Android 16 Introduces Mandatory Responsive Design for Apps

Android 16 will implement strict rules requiring all applications to have responsive user interfaces, prohibiting fixed designs that do not adapt to various screen sizes. This change aims to address the increasing diversity of devices in the Android ecosystem, as users expect seamless app functionality across smartphones, tablets, and other platforms. The new operating system will phase out features that allow developers to restrict app resizing and orientation on larger screens, which include devices with a minimum display size of 600dp. While apps can still impose restrictions on smaller screens, by 2026, all apps targeting the new API level must support adaptability without exceptions.