#Android 15
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Google has rolled out Android 15 and one of the most anticipated features called Private Space. Private Space allows you to lock sensitive apps to protect them and their contents from others, and it does it by creating a different user profile and storing your apps on that instead, behind a lock albeit.
This article contains all the new features, improvements and other changes that Android 15 has brought to the table . Some of the key features that are new to Android include Private Space, App Pairs, Audio Sharing, and more.
Android 15 update brings a new app archiving feature on the system level. This feature allows users to archive apps they don't use often, saving space and preserving their data, just like iOS's Offload App feature. App archiving is not new, the feature already available from the Google Play Store.
Android 15 is finally out and it brings many small improvements and features that make it a pretty significant release. Some of the new features include App Pairs, Private Space, Notification Cooldown, Partial Screen Recording, and lots of security and UI enhancements and features.
Android 15 stable is released and Pixel devices have already received it along with some Vivo and iQOO devices as well. Other companies are also hot on their heels to push out the latest update for their devices like OnePlus, Nothing, OPPO, and Xiaomi. We have mentioned all the devices that are eligible to get the latest flavor of Android.
Android 15 has been officially launched, focusing on quality-of-life improvements. It includes new features like App Archiving, save split screen app pairs, theft protection, and Private Space for added security. The update will first roll out for Pixel 9 series, followed by other Pixel phones in the lineup.
Vivo has finally launched its new Android 15 beta-based Funtouch OS 15 skin. Starting mid-October, the new OS will be rolling out to the Vivo X Fold 3 Pro, Vivo X100 series, as well as the iQOO 12. A bunch of other Vivo and iQOO phones will be getting it too. Find the full list here!
Vivo Announces Funtouch OS 15 Based on Android 15: Check out New Features
Sagnik Das Gupta
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Vivo's Android 15-based Funtouch OS 15 is here, and it brings out about a whole new emphasis on smoothness. From a new animation system to Priority Scheduling of apps as well as new personalization options in the UI, here's all that's new!
According to a report, Google could release the stable version of Android 15 next month, on October 15. Compared to previous release, this is a bit late, but because Google reportedly wants to ensure there are few to no bugs on day one. The update should hit Pixel 6 and newer models followed by devices from other manufacturers.
Android Will Soon Let You Sync Notifications Across Multiple Phones
Abubakar Mohammed
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Google may soon add a Sync Notifications feature to Cross-platform services which will allow notifications to sync across two or more Android devices. The option will appear in the Notification settings and Cross-device services in Google Play Services.
Android will soon get a feature similar to the Apple Stolen Device Protection, further improving the security of your apps. Once the new protection feature rolls out, Android will ask for your fingerprint before accessing important data like credit card info and passwords.
The latest Android 15 QPR 1 Beta 2 introduces desktop window support for Android devices, allowing apps to run in free-form window mode, which can be resized and moved around the screen. This feature, available in the Developer Options, is particularly beneficial for tablets and foldable devices, enabling multitasking and better use of large screen real estate.
Android 15 Has A New Trick Up Its Sleeve That Thieves Won’t Like
Abubakar Mohammed
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Google has improved Android's Factory Reset Protection in Android 15. Thieves can no longer bypass the setup process and can't make the device run normally without first signing in via the original Google account that existed before the factory reset, essentially rendering the phone a paperweight.
In the recent, Made By Google event, the company released the Pixel 9 series but typically they also talk about the new version of Android however this time, all the centre stage was taken by AI. Even the new phones came out running an year old version of Android which begs the question, why the company is moving in this directions and what it holds for the future of Android.
Google Breaks 7-Year Android Update Promise with Pixel 9 Launch
Abubakar Mohammed
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Google launched the Pixel 9 series in the 2024 Made by Google event, but weirdly, the phones come with Android 14 out of the box, skipping the tradition of including the latest Android version on new Pixel devices. This means that the upcoming Android 15 update will reduce a year from the 7-year update quota, and the Pixel 9 series won't receive Android 22. This begs the question, has Google already started backtracking on their 7-year promise?
Android 15 Beta 3 is here with a bunch of new additions and improvements. The new release indicates Android 15 has reached platform stability. Some of the features include a new contrast options setting, an auto turn on Bluetooth option, changes in the screenshot preview, and more.
Pixel Phones Get Smarter Haptics with Adaptive Vibration Feature
Abubakar Mohammed
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Rolling out in Android 15 Beta 2, Adaptive Vibration automatically adjusts your Pixel's vibration strength based on your surroundings. You can find the option in Settings > Sound and Vibration > Vibration and Haptics.
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Many Pixel users have installed the Android 15 beta, but due to the unstable experience, users are looking to downgrade from Android 15 to Android 14. If you are in the same boat, follow our detailed tutorial and move back to the stable Android 14 release.
Android 15 Beta 2 has just released a month after the Beta 1 rolled out, and there are two more updates to come before Platform Stability. Android Beta updates bring a slew of improvements and major features that you can try out, and if you have a Pixel device, here's how to install Android 15 Beta on it.
