Smartphone users have grown immensely over the couple of years from mobile communications, social networking, easy payment for goods and services through ecommerce. Due to this demands, Mobile companies are dedicated in improving overall user experience by developing and giving its operating system a new capability.
Android 15 is yet to be released in late 2024 dubbed Vanilla Ice Cream. The new operating system comes with an exciting feature from performance improvements to innovative features, Android 15 aims to redefine how we interact with our devices.
With its focus on performance, privacy, and innovation, Android 15 redefines what it means to be a mobile operating system.
Let’s look at the key features:
- Satellite connectivity support – The critics showcase that, Android 15 is able to connects over the satellite. Whether you’re in a desert, underground or where there no signal at all giving users full connectivity anytime anywhere.
- Partial screen sharing – the new operating system enables user to record app screen instead of the entire screen.
- Notifications – the new feature freezes too much sounds so that users wont be bothered much.
- In-app camera controls – this feature enables app developers to add extra features in camera app like resolutions, brightness and flash strength.
- Bluetooth pop up – users can quickly toggle Bluetooth settings through a dialog.
- Security – From enhanced app permissions to strengthened encryption protocols, users can rest assured that their data remains secure. With features like Private Compute Core, Android 15 empowers users with greater control over their digital footprint.
- Sensitive data and notifications – with sensitive data protection, Android 15 prevents malicious apps from reading your one-time passwords by using 2FA.
- Auracrast focus – these cool features enable phones to transmit audio to unlimited number of receivers like speakers and earbuds
- High quality webcam – users can webcam quality by simply tapping the HQ icon.
- Health connect – Android 15 is equipped with fitness app that keep tracks of daily workouts and recommendations
Is your phone compatible with Android 15?
In a press release almost every phone and foldable ones is likely to support, however we expect google pixels lineup to support the new OS. whether you’re in Nairobi Kenya or across the world, we’d expect Android 15 to eventually make its way to the following devices.
ASUS | Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro Asus ROG Phone 8 Asus ROG Phone 7 Ultimate Asus ROG Phone 7 Asus Zenfone 10 Asus Zenfone 11 Asus Zenfone 11 Ultra |
FAIRPHONE | Fairphone 5 Fairphone 4 |
XIAOMI | Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro+ Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Xiaomi Redmi Note 12T Pro Xiaomi Redmi Note 12T Xiaomi Redmi Note 12S Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Xiaomi Redmi 12 Xiaomi Poco X6 Pro Xiaomi Poco X6 Xiaomi Poco M6 Pro Xiaomi Poco M6 Xiaomi Poco F5 Pro Xiaomi Poco F5 Xiaomi 13T Pro Xiaomi 13T Xiaomi 13 Ultra Xiaomi 13 Pro Xiaomi 13 Lite Xiaomi 13 Xiaomi 12 Pro Xiaomi 12 Lite Xiaomi 12 |
SONY XPERIA | Sony Xperia 5 V Sony Xperia 1 V |
SAMSUNG | Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra Samsung Galaxy S24+ Samsung Galaxy S24 Samsung Galaxy S23 FE Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra Samsung Galaxy S23+ Samsung Galaxy S23 Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra Samsung Galaxy S22+ Samsung Galaxy S22 Samsung Galaxy S21 FE Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra Samsung Galaxy S21+ Samsung Galaxy S21 Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 Samsung Galaxy A54 Samsung Galaxy A53 Samsung Galaxy A73 Samsung Galaxy A34 Samsung Galaxy A33 Samsung Galaxy A14 Samsung Galaxy A13 Samsung Galaxy A04s Samsung Galaxy A05s Samsung Galaxy A05 Samsung Galaxy F54 Samsung Galaxy F34 Samsung Galaxy F15 Samsung Galaxy M53 5G Samsung Galaxy M33 5G Samsung Galaxy M23 Samsung Galaxy M54 Samsung Galaxy M34 |
OPPO | Oppo Reno10 Pro+ Oppo Reno10 Pro Oppo Reno10 Oppo Reno9 Pro+ Oppo Reno9 Pro Oppo Reno9 Oppo Reno8 T 5G Oppo Reno8 T Oppo Find X6 Pro Oppo Find X6 Oppo Find X5 Pro Oppo Find X5 Oppo Find N3 Flip Oppo Find N2 Oppo Find N2 Flip |
ONEPLUS | OnePlus 12 OnePlus 12r OnePlus Open OnePlus Nord 3 OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite OnePlus Ace 2V OnePlus 11 OnePlus 11r OnePlus 10 Pro |
NOTHING PHONE | Nothing Phone (2) Nothing Phone (1) |
NOKIA | Nokia XR21 Nokia X30 Nokia G60 5G Nokia G42 |
MOTOROLA | Motorola Razr 40 Ultra / Razr+ Motorola Razr (2023) Motorola Moto X40 Motorola Moto G73 Motorola Moto G54 Motorola Lenovo ThinkPhone Motorola Edge Plus (2023) Motorola Edge 40 Pro Motorola Edge 40 Neo Motorola Edge 40 Motorola Edge 30 Ultra Motorola Edge (2022) |
HONOR | Honor Magic6 Pro Honor Magic6 Honor Magic6 Lite Honor 90 Honor X9b Honor Magic V2 Honor Magic Vs Honor Magic5 Pro Honor Magic5 Ultimate Honor Magic5 |
GOOGLE PIXEL | Google Pixel 8 Pro Google Pixel 8 Google Pixel Fold Google Pixel 7a Google Pixel 7 Pro Google Pixel 7 Google Pixel 6a Google Pixel 6 Pro Google Pixel 6 Google Pixel 9 Google Pixel 9 Pro Google Pixel 8a Google Pixel Tablet Google Pixel Fold 2 |
Is your phone not listed? As the new features unfolds its development, we’d expect more changes to come by. Android 15 is more than just an operating system—it’s a testament to the endless possibilities in ever evolving world in mobile technology.