Here’s everything new in Android 15 Beta 4 [Gallery]
Android 15 Beta 4 is available today as the last scheduled update for Pixel devices, though there might still be .x patches in the coming weeks.
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Android 15 Beta 4 rolling out for Pixel as ‘last scheduled update’
Following Platform Stability last month, Android 15 Beta 4 is rolling out today for Pixel devices. This is officially a near-final build and the “last scheduled update” of this preview cycle. Google says “these OTAs will begin this evening PDT.”
Expand Expanding CloseSamsung’s Android 15 update is reportedly ‘the most changed’ One UI yet
Android 15 itself is shaping up to be a pretty middling upgrade, but it sounds like Samsung may have some bigger updates in store, according to a known tipster.
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What Google apps support Android 15 predictive back
With Android 15 enabling predictive back by default, these Google apps will show a preview of the homescreen as you swipe back.
Expand Expanding CloseAndroid 15 Beta: Lockscreen bug constantly requires authentication [U]
A bug in Android 15 Beta 3 makes the lockscreen effectively useless for managing notifications by constantly demanding authentication every time you tap. Not all users are experiencing this issue.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle rolling out Android 15 Beta 3.1 with Pixel lockscreen fix
Just under two weeks after the last major update, Android 15 Beta 3.1 is rolling out with a handful of fixes. Google has addressed the very annoying lockscreen issue.
Expand Expanding CloseSamsung may be adding ‘App Lock’ to its Android 15 update, separate from Secure Folder
Locking apps seems to be a growing trend, with Google introducing “Private Space” on Pixel and Apple following suit as well. Now, Samsung appears to be gearing up to launch “App Lock” in its Android 15 update, but it’s unclear what the feature will do better.
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Android 15 Beta 3: Wallpaper picker redesign might let you share AI backgrounds
Android 15 Beta 3 introducers a new wallpaper picker that might let you share the AI backgrounds that you’ve generated on the Pixel 8+.
Expand Expanding CloseAndroid 15: Screenshot preview redesign, Markup preps gen AI stickers
Android 15 Beta 3 makes some tweaks to the screenshot preview UI, while revealing work on Pixel-exclusive generative AI stickers.
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Pixel Launcher adds toggle for ‘long app names’ in Android 15 Beta 3
Google has made a tweak to the Pixel Launcher in the latest Android 15 beta which lets you see longer app names in the app drawer, if you want them.
Expand Expanding CloseAndroid 15 Beta 3 adds new Home Controls screensaver for Pixel Tablet
Android 15 Beta 3 introduces a new screensaver that shows Home Controls when charging. While this is ostensibly for the Pixel Tablet, it somewhat works on phones.
Expand Expanding CloseHere’s everything new in Android 15 Beta 3 [Gallery]
Android 15 Beta 3 is available today with final system behaviors as part of the Platform Stability milestone.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle rolling out Android 15 Beta 3 for Pixel
Following I/O 2024 last month, the Android 15 preview cycle continues today with Beta 3 for Pixel devices.
Expand Expanding CloseSamsung will, for some reason, let you tap the back of your phone to check the time in Android 15
Samsung is working on a new Good Lock feature that will let you check the time by using a double-tap gesture on your device.
Expand Expanding CloseAndroid 15 Beta 2.2 rolling out with several fixes for Pixel
Following the last patch two weeks ago, Google is rolling out Android 15 Beta 2.2 with several Pixel fixes. Private space should now be fully working, while this update also addresses Wallet/NFC issues.
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Android 15 is now available in beta on Nothing Phone (2)
As Google continues moving forward with new updates to Android 15, Nothing is bringing the latest version of the platform to the Nothing Phone (2) in a new beta program.
Expand Expanding CloseAndroid 15 lets you ‘Add’ widgets without dragging to the homescreen
The widget improvements in Android 15 Beta 2 continue with a simple “Add” button that saves you from having to manually drag them to your homescreen.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle restores speaker group volume control on Pixel in latest Android 15 beta
For the past few years, easy volume controls for speaker groups and other Cast devices from Pixel phones has been disabled, but they appear to be returning in the latest Android 15 beta update.
Expand Expanding CloseAndroid 15 Beta 2 removes the time from Pixel Stand’s Google Photos slideshow
With Android 15 Beta 2, you might have noticed that the time has disappeared from the Google Photos slideshow when your phone is charging on the Pixel Stand.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle rolling out Android 15 Beta 2.1 with Private space fix
Following last week’s big update, Google is rolling out Android 15 Beta 2.1 today with just one fix for Private space.
Expand Expanding CloseAndroid 15 is better at syncing your Google account profile pictures on Pixel
In the latest Android 15 beta update, Google has debuted improved support for syncing and using the profile picture from your Google account.
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Google’s Android 15 Beta 2 feedback survey for Pixel live
With meaningful user-facing changes, like Private space, more Pixel owners are using Android 15 with Beta 2 and Google’s feedback survey is now available.
Expand Expanding CloseHere’s everything new in Android 15 Beta 2 [Gallery]
Beta 2 of Android 15 is available today after Google previewed the major privacy, security, and theft protection tentpoles at I/O 2024.
Expand Expanding CloseNearly half of Pixel Fold owners use split-screen mode
Android’s work to optimize apps for large screens continues at I/O 2024, with Google sharing a stat about split-screen usage on the Pixel Fold.
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