Android 15 Features

 

Android 15 is the latest version of the Android operating system, and it brings a number of new features and improvements. Here are some of the most notable features:

Accessibility:

• Improved accessibility features: Android 15 includes a number of improvements to accessibility features, such as improved screen reader support, new magnification options, and better support for braille displays.

 

Camera and media:

• Low Light Boost: This feature automatically adjusts the exposure of photos taken in low-light conditions, resulting in brighter and more detailed images.
• In-app camera controls: Third-party apps can now access more advanced camera controls, such as flash intensity and exposure time.
• HDR headroom control: This feature allows you to adjust the dynamic range of photos, resulting in more detailed images with better contrast.
• Loudness control: This feature allows you to adjust the volume of videos and other media.
• Virtual MIDI 2.0 devices: Android 15 supports virtual MIDI 2.0 devices, which allows you to connect and control MIDI devices using your Android device.
• More efficient AV1 software decoding: Android 15 includes a more efficient AV1 software decoder, which allows you to play AV1 videos more smoothly.

Connectivity:

• Satellite connectivity support: Android 15 supports satellite connectivity, which allows you to send and receive messages even when you don't have cellular or Wi-Fi coverage.

Core functionality:

• SIM removal/Find My Device authentication: Android 15 requires you to authenticate with your Google account before you can remove your SIM card or use the Find My Device feature.
• Private Space: This feature allows you to create a separate space on your device for sensitive apps and data.
• App Pairs: This feature allows you to pair two apps together and open them simultaneously with a single tap.
• Sensitive notifications: This feature allows you to hide sensitive notifications from your lock screen.
• Bluetooth popup dialog: This feature allows you to quickly connect to Bluetooth devices without having to open the Settings app.
• Predictive Back: This feature allows you to go back to the previous screen by swiping left on the back gesture.

Developer productivity and tools:

• OpenJDK 17 updates: Android 15 includes updates to OpenJDK 17, which provides developers with new features and performance improvements.
• PDF improvements: Android 15 includes improvements to PDF support, such as better text selection and search.

Graphics:

• Vulkan 1.3 support: Android 15 supports Vulkan 1.3, which provides developers with new graphics features and performance improvements.

Internationalization:

• New languages and regions: Android 15 supports a number of new languages and regions.

Large screens and form factors:

• Improved multitasking: Android 15 includes a number of improvements to multitasking, such as the ability to resize windows and drag and drop apps between screens.

These are just some of the many new features that are included in Android 15. For a complete list of features, please refer to the official Android documentation.