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Sony beats OnePlus, Xiaomi, and many brands to stable Android 16 release

While most brands, including OnePlus, Xiaomi, Oppo, and Vivo, are busy with beta testing, Sony has already begun the stable rollout of Android 16. The update is currently available for the Sony Xperia ...
Android

Sony Pushes Android 16 to Xperia 1 VII, Leaves Security in August

The Sony Xperia 1 VII is now receiving the Android 16 update, following earlier launch issues that briefly halted sales. The new firmware, version 71.1.A.2.68, is rolling out in Europe with a 1.13GB ...
Android

Sony Xperia 1 VI Is Now Getting Its Android 16 Update

The Sony Xperia 1 VI is receiving the Android 16 update in Europe, including the UK. The update, which is around 850MB in size, reportedly brings the October 2025 security patch and the build number ...
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Android 16 update is now available for these Sony phones

This year, Sony beat many popular brands, including OnePlus, Xiaomi, Oppo, and Vivo, to become one of the first brands to release Android 16. The Sony Xperia 1 VII was the first from the brand to get ...
Android Police

Android 16 QPR2 is unexpectedly brilliant — these are the most impactful features

Jon has been an author at Android Police since 2021. He primarily writes features and editorials covering the latest Android news, but occasionally reviews hardware and Android apps. His favorite ...