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,

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.