Mountain View, California – Google has provided a sneak peek of the upcoming Android 16 Beta 3 update, set to be officially released on Thursday, March 13th.
Over the past month, Google has been teasing this latest update, which is focused on providing developers with new features. The company made the announcement on its @AndroidDev X account, alerting followers to expect the launch of Android 16 Beta 3.
While Beta 2 introduced minor changes such as the option to launch Google Wallet with a double press of the power button, Beta 3 is anticipated to bring more significant updates. These changes include an integrated “Extra dim” preference and enhancements to the Settings menu in the Region + Measurement system.
One of the standout features of Android 16 Beta 3 is Platform Stability, which marks a significant milestone in the update process. This stage signifies the inclusion of final APIs and behaviors, indicating that there will be no major changes following this release as the preview period comes to a close.
Looking ahead, Google has hinted at the release of Android 16 Beta 4 in April, which will feature the first release candidate. Following that, there may be additional beta updates leading up to the official launch in June.
Overall, the Android 16 Beta series is expected to bring a range of new features and improvements for both developers and users alike. Keep an eye out for further updates and enhancements as Google continues to refine the Android operating system.