Android 15 Developer Preview 2 released with satellite connectivity, screen recorder detection, and more

Published On: March 22, 2024

Highlights

Google has announced Android 15 Developer Preview 2
Android 15 DP 2 brings Satellite Connectivity support, and other features.
Find out the Android 15 DP 2 supported devices here.

Android 15 Developer Preview (DP) 2 is out and Google has introduced several new treats and changes. This includes things like satellite connectivity and screen recorder detection that are already present on the iOS side. So some overdue features and several other settings for improved security and overall experience. Let’s learn more about this Android 15 update along with the supported list of devices.

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Android 15 Developer Preview 2 features

Android 15 DP 2 enhances communication, productivity, privacy, security, media experience, and more:

Satellite connectivity support

Android 15 will allow the device to send/receive messages through SMS/MMS/RCS applications. This will be carried out through low-orbit satellites and DP 2 tries to implement a consistent satellite connectivity UI across the system. Also, apps will be able to know when the device is connected to a satellite.

Screen recording detection

Now with this build, Android apps will be able to detect if the screen recorder is on and they can choose to block this function. It can be helpful if the app screen consists of sensitive information.

PDF features and improvement

Android 15 DP 2 is capable of rendering password-protected files, annotations, form editing, searching, and making selections with the copy command.

HDR Headroom control

With the new Android version, the device will appropriate HDR Headroom depending on the maximum achievable brightness and bit depth of the panel. So, this means better contrast and dynamic range or more balance between SDR and HDR content on the screen.

Miscellaneous features and changes

NFC will work more seamlessly.
There is support for on-device multi-language audio recognition and the ability to switch between languages with some accuracy automatically.
Android 15 DP 2 has expanded the support for more apps on the cover screen of flipping foldable phones.
Android 15 supports the CTA-2075 loudness standard that helps apps and the system to have consistent audio loudness, so you don’t have to constantly adjust the volume while switching between content.
You can share audio via Auracast (Bluetooth-based) by going to Settings > Connected Devices.
You get to archive apps from the App Info screen and save some storage space and memory. If you wish, you can later on restore the app too.
App developers can now know the start and stop state of their apps and also provide detailed app size information.

Android 15 DP 2 supported devices

It is currently rolling out for the following Pixel phones:

Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro, Pixel 6a
Pixel 7, Pixel 7 Pro, Pixel 7a
Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro
Pixel Fold
Pixel Tablet

This is strictly meant for developers and if you are one, you can try it out using this official guide. This will be unstable and not recommended for a general user.