Top Android 15 Features You NEED to Know!! (The BIG Ones)

[@Fishplants]

I downloaded to my pixel 9 pro and didnt notice any difference lol Miss those big updates back in the day where you could see the difference

[@omarhernz7453]

I agree. It's more like a feature drop.

[@drww1]

This version definitely feels more like a .25 than a full update.

[@seamali4383]

Yeah. Disappointing.

[@knoopx]

yeah not a single interesting feature xD

[@MokeAnit]

​@@knoopx Mirror Display via USB C is a nice feature

[@MacStormer]

Agree with you. Now stock Android is so boring and complete useless.

[@knoopx]

@@MokeAnit nice for what? tvs dont usually have usb-c input and i can't think of any situation where is best to unplug my computer display from the pc to plug it into the phone rather than directly using the pc. and trying to do a presentation while you are wired must be joke. a nice feature would be to be able to extend my desktop area using the phone display or to switch between pc/phone while using the same keyboard/mouse or play my pc games from the phone (all this already possible using third party software).

[@gc8846]

Now I can hide Grindr 😀

[@MariusKv]

😂😂😂

[@SnagPony]

Explain the joke?

[@gc8846]

@@SnagPony it's not a joke because I'm humorless and uptight

[@Jose04537]

In Samsung? With the secure folder.

[@jordanintheknow]

😂😂😂

[@zkcir]

I wish the themed icons were uniform

[@mrcraggle]

We're on Android 15 and they were introduced in 12. How it is still not completely uniform is beyond me.

[@zkcir]

@@mrcraggle that's true, come to think of it

[@ItsCamplicated]

What's sad with this is iOS 18 just themes all the icons with no issue. drives me nuts having 98% of my apps themed on my Home Screen but outlook STILL isn’t themed. So dumb

[@zkcir]

@@ItsCamplicated I agree, that's why it didn't switch to using the themed icons although I would like to

[@prayhe]

​@@zkcirSame here! I think I even heard there is a setting that forces a themed app icon like iOS does but it seems to be root only for now

[@Dwayne3007]

Still no double tap to turn the screen off, if I'm wrong let me know for Pixel.

[@ryanizanami4866]

Is there any workaround without root?

[@harishankarsaju2186]

There's literally an app named Pixel Double Tap Screen off by Jamowo, the guy who made dynamic Spot install it.. Works Flawlessly with my Pixel 9

[@mjtejero]

yeah nova launcher lol

[@churroholics8689]

Pixel Double Tap Screen Off by Jawomo also works great with any launcher

[@arcadefreak37]

@@ryanizanami4866 Nova Launcher

[@oneminutewonder77]

Most boring version of Android to date I think. Nothing seems broken which is a plus, but I don't understand why so many people have been hyping this up now for months.

[@kantKillKenny]

I mean it's the fact that added stuff behind the scenes. they do not need to do much UI overhaul. I do understand why people expect this. But it doesn't make much sense or at least to me.

[@illya_ike]

On the other hand many new features in every update - makes it less stable. You need to have those maintenance updates every now and then.

[@gratisgratos]

I don't think they need to do a overhaul every update. They should focus on stability

[@bradbradson4543]

Yeah, drive if these features aren't new, and I can't believe they're making Material Google even uglier. This design language has to die

[@dheerendrasingh1530]

When will Google add Custom icon support like One UI

[@blueciffer1653]

Never

[@QuantumTechTraveler]

​@@blueciffer1653😂😂

[@alexalexander1749]

So basically, if you're using samsung, u good to go cuz all of this shit are available now? Back in the days this would not even be an android update. It would be a .1 update 💀

[@stangurule1017]

Samsung is wonky!

[@SHANKS-leROUX]

Lagsung

[@MrCretu80]

Hello, The Wallet option (4:02 min) with the default payment app was the same in the older Android version. The only difference was that the option was in un NFC settings for contactless payment. In the new Android 15 this option makes more sense. I use it from at least 1-2 year in Romania and I could add ING Bank and even other payment Cards. Good job all of you 👍🏻

[@valvbl9022]

Romania. I was looking on a Google. That's a country that you guys over there. You wearing shoes?

[@MrCretu80]

@@valvbl9022 yeap, Romania. You probably never heard of the first City with electric light on the streets and neither of who flew before Wight Brothers. 😉🤣 But it is OK, Google came in Romania with the Pixel 9 series this year 😍 (2024) Me personally I got a mobile phone from 2003, here in Romania.

[@Ram_Mohammad_Singh_Adam]

Private Workspace feature is great 👍 All others are also minor but good upgradation towards enhancing user experience

[@callmeseags]

Can they fix the photos in messages already? I'm tired of sending 10 photos and it taking up 5 pages of screen

[@Vastness2646]

add compressing video and photos despite RCS and unchecking send faster. Apple doesn't compress so why would google decide to do this

[@jamest.9601]

Go to photos, select all the pictures, click share icon, create a link. Copy link, then paste to message/group message.

[@Vastness2646]

@@jamest.9601 or they could stop compressing the picture

[@HEY_WAKE_UP]

still no double tap to lock/screen off ?

