Xiaomi, a chinese technology giant, has started testing its smartphones with the next update of the Android operating system, version 16. The company has made a preview available for the Xiaomi 15 and 14 T Pro smartphones.

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The preview is available through the Android 16 Developer Preview Program, a free and open environment for developers to test the beta version of the operating system. With this, it’s possible to install the initial version of the system on your device.

The beta allows users to test the latest Xiaomi smartphones with the potential of the next generation of Android. The final version will undergo extensive testing and optimization until it’s 100% fluid and secure for all users.

The initial testing versions, like this one, allow the company to receive feedback from developers who push the smartphones to their limits, helping the company to make the final version more functional and achieve its goals.

For non-developers who are curious to see the new features, it’s recommended to wait for the final version to be released.

Android 16

The final version is expected to arrive between the end of the first half and the beginning of the second half of this year. Its codename inspired by a dessert is Baklava, and more artificial intelligence features are expected.

Among the new features, there will be the possibility of searching for photos in the gallery. This makes search more natural and agile, without the need to scroll through the app for minutes to find a photo.

Other expected features include grouping similar notifications, reducing the number of pop-ups and sounds, as well as a more secure Wi-Fi connection and improvements to the system’s health service.

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