Dark mode finally solidified itself a few years back, but there are a bunch of apps – looking at you Fitbit – that still ignore the feature. With Android 15, though, it seems like there will be a better option for forcing dark mode on apps.
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Google is rolling out Android 15 Beta 1.2 only three days after the last patch that addressed the lack of NFC tap-to-pay.
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Notification channels are one of the best features Android has debuted in recent years, but the feature can be a little bit much in some apps. In Android 15, though, it appears Google will make it easier to use notification channels by hiding channels that you haven’t used.
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Google is rolling out Android 15 Beta 1.1 today with a handful of bug fixes. It follows the last milestone two weeks ago. You can install using the factory image or on-device OTA.
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Following the initial beta last week, Google is taking the first round of Android 15 Beta feedback — besides the NFC issue.
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Android’s app drawer is one of the platform’s key features, and it’s changed a bit over the years. For a while now, a vertically scrolling list has become the popular way to implement the Android app drawer, and it seems that Samsung might finally be making the switch.
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Wireless charging is typically handled by the Qi standard, but it seems Android is adding overdue support for charging via NFC, but it’s unclear what it may be used for.
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With the public beta dropping a little earlier than we had anticipated and little of note, is Android 15 worth a try before release?
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To coincide with the Android 12 push and Material You, Google introduced a pair of weather widgets for Pixel in 2021. With the Android 15 Beta, the exclusive Pixel nature of these weather widgets has been enshrined.
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With Android 15 Beta 1, Google is introducing a handful of upgrades that should help protect your privacy while browsing with Wi-Fi or cellular.
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Google just released Android 15’s first beta and, with it, a new option to set a default wallet app.
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Beta 1 of Android 15 is available today as most people’s introduction to Google’s next major OS version.
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Android 15 has graduated from Developer Preview, with the beta program now available for Google Pixel devices. Here’s what you need to know about the first Android 15 beta and how to install it.
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The first beta of the next major version of Android is launching a month before Google I/O 2024. Android 15 Beta 1 is rolling out to Pixel devices today.
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Google seems to be thoroughly considering the privacy implications of Android’s upcoming “Private Space” feature, as the company will suggest users create a separate Google account.
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Android 15 is still in its early days, but it’s looking like one visual revamp in the update could be a new design for the volume panel.
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Scrolling issues have been reported by some Google Pixel users for years now, with the issue resurfacing recently on Pixel 8. Now, though, Google claims that Pixel scrolling issues should be gone for good in Android 15.
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With the upcoming release of Android 15, Google will make it virtually impossible to install some Android apps as a new minimum requirement is coming.
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The Google Pixel Fold is picking up some new tricks with Android 15, with the second developer preview adding an option to continue running apps on the outer display when the device is closed.
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With Android 13 QPR2 last year, Google removed the persistent Taskbar from Pixel devices. Android 15 DP2 reintroduces “Always shows Taskbar.”
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Google has a lot of ways for users and developers to test the latest Android builds. In 2024 that is Android 15. While it is yet to be available as part of public beta builds, the ongoing Developer Preview can be fraught with bugs and issues. Here’s how to downgrade from Android 15 back to Android 14 on your phone.
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Android 15 Developer Preview 2 is rolling out today and integrates app archiving right into system Settings.
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Android 15’s second developer preview is here, and while there’s not a ton new, those using their Pixel as a webcam are in for a treat, as the quality has been improved.
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If you’ve ever wanted to listen to music or watch a video with a friend without disturbing others nearby, Android 15’s new “Audio sharing” feature may be just what you’re looking for.
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