Report claims Google may move to ‘privately’ develop Android’s future
What you need to know
Google reportedly “confirmed” to a publication that it will move to “privately” develop its Android OS and slow down its AOSP releases.
The main purpose of this is to “streamline” its process, as Google won’t have to worry about “merging conflicts” with the AOSP as often.
Google is still expected to release its open source code on the AOSP as usual, but with a small change to its cadence.
Android 16 recently achieved Platform Stability ahead of its expected Q2 2025 launch.
A curious report on the future development plans of Android from Google has surfaced, detailing its potential impact.
A report by Mishaal Rahman (Android Authority) supposedly “confirms” Google will shift to privately developing the Android OS as soon as “next week.” The claim that Google’s audible to a “private” focus only seems to facilitate a more “streamlined” approach to its OS development. According to Rahman, this more privatized way of developing Android will have a “minimal” impact for end-users who await these updates once completed.
