Google has officially started rolling out Android 15 to Pixel devices, bringing a host of new features focused on privacy, security, and enhanced usability for foldable phones and tablets.
Although the Android 15 update was initially launched through the Android Open Source Project last month, it wasn’t available on Pixel phones and tablets until now. Along with the update, Google has introduced a series of exciting Pixel feature drops.
One standout feature in Android 15 is the ability to create a “private space” for apps that you may want to keep hidden, such as social media, dating, or banking apps. This space is completely hidden from recent apps, notifications, and settings, making it invisible to others who may use your phone. Accessing this private space requires additional authentication, and you can even choose to hide the fact that it exists entirely.
For foldables and tablets, Android 15 brings the option to pin and unpin the taskbar, giving users quicker access to their favorite apps. Additionally, if there are apps you frequently use together, you can pair them and launch both with a single icon, streamlining multitasking.
Another exciting addition is Theft Detection Lock, available on many Android devices, including those running older versions of the OS. This feature automatically locks your phone if it detects suspicious movement that indicates theft, using AI technology. A new Remote Lock feature is also rolling out, allowing users to lock their phones remotely via another Android phone or through their phone number after a simple security check.
On top of these updates, Google is rolling out an October Pixel feature drop, which includes Night Sight for Instagram to improve low-light photography and more controls for the Audio Magic Eraser tool. In the coming weeks, a media transfer feature will also be available, allowing users to move media between a Pixel Tablet and a Pixel phone simply by holding the devices next to each other.
