The long -awaited third beta of Android 16i.e. the last before the arrival of the stable version, was finally released by Google: starting from this moment, therefore, the operating system has achieved the goal of the platform stability, which means that the developers have a solid base to operate to make their compatible apps available on the Play Store available.
This beta version It resolves a series of bugs identified in the second release, including a problem concerning the excessive consumption of the battery of the electronic device, some malfunctions that sometimes caused the sudden restart of the smartphone and critical issues that can affect “on stability, performance and system bluetooth coupling“.
Thanks toupdatePixel 9 devices on Android 16 Beta now support theAudio Broadcast Auracast With hearing aids and earphones compatible audio, through which it will be possible to receive audio flows directed by public places such as airports, concert rooms and school classrooms.
Users with vision problems often have a reduced sensitivity to contrast, which makes it very complex to be able to distinguish objects from their background. To meet these needs, Android 16 Beta 3 introduced the “text surrounded”which replaces the one with high contrast: in essence a margin is made more often around words, helping to improve their readability.
In addition to this, the possibility of testing the functionality has also been added Local Network Protection (LNP)planned for a future stable version of Android: it will therefore be possible to have greater control on which apps will be able to access devices on the local network. The applications, in essence, will have to request a specific authorization to access local networks. As mentioned, it is an anticipation, so for the moment you can only activate through an ADB command and possibly test the app, identify all the parts that are based on access to the local network and evaluate socket errors when trying to go locally without authorization.
The release can only be installed on the following compatible devices: Pixel 6 and 6 Pro, Pixel 6a, Pixel 7 and 7 Pro, Pixel 7, Pixel Fold, Pixel Tablet, Pixel 8 and 8 Pro, Pixel 8a, Pixel 9, 9 Pro, 9 Pro XL and 9 Pro Fold. Those who are already enrolled in the Beta Testing program will receive the update in OTA mode, while those who want to join it for the first time can do it by reaching “G.Co/androidbeta” and therefore following the instructions that are provided here.
As for the stable version of Android 16, the first phase will arrive next spring, when the most consistent part of the update will be released, the one due to which compatibility problems could arise with some applications, especially
in the event that they do not be updated regularly. The last release will arrive towards the end of the year, but it will still be a less heavy update that should not affect the stability of the apps.