Google Said to Skip Android 15 for TVs and Introduce Android TV 16 in 2026

Google has a separate Android-based working system (OS) that powers sensible TVs. The Mountain View-based tech large launched Android TV 14 earlier this yr as the most recent replace and it was purported to be adopted by the Android 15-based OS subsequent yr. However, which may not be the case anymore as Google is alleged to be altering its launch schedule to a bi-yearly foundation. This means that sensible TVs may miss out on Android 15 altogether and Android 16 might be the following huge OS replace.

Android TV 16 Release in 2026

This info comes from Android Authority’s Mishaal Rahman. As per the report, Google privately introduced the alleged change within the launch schedule at its Android TV associate convention. The firm is alleged to be adopting a bi-yearly launch technique for Android TV updates and this might imply skipping out on Android TV 15.

The report highlights that Google didn’t point out something concerning the change in its launch schedule when requested for a touch upon the matter.

While this transfer is claimed to have been made official for future releases, there’s a precedent of Google not rolling out yearly updates for Android TVs. The firm didn’t launch Android TV 13 and as an alternative straight went to Android TV 14 which debuted earlier this yr. It arrived with new options and enhancements together with a picture-in-picture mode, completely different vitality modes, AI-powered personalised descriptions and new accessibility options like color correction, improved textual content choices, higher navigation, and extra.

If the identical launch sample is adopted by the corporate, then Android TV 16 might be the following huge Android OS replace for sensible TVs and it might be launched in 2026, in keeping with its bi-yearly launch scheduling.

While not a lot is thought concerning the options it would supply, Google has been noticed testing a number of new system APIs for the Android TV 16, the report provides.