Google Rolls Out Android 16 Beta 1 Update

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[{"selector":"#anim-8108862d-2b6f-4409-8fec-e9f05ab4c8cf","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-fb5b89fa-9519-4ffc-be46-116680544316","keyframes":{"transform":["scale(0.3333333333333333)","scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] Key Features in Android 16 Beta 1 – Adaptive Apps for All Devices – Apps targeting API level 36 (2025) must support resizable windows for screens wider than 600dp. – API level 37 (2026): Compliance mandatory with no opt-out. – Tools provided for app optimization. – Live Updates Real-time notifications for activities like ride sharing and navigation. Features include customizable icons, progress tracking, and milestones.

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