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TheAndroid 16release date is coming up fast, especially now the beta version has just hit a major milestone.

What this means is that Google is gearing up to prep Android 16 for launch.

android 16 outlined text accessibility feature

Or, to put it another way, Google has stopped adding new features to the Android 16 beta.

Naturally, Google is using this opportunity to recommend app developers do the same.

That way their apps can be ready for Android 16s official release date, whenever that might be.

google’s official development timeline for android 16

Google has made a point of mentioning new security and accessibility features, including support forAuracast Bluetooth technology.

Examples of this in action include classrooms, train stations and large events like concerts.

That should mean you wont have to go messing around in the configs app every time you oughta connect.

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Thats a pretty good feature to have.

That said, there are certain apps that might actually need this functionality.

Smart home systems come to mind.

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When will Android 16 be released?

Rumor has it that were looking ata late Q2 release, likely sometime in June.

No doubt well be hearing more about that atGoogle I/O.

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