Google continues the preview phase of Android 15 with the release of Developer Preview 2 (DP2). It builds on the initial preview launch in February 2024, but like its predecessor, the version remains firmly aim at developers preparing apps for the new operating system.
A public beta release is expect in April 2024.
The important change in Android 15 DP2 is its support for satellite connectivity at the operating system level.
This OS now has UI elements design into it to ensure a consistent user experience for devices connect to satellites.
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Apps can also detect if a device is using a satellite network and adjust its functionality accordingly.
Core messaging services like SMS/MMS and pre-install RCS apps can also utilize satellite connections for communication.
Also, Android 15 DP2 makes handling PDFs within applications easier.
Developers can now include rendering for password-protected PDFs, annotations, and in-document search, editing, and selection capabilities.
The PDF renderer updates will come via Google Play system updates and won’t depend on major Android releases.
Google also says that the local PDF viewing experience should be faster and use fewer resources in Android 15.
The other important improvements in Developer Preview 2 include a smoother NFC payment experience and refinements in automatic language switching for audio recognition.
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Developers also now can customize how their app appears on the smaller cover screen of flip-style foldable phones.
As per Google, these screens are too small to be consider as compatible targets for Android apps to run on but they’re still giving option to developers.
Android 15 can also detect if an app is being record to enhance user privacy.
For improve audio experiences, Google is introducing a new loudness standard that should mitigate inconsistencies when switching between various audio contents.
There is also customization in the Do Not Disturb mode, allowing users to prioritize specific rules and trigger actions such as a black-and-white display, night mode, and wallpaper dimming.
