Android 16 Beta 3 has made its debut, introducing a few subtle updates that may easily slip under the radar. Among these changes is a noteworthy addition: a new “close” app option that emerges when users tap on an app icon within the recent menu.
In the previous stable version, Android 15, and earlier iterations, accessing the recent app menu required a simple swipe up. This action displayed all currently open applications. To close an app, users had to swipe it away, which would stop the app from running in the background. However, this method did not always completely halt the app’s background processes; for that, a “force stop” was necessary.
With Android 16 Beta 3, a fresh approach to app management has been introduced. Users can now tap on an app icon in the recent menu to reveal a new “Close” option. Selecting this option effectively mirrors the action of swiping up to dismiss an open app. While this addition streamlines the process, it stops short of providing a force-stop feature, which many users might have preferred.
This new functionality is nestled among other options such as “Split screen” and “Pause app,” but it stands out primarily due to the limited scope of enhancements in Android 16 Beta 3. As the beta version unfolds, further details and features are expected to emerge, keeping the tech community engaged.
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