Android 15 Beta 1 Released With These New Security and Privacy Features

Android 15 Beta 1 is now obtainable to obtain on eligible Google Pixel smartphones for customers and builders who need to check out the upcoming model of Android. Google’s subsequent cell working system (OS) replace is predicted to carry new options and performance, when it’s launched later this yr. Whereas the search big is predicted to unveil new Android 15 options at Google I/O in Might, the primary beta model offers us a have a look at new privateness and security measures coming to the OS later this yr.

Based on particulars shared by Google on the Android Beta subreddit on Thursday, the primary beta launch of Android 15 is now obtainable to obtain on the Pixel 8, Pixel 8 Pro, Pixel 7a, Pixel 7, Pixel 7 Pro, Pixel 6a, Pixel 6 Pro, Pixel 6, Pixel Fold, and Pixel Tablet. Customers who put in the developer preview will mechanically get an replace to Android 15 Beta 1, similar to customers who’ve Android 14 QPR3 beta on their gadgets.

In its publish on Reddit, the corporate stated that it might have extra particulars to share at its annual developer convention subsequent month, however 9to5Google has already unearthed new options that had been added for the reason that final Android 15 developer preview. After putting in Android 15 Beta 1, customers will see a brand new part referred to as Mobile community safety beneath Settings > Safety & privateness > Extra safety & privateness referred to as that enables customers to require encryption when connecting to mobile networks, or obtain notifications when connecting to insecure networks.

In the meantime, a brand new Ship gadget title toggle has appeared beneath the Privateness menu present in every Wi-Fi community particulars part. It seems beneath the MAC deal with randomisation setting and the outline means that disabling the characteristic will cease sharing the cellphone’s title with the Wi-Fi community.

Two extra additions seem to have been made on Android 15 Beta 1. Customers can set a default pockets app (eg. Samsung Pockets or Google Pockets) beneath the Default apps part. In the meantime, Pixel cellphone customers who replace to Android 15 Beta 1 can even achieve entry to new Pixel Climate widgets that may be added to the house display screen.

Whereas Android 15 Beta 1 is more likely to be extra steady than the developer previews that had been beforehand launched by the corporate, it’s advisable to put in pre-release software program on secondary gadgets and never your ‘day by day driver’ cellphone. It is also price checking Google’s official Android 15 Beta 1 launch notes to see what bugs have been mounted and all recognized points earlier than putting in the newest beta model in your Pixel cellphone.