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February 2025
Android 16 Beta 2 is here π
Pro camera features like hybrid auto-exposure and precise color adjustments, UltraHDR image updates, new AGSL effects, and more. Make sure to test against the latest behavior changes.
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Upcoming Google Play and Android policy deadlines
The deadline to comply with the[photo and video permissions policy](https://notifications.google.com/g/p/ANiao5qviZiBstv4KM6Bgrb4Xru1iuuENLTXLAsert84In-Gz0KKx0C4gdRIx1FM4baCvgziIrI9QBdCgcoNDbKXATBdEuC-SLRqe_KwJHiCMq2shKK7eINc7Ho7Uw2sLPdjsw7cHB0oFOlNMovjWvF5seV1DrFGf4j5wk0rYe_jOhBBnKdDyj1OYdVTy64z1mNGqxtd6n84k--mwRO1zrHcztS_kjQSk7CKGZXGWb0xYIkK02Goz2u4ncc1cFrv4NGnbf5-fdU-rcGSTuy3lGeew-vi-zDA4SbhEjnTLslkPSeNRgJRZ1I7pl9EjHb4S1GBpnKsc7jVdRK3sws2ee51oCeUG8lXdGpSSf5Lmo0jHZ5wJPj-)is here. Apps that require these permissions may request an extension and submit a declaration form in Play Console on the[app content page](https://notifications.google.com/g/p/ANiao5pwiKG48XmHCFQfeBtRfX57zVFnQ2SugtHmvFpKvW-ok3gqFrJVB4mYTtjoEcksFd8LSjJKejJ0Lgm9OR-Wr5xWa1tZaRecwu_9jTjdlXKQ6TwaHOruKGhHs13x7PrNsXifEVhLhRdKB4WZGA3IattNMSZT0D-gwlzCGlezoS5A9I1v-9S9Ox5OUvXOc4OHCiyr1Lm0Vu0uJwRJp0Uq1AahR5lJEaq5acKFpoxnyvQAuNjCD9TSq9jwsg3tKX6heO3oKI1jTGlFswu9J_hbJRPomrWSlgjEgK-h1thK97FVJxEax7N5kfob3i4yC0fFY4oi1YY)byMay 28, 2025.The deadline to comply with the[Child Safety Standardspolicy](https://notifications.google.com/g/p/ANiao5oc336cOZi3wUMuYiVaMUQV60Rd2ZQEp-yN9mB_qMyf8641yez1J5HboUQijQZZfqqCU_jnCPqWpM-c9HYBffvXtH56EkDgCrytKOtkLEW07lay73z3QtXUaHRx_spne-wwgvA-3jwuiBp5vSW87cZbWIRQ3nsLqnEEB_1XqPWydsi1KzpYX1vv7YBhjSoGWDCnOZL6btm4xDnstJCWTZlPHHUXBaC_5V9-XRTYjDiFODTnXMHu7XHQ6ZEoy1TPdBe5LdXJ5UMbhYJEu-S4TFEjFvjCgjXMroAPaknJYYk_3sTPegF4lM4vMDzXo4hl6E3wpz5Qr77lq1-qr9TGRe7dWOALiWW-)is here. Social and Dating apps must follow specific standards and self-certify compliance on Play Console before publishing. Apps that need more time may request extensions untilMarch 19, 2025.
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Whatβs new in Play & Android
Introducing Android XR SDK Developer Preview
The developer preview of the Android XR SDK is here: a comprehensive development kit for Android XR. It's the newest platform in the Android family built for extended reality headsets β and glasses in the future.
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Platform-level investment in Adaptive Apps
Weβre investing in adaptive apps that seamlessly adjust to different screen sizes and orientations. With the first Android 16 Beta, we're phasing out manifest attributes and runtime APIs used to restrict an app's orientation and resizability, allowing for better scaling across devices.
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Google Play Academy
Enhance your app stability with AI-powered insights in Play Console
AI-driven crash analysis now integrates with Gemini to help you identify and resolve issues more efficiently. Now you can cluster crashes by root cause, prioritize issues based on user impact, and receive suggested fixes, all within the Play Console.
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