Android 15’s Theft Detection Lock in overreacting, users say
Nick Fernandez / Android Authority TL;DR Android 15’s Theft Detection Lock is misfiring for some users. The feature is activating on its own, locking users out of their devices. The…
Android 15’s Notification Cooldown is my new favorite feature
Robert Triggs / Android Authority I’m in too many group chats. It’s not a brag or a flex, it’s just kind of a thing that happens. I usually get added…
5 unique ways I use Android 15’s Private Space that aren’t for porn or cheating
Rita El Khoury / Android Authority When Android 15 landed with Private Space in tow, everyone — me included — winked at their screen and nodded, knowing exactly what that…
Android 15’s Private Space is like a secret vault for your sensitive apps
TL;DR Android 15 is bringing Private Space to Android devices. Private Space allows users to create a separate, secure environment for sensitive apps and data. Android owners who have long…
Android 15’s Home Controls screensaver turns your device into a smart home dashboard
Mishaal Rahman / Android Authority TL;DR Google has added a new screensaver called Home Controls to Android 15. Home Controls lets you quickly access your smart home controls as a…
The Pixel Buds Pro 2 are ready for Android 15’s Bluetooth audio sharing feature
Mishaal Rahman / Android Authority TL;DR The new Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 support Auracast, which is the marketing name for Bluetooth LE Audio broadcasts. This means the Pixel Buds…
Android 15’s latest QPR beta makes your Pixel Tablet more of a desktop than ever before
TL;DR Android 15 QPR 1 Beta 2 has added desktop windowing to the Pixel Tablet, preparing for an eventual rollout to the Android platform in the future. Desktop windowing allows…
Android 15’s revamped desktop mode takes one step closer to release
Mishaal Rahman / Android Authority TL;DR Android 15 QPR1 Beta 1 is rolling out with a new developer option to enable desktop mode on secondary displays. This replaces the old…
Android 15’s revamped desktop mode could run directly on tablets: Here’s a first look
Damien Wilde / Android Authority TL;DR We discovered that Android 15’s hidden desktop mode can actually run on-device on tablets. By tapping the new “desktop” button in the recents screen,…
Android 15’s Device diagnostics tool is live in the latest beta
Mishaal Rahman / Android Authority TL;DR Android 15’s Device diagnostics tool is live in the fourth beta release. It lets you run manual tests to check your phone for display…