Google Android 15 stable update rolling out: What's new

Google releases are one of the many ways your Android phone gets better over time. Last year, the company introduced Android 14, bringing features like improved multitasking, a refined Taskbar, and improved foldable support with bigger and better apps. On October 15, Google finally started rolling out the stable version of the Android 15 update for Pixel devices from the Pixel 6 series to the latest launched Pixel 9 series.

Google Android 15 stable update rolling out: What’s new

From Tuesday, Google gradually rolled out the Android 15 stable update for Pixel devices with new features and customizing your device experience. This update brings new theft protection features, a private space for sensitive apps, multitasking capabilities on foldable tablets, and more.

Private Space: Android 15 brings a new Private space feature that acts like a digital safe on your device. This feature allows you an create a separate private space to organize sensitive apps like, banking, social, and dating apps. When private space is locked, apps become virtually invisible to others and are hidden from your apps list, recent apps view, notifications, and settings.

Theft Detection Lock: Thanks to AI capabilities, the new Theft Detection Lock helps keep your data safe. If your phone detects that someone has stolen it and is trying to escape, ride a bike, or drive a car, it will automatically lock your device. Plus, you can also use Remote Lock to quickly lock your device from any device using your phone number and a simple security check.

Privacy and security: Android 15 includes improved privacy and security controls, giving users more transparency and control over their data. The updated privacy dashboard provides a clear summary of how apps are accessing sensitive data, permitting users to make informed choices about their privacy settings. In addition, the company has enforced stricter app permissions, ensuring that apps can only access the data required for their functionality.

Here is the eligible device list that is getting the new update gradually

Pixel 9 Pro Fold
Pixel 9 Pro XL
Pixel 9 Pro
Pixel 9
Pixel 8a
Pixel 8 Pro
Pixel 8
Pixel Fold
Pixel Tablet
Pixel 7a
Pixel 7 Pro
Pixel 7
Pixel 6a
Pixel 6 Pro
Pixel 6

Please make sure your Pixel smartphone is running on the AP3A.241005.015 baseline version. Furthermore, you need to have enough storage space in your handset to store the update.

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