Get ready for a delightful treat from the tech world! Android 17 has an official internal codename: "Cinnamon Bun." This yummy revelation comes straight from a credible source within Google and was first shared by Android Authority.

The Dessert Codename Legacy

To put this in perspective, let’s take a look at the delicious history of Android dessert codenames over the years:

| Version Number | Codename | Year of Release | |----------------|-------------------|------------------| | 1.0 | No codename | 2008 | | 1.1 | Petit Four | 2009 | | 1.5 | Cupcake | 2009 | | 1.6 | Donut | 2009 | | 2.0, 2.1 | Éclair | 2009 | | 2.2 | Froyo | 2010 | | 2.3 | Gingerbread | 2010 | | 3 | Honeycomb | 2011 | | 4 | Ice Cream Sandwich | 2011 | | 4.1 - 4.3 | Jelly Bean | 2012 | | 4.4 | KitKat | 2013 | | 5.0, 5.1 | Lollipop | 2014 | | 6 | Marshmallow | 2015 | | 7.0, 7.1 | Nougat | 2016 | | 8.0, 8.1 | Oreo | 2017 | | 9 | Pie | 2018 | | 10 | Quince Tart | 2019 | | 11 | Red Velvet Cake | 2020 | | 12, 12L | Snow Cone | 2021 | | 13 | Tiramisu | 2022 | | 14 | Upside Down Cake | 2023 | | 15 | Vanilla Ice Cream | 2024 | | 16 | Baklava | 2025 |

Why 'Cinnamon Bun'? Here's the Scoop!

You may be wondering why Google chose 'Cinnamon Bun' instead of a name starting with 'W' to follow 'Baklava.' It all ties back to a critical change at Google in how Android is developed. Recently, they transitioned from a traditional branch-based development model to a streamlined "Trunk Stable" model. This new approach keeps the codebase stable and allows features to be hidden behind 'feature flags' until they’re fully ready.

What does this mean? With Android 14’s recent updates, including a reset of the build ID system, Google has embraced this new structure. Thus, while 'Upside Down Cake' and 'Vanilla Ice Cream' already had their names, 'Cinnamon Bun' is the perfect playful choice for Android 17, as it starts with 'C'!

Looking Ahead: Android 17 on the Horizon!

As for what’s next, Android 17 is set to land sometime in June 2026. The dessert names may no longer carry the branding weight they once did, but they certainly add a sprinkle of fun and nostalgia as we look forward to more sweet updates from Google!