The Android development team on Google has published a third beta for Android 16. So Android is approaching the new main version, which is why innovations are limited. However, it does not do without new features for safety and access.
The mobile operating system version is considered a platform stable with beta 3. Platform stability means that the API interface is closed, the app -related behavior is final and the developer can now upload his apps as a target platform in the play store with Android 16. Developers can get more information about personal preview stages On Android website,
New facilities for safety and access
So far, according to the Android team for low -vision users, and therefore less contrast sensitivity, it is difficult to separate objects from the background till now. This is where a new feature called outline text comes: a large area around the text is now extremely opposite, which must significantly improve readability. This function replaces high opposite text.
Compared to the high opposite text (left), the new text increases the performance access by using the text (right).
(Image: Google)
Apart from other accessibility updates, Android team has also dedicated itself to safety. It is possible to test the feature local network protection (LNP) in the third beta, which is planned for the upcoming main version of Android. This provides more control to users which apps can access equipment within their local network.
Android 16 final release is scheduled to appear in the second quarter of 2025, while a minor release with the new developer API is planned for the fourth quarter of 2025. There should be no planned change in the latter that can affect the functionality of the apps.
All more information about Android 16 beta 3 Android developer provides blog,
(May)
