Google has released the third beta of Android 15, the next version of its operating system. This time the new beta version represents an important step for the development of the operating system, having platform stability version reachedwhich brings significant benefits to software developers and manufacturers in the Android ecosystem.
Android 15 beta 3 is now available for compatible devices in the Google Pixel family, and is also expected to arrive very soon on phones from other manufacturers compatible with the Android beta version. The previous beta, Android 15 Beta 2, arrived in May and brought new features such as Private Space. Let’s see what changes in Android 15 Beta 3.
Android 15 Beta 3: the stability version of the platform arrives
Android 15 beta 3 a very important step in the development of the operating system, since it is not just a new beta, but the arrival of the stability version of the operating system. This means that Beta 3 introduces the final APIs, which will allow the software developer community to test their apps knowing that there will be no changes until the final version of Android 15 arrives.
Likewise, this also allows manufacturers of mobile phones and other Android devices to test the operating system knowing that it is a version close to the final and stable version of the platform.
There will only be one beta version left before the arrival of the final version of Android 15.
As for the new features included in Android 15 Beta 3, the most important is a Significantly improved password experience, the system with which Google wants to replace passwords. The user interface when using passwords now consists of a single touch on a single screen, instead of the two touches required until now; In this way, the experience is simpler, more intuitive and faster.
For the rest, the third beta of Android 15 arrives with bug fixes and system crashes. It is important to always keep in mind that this is still a beta version, the final and stable version of Android 15 is not yet available. The operating system is still under development, which means that there will still be minor bugs in its operation even after this update.
Updating to Android 15 Beta 3 It is now available via OTA for compatible devices that already have the beta installed. To update you just have to access the mobile settings menu, then go to the System section and select Software updates to download and install the latest version available.
If you want to install the beta version You can do this by signing up for the “Android Beta Program” from this link, going to the “Devices eligible for this program” section and following the steps given after selecting your compatible device.
These are the Google Pixels compatible with the Android 15 public beta:
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