You can now install Android 16 in Spain: these are the compatible phones and the key new features

Android 16 is now available for users . Coinciding with the recent launch of Apple's new iOS 26 operating system , the little green man's software debuts a new design language and adds new intelligent security features to combat malware and scams.

The rollout of Android 16 began this Tuesday, June 10, as confirmed by the Android Developers team on its profile on the social network X (formerly Twitter). In addition, the first lucky ones to receive this operating system are the Pixel devices with a Tensor processor , that is, from the Pixel 6 series onwards. However, the launch does not contain all the new features announced during the Google I/O 2025 event , since some features will arrive gradually in the coming months.

Android 16 changes the software design

The new Android 16 interface debuts the Material 3 Expressive design language , which is based on expressiveness, the use of color, shape, size, and movement to adapt to each user and ensure that no two devices are alike. Furthermore, this update is not limited to Android alone, as it will be present in WearOS and Google apps.

On the other hand, when it comes to Android, animations will be more natural and elastic on smartphones , while notifications or transitions between apps will be smoother and have a slight haptic feedback, like a small bounce.

New features coming to Android 16

First, live notifications keep users informed in real time , so they don't have to open a delivery app every five minutes to find out how an order is progressing. This feature is compatible with ride-sharing and food delivery apps.

Google has also grouped notifications from a single app to reduce information overload. Therefore, notifications will be automatically grouped together so everything looks organized and organized.

Users can use their phone's microphone to enjoy clearer calls in noisy environments thanks to hearing aids. Additionally, Google is launching native hearing aid control in Android 16 to offer a consistent experience and easier access, allowing users to control features like hearing aid volume from their Android smartphone .

With Android 16, users can turn on Advanced Protection to get robust security features, combating online attacks, malicious apps, unsafe websites, fraudulent calls, and more.

Which phones are compatible with Android 16?

As we mentioned at the beginning of this article, Pixel devices with the Tensor processor will be the first to receive Android 16. These are the phones:

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