The source code for Android 16 is now available, but OEMs like Samsung and Xiaomi have already had early access. Here's what that means.

Google has denied that, but the Pixel change does look to be intentional. On Tuesday, Google released Android 16’s source code to the Android Open Source Project (AOSP).

Like many other open-source projects, AOSP accepts code contributions from third-party developers. However, Google conducts most AOSP development itself, as it “treats the Android project as a ...