Google has officially launched Android 15 to the Android Open Source Project (AOSP), meaning the source code is already available to developers. However, this does not mean that the update is ready for all users; deployment to Pixel devices will begin in the next few weeks, followed by devices from other brands such as Samsung, OnePlus, Oppo, Xiaomi, and more, in the coming months.
What’s new on Android 15?
Although Android 15 does not introduce a radical visual change as it did privacy, it brings with it several improvements focused on security as well as new features for an improved user experience. The main developments include:
- Secure Zone: A feature that lets you set up a distinct area on your device, ensuring your sensitive apps remain hidden from prying eyes. Ideal to protect banking or health apps, adding an extra layer of authentication.
- Theft Detection Lock: This feature uses AI to detect if someone tries to steal your phone and quickly blocks it to protect your information.
- Braille support: Android 15 expands support for Braille devices through the HID standard, compatible with USB and Bluetooth.
Improvements in cameras and media include advanced flash intensity settings, improvements in exposure under low-light conditions, and support for Universal MIDI Packets for virtual MIDI applications.
When will you get to your device?
If you have a compatible Pixel device, you will receive the Android 15 update when it is available. Google plans to launch the update to more third-party devices in the coming months. In the meantime, if you can’t wait, you can always join the Android 15 beta program to test the latest features before its official release.
