Android 15 Leak: Check Out the Top 4 Game-Changing Features!
In a low-key announcement, Google disclosed that Android 15 will debut in October. This came to light through the release notes for the Android Beta Exit update, made available to the testers of the OS before the official release. A recent report has pinpointed October 15 as the potential launch date for Pixel devices running Android 15.
This information was gleaned from Android Headlines, which claims that Android 15 will be ready for Pixel 6 and newer devices 42 days after the operating system’s code appeared on the Android Open Source Project (AOSP) platform. If correct, this represents the longest gap between the AOSP release and user availability, surpassing the 15-day delay associated with Android 12.
The goal behind this extended timeline is to ensure Android 15 is both stable and minimally buggy upon launch, an improvement over previous iterations. Nevertheless, this projected release date, conveniently falling on the 15th, matches the Android 15 designation. However, this information is based on unofficial leaks, so it should be treated with caution. Notably, Android Headlines has not disclosed how it ascertained the October 15 date and acknowledges potential setbacks if Google encounters hurdles during its debugging process.
The Google Pixel 9
While October 15 is the rumored date for Android 15’s introduction to Pixel devices, the likes of Samsung, OnePlus, and other Android manufacturers are working on their versions of the OS to deploy across their devices. Given the notable lag since the AOSP release, non-Pixel updates might happen quickly following the Pixel unveiling compared to previous cycles.
A Battery Life Boost
Android 15 is expected to bring subtle yet impactful improvements to device performance. As highlighted by Dave Burke, VP of Engineering for the Android Platform during the Android Faithful podcast, the update enhances the speed at which devices enter low-power doze mode – potentially 50% faster than on Android 14.
This efficiency can yield up to three additional hours between charges, depending on usage. Even gaining an extra hour or half-hour per charge cycle can significantly benefit users, all at no additional cost.
Lock Screen Widgets
Android 15 is set to reintroduce lock screen widgets, absent since the Android 4 era, and introduce a 'Communal Space' feature for shared app access on the lock screen. While initial app support might be limited to Google’s native tools such as Calendar and Clock, other apps may join the roster closer to the Pixel launch.
Private Space
Drawing inspiration from Samsung's Secure Folder, Android 15 will offer a 'Private Space' – a secured folder requiring a password, PIN, or biometric authentication to access. This will enhance privacy by concealing apps contained within from unauthorized viewers.
Gemini Enhancements
With Android 15, Google’s Gemini AI will experience upgrades, such as "Ask Photos," which utilizes natural language for searching and answering queries based on images. Additionally, a Gemini overlay will provide screen-related insights, while Gemini Nano will process queries directly on the device, enhancing privacy without cloud-based data transfer.