Android 15

A month after releasing the first Developer Preview version of Android 15, Google has released the second Developer Preview version, bringing minor improvements. Here's what's new with this new version of Android: Android 15 Developer Preview 2 is now available for Pixel devices Android 15 Developer Preview 2 is now available for the Pixel 6 (and newer phones), Pixel Fold, and Pixel Tablet. As its name suggests, it is only meant for developers and tinkerers, and normal consumers are advised not to install the new update…

In recent years, Google has continually bolstered Android's security features with additions like Play Protect and others designed to safeguard devices from malicious apps. Now, the tech giant appears to be delving into a new feature for Android 15 aimed at safeguarding one-time passwords (OTPs) and two-factor authentication (2FA) codes from potential hackers.The Vulnerability of OTPs and 2FA CodesWhile OTPs and 2FA codes sent via email or text messaging are convenient for users due to their readability, they also pose a…

Google kickstarted the Android 15 conversation on February 17 by releasing the first developer preview of the next version of the operating system, and users of Samsung Galaxy smartphones and tablets have unsurprisingly begun to wonder if their devices will get Android 15. Google will take until July to finish work on Android 15, and Samsung will take a couple of months more to mix it with the next version of One UI (One UI 7), so owners of Galaxy devices have a considerable wait in store before they can take the new…

While Samsung fans look forward to the One UI 6.1 update, Google has made Android 15 official by releasing the first test build for developers so they can get an early start in building their apps for the next version of the operating system. Android 15 brings improvements to privacy, security, and performance, along with some other enhancements. Since this is the first developer preview, Google hasn't revealed everything new, so we will have to wait for future builds to get a complete picture of the next major Android…

Image Source : FILE Android 15: Google releases Developer Preview for next OS version. Google has started working on the next version of its Android operating system, called Android 15. They recently released the first Developer Preview for Android 15, which gives developers a sneak peek into what's coming. The focus of Android 15 is on improving device security and…

Joe Maring / Digital Trends Android fans, it’s time to start your hype engines. Google just released the first developer preview for Android 15 — kicking off the release of the next big Android update. This is just the first step in a months-long process of Android 15’s rollout, which will see numerous developer previews and betas before the final release later this year. So, what’s new, when is Android 15 officially releasing, and should you download it? Here’s everything you need to know. What’s new in Android 15…

Joe Maring / Digital Trends Google has announced Android 15, the next major evolution for its mobile operating system. As usual, the development and release cycle will follow a three-phase strategy. February 16, 2024, marks the start of the first phase, which squarely targets developers and phone makers, providing them a look at the changes so that they can get familiar with the new software. The first build of Android 15 is marked as Developer Preview 1, and it is going to be followed by a Beta release. This is the…

While Samsung is about to finish the release of its Android 14-based One UI 6.0 update, Google is already planning to release the first look at Android 15. Yes, it has been revealed that Google is planning to release the first Developer Preview of Android 15 tomorrow, and that could reveal what new features we can expect in Samsung's next big software update. Android 15 Developer Preview release date In a comment posted (via 9To5Google) on the Android Open Source Project (AOSP) website, a developer at Google said that…

Bluetooth 5.3 brought an exciting new feature called Bluetooth Auracast. It lets audio be streamed to multiple devices in the area, and that feature made it to Galaxy smartphones and tablets with the One UI 6.1 update. However, it is quite basic, and a more improved version could come to Samsung phones and tablets in the future. Improved Bluetooth Auracast is being developed for Android 15 In the latest version of Android 14 running on Pixel devices and Galaxy devices, there is a way to create Bluetooth Auracast-based…

Android smartphone makers have improved their software update policies to support phones for a much longer time. So, phone buyers can keep their devices for a long time before needing to upgrade to newer phones. The devices will get newer features with software updates. However, one of the first hardware components of a phone to age is its battery, and it isn't easy to check battery health on Android. Google is trying to make it easier to check battery health so you can know when to get it replaced once it starts aging.…