Android 15 Reaches Stability with Beta 3 Release

Google has announced the release of Android 15 Beta 3, a major milestone in the development of the next iteration of the Android operating system. With this release, the company has introduced plenty of feature upgrades and enhancements, including improved passkeys, credential manager, and other miscellaneous features.

The release of Android 15 Beta 3 marks a significant milestone in the OS development channel, as it means that certain app developers can now review and integrate their apps, while apps targeting Android 15 can be made available on the Google Play Store. Although the OS has reached platform stability, there will still be bugs, which Google will continuously fix, making Android 15 stable enough for regular use.

One of the notable features of Android 15 Beta 3 is the improved experience for passkeys. Users can now sign-in into apps targeting Android 15 using their passkeys in a single step through biometric methods, including face recognition, fingerprint, or screen lock. If the passkey sign-in prompt is accidentally dismissed, the passkeys and other credential manager will be suggested in keyboard suggestions or dropdown menus.

WebSQL has been slammed in Android WebView, which has already been removed from Chrome and will no longer be functional on all Android versions within 12 months. The World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) encourages apps to adopt Web Storage API technologies such as IndexedDB.

Other miscellaneous features of Android 15 Beta 3 include support for 16KB page sizes, a private space feature to create a separate space for sensitive apps, and system animations for apps that have opted into the Predictive back gesture. When an app is forcefully closed, it will now keep stopped until the user relaunches the app.

The Android 15 Beta 3 is now available for supported Pixel smartphones enrolled in the beta program, including the Pixel 6 and newer models. It may take up to 24 hours to reach eligible Pixels, and users can check for updates by going to Settings >> System >> Software update >> System update >> Check for updates.

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Q: What is the major milestone reached by Android 15 with the release of Beta 3?

A: Platform stability

Q: What is the improved feature introduced in Android 15 Beta 3 for passkeys?

A: Single-step sign-in through biometric methods

Q: What is the significance of WebSQL being slammed in Android WebView?

A: It will no longer be functional on all Android versions within 12 months and encourages adoption of Web Storage API technologies

Q: What is the Private Space feature introduced in Android 15?

A: A separate space to keep sensitive apps away from prying eyes

Q: How can users check for the Android 15 Beta 3 update on their eligible Pixel smartphones?

A: By going to Settings >> System >> Software update >> System update >> Check for updates