In 2019, Google officially killed its fun dessert names for Android versions. Over six years later, it remains a critical mistake.

The codename for the Android 16 Operating System (OS) update has leaked. The name suggests Google may have begun anew with its OS naming schemes. Google has always used codenames for the Android OS.

Though we now have a confirmation of sorts that Cinnamon Bun is Android 17’s codename, it doesn’t change anything. Google stopped referring to Android versions by dessert names after Android 9 Pie in ...

We’re still waiting for Android 15 to fully release, but we’ve already found a potential code name for Android 16. Almost every Android version has had a delicious-sounding internal code name (for ...

It seems Google is planning a surprise with the upcoming Android 16 update. According to a new report from Android Authority, the internal codename for the OS is “Baklava,” a surprise departure from ...

According to recent findings, the internal codename for Android 17 is “Cinnamon Bun.” This continues Google’s dessert tradition and fits a new alphabetical pattern tied to its “Trunk Stable” ...

Android has been around for over 15 years at this point, so we’ve seen loads of versions over the years. From the early days of Cupcake and Donut to the latest Android 13 and Android 14, each version ...

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Like any other operating system, Android regularly releases updates that bring new features, improvements, and bug fixes to phones and tablets. If you own an Android device, it's important to know ...

Brady Snyder is a technology journalist that has written about mobile devices and computers for multiple publications for over two years. He graduated from St. John's University with a B.S. in ...

Update: Google began rolling out the update to Android 16 on June 10, 2025. If you own a Pixel 6 or newer, you should have Android 16 download waiting for you. Six months after the first developer ...