As promised, Google delivered Stable Android 15 with brand-new features. The company included the latest security improvements for your smartphone. The new OS will pave the way for several custom skins for millions of Androids worldwide.
Google specifically notes Stable Android 15 introduces features and improvements for large-screen devices. These updates will help users of foldables and tablets to get more done, while functions like camera, messaging, and passkeys are also included.
Highlighting additions at a glance:
- Talk to Gemini hands-free on your Pixel Buds
- Use Gemini with Pixel Screenshots
- Isolate sounds with Audio Magic Eraser to elevate your videos
- Get amazing underwater images
- Capture beautiful images with improvements to Astrophotography in Night Sight mode
- Measure temperatures in a more detailed way
- Beat seasonal allergies with Pixel Weather App
- Discover more helpful widgets for Pixel
- Improvements for Call Screen in the UK and Japan
- Enjoy more protection for your phone
- Keep your information private
Here’s a look at what’s new:
Pixel Camera app’s Low Light Boost and in-app controls now work better in low-light conditions. In apps that use Passkeys for authentication, you can log in with a single tap. Satellite communication support is also added to work without mobile and WiFi.
Android’s Theft Detection Lock utilizes AI to help keep your data safe. If your phone senses someone has snatched it and is trying to run, bike, or drive away, the smart feature will automatically lock your device.
- Available for most Android 10+ devices.
For additional security, Android 15 brings authentication requirements for settings targeted by thieves, like removing your SIM or turning off Find My Device, and will lock down your device if we sense multiple failed attempts for apps and settings.
Inspired by Samsung’s Secure Folder, Android 15 added Private Space. The feature acts like a digital safe on Google’s Pixel phones. You can create a separate private space to organize sensitive apps, like your social, dating, or banking apps.
- To access private space, there’s an additional layer of authentication to keep apps secure and away from prying eyes.
Features for foldables and tablets.
Android 15 adds new productivity features for foldables and tablets. Now, users can easily pin and unpin the taskbar on the screen, allowing customization of layout and keeping favorite apps, like Google Photos or Gmail, within reach for quicker access.
You can open Google Drive and Gmail at the same time to easily drag and drop files. Besides, the App pairing provides a quick shortcut to make multitasking easier. With just a tap, you can quickly retrieve app pairs in split-screen for faster access.