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Android 15
Android 15 is the fifteenth major release and the 22nd version of Android, the mobile operating system developed by the Open Handset Alliance and led by Google. The first developer preview was released on February 16, 2024, the first beta was released on April 11, 2024, and the final source code was released on September 3, 2024. Android 15 was released for Google Pixel devices on October 15, 2024.
As of August 2025[update], 28.5% of Android devices run Android 15, making it the most widely used version of Android.
Android 15 is internally codenamed "Vanilla Ice Cream". The first developer preview (also known as DP1) for Android 15 was released on February 16, 2024, while the second developer preview (DP2) was released on March 21, 2024.
The first beta of Android 15 was released on April 11, 2024. It contained updates such as displaying apps as edge-to-edge by default, and app archiving. The second beta launched on May 15, 2024, and came with features such as private space, improved widget previews, and improved picture-in-picture. The third beta of Android 15 was released on June 18, 2024. It launched a slightly re-designed passkey and credentials manager. The fourth and final beta of Android 15 was launched on July 18, 2024. The updates included predictive back animations, as well as app screen sharing (allowing users to share or record 1 app, instead of their entire screen).
Android 15 was officially launched for Google Pixel devices on October 15, 2024.
The official DP1 release notes state that the following features will be introduced in Android 15:
However, enthusiasts have discovered the existence of other under development features that may be released in later developer preview versions, such as the reintroduction of lockscreen widgets, which were introduced in Android 4.2 but later removed in Android 5.0. Other such features include battery health determination, app archiving, voice activation, private space and app pairs and an improved multi-tasking/windowing in desktop mode.
The release of DP2 brought improved compatibility with satellite networks, improvements to the built-in PDF reader and support for app archiving.
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Android 15
Android 15 is the fifteenth major release and the 22nd version of Android, the mobile operating system developed by the Open Handset Alliance and led by Google. The first developer preview was released on February 16, 2024, the first beta was released on April 11, 2024, and the final source code was released on September 3, 2024. Android 15 was released for Google Pixel devices on October 15, 2024.
As of August 2025[update], 28.5% of Android devices run Android 15, making it the most widely used version of Android.
Android 15 is internally codenamed "Vanilla Ice Cream". The first developer preview (also known as DP1) for Android 15 was released on February 16, 2024, while the second developer preview (DP2) was released on March 21, 2024.
The first beta of Android 15 was released on April 11, 2024. It contained updates such as displaying apps as edge-to-edge by default, and app archiving. The second beta launched on May 15, 2024, and came with features such as private space, improved widget previews, and improved picture-in-picture. The third beta of Android 15 was released on June 18, 2024. It launched a slightly re-designed passkey and credentials manager. The fourth and final beta of Android 15 was launched on July 18, 2024. The updates included predictive back animations, as well as app screen sharing (allowing users to share or record 1 app, instead of their entire screen).
Android 15 was officially launched for Google Pixel devices on October 15, 2024.
The official DP1 release notes state that the following features will be introduced in Android 15:
However, enthusiasts have discovered the existence of other under development features that may be released in later developer preview versions, such as the reintroduction of lockscreen widgets, which were introduced in Android 4.2 but later removed in Android 5.0. Other such features include battery health determination, app archiving, voice activation, private space and app pairs and an improved multi-tasking/windowing in desktop mode.
The release of DP2 brought improved compatibility with satellite networks, improvements to the built-in PDF reader and support for app archiving.