Android 15 is now available to Pixel devices, providing them with new privacy features, security tools, also improvements for foldable and tablets. Even though the operating system was first launched last month through the Android Open Source Project, it was not available on Pixel phones and tablets, as well as on other major Android devices. Google has finally announced that the new Android version is launching to Pixels along with a series of Pixel feature drops.
One of the key features in the new Android version is the provision to create a ‘private space’ for an app that the user needs to keep hidden from a third person who gets ahold of their phone. (Google has given examples of social, dating, or banking apps.) The list of apps kept in the private space won’t be visible in the recent apps, settings, or notifications, according to Google. Google says: that to access this space, the user has to provide additional authentication, also they have the provision to ‘hide the existence of private space from view of the device.
Apart from the launch of the original Google Pixel phone in 2016, no other release was as significant as Google Pixel 6. It introduced the design style that became standard for Pixel phones, introduced Google’s own line of Tensor processors, and proved that Google could create a high-quality phone without the expensive price tag.
Google has promised five years of software updates, but the promise had some complications: it only assured three years of Android OS updates, although the phone will still see security updates for another two years, the release of Android 15 marks the final Android upgrade the mobile phone will ever receive.
For the very first time, Google is offering a smaller Pixel 9 Pro with the identical hardware configuration of the Pixel 9 Pro XL. This typically means customers seeking to keep the excellent zoom detail of their Pixel 6 Pro can be upgraded to a Pixel 9 Pro series. Through this, the customer will have an option between sizes without sacrificing one of the best parts of a deluxe smartphone camera experience.
Private Space: The new Android version has introduced Private Space, where users can hide sensitive apps behind the secure lock is accessible on Pixel 6 and above versions.
Pixel Weather App: The new Pixel Weather app has been launched on the Pixel 9 series and is rolling out to older Pixel devices from the Pixel 6 on up.
Gemini Extensions for Pixel Screenshots: For Gemini users, you can even ask it to use Pixel Screenshots to find information from your screenshot. Google says: it should instantly take you to the screenshot you better manage seasonal allergies. Google says it is available in France, Italy, Germany, and the UK.
Astrophotography: For the Pixel 6 and above series, users can now manually change to the Astrophotography mode by opening Night Sight and sliding the little night timer to ‘Astro’.
Underwater Photography and Video: Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, and Pixel 9 Pro XL can now take improved underwater photography and video recording with a waterproof case on it.
Widget Discovery: This feature is available on Pixel 6 and above series. This feature can suggest categories of widgets and even provide a preview of what they can do for you.
Next-Gen Call Screen: This new version of Call Screen is rolling out to the UK and Japan for the Pixel 6 and superior models.
need. This feature is rolling out to the Pixel 9 series in the US, Ireland, India, Malaysia, Canada, Australia, and Singapore.
Night Sight For Instagram: Google is ready to launch the Night Sight feature within the Instagram app’s camera experience. This feature is accessible for the Pixel 6 and superior models, not only constrained to any of the A series phones.
Object Temperature Sensor: Pixel 8 Pro, Pixel 9 Pro, and Pixel 9 Pro XL have featured temperature sensors (temperature app) which could check the temperature by using the camera as a viewfinder. This will give you live readings and you can save these measurements to your recent results.
Adaptive Vibration: This is an Adaptive Vibration setting from the Android 15 Beta 2 feature that is available for the Pixel 7 and above models. This feature will adjust the phone’s vibration based on your environment.
Gemini Live (audio): This feature is now accessible on the Pixel 6 and above models in France, Brazil, Spain, Germany, India, and Latin America.
Theft Protection: This new Theft Protection was officially rolled out last week, and this is accessible on Pixel 6 and above.
Pollen Data Block: This one is a part of Pixel Weather. Google has added a new pollen tracker that will help you to identify pollen index levels, and pollen types, and receive forecasts to better manage allergies.
Audio Magic Eraser: Google has rolled out its Audio Magic Eraser to all the Pixel 8 models globally, also in limited markets for the Pixel 9 series.
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