It might not feel like it's been a long time since Android 14 was released, and it's true; It's only been four months. Google passes the first developer preview of its next Android version in February, and Google is now pushing the first version of the next major Android update, Android 15. While the update doesn't bring any significant changes, it should pave the way for future developer preview releases and beta versions. Here's everything you need to know about Android 15 Developer Preview 1.
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Google's main focus in DP1 is on privacy and security with features like the latest version of the AdServices module with Privacy Sandbox APIs, the FileIntegrityManager class that adds new APIs from the Linux Kernel's fs-verity feature, and partial screen sharing. Here is a complete changelog of new changes and features in Android 15 DP1. Image Courtesy: Mohit Singh/Beebom
If Google follows the same schedule as it did with Android 14 Developer Previews and Betas, there will be two Developer Previews and five Betas. The search giant can also release hotfixes to crush any excessive bugs as the DPs and Betas are usually full of bugs and app crashes.
Android 15 should reach Platform Stability in June 2024, and testing should end in October with Google finally releasing the stable version. As for the upcoming features, it's too early to say; however, you can read our wish list of features we want to see in Android 15.
