Android 15 “Vanilla Ice Cream” arrives at its second Developer Preview, bringing with it support for satellite networks
While the wait for the first beta version grows, Google releases the seconda Developer Preview of Android 15 “Vanilla Ice Cream”, just over a month after the premiere.
Android 15: satellite connectivity, a new frontier
This build introduces a revolutionary feature: support for satellite connectivity. The user interface was designed for a consistent experience and new APIs allow apps to take advantage of this technology. SMS/MMS and RCS messaging are pre-loaded for satellite connectivity, paving the way for a future that goes beyond emergency.
New experiences for foldable devices and more
Android 15 optimizes the use of apps on the flexible screens of foldable devices. Additionally, it gives developers the ability to:
- Detect screen recording to protect sensitive data
- Check the headroom HDR for an optimal balance of SDR and HDR content
Android 15: Better volume management and app storage
Android 15 introduces audio sharing and mobile support standard CTA-2075 for a consistent audio experience. App storage management has been integrated into the operating system, making it easy to restore and clean up unnecessary data.
Security and innovation at your fingertips
New APIs allow you to “listen” to i NFC readers for quick and secure transactions. The PDFRenderer API, now a Project Mainline module, offers improvements for handling PDF files.
Android 15: Custom control over notifications
Android 15 offers more options for rules”Do not disturb“, with new features for:
- Apply special treatments to certain rules
- Identify modes with intuitive icons
- Define precise activation conditions
- Enable effects such as grayscale, night mode and background darkening
New APIs for managing resources and data
A new type of service mediaProcessing Foreground allows complex operations on multimedia files. More precise app size information helps developers optimize space usage.
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