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Google has announced the release of Android 15, making the source code readily available through the Android Open Source Project (AOSP).

Supported Pixel devices are set to receive the update in the coming weeks, with a wider rollout to devices from manufacturers like Samsung, Honor, and OnePlus planned for the coming months.

“Android 15 continues our mission of building a private and secure platform that helps improve your productivity while giving you new capabilities to produce beautiful apps, superior media and camera experiences, and an intuitive user experience, particularly on tablets and foldables,” stated Google.

Android 15 introduces a suite of quality-of-life improvements designed to streamline the development process. These include:

Recognising the global reach of Android, the latest iteration features improvements to enhance the user experience across different languages:

Google has emphasised a commitment to smooth app transitions with Android 15. Most user-facing changes are opt-in, remaining inactive until an app explicitly targets SDK version 35. This approach provides developers with ample time to adapt their applications.

The Android SDK Upgrade Assistant within Android Studio Koala Feature Drop has been updated to provide comprehensive support for the transition to Android 15.

Google has announced a “Spotlight Week” that is dedicated to delving deeper into specific aspects of the Android 15:

Developers are encouraged to begin exploring the new tools and APIs at their disposal and prepare their applications for the next generation of Android.

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