Google has rolled out Android 16 Beta 3. According to Google’s timeline, the stable version of Android 16 could be released as early as May or June, with Pixel devices likely being one of the the first to receive the update by the end of the month. But before the stable release, Google may release one more beta update in April to address any remaining bugs.
Android 16 Beta 3 introduces several notable features and improvements
Enhanced Bluetooth Auracast support now includes standardized QR codes for joining audio broadcasts and compatibility with hearing aid equipment, which makes it more accessible for users with hearing impairments. In addition to that, the update introduces outline text support, which caters to users with vision impairments.
Another key feature is Local Network Protection, which gives users greater control over which apps can access devices on their local network. This feature is expected to be part of a major Android release in the future. It’s good to see Google continuing to improve the privacy and security of the system.
Android 16 has reached platform stability, and Samsung is already testing its Android 16-based custom skin, One UI 8, internally. However, readers shouldn’t expect a public beta release any time soon, as suggested by a Samsung Community moderator. Samsung could potentially jump straight to One UI 8.0 after completing the stable rollout of Android 15-based One UI 7, skipping One UI 7.1. But the focus currently remains on ironing out One UI 7. We will need to see whether Samsung returns to its previous form in rolling out the latest android version in time, starting with Android 16.
As for other Android smartphone makers, information about their Android 16-based custom skin remain scarce. For now, Google’s progress with Android 16 Beta 3 signals a promising step toward a stable and feature-rich release.
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