Google Releases First Android 15 Developer Preview, Check Out What All It Brings

Google has finally released the first Developer Preview. The tech giant released it a day later than expected. With Android 15, Google aims to enhance productivity and media experiences. The company also wishes to focus on boosting app performance, preserving battery life, and enhancing user privacy and security across various devices, simultaneously. Let us have a look at some of the privacy and security measures taken in Android 15.

Privacy & Security Measures In Android 15

• Privacy Sandbox: Android 15 upgrades Android AD Services to extension level 10, incorporating the latest Privacy Sandbox for personalised advertising experiences while prioritising the privacy of users.
• Health Connect: Android 15 integrates Android 14 extensions 10, offering a secure platform to manage and share health data collected by apps.
• File Integrity: Android 15 introduces File Integrity Manager with enhanced security features utilizing fs-verity to prevent unauthorised file modifications or malware attacks.
• Partial Screen Sharing: Android 15 supports sharing or recording specific app windows for improved user consent and privacy.

What Support Does Android 15 Brings For Creators

Android 15 will provide tools and hardware support for creators. Some of the support that it offers are:

• In-app Camera Controls: It will offer more control over camera hardware and algorithms, facilitating low light enhancements and flash adjustments.
• Virtual MIDI 2.0 Devices: Android 15 extends support to virtual MIDI apps, enabling composition apps to control synthesisers effectively.

Performance & Quality Enhancements

Android 15 expands the Android Dynamic Performance Framework (ADPF) with power-efficiency modes and thermal management capabilities. It will also enhance developer productivity by adding OpenJDK APIs and quality-of-life improvements, to ensure compatibility with over a billion devices running Android 12+.

The next Developer Preview will be released in March.

The First Developer Preview of Android 15 is available for the following Pixel devices at the moment: 

• Pixel 8 and 8 Pro
• Pixel 7, 7 Pro and 7a
• Pixel 6, 6 Pro and 6a
• Pixel Fold
• Pixel Tablet

The tech giant encourages developers to engage with the Developer Preview and provide feedback which will help it prepare for the upcoming Android 15 release.