Android 15

Version 15 of Google's mobile operating system

Android 15 APK is the new version of Google's mobile operating system, called Vanilla Ice Cream or Android V. As Android 14 begins to arrive on compatible devices, the tech giant has started offering this beta version for developers that, in principle, comes equipped with timid but important new features.

It includes great features and APIs for developers.

Key new features in Android 15

While not much is yet known about the changes that the final version of Android 15 will introduce, Google has already announced certain improvements. These are the most interesting new features included at the moment:

• Low-light intensifier for the camera.
• More control over the camera's hardware and algorithms.
• HDR margin control.
• Volume control.
• Satellite compatibility.
• Smoother NFC experiences.
• Greater integration with the Wallet app.
• PDF enhancements.
• Improvements to automatic language switching.
• Detailed line break controls.
• OpenJDK 17 updates.
• App archiving to free up space by partially removing certain apps that are rarely used.
• Accessibility improvements.
• Cover screen support.
• ApplicationStartInfo API.
• Detailed information about the size of apps.
• App-managed profiling.
• SQLite database improvements.
• Updates to the Android Dynamic Performance Framework.
• Screen recording detection.
• Expanded capabilities of IntentFilter.
• Privacy Sandbox on Android.
• Expansion of Health Connect.
• Possibility to share the screen partially.
• Key management for end-to-end encryption.
• File protection with fs-verity.
• Improved Do Not Disturb rules.
• Improvements for devices that are used in different languages (internationalization).

How to update to Android 15

And how to install Android 15? If you have a compatible device and developer skills, you'll be able to download Android 15 Android for free. You have three options:

• Enroll in the beta program.
• Use the Android Flash Tool from the tool's website (you'll need to connect your phone to a computer with a cable and follow the instructions).
• Download the system image and flash it manually.

Devices that will receive Android 15

Although there is not much information about it yet, the phones that will undoubtedly receive this update are the Google Pixel. Specifically, Google Pixel 6, Google Pixel 6 Pro. Google Pixel 6a, Google Pixel 7, Google Pixel 7 Pro, Google Pixel 7a, Google Pixel Tablet, Google Pixel Fold, Google Pixel 8 and Google Pixel 8 Pro. However, the launch will come to smartphones by other brands at a later date.

Requirements and additional information:

• The supported devices at the moment are the Google Pixel from version 6 onwards. Specifically, Google Pixel 6, Google Pixel 6 Pro. Google Pixel 6a, Google Pixel 7, Google Pixel 7 Pro, Google Pixel 7a, Google Pixel Tablet, Google Pixel Fold, Google Pixel 8 and Google Pixel 8 Pro.