Apple just announced iOS 26, but Google wants to steal its thunder by launching Android 16 less than 48 hours later. At 9:30 p.m. ET last night, the Android Developers account on X posted, "It's almost time for the Android 16 final release! See you back here tomorrow." The tweet adds a winky face, which may be an acknowledgement of the brand making a big splash while its biggest rival is midway through its annual developers conference, WWDC. While Android 16 is launching earlier, it will remain limited to Google's Pixel devices for now. If you own a Samsung phone or a handset from another third-party manufacturer, you may get Android 16 software, but it'll take longer to arrive on your phone than it does for Pixel handsets. Android 16 brings with it new design changes, allowing you to use even more personalized colors and fonts. Other features include a revamped Quick Settings menu, Live Updates from various apps to keep you abreast of changes, and further changes to the lock scre...