Google’s new Android source code release schedule is bad news for custom ROMs

Only two AOSP drops per year now ...
Android Authority

Android 16 QPR1’s source code is nowhere to be found, but Google swears it’s coming

Google has delayed releasing the source code for Android 16 QPR1, worrying custom ROM developers who rely on timely AOSP (Android Open Source Project) updates. While Google typically publishes source ...
Developer Tech

Google halves Android Open Source Project code dumps

Google has cut Android Open Source Project (AOSP) code dumps to two a year to align release cadences with its trunk stable ...

5 Essential Open-Source Apps Every Android User Should Try

Open‑source Android apps are great to have if you want reliable and often free alternatives to software you'd otherwise have ...

Google set to reduce the Android source code releases to just twice a year

Google will only publish AOSP source code 2x/year, not 4x/year - no changes to actual OS development.