Mumbai, March 13:Ā The Android 16 beta 3 update, offering several new improvements and features, will be launched tomorrow for testing ahead of the stable update. Android 15Ā was launchedĀ in October 2024 but still hasn't been rolled out on all compatible devices.Ā Amid this, Google has announced that it will introduce the thirdĀ version of its Android 16 betaĀ tomorrow, on March 14, 2025.Ā 

Android 16Ā stable update is still months away fromĀ being released, and these beta versions help the company and users understandĀ the problems andĀ improvementsĀ to make in the final update. Android 16Ā beta 2 offered several newĀ enhancements, such asĀ camera control for third-party apps, UltraHD support for HEIC format images, status bars, black bar removal under the navigation, and more.Ā Grok New Feature Update: Elon Muskā€™s AI Chatbot Now Allows Users to Auto Detect and Reads URLs.

Android 16 Beta 3 Releasing Tomorrow (March 14, 2025)

Android 16 Beta 3 Improvement, New ChangesĀ 

Google announced thatĀ Android 16 beta 3 would be released on MarchĀ 14 (Thursday).Ā The Android 16 beta 3 version is expected to roll out first for theĀ developers via OTAĀ aroundĀ 10 AM PT (Pacific Time). The update will be available to those who enrolled in beta testing.Ā It is expected that Ā GoogleĀ will release its final (stable) version earlier than expected in Q2 2025 or June month. The rumoursĀ suggested it could launch on June 3, 2025.

The Android 16Ā beta 3 could include "final APIs and behaviours, building upon the features offered in the second beta version." Google is expected toĀ provide new features; however, it is unclear which areas theĀ update willĀ improve. In the third beta, the tech giant will likely introduce user-facingĀ changes such as edge-to-edge layoffs for the app.Ā OpenAI Operator AI Agent Rolled Out in More Countries to Pro Users, Now Available EU, Switzerland, Norway, Liechtenstein and Iceland.Ā 

Android 16 beta 2 is expected to introduce other notable changes, such as advanced videoĀ capabilities, app resizing for bigger displays, privacy improvements with Privacy Sandbox onĀ Android, and a Live Update function.Ā Google will reportedly releaseĀ a minor SDK update in Q4 2025, focusing on theĀ features and optimisations instead of offering significant changes in the UI (User Interface).Ā 

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