The new Android 15 Developer Preview 2 is introducing a range of exciting features, one of which is the ability to archive apps from the system to save space on internal memory without losing the possibility of reactivating the app. This feature is just one of many new developments being tested in this preview version.
The first developer version of Android 15 was released in mid-February, laying the groundwork for further polishing and optimizing the system before the final version is expected to launch in the last weeks of summer. Following this, custom layers from Android mobile manufacturers will begin beta testing, with Android 15 potentially rolling out in different regions as early as October.
One notable feature coming to Android 15 is official support for satellite connectivity, with elements in the interface to ensure a consistent user experience in this specialized form of connectivity. API’s have been included for apps to detect when a device connects to a satellite, allowing for features like SMS and RCS app support over satellite connections.
Another exciting addition is the ability to share audio with multiple headphones and speakers simultaneously using Auracast, as well as loudness control to ensure volume consistency when switching between different types of multimedia content.
Android 15 also introduces the ability to archive apps directly from the system settings, a feature that was previously tied to the Google Play Store. This update simplifies the archiving process, allowing users to easily manage their installed apps.
HDR dynamic range control is another noteworthy feature of Android 15, giving app developers the ability to balance HDR and SDR content for optimized viewing experiences. Additionally, the system now allows apps to be displayed on external screens of folding mobile phones, expanding the possibilities for app developers.
Overall, Android 15 brings a range of small details that together enhance the user experience, such as improved NFC capabilities and the new PDFRenderer API for rendering and editing PDF files with passwords. With these exciting new features, Android users have a lot to look forward to in the upcoming release.
