The source code for Android 16 is now available, but OEMs like Samsung and Xiaomi have already had early access. Here's what that means.

The goal for this privatization is to simplify Android OS development and not to hinder external developers, which is why Google remains committed to publishing source code to AOSP after each release.

Google makes Android development private, will continue open source releases Google says this change will simplify things for developers and OEMs.

These glasses are the second project confirmed for Google's AI-powered Android XR family of products.