Google released the Android 15 developer beta today. This early version gives app makers a first look at the next major Android update. Privacy and smarter AI features are central to this release. Users can expect stronger protections against phone theft. A new theft detection lock activates if unusual movements suggest a stolen device. This feature locks the phone down fast. Another new tool creates a private space on the device. Users can hide sensitive apps and files securely here. Extra authentication is needed to access this private area.
(Android 15 Beta Released with Focus on Privacy and AI Features)
The update also brings more AI directly onto Android phones. Google’s Gemini Nano AI model is now a core part of the system. This enables smarter features that work without needing the internet. For example, an upgraded TalkBack tool uses Nano. It can describe images aloud for visually impaired users. This happens entirely on the device. Google believes on-device AI improves speed and privacy. User data stays local.
Android 15 improves how apps interact with the system too. App archiving becomes simpler. This helps users free up storage space easily. Partial app downloads are supported now. Users download only essential parts of large apps initially. Better camera controls help developers. Apps gain more power over the camera hardware. This should lead to higher quality photos and videos from third-party apps. Better support for large screens is included. This benefits foldable phones and tablets.
(Android 15 Beta Released with Focus on Privacy and AI Features)
The developer beta is available now for testing. Supported devices include Google Pixel phones starting from the Pixel 6. Phones from other brands will join the beta program later. Google plans several beta releases over the coming months. This helps refine the software before the final public launch. The stable version of Android 15 is expected around late summer or early fall.
