Android 15 News
Google is introducing multitasking capabilities for tablets and foldables, a private area for private apps, and further theft protection features.
Android 15 Features
Pixel devices are beginning to receive Android 15. These updates include security features that assist prevent fraud and theft of your private, financial, and sensitive health information. Additionally, Google is launching updates for apps like passkeys, messaging, and the camera, as well as enhancements for large-screen devices that help you accomplish more.
Because new features and upgrades are released frequently rather than only once a year, your Android devices are constantly growing better. Google released useful new AI enhancements for Android smartphones this year, such as Circle to Search and new Gemini interaction options. And it has even more upgrades for you today. Here’s what’s new:
Aid in preventing theft and expediting the recovery of a stolen device
AI is used by the new Theft Detection Lock to help protect your data. Your phone will immediately lock if it detects that someone has stolen it and is attempting to flee by bike, car, or foot. Using your phone number and a brief security check, you can also utilize Remote Lock to swiftly lock your smartphone from any device. The majority of Android 10+ smartphones currently support these functionalities.
Additionally, Android 15 adds safeguards that keep hackers from figuring out your passwords and gaining access to private data. For instance, we’re requiring authentication for settings that criminals target, such as deleting your SIM card or disabling Find My Device. If we detect repeated unsuccessful attempts to access your device’s settings and apps, it will lock it down. These updates discourage more thefts before they occur by making it more difficult for thieves to reset and sell a stolen device.
Don’t display sensitive apps
Android 15’s private zone functions as your phone’s virtual secure. You can arrange critical apps, such as your banking, dating, and social media apps, in a different private area. Apps are hidden from your list of apps, recent apps view, notifications, and settings while your private space is locked, making them essentially inaccessible to outsiders. An extra layer of verification is required to access private areas, keeping apps safe and hidden from prying eyes. Additionally, you have the option to conceal the existence of your private place from your phone’s view for even more privacy.
Make more use of your tablets and foldable devices
Android 15’s new features make it simpler to access the apps that help you complete tasks, whether you’re brainstorming in a document or sending an email.
You can now quickly pin and unpin your taskbar on tablets and foldable phones. For easier access and increased productivity, you may personalize your layout and put your favorite apps, such as Gmail or Google Photos, close to hand.
App pairing offers a fast way to simplify multitasking. For instance, you can drag and drop files with ease by simultaneously opening Gmail and Google Drive. Additionally, you may save your most popular app combinations, which will show up on your tablet or foldable as a single app icon. For quicker access, you can swiftly retrieve them in split-screen with a single tap.
Take better pictures, log in safely, and more
Additional Android 15 enhancements have been made to the camera, messaging, and passwords. Here are some further new features:
- The in-app camera controls and Low Light Boost now function better in low light. Additionally, third-party apps have more control over the camera, including more accurate flash control.
- Without a smartphone or Wi-Fi connection, carrier messaging apps can send and receive messages via satellite connectivity.
- You can tap once to log in to apps that use Passkeys for authentication.
Try out these Android 15 features, along with a ton more that will be available on Pixel smartphones, and keep checking back for additional updates.
