The codename for the Android 16 Operating System (OS) update has leaked. The name suggests Google may have begun anew with its OS naming schemes. Google has always used codenames for the Android OS.

2025 has been pretty phenomenal for Android. Google’s Android 16 update is one of the biggest we’ve seen in years, and although some of the most significant changes weren’t available until Android 16 ...

Android 17’s internal codename could indeed be ‘Cinnamon Bun.’ The reference to this was discovered within the code of the latest Android Canary release. However, Google doesn’t publicly refer to ...

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Like any other operating system, Android regularly releases updates that bring new features, improvements, and bug fixes to phones and tablets. If you own an Android device, it's important to know ...