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'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,

One feature I’m particularly excited about with Android 16 is broadcast audio support through Auracast. I experienced a demonstration of the technology a few years back at CES.

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.

There are still a bunch of new things being added to Android 16 beta 3, however. Google has made a point of mentioning new security and accessibility features, including support for Auracast Bluetooth technology.

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,

Google has moved one step closer to the final release of Android 16 with the rollout of its Beta 3 version. With this update, the company has entered the Platform Stability phase, suggesting that most major system updates are in place and the focus is now on refining the software before its official release.