The Beta 2 update for Android 15 is finally out for the public and unlike previous releases that were lackluster, this new update brings in some exciting features. It introduces private space, satellite connectivity support, app pairs, vibration in notification channels, improved PiP animations and lots under the hood and privacy improvements.
Android fans were expecting a new Android Beta to land right after Google I/O 2024, it was announced in the event that Android 15 Beta 2 is coming tomorrow. The update is expected to be a significant one, and should bring vast improvements across the Android Operating System.
What Is Android 15’s Notification Cooldown Feature (& How to Enable It)
Anshuman Jain
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Android 15 introduces a new feature called "Notification cooldown". It slowly, gradually reduces notification volume and vibrations for repeat notifications from the same app within a short period. The feature is enabled by default, but users can disable it or enable it for specific conversation apps. This feature is a welcome addition for those who receive a lot of notifications and want to reduce distractions.
Android 15 Developer Preview and beta builds have been under testing for months, allowing us to finally confirm the desert name of Google's latest operating system as Vanilla Ice Cream. This time as well, Google has gone with using a dessert as an Android codename. Android 14 came with the "Upside Down Cake" codename, while the one before was called "Tiramisu".
Nothing has launched Android 15 Beta 1 for their Nothing Phone 2a. This upgrade does not include any new features even though the community post does mention a new boot animation and wallpapers. It also breaks the fingerprint scanner and does not include any NothingOS specific widgets, features and apps.
OnePlus has released Android 15 Beta 1 firmware for the OnePlus 12 and OnePlus Open smartphones. The update has a few unironed issues and requires OnePlus 12 users to be on OxygenOS version 14.0.0.610 or lower and version 14.0.0.702 or lower for the OnePlus Open users.
A recent finding suggests that Android 15 could add to the betterment of user experience by incorporating a better landscape mode experience on the lock screen and notifications panels. The lock screen and notification panel would then be able to use the extended space effectively.
Android’s At a Glance is Moving to the Bottom of the Lock Screen
Abubakar Mohammed
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Pixel's beloved At a Glance widget, despite its usefulness, hasn't seen significant updates. While the ability to remove it from the home screen is being tested, a new change on Android 15 might place it at the bottom of your screen, similar to Live Activities on iOS.
For the apps that still don't have native dark mode support, Android 15 is adding an option to force dark mode from the Accessibility settings. The option called "Make all apps dark" is similar to the "override dark-mode" option in developer options but with wider app compatibility.
New Android 15 Privacy Feature Could Protect You from Screen Recording Scams
Abubakar Mohammed
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Recent additions to Android's code suggest that Android 15 could soon use ways to protect your sensitive information when screen recording. A new option has been found inside Android 15's Developer Options called "Disable screen share protection". The feature could help you disable system protections for sensitive app content during screen-sharing.
Android 15 Will Let You Keep Tabs on Your Phone’s Storage Chip Health, Here’s How
Abubakar Mohammed
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Google recently added support for APIs that can get your device's battery health and is now bringing to Pixels, the ability to check the health of your phone's NAND flash storage. When the DeviceDiagnostics Storage Health API is called, it returns a number which is the percentage of health remaining on the chip.
Android 15 Beta 1 is out and it comes with the option to change the default wallet app from the settings menu. This will facilitate NFC payments for your preferred app that you use regularly for making transactions. The feature only works with a limited number of apps as of now depending on the region but wider support should be available later down the line.
Google has released the first Android 15 Beta and while it doesn't bring many new features, it brings a few improvements over Android 15 Developer Preview 2. Some of the highlights of this update are the WEP toggle, new Predictive back gesture animations, and TalkBack support for Braille displays that use HIDs via USB or Bluetooth. Besides, Google has replaced the NFC stack with a project mainline one.
The latest spotting by Mishaal Rahman suggests that Google may revamp the volume panel in Android 15, which looks quite interesting. In the new revamp, the volume sliders are much thicker and the option to change the output device has been moved to the top and is now greatly visible unlike previously where it blended in the menu and was harder to spot.
Google has released the first Developer Preview of Android 15. You can install the same using Android Flash Tool and enabling USB Debugging on their Android device. You will also need a PC with Chromium-based browser with a USB-C cable.
Android 15 DP1 has landed and while the update doesn't bring significant changes, it should pave the way for future Developer Preview releases and Betas. Most of the changes in the build are related to privacy and security, and quality of life feature improvements.
According to a developer on Google's Android Open Source Project, the first developer preview of Android 15 could land on Februrary 15, i.e., tomorrow. The developer revealed the same, while speaking in the context of a supposed "feature" that will be released when Android 15 stable is finally out.
In the Android 14 QPR3 Beta 1 update that Google released to all Pixels above Pixel 6, the Android 14 easter egg has changed from a circle to what looks like an inverted triangle now, hinting toward Android 15's launch soon in the form of first developer preview. The inverted triangle shows a 'V,' which is an indicative to the internal codename of Android 15 - Vanilla Icecream.
Google has been steadily improving Android since the launch of Android 12 and is now heavily focusing on adding more ecosystem and AI features to its mobile OS. The five features we expect Google to add to Android 15 are Lock Screen Widgets, Cloned Apps, a desktop mode for Pixels, screen-off gestures, and an AI assistant in Gboard.