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Google's latest developer preview for Android 15 brings exciting features likely headed for public release later this year. Here's a glimpse of what's coming:
- Satellite connectivity: A long-awaited addition, this enables apps to leverage satellite connections for messaging and potentially more.
- Enhanced contactless payments: Expect smoother and more reliable one-tap payments via NFC.
- Smarter multi-language recognition: Improved accuracy means fewer dropped words when switching languages.
- Volume consistency: A new standard ensures consistent audio levels across different content types, eliminating the need for constant volume adjustments.
- Improved cover screen interactions: Developers gain expanded tools to make small flip phone screens more functional.
- Advanced PDF features: Apps can now handle password-protected PDFs, annotations, form editing, and more.
- Security and transparency: Apps can better understand service availability on satellite connections, and users gain the ability to detect screen recording for enhanced privacy.
This update addresses user pain points and paves the way for a more seamless and secure Android experience. Public betas are expected between April and July for broader testing.