Google released Android 15 Beta 3 on Tuesday, marking a new milestone in the development of Google’s upcoming update to the Android operating system (OS) used on more than 3 billion active devices. With the release of the third beta, Android 15 has now reached ‘platform stability’ meaning developers can now integrate new features with their apps, well ahead of the release of Android 15, which is expected to hit Google’s Pixel smartphones later this year.
Android 15 Beta 3 is coming to eligible Google Pixel phones
Google is now rolling out Android 15 Beta 3 to its latest smartphone models starting from the Pixel 6, Pixel 6a and Pixel 6 Pro to the latest Pixel 8, Pixel 8a and Pixel 8 Pro. Users can also install Android 15 Beta 3 release on their Pixel Fold and Pixel Tablet.
The latest beta release brings the June 2024 security patches, just like the stable version of Android 14 that rolled out to users earlier this month with new features. Meanwhile, Google Play Services has been updated to version 24.16.17 on Android 15 Beta 3.
Android 15 Beta 3: What’s New
Unlike previous versions, Google has listed only one significant feature improvement for users as part of the Android 15 Beta 3 release. After updating to the third beta version, users will be able to sign in to apps with one tap, using passwords. Google says Android 15 will introduce a tab that lets users know they can use their fingerprint or facial recognition to sign into apps, simplifying the sign-in process.
Another improvement arriving with Android 15 Beta 3 is the ability to see access keys and “Sign in with Google” options next to saved logins in the suggestion bar, above the keyboard. Those options will also be displayed in a drop-down menu in password fields, according to the company.
Meanwhile, 9to5Google spotted an improved wallpaper editor for the Pixel Fold that lets you preview both screens before applying the wallpaper, as well as a new adaptive screen timeout option that turns off the screen when not in use. Meanwhile, the latest beta release shows a full volume menu with no option to minimize, and the screenshot preview is now displayed above the buttons on Android 15 Beta 3.
Android 15 Beta 3: How to Download
If you’ve enrolled your Google Pixel phone or tablet in the company’s beta program, you should automatically receive an over-the-air update in the coming days, according to Google. If you want to manually check for the Android 15 Beta 3 update, you can open the Settings app, then tap System > Software update > System update > Check for updates. After the update is installed, you will need to reboot to complete the process.
You can also flash Android 15 Beta 3 update factory images on your devices or test the latest beta in the emulator if you don’t have a Pixel device handy. Because beta updates are less stable than standard software releases, it is not recommended to install them on your primary device.
