Android 15 Rolling Out to Google Pixel Phones with New Features | Details Inside

Google announce Android 15 rollout has start for Google Pixel devices. The new operating system (OS) was globally release on 3rd September 2024. Google has detail the features of the update on Google Pixel devices, including security measures like Theft Detection Lock and privacy-centric additions such as Private Space.

Android 15 also includes exclusive functionality for foldable smartphones and devices with improvements for the camera and authentication.

Eligible Google Pixel Models for Android 15

Many Google Pixel smartphones, ranging from the new Google Pixel 9 series to the Google Pixel 6 series, are expect to get the upgrade to Android 15.

Google says the following Google Pixel smartphones are eligible to receive the over-the-air (OTA) update:

1. Google Pixel 9 Series
2. Google Pixel Fold
3. Google Pixel 8 Series
4. Google Pixel 7 Series
5. Google Pixel 6 Series
6. Google Pixel Tablet

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Features of Android 15

In a blog post, Google shows the features arriving on Google Pixel smartphones with the Android 15 update, including a feature Theft Detection Lock.

It also has artificial intelligence (AI) to sense if the device has snatch or stolen and lock it automatically.

Also, users can take advantage of the existing Remote Lock functionality to manually lock the handset using the mobile number.

Google is also making it more difficult for malicious actors to access the device settings, courtesy of adds authentication requirements for actions like removing SIM or turning off Find My Device.

If multiple fail attempts are detect, the device will automatically be lock.

Google also emphasise on privacy with the already-preview Private Space feature, private space for users to store their private information.

You will be able to add another layer of authentication to this space or choose to hide it entirely from the view.

For foldable devices like the new Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold, Android 15 will allow users to pin or unpin the taskbar on the screen for easy access.

They can customise the layout of the page and keep frequently use apps within quick reach.

This update’s App Pairing feature is claimed to make multitasking easier by enabling sharing of files using drag and drop.

You can also save their most frequently use app combinations and they will appear as a single app icon on the home screen.

Android 15 also includes other changes on Google Pixel devices such as improve controls in the camera app during low-light conditions, more precise control in third-party camera apps, single-tap login in apps using Passkeys for authentication, and the ability to use satellite communication in third-party apps without Wi-Fi or cellular connection.