Why did Android stop using dessert names for new OS versions?

From Cupcake to Pie, Android releases had dessert names for over a decade. Google stopped using them officially with Android ...

There's a good reason why Android stopped using dessert names for new versions

Android's dessert-themed version names were once a defining part of the operating system, but Google eventually decided it ...
Android Authority

The real reason why Android updates are so forgettable now

2025 has been pretty phenomenal for Android. Google’s Android 16 update is one of the biggest we’ve seen in years, and although some of the most significant changes weren’t available until Android 16 ...
Android

Android 17's Codename is Indeed Cinnamon Bun

Android 17’s internal codename could indeed be ‘Cinnamon Bun.’ The reference to this was discovered within the code of the latest Android Canary release. However, Google doesn’t publicly refer to ...
Android Police

We now know Android 16's name and it is baklava

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