Tech giant Google has released the first beta version of the latest Android 15 operating system for its Pixel-series handsets and tablets. This upcoming Android system has been under testing for the past few months. Let’s find out which phones the new Android Beta 1 version will be rolled out to first and what new features it includes.
Android 15 Beta 1 : List of eligible devices
The latest Android 15 Beta 1 version is currently available only for select Google Pixel smartphones. Below is the list of eligible models-
Google Pixel 6
Google Pixel 6 Pro
Google Pixel 6a
Google Pixel 7
Google Pixel 7 Pro
Google Pixel 7 Pro
Google Pixel 7a
Google Pixel Fold
Google Pixel Tablet
Google Pixel 8
Google Pixel 8 Pro
Android 15 Beta 1 version will have some new features
The upcoming Android 15 beta 1 update will offer several new and useful features. But one thing to keep in mind is that since this is the first beta update, every feature may not work properly. Also in the upcoming Android system stable update, every feature included in the beta version may not be available. A few completely different features can be seen.
Apps can be archived instead of uninstalled –
Android 15 Beta 1 update allows you to archive an app instead of completely uninstalling it. Due to which all the important information contained in the app, like – login information, personal data and other details will be saved, which is deleted on uninstallation. However, when an app is archived, some data will be deleted that can be re-downloaded from the cloud. Overall, this feature allows users to save storage on their Android phones. And if you need to restore the archived app later, don’t bother installing it.
Edge-to-edge app support
A full-size view of any app is available under the Edge-to-Edge App Support feature. Simply put, every mobile has a different aspect ratio and screen size. Also, since the size of the apps is not uniform, sometimes there is some space left in the navigation or status bar of the device. But due to this feature the app will work across the entire screen. It is said that this feature has been brought mainly with the aim of providing better visual experience.
Braille Display Support –
The Android 15 operating system will provide support for external braille displays, which will use the HID standard via USB and Bluetooth. This feature is specially brought for visually impaired people. Using this, the phone’s braille display can be shared with any other Android device. Incidentally, this feature will also offer access to the Google-developed Talkback service
Easy NFC payment process
According to Google, tap-to-pay functionality using NFC has been improved under the latest Android 15 update. It is claimed that the Beta 1 version of Naya OS has been optimized to provide a more seamless, reliable and faster NFC payment process using Observation mode.
System optimization and other changes –
Apart from the new features mentioned above, Android 15 system stability and security measures have been further improved. The beta 1 version includes multiple additional security layers, which will prevent malicious apps from becoming active. The end-to-end encryption feature of the Android system has also been improved.
When will the stable version of the Android 15 operating system be launched?
Google has not yet confirmed when they will release the stable version of their latest Android 15. But according to the official timeline report shared by the company, Android 15 will remain in beta stage till next May. Later, depending on the performance, Google will release the stability update of this Android platform in June or July. In this case, it is expected that the stable version of the Android 15 operating system may be launched in August this year.