[@tradingconjuanfernandezjfx7884]

app pixel double tap screen

[@MethLord]

It's not a default feature? I'm a Samsung user so I thought it was common.

[@andreas-28]

Yeah, I'm disappointed (( i went from budget Samsung to pixel 8 Pro in previous year and was shocked from this

[@Freakinblahhh]

Well I have this on my Pixel. 😅

[@vicj32]

Just turn it on 🤷🏿‍♂️

[@unused1001]

i like how you compare side to side with older version

[@needblinds2592]

Love you man fantastic 🎉

[@anichi883]

interesting how a few of these are features that existed in OneUI for many versions

[@realnoscope]

Guys, not every new update needs flashy new features, otherwise it just gets overwhelming and bloated. Android 15 had a lot of tweaks and optimisations under the hood, and added in features where it mattered most. It's more of a refinement rather than a jam-packed feature update - and with the stagnation of technology as a whole, expect a whole lot more of that in the future...

[@mikestiglic1880]

I love my Pixel 8 and Pixel Tablet, but one thing that has always annoyed me is the lack of an option to switch between audio output devices easily. It always was difficult to do unless I was watching KZbin. At that point I could swipe down from the top and select it on the menu. They fixed that and I couldn't be happier!

[@knoplef]

Thanks Jordan, nice summary

[@imgdfvrtangl4884]

Xiaomi's MIUI/Hyper OS has the best "second space" among those private space we wanted in my opinion.

[@renofumi28]

Soooo private space is just... Secure Folder like samsung?

[@BlackenedDecay]

Pretty much in private space you are running another instance of Android on its own sandbox separate from your main.

[@renofumi28]

@realVampyToast Yea that's pretty much how Samsung's secure folder works. You can clone some apps and some shit from the main directory file. I'm not hating it, it's nice the same thing finally exist on Pixel.

[@GlitterGuru]

Is secure folder a completely different Google account?

[@renofumi28]

@GlitterGuru it has that option but if you don't want to log in to an account you don't have to.

[@Mickieshelton]

Good news..i love secure folder.

[@hdtravel1]

We love you Google !!! Bring on 15 !!

[@gamingmisthios]

Why doesn't the stable update have an 80% battery limit option?

[@ali_sami-7xx]

Cus there's one alr

[@triplepilot]

The feature was seen on Android 15 beta. They will release it later as a minor update in the upcoming months.

[@GlitterGuru]

Everyone complaining needs to remember Google adds new features and patches every couple weeks. OS updates don’t need to be a huge ordeal like in the past.

[@craiglorck]

Man, these features are available on One UI already! It's better that they are now native to the OS I guess.

[@DendenTeamDelta]

I've red this version will let you screen record specific app and multiple audio recording just loke OBS

[@scoobdoo2008]

I just turned on the adaptive vibration. Thank you

[@Von_Hozee]

Well in my opinion, i feel like the battery on the 6 Po has improved

[@andreypokesaround]

Same on the 7 Pro, smaller drainage on Standby mode leading to somewhat improved SOT.

[@BojanTomic]

​@@rayzorite I have the Pixel 6 and it has improved for me. We'll see if it holds.

[@blueciffer1653]

Battery life on my 6 pro has definitely improved

[@Ray-oq8uo]

Nice vid! Could we please get the link to wallpaper from the thumbnail?

[@itssomeoneelse]

Why can I still turn on/off the wifi, location...without unlocking?

[@shreya9156]

I believe location is a security thing. Turning off WiFi is possible from the lock screen tho, I have been able to do it on both my pixel 4a and 9 pro

[@itssomeoneelse]

@@shreya9156 You don't seem to understand, I DON'T WANT to be able to turn off Wifi from the lock screen, and that is NOT a security thing.

[@hito157]

I feel like the volume output on my Pixel 7 pro is improved

[@Mr.NotYourPALGuy]

I would like to see an on off switch for each individual Bluetooth device

[@cyberliferrr]

Still haven't got the new Weather app update.

[@mrkring1526]

We need stackable widgets!

[@guilhermesantos2]

Google needs to update its Android Design team, they bring an outdated identity to the system, this control center, these phone and messaging apps, and this table of all apps already sound old and inefficient, damn it.

[@kfcc66]

I hope the themed icons will be enforced so we can make all our icons themed!

[@damokinsella821]

The new pixel weather app seems to be missing for many members

[@muralidhara4516]

1. Setting up separate ringtone for sim 2 is still not possible 2. No separate tile for easy change of sim mobile data in control centre

[@patrolfx]

Pixels are missing Samsung Dex like features This would be super cool

[@mRibbons]

This update is like whatever. Cant believe it was delayed.

[@blueciffer1653]

It wasn't delayed.

[@mRibbons]

@@blueciffer1653 it definitely was

[@AmiableAmigo]

I just updated. how come i don't have those cool volume UI menu? 😢

[@AmiableAmigo]

Nevermind I do! ❤

[@mohammadrezaazizi6056]

How do you get that widget on the first page? I did not understand!!

[@sbashir9460]

How do you get those Android logo screens? Is it a screen saver?

[@Ray-oq8uo]

Has anyone seen any battery gains yet?... Thats the only reason ive been waiting for 15

[@andreypokesaