Android 16 Beta 3 Drops Tomorrow with Platform Stability Update

Google Announces Android 16 Beta 3 Release

Google has announced the release of Android 16 Beta 3, scheduled for Thursday, March 13, 2023. The teaser for this update, shared via the @AndroidDev X account, follows a pattern established last month and primarily targets developers.

Key Highlights:

• Platform Stability Milestone: This release marks the Platform Stability milestone, which includes final APIs and behaviors. Any major changes must be included in this release as the preview cycle winds down.
• User-Facing Changes from Beta 2: The most notable user-facing updates from Beta 2 include the ability to launch Google Wallet with a double press of the power button, an integrated 'Extra dim' preference, and new options under Settings > System > Languages & region > Region + Measurement system.

Upcoming Releases:

• Android 16 Beta 4: Expected in April, this release will bring the first release candidate.
• Potential Additional Betas: There might be additional beta releases before the final launch in June.

The Platform Stability milestone is crucial for developers as it ensures that the APIs and behaviors are finalized, making it easier to prepare for the final release.