Android 15 is finally here, and a wave of enhancements to Pixel devices are starting today. This update prioritizes your security, equipping your device with robust features to safeguard your sensitive health, financial, and personal data from theft and fraud. Beyond security, Android 15 optimizes your experience on large-screen devices, making it easier to multitask and accomplish more.
The update also brings a slew of refinements across core apps, including camera, messaging, and passkeys, further enhancing your daily interactions. This continuous stream of innovation underscores Android’s commitment to improvement, with updates rolling out regularly throughout the year. Earlier this year, AI advancements like Circle to Search and enhanced Gemini integration were introduced. With Android 15, this innovation journey continues, bringing you even more powerful features and a smoother, more secure Android experience.
Prevent Theft & Recover Your Device Faster
Keeping your data safe in an increasingly mobile world is paramount, and Google is taking significant strides with its new Theft Detection Lock feature, now available for most Android 10+ devices. This AI-powered technology revolutionizes device security by automatically locking your phone if it senses someone attempting to flee with it, whether on foot, bike or in a vehicle. But that’s not all – the Remote Lock feature allows you to instantly secure your device from any other device, simply by using your phone number and a quick security check.
Android 15 introduces a whole new level of protection, making it virtually impossible for thieves to gain access to your sensitive information. The new software will prevent thieves from guessing passwords and accessing vital settings, even those designed to disable security measures like Find My Device. Multiple failed attempts to access apps and settings will automatically lock your device, ensuring your data remains safe. These updates are a significant step forward in deterring theft and making it significantly harder for criminals to reset and sell stolen devices. For more information about these innovative theft protection features, visit the Google Online Security blog.
Keep Sensitive Apps Out of Sight: Protect Your Privacy
Android 15 introduces a game-changing feature called Private Space, acting as a digital vault within your phone. This secure enclave lets you meticulously curate a separate space dedicated to housing sensitive apps like social media, dating platforms, and banking applications. Imagine a secure, hidden compartment within your phone, where only you hold the key. When Private Space is locked, these apps vanish from view, disappearing from your app list, recent activities, notifications, and even your device settings, rendering them virtually invisible to anyone else who might access your phone.
To unlock this private sanctuary, you’ll need to provide an extra layer of authentication, adding an additional safeguard against unauthorized access. For those who value ultimate privacy, Private Space offers the option to completely conceal its existence from your phone’s interface, ensuring its presence remains a secret known only to you. With Private Space, Android 15 elevates digital privacy to a whole new level, empowering you to safeguard your most sensitive data and maintain complete control over your online life.
Your Foldables and Tablets: Unleash Your Productivity Powerhouse
New features in Android 15 make it easier for you to access the apps that help you get things done — whether you’re writing an email or brainstorming in a doc.
On foldables and tablets, you can now easily pin and unpin your taskbar on the screen. This allows you to customize your layout and keep your favorite apps, like Google Photos or Gmail, in reach for quicker access and improved productivity.
App pairing provides a quick shortcut to make multitasking easier. For example, you can open Google Drive and Gmail at the same time to easily drag and drop files. You can also save your most frequently used app combinations and they’ll appear as a single app icon on your foldable or tablet. With just a tap, you can quickly retrieve them in split-screen for faster access.
Boost Your Productivity with Foldables & Tablets
Android 15 ushers in a wave of improvements across the board, making your mobile experience even more seamless and powerful. The camera has received a major upgrade, with Low Light Boost and in-app controls significantly enhancing your ability to capture stunning images even in challenging lighting conditions. Third-party apps now boast greater control over the camera, including finer-grained flash adjustments, giving developers more flexibility and users greater control over their photography.
Communication has been revolutionized with the integration of satellite connectivity into carrier messaging apps. Now, even in areas with limited or no cellular or Wi-Fi coverage, you can stay connected and send or receive vital messages.
Security and convenience merge with the introduction of Passkeys, allowing you to log in to compatible apps with a single tap. This streamlined authentication process eliminates the need for complex passwords, making your digital life more secure and efficient.
These are just a few of the many enhancements Android 15 brings to the table, with Pixel devices receiving even more exclusive features. As the platform continues to evolve, stay tuned for further updates and innovations that promise to redefine the way you interact with your mobile world.
