Exploring the New Horizons of Android 15 Beta 2
The excitement at Google I/O continues as the tech giant rolls out Android 15 Beta 2, promising an array of enhancements for a seamless user experience. This latest iteration is now available for all supported Pixel devices, with OTA links provided for a smooth update process.
Google has introduced an intriguing feature called Private Space, a secure enclave for selected apps, ensuring privacy and security. Once authenticated via fingerprint or a unique password/PIN, these apps remain concealed from prying eyes, their notifications and data cordoned off within a separate user profile.
For those who multitask, Android 15 Beta 2 offers the convenience of pinning the taskbar and utilizing App pairs, optimizing productivity, especially on larger screens. While details are sparse, users can look forward to exploring these features upon updating their devices.
Health Connect takes a leap forward, now capturing skin temperature and training plans. This data collection aims to enrich the user experience, with skin temperature tracking offering precise readings from wearables, and structured training plans guiding users towards their fitness objectives.
Android 15 Beta 2 also introduces a personal touch with a new setting that allows the system to address users in gendered languages, starting with French. This feature can be found under Settings > System > Languages & Input > System languages > Choose how you’re addressed.
Beyond these, Android 15 Beta 2 brings several other updates:
- Selected photos access improvement: Apps can now highlight only recently selected media when granted partial access, enhancing the user experience.
- Smoother Picture-in-Picture transitions: Developers can now ensure a flicker-free entry animation into PiP mode by hiding irrelevant UI elements.
- Rich vibration effects for notifications: Users can now differentiate notifications by their vibration patterns, thanks to channel-specific settings.
- Foreground services changes: Certain foreground services now have a ~6-hour timeout, and apps must display a visible overlay when starting a foreground service without background start permission.
- Support for 16KB page sizes: Android 15 enhances performance for memory-intensive tasks by supporting devices with larger page sizes, including 16 KB.
Pixel enthusiasts eager to experience the latest beta can access the OTA packages below and follow the guide for a hassle-free installation. For comprehensive details on Android 15 Beta 2, visit the developer’s website.
