Google's newest mobile operating system took another step forward with Thursday's release of the third beta of Android 16. This brings it to a "platform stability" milestone, meaning its app-facing behaviors won't change,

Android’s accessibility tools have let you make on-screen text easier to read with options for bold text and high-contrast text. Android 16 Beta 3 is replacing the latter with a new “outline text” mode. This drops a largely opaque background under text for a look that feels a lot like closed captioning, enhancing contrast further still.

Google announces Android 16 Beta 3, bringing accessibility tools along with it. It brings a feature that allows low-vision users to read texts more comfortably with Text Outline. Android 16 Beta 3 introduces a feature called "Local Network Protection," allowing users more control over which apps can access their devices.

Android phones will soon support Auracast with Bluetooth LE hearing aids, letting people tune in to audio broadcasts in places where it’s otherwise hard to hear. Auracast is a Bluetooth Audio LE feature,