Android 15 developer preview version 2 has been released. The first version appeared a month ago and did not bring any major changes. However, the new Android 15 update attracts attention with its new features. The most important of these is the Android 15 satellite-based messaging feature.
Android 15 developer preview version 2 update and features
Google continues to advance the schedule for the new Android version. Android 15, whose first developer preview version was released in February, appeared with the second version in March, as expected. From now on, Android 15 Beta versions will appear every month. Google will release the final version of Android 15 between August and October.
Satellite based messaging feature
- Android 15 developer 2 version brought satellite-based messaging feature as expected. In the press release of the new version, Google clearly includes the phrase “pre-installed RCS applications to use satellite connection to send and receive messages.”
- In this sense, the Android 15 satellite-based messaging feature will officially appear. In fact, this feature is also included in Android 14. Google announced that it has further developed this feature with Android 15. In this sense, Google will indicate more clearly when Android 15 is connected to the satellite and that this limits some application functions.
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Screen recording notification in apps
- The Android 15 developer preview 2 update will also inform you that there is an active screen recorder in the application you are using. This is an important step especially for Android user security. Thus, users will be able to track whether the Android application they use tracks their screen activities.
- In screen recording, we are not talking about a visual recording. Some applications try to obtain data by monitoring users’ movements on the screen. Android 15 will notify the user about such a recording.
Second screen support for upright folding pack phones
- With the developer preview version, support for doubled smartphones is also coming. Developers will now have support for moving applications to the cover screen for models such as the Galaxy Z Flip 5.
Improved NFC
- With Android 15, NFC contactless payment also becomes more advanced. Accordingly, when making an NFC payment, if full contact is not made with the payment point, NFC will enter an observation mode. Thus, you can be sure that NFC contactless payment does not occur.
Photo gallery
- With the new Android 15 update, it corrects the appearance caused by the combination of HDR and normal photos in its gallery. Android 15 adjusts the spaces in more detail, thus providing a more organized appearance.
Volume control
- With Android 15 developer version 2, the CTA-2075 loudness standard comes to Android phones. With this standard, problems such as sound rising and falling when switching between applications will also come to an end.
- Thus, Android users will get a more efficient sound experience from wireless headphones and speakers that have this standard.
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