Android 16 Beta 3 Unveiled: Your Ultimate Guide to the Latest Updates and Features
Dive into the latest Android 16 Beta 3 with a host of new features and fixes, enhancing stability and performance across compatible Pixel devices.
By Blip Tech
2 min read
Android 16 Beta 3 Release
- Availability: Google has released Android 16 Beta 3, the latest version in their ongoing development of the operating system.
- Device Compatibility: The beta is available for a wide range of Pixel devices including the Pixel 6, 6 Pro, 6a, Pixel 7, 7 Pro, 7a, Pixel Tablet, Pixel Fold, Pixel 8, 8 Pro, 8a, Pixel 9, 9 Pro, 9 Pro XL, and 9 Pro Fold.
- Installation Guide: A step-by-step guide is available for users who want to install the beta version on their devices.
New Features and Changes:
- Battery Health Live: A new feature that provides real-time information about battery health.
- Integrated Extra Dim Reverted: A previous change to dimming has been reverted.
- Settings Search Bar Tweak: The search bar in the Settings app has been updated for better usability.
- Settings App Background Fixed: Fixes have been applied to address issues with the background of the Settings app.
Bug Fixes:
- Battery Drain Issues: Several bugs causing excessive battery drain have been resolved (Issue #396603519, Issue #396757426, Issue #400066003, Issue #397088375).
- Unexpected Reboots: Bugs causing devices to reboot unexpectedly have been fixed (Issue #400003800).
- At a Glance Widget: An issue with the At a Glance widget displaying outdated information on the always-on-display has been resolved (Issue #392132215).
- Other Resolved Issues: Various other issues impacting system stability, performance, and Bluetooth pairing have been addressed.
Additional Resources:
- For more details, users can refer to previous updates from Developer Preview 1, DP2, Beta 1, and Beta 2.
