Android 16 Beta 3 Unveiled: Your Ultimate Guide to the Latest Updates and Features

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• At a Glance Widget: An issue with the At a Glance widget displaying outdated information on the always-on-display has been resolved (Issue #392132215).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.