In the coming weeks and months, the operating system update will be made available for iPhones and tablets manufactured by other companies.
There has been a little bit of a delay for those individuals who purchased a new Pixel phone right away, but Google has finally begun rolling out Android 15 across all devices that are eligible for the update. Even though Google made the source code for the open source variation available to the public a month ago, the retail version of the mobile operating system is just now beginning to make its way onto mobile devices like smartphones and tablets.
As is customary, the first devices to receive Android 15 are those that are Pixel-based. In August, Google introduced the Pixel 9 family, and although the company generally releases a significant operating system update alongside its most recent flagship phones, this time around, that just did not happen. In the coming months, Android 15 will be made accessible on devices that are qualified for it from other manufacturers. However, certain manufacturers of mobile devices, such as smartphones and tablets, will be using forked versions of the source code.
Android 15 places a significant emphasis on protecting users’ privacy and security. According to Google, Theft Detection Lock makes use of artificial intelligence to assist in the protection of your data. Your device should also be protected by additional layers of verification, such as removing the SIM card and turning off the Find My Device feature. With Android 15, you will have the ability to create a private space in which sensitive applications, as well as any other applications that you choose to include, will be virtually invisible to other users.
The taskbar on foldables and tablets may now be easily pinned and unpinned, allowing for more customized layouts and access to applications. This is one of the additional new features. Having the option to pair apps is thought to be beneficial for multitasking. You will be able to keep combinations of apps as app icons on the home screen, and using a tap, you will be able to open them. This should make it much simpler to transfer files between different applications, such as Google Drive and Gmail.
A greater number of camera options, including more granular control over the flash, are being made available to third-party applications by Google. A single tap will be all that is required to log into applications that make use of passkeys. In addition, carrier messaging apps will be able to allow messaging via satellite while you are out of range of cell and Wi-Fi networks. This is possibly the most crucial feature of all for certain individuals.
In addition, Google is releasing a new version of the Pixel today, which includes support for Theft Detection Lock on devices that are running Android 10 or later.