🎯 Highlights of Android 15 Beta

1. Private Space

A new secure area on your device for sensitive apps and data, locked behind a PIN or biometrics. Apps inside are hidden from notifications, recents, search, and other apps—perfect for keeping personal content truly private Fossbytes+13Tom’s Guide+13Android Central+13androidacy.com.

2. Redesigned Sound & Vibration Controls

The volume panel gets a modern refresh—animated sliders, wider bars, and quick access to Bluetooth spatial audio modes (e.g., “With Tracking”, “Without Tracking”) and output switching androidacy.com+1Android Sage+1.

3. App Pair Saving for Split‑Screen

Convenient shortcuts let you launch two apps in split-screen mode with a single tap. Especially useful for tablets and foldables 9to5Google+2NextPit+2NextPit+2.

4. Cloud Integration in Photo Picker

Access Google Photos and other cloud-stored images directly through the system photo picker in any app—even if not stored locally Android Developers+13NextPit+13NextPit+13.

5. Bluetooth Auto‑Re-enable

After turning Bluetooth off, the system can now automatically re-enable it the next day—you can toggle this behavior in Quick Settings The Sun+3NextPit+3Droid Life+3.

6. Partial Screen Sharing & Recording

Select and share/record only a specific app window rather than the full screen—useful for tutorials or secure presentations Android Authority.

7. Satellite Connectivity

Supports satellite messaging and connectivity—OS-level indicators show when you’re connected via satellite. Developers can leverage new APIs to tailor functionality 9to5Google+14Android Authority+14Android Central+14.

8. In-App Camera Controls

New developer tools let apps control camera parameters directly—like boosting brightness previews or fine-tuning flash output—great for low-light and pro use Android Authority.

9. Wi‑Fi & Cellular Privacy Enhancements

Options allow anonymizing your MAC and device name on Wi‑Fi, requiring encrypted cellular connections, and getting alerts about insecure networks to combat threats like stingrays NextPit.

10. Adaptive Volume Panel & Predictive Back

The volume panel now visually richer; the “Predictive Back” gesture learns your navigation habits to prevent accidental app exits Android Authority+7The Verge+7Android Sage+7.

👨‍💻 Developer & Performance Improvements

• Foreground service quotas limit power-heavy tasks after 6 hours to improve efficiency .

• Optional ANGLE layer over Vulkan brings OpenGL compatibility and stability Tom’s Guide.

• AV1 decoding improved with dav1d, offering 3× better performance over legacy codecs Tom’s Guide.

• Support for larger 16KB memory pages for faster app launch and system performance Tom’s Guide.

🗓 Availability & Eligibility

• Available now on Google Pixel phones (Pixel 6-series and newer).

• Expanded to manufacturer beta programs—Nothing, OnePlus, OPPO, Xiaomi, Vivo, Honor, Lenovo, Realme, iQOO, Sharp, TECNO—depending on region