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Android 16’s Last Beta is Rolling Out: How to Install Beta 4 on Your Pixel

The latest Android 16 beta build focuses on stability ahead of the official launch in June.

The fourth beta of Android 16 has begun rolling out to supported Pixel smartphones and tablets, and it’ll be the last release for the beta program. Android 16 reached platform stability in its last beta, and this secondary stability release is all about tightening up all the screws before the final release in a few months. We’ll probably hear more about Android 16 next month during Google I/O 2025.

Users installing the latest beta will receive the latest fixes and optimizations first, and will be able to submit feedback via an app installed within the build itself. The Android Developers blog also announced that the latest beta is now available for more devices from its partners, allowing more people to get in on the Android 16 fun.

Below, we’ll cover the updates of the latest beta and how you can install beta on your Pixel device. For more, don’t miss our Pixel 9a review and how to get Android 16’s Live Updates working with Google Maps.

What’s new in Android 16 beta 4?

Given how close we are to the final release of Android 16, we didn’t expect to see any major changes, and that seems to be the case with the latest beta. The blog post doesn’t share specifics on what changes were made, indicating that new features have not been added, though there may be a couple of minor or cosmetic tweaks. If the developer blog adds any specifics to the post, we’ll detail them here.

Install Android 16 on a partner device

While it’s not a feature, Android 16 is now available for even more devices, so Pixels are no longer the only piece of technology to get this release.

Here’s a list of the partners that now support the Android 16 beta on their devices:

HONOR
iQOO
Lenovo
OnePlus
OPPO
realme
vivo
Xiaomi

You can learn how to install Android 16 on supported devices from these partners on the Android 16 devices page.

What Pixel devices can install the Android 16 beta?

In order to install the Android 16 beta 4 (or any of the prior betas), you’ll need a compatible Pixel device. Here’s the full list of supported devices.

Pixel 6 and 6 Pro
Pixel 6A
Pixel 7 and 7 Pro
Pixel 7A
Pixel Fold
Pixel Tablet
Pixel 8 and 8 Pro
Pixel 8A
Pixel 9, 9 Pro, 9 Pro XL, 9 Pro Fold and 9a

How to install the Android 16 beta 4

Installing the Android beta is easy. Here’s how to do it.

Go to the Android Beta site and log in to your Google account.
Click or tap on «View your eligible devices» or just scroll down to the section.
You should see the devices associated with the Google account you’ve logged in with.
Under the device on which you’d like to install the Android 16 beta, click or tap the «+ Opt in» button.
Agree to the terms of the beta program and click or tap «Confirm and enroll.»

Once your device is enrolled, you can check to see if the update is waiting for you. It typically doesn’t take long.

Go to your Settings menu. Tap System.
Tap Software updates. Tap System update.

From there, the Android 16 beta 4 should start downloading to your device. If it continues to say «Your Pixel is up to date,» give it a few more minutes or try restarting your phone.

For more, check out why Android 16 is being released earlier this year.

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Rideable Horse Robot Viral Video: The Real Story Behind It

Kawasaki’s Corleo robot horse is just a concept right now, but a thrilling hype video makes it look like a blast to ride.

If you’ve ever watched a video featuring a Boston Dynamics Spot robot dog and wanted to saddle it up and ride it, then Kawasaki has a concept robot that’ll make your heart flutter — and it’s part horse, part leopard, part robot and all wild. Too bad you can’t actually buy one.

The Kawasaki Corleo is a four-legged rideable robot, the answer to the question: «What if we put legs on an all-terrain vehicle instead of wheels?» Kawasaki released a video showing what the concept would look like if it were fully realized.

The trippy video features the Corleo and riders galloping through a forest, running across a field, leaping over rocky terrain and trotting across a snowy landscape. The video appears to be primarily computer generated with Lord of the Rings-worthy scenery.

Kawasaki is known for its motorcycles and ATVs, but the international company has its hands in everything from railcars to industrial equipment and robotics.

Kawasaki unveiled the forward-thinking Corleo for the Osaka Expo 2025 in Japan. It’s a 2050 concept model for a future mode of transportation. The expo’s theme is «designing future society for our lives.» The event officially opens on April 13.

Corleo incorporates some nifty design ideas, including independent legs, a hydrogen engine and steering through weight shifting.

«While preserving the joy of riding, the vehicle continually monitors the rider’s movements to achieve a reassuring sense of unity between human and machine,» Kawasaki said.

Kawasaki didn’t immediately respond to a request for comment on its plans for Corleo.

For now, Corleo is just a model capable of limited movement, so your sci-fi dreams of riding across rugged mountains on a kick-butt robo-steed will have to be put on hold. Perhaps 2050 will bring us a world full of leggy, rideable robots. Somehow, that feels more achievable than a bunch of flying cars.