Google has finally released Android 16 Beta 3. With the new version, the operating system has reached the “Platform Stability” stage and the final step has been taken for the final version. According to Google’s update schedule, the full version of Android 16 will be released for Pixel devices by the end of June.
Android 16 Beta 3 officially released
The Beta 3 version includes innovations focused on accessibility and security. Auracast broadcast audio support is added for LE Audio-supported hearing devices, while an outline text feature is offered for users with low vision.
On the security side, with Local Network Protection support, users will be able to manage their devices’ access to the local network in more detail. These innovations have excited many Android phone owners.
Samsung's new processor Exynos 2600 may enter production soon. The processor is expected to make a difference in performance.
Phone Models That Will Receive the Android 16 Update
Google announced that Android 16 will be released for compatible Pixel devices in June. However, devices from manufacturers such as Samsung, Xiaomi, Oppo, Vivo, Realme and Honor are also on the update list.
Samsung Update List:
- Galaxy S Series: S24 Ultra, S24+, S24, S23 Ultra, S23+, S23, S23 FE, S22 Ultra, S22+, S22
- Galaxy Z Series: Z Fold 5, Z Flip 5, Z Fold 4, Z Flip 4, Z Fold 3, Z Flip 3
- Galaxy Tab Series: Tab S9 Ultra, Tab S9+, Tab S9, Tab S9 FE+, Tab S9 FE, Tab S8 Ultra, Tab S8+, Tab S8, Tab S6 Lite (2024), Tab A9+, Tab A9, Tab Active 5
- Galaxy A Series: A73, A72, A55, A54, A35, A34, A33, A25, A24, A23, A15 (LTE), A15 (5G), A14 (LTE), A14 (5G), A05s
- Galaxy M Series: M55, M54, M34, M53, M33, M15
- Galaxy F Series: F55, F54, F34, F15
- Galaxy Xcover 7
Xiaomi Update List:
- Xiaomi 14, 14 Pro, 14 Ultra, 13, 13 Pro, 13 Ultra, 13 Lite, 13T, 13T Pro
- Xiaomi Civi Series: Civi 4 Pro, Civi 3, Civi 2, Civi 1S
- Mix Fold Series: Mix Fold 3, Mix Fold 2
- Redmi Note Series: Note 13, Note 13 5G, Note 13 Pro, Note 13 Pro 5G, Note 13 Pro+ 5G, Note 13R, Note 13R Pro
- Redmi K Series: K70, K70E, K70 Pro, K60, K60 Pro, K60 Ultra
- Poco Series: F6, F6 Pro, F5, F5 Pro, X6, X6 Neo, X6 Pro, M6, M6 Pro, M6 Pro 5G, C65, C61, C51, Poco Pad
Oppo, Vivo, Realme and Honor Update List:
- Oppo Find Series: Find X7, X7 Ultra, X6, X6 Pro, X5, X5 Pro, Find N3, Find N3 Flip
- Vivo X Series: X100 Pro, X90, X90s, X90 Pro, X90 Pro+, X80, X80 Pro
- Realme GT Series: GT 5, GT 5 240W, GT 5 Pro, GT 3, GT 2, GT 2 Pro
- Honor 200, 200 Pro, 200 Lite, 90, 90 Lite, Magic V2, Magic Vs, Magic 6, Magic 6 Lite, Magic 6 Pro
Google will release the final beta of Android 16 in April and will only focus on bug fixes from now on. The phone models included in the update may expand over time. So what do you think about this? You can share your thoughts with us in the comments section below.
