Introducing Find Hub With UWB & Satellite Tracking
· Replaces old Find My Device network
· Tracks phones, accessories, tags with more precision
· Uses satellite signals for offline tracking in remote areas
Gemini AI Expands Across Devices
· Replaces Google Assistant on Android, Wear OS, TV & Auto
· Adds real-time help with Gemini Live in Android Auto
· Helps with content discovery and info queries on Google TV
Gemini Heads To Google’s XR Platform
· AI assistant support confirmed for Android XR
· Gemini will power future mixed-reality features
· More details coming at Google I/O on May 20