The 2024 annual I/O conference will be held on May 10, and about a month away from the conference, Google has brought us a surprise in advance – the first Android 15 beta has been officially released.
The lucky first adopters will be limited to Google’s own Pixel line of products, while other Oems will have to wait until the summer to have a chance to experience this cutting-edge beta.
The release of Android 15 beta 1 is undoubtedly a rare opportunity for developers to get a glimpse into the future of operating systems. The new version has a lot of improvements, including optimizing the window edge area, innovative changes in end-to-end encryption key management, the introduction of text alignment options between characters, and a redefinition of the wallet role. These new features will undoubtedly bring users a more convenient and secure operating experience.
Currently, the lineup of devices supporting Android 15 beta 1 is quite strong, It covers the full range of Pixel products such as Pixel 6a, Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro, Pixel 7a, Pixel 7 Pro, Pixel 8, Pixel 8 Pro, Pixel Fold and Pixel Tablet.
Devices already running Android 14 QPR3 or Android 15 Developer Preview will automatically receive OTA updates for Android 15 Beta 1.
Of course, there’s more to Google I/O than that. In addition to the stunning debut of Android 15, we will also have the public debut of the new Pixel 8a, as well as updates to Google TV and Chromecast products.