Google Android 15 Developer Preview 2 Released: What’s New

Google has announced Android 15 Developer Preview 2 for Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro, Pixel 6a, Pixel 7, Pixel 7 Pro, Pixel 7a, Pixel Tablet, Pixel Fold, Pixel 8, and Pixel 8 Pro, as well as the Android Emulator. This update adds new features and improves the features introduced in the first Developer Preview.

Android 15 Developer Preview 2

Android 15 DP2 brings support for satellite connectivity that allows users to send and receive messages even when they are out of range of mobile or Wi-Fi networks. A new notification and status bar icon will inform users when they are connected to a satellite. It also supports SMS/ MMS apps as well as preloaded RCS apps to use satellite connectivity for sending and receiving messages.

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The update brings improvements to the NFC tap-to-pay system. Additionally, developers now have the option to run apps on the smaller cover screens found on flippable devices, despite these screens being considered too small for Android apps.

For security, Android 15 enables applications to detect when a screen recording is taking place, which adds an extra layer of privacy for users. Developers are also given more detailed information about app launch conditions and the size of their applications, which can help in optimizing performance.

The mediaProcessing Foreground Service allows for lengthy operations on media files, such as format conversion, with a runtime limit set for future releases. Android 15 also allows the control of HDR headroom when SDR and HDR content appear.

Audio experiences are enhanced with the inclusion of the CTA-2075 loudness standard. There are now more new options for apps that customize DND mode. It adds types, icon, triggerDescription string, and ZenDeviceEffects to Automatic ZenRule.