Android 15 is coming later 2024, but we have already got idea of new features and improvements from the developer preview and beta builds. Google Pixels will be the first devices to get the Android 15 update.
Android smartphone brands don’t have a universal software update policy, and therefore, the device’s eligibility for the next OS update is always a topic of discussion.
But, that’s not the case with Google Pixels, as we already have an official announcement regarding from this.
The oldest Google Pixels to get the Android 15 upgrade is Google Pixel 6 and Google Pixel 6 Pro.
Means the Google Pixel 6a, Google Pixel 7 series, and Google Pixel 8 series will also be getting the Android 15 update.
The Google Pixel Fold and Google Pixel Tablet will also join this update.
List of Eligible Google Pixel Devices for Android 15 Upgrade
- Google Pixel 8 Pro
- Google Pixel 8
- Google Pixel 7 Pro
- Google Pixel 7
- Google Pixel 7a
- Google Pixel 6 Pro
- Google Pixel 6
- Google Pixel 6a
- Google Pixel Fold
- Google Pixel Tablet
Timeline of Android 15 Release
As Google has not announce a release date for Android 15, the official timeline suggests that the beta phase will last until June 2024.
At same time, the new OS will enter the platform stability phase.
This phase means resolving bugs and giving final touches to the new operating system before the public release.
In 2023, Android 14 was release with the Google Pixel 8 series in October 2023.
We are highly expecting Android 15 to launch around the same time in 2024 with the Google Pixel 9 series.
Those who not want to wait for the stable release can install Android 15 beta on an eligible Google Pixel device.
Features of Android 15
| Feature | Description |
| Satellite Connectivity Support | Ever since Apple release satellite connectivity for iPhones, Android users have desperately waiting for it. Finally, it’s coming as a part of Android 15. Apps can use APIs to detect when a device is connect to a satellite. Android 15 supports satellite connectivity for SMS apps and RCS apps for sending and receiving messages. Means satellite connectivity will not be limited to emergency uses only. |
| Partial Screen Sharing | If you share or record the screen in Android 14 or older versions, it will capture everything display on the screen. Android 15 makes it better by adding support for sharing or recording a single app rather than the entire screen. |
| Notification Cooldown | Too many successive notifications from a single app can be annoying, which Google has try to resolve with the “Notification cooldown” feature. This feature lowers the volume of successive notifications coming from the same app. |
| Sensitive Notifications | Android 15 adds a strong layer of protection to your OTPs. The new sensitive notification feature will prevent malicious Android apps from reading your OTPs. OTP fraud has on the rise in recent years, and hence this feature could save people their hard-earn money if implement correctly. |
| High-Quality Webcam | Android 14 QPR 1 for Google Pixel phones adds a feature to use your Android phone as a webcam for a PC, but the output quality was basic. Android 15 resolves this problem by adding a high-quality webcam mode that disables power optimizations. This feature has spot in Android 15 Developer Preview 2, where a new “HQ” symbol appears in the webcam preview. As it disables power optimizations, expect some battery drain. |
| Universal Keyboard Vibration Control | Android 15 will let you universally disable keyboard vibration. The new “keyboard vibration” toggle, when turn off, overrides individual keyboard app settings. But, you will be able to control the haptics of each keyboard app by disabling it. |
