Android 15 Unveiled: Google Deeper Integration with Samsung Emerges
The unveiling of the first developer preview marks the beginning of Android 15’s journey, with the public beta to be released as early as this spring as Google moves closer to platform stability by June.
In a much-awaited release, Android enthusiasts got their first look at Android 15. The latest version of Google’s mobile operating system comes with a number of hidden improvements aimed at improving communication between hardware and software.
This revelation comes at a crucial time when Google is strengthening its partnership with its old rival and partner Samsung. The focus on improving the overall health of the platform and fostering closer collaboration with hardware manufacturers seems strategic, especially in an effort to compete with Apple’s famously seamless integration of hardware and software.
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The unveiling of the first developer preview marks the beginning of Android 15’s journey, with the public beta to be released as early as this spring as Google moves closer to platform stability by June.
A significant part of the update concerns the Android Dynamic Performance Framework, a key component responsible for managing the interaction between power-consuming applications and the device’s power system. These enhancements are designed to improve the device’s responsiveness to varying demands on its GPU, CPU and thermal systems, while optimizing power efficiency for applications with long background operations. While these improvements don’t necessarily get the press, they are important for overall performance optimization.
Privacy features are also front and center in Android 15, with enhanced protection against malware infiltrating app files. The update also includes the latest version of the Privacy Sandbox, an ongoing effort to make targeted advertising easier while protecting user privacy as digital technology evolves.
However, Android 15 isn’t just about privacy and productivity improvements. There is also support for partial screen recording, a feature in one of the beta versions of Android 14 that allows users to record the content of a specific app instead of the entire screen. Additionally, camera performance in third-party apps is expected to be improved, in line with Samsung’s recent efforts. In particular, previews of low-light images will undergo additional processing to increase brightness, which will reflect the final image after capture. Additionally, app developers will have access to flash controls to fine-tune the intensity, improving usability.