Today Google released android 16

The Android 16 update is rolling out to Pixel devices today.
While Google’s official changelog is brief, the release is packed with new features.
The update adds the groundwork for major features like Live Updates and App Functions, introduces much-needed options like Advanced Protection, changes how many apps look and behave, and makes several quality-of-life tweaks.
Here's the release from Google
Today, Your Pixel is getting even better…

This update includes new Pixel features and the latest from Android 16, making your device even more helpful. Learn more at:
g.co/pixel/community., , 

What’s new? 

- Elevate your closest family and friends from favorites to VIPs with the new Pixel VIPs widget.
Create your own AI stickers from a text prompt or photo, right in Gboard.
[1]. Answer questions that need further exploration with AI Mode on your home screen
[2]. Gemini Live can integrate with the apps you rely on every day, starting with Google Maps, Calendar, Tasks, and Keep.
Try out improved haptics, button navigation, and back animations. 
Set up more safeguards to keep your device protected.
[3]. Get enhanced support for hearing aids with LE Audio
* Available in select countries in English, Japanese, and German only.
* Available in select countries in English only.
* Requires Pixel 9 or newer, running Android 16+, and LE Audio hearing devices.

Today Google announced
that it’s starting to roll out Live Updates with ride-share and food delivery apps, allowing you to track the progress of your ride or delivery with persistent, real-time notifications.
Live Updates should make it easier to keep track of deliveries and rides.
Along with Live Updates, Android 16 will also clean up your general notification drawer by automatically grouping alerts from the same app.
Another update aims to improve call quality for people wearing hearing aids with their device. Right now, Google says most LE hearing devices use their front-facing microphones for audio input, though these mics are meant to pick up the sound of people speaking to you rather than your own voice. If you’re wearing hearing aids while on a call, you can now switch to using your phone’s microphone instead. Android 16 includes native control for hearing devices, which lets you adjust volume, set a default microphone for calls, and more.
Additionally, you can now enable Advanced Protection — a feature that protects at-risk users from harmful apps, unsafe websites, online attacks, and more — on your phone. Google is readying the launch of its
DeX-like desktop experience for Android