Android 16 Beta 3 arrives with some clever accessibility upgrades

Android 16's latest Beta delivers new tools for users with both limited vision and hearing.

Mar 13, 2025 - 19:48
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Android 16 Beta 3 arrives with some clever accessibility upgrades
  • Android 16 Beta 3 is out today for Pixel devices registered in Google’s testing program.
  • New features include Auracast broadcast support for hearing aids and high-contrast text outlines.
  • Android 16 is now formally at its Platform Stability stage.

Google has got the pedal to the metal when it comes to Android development in 2025, and with Android 16 we’re seeing some newfound momentum towards getting releases out early. After getting the ball rolling late last year, we’re soundly into Beta territory by this point, and now it’s already time for another transition. With today’s release of Android 16 Beta 3, we’re finally at the Platform Stability stage, with the API locked down and just a few more kinks to iron out ahead of its stable release.

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