Google Keep is set to be upgraded to a system app on devices running Android 16, as reported by Android Police. This means it will be on par with other essential apps like those for calling and messaging. In the latest Android 16 beta, specifically Developer Preview 2, Google Keep is classified as a system app, making it uninstallable for users who have updated to this version, unless they gain root access. In contrast, users with Android 15 or earlier can still uninstall it through standard methods since it hasn't been designated as a system app on those versions.
 
 This development comes unexpectedly, especially since Google had only recently merged its Keep app with the Tasks function in April, leaving users to wonder about the future of the note-taking app with little attention from the company until now. Its newfound status suggests that Google considers it a fundamental component of the Android ecosystem, similar to the Phone, Contacts, and Google Play Store applications.
 
 While Google has not yet provided an official explanation for this change, it may indicate that the company intends to enhance Google Keep with new features, allowing it to assume a more significant role in the Android 16 experience. There's speculation that Google could be looking to tie it in with other integral Android functionalities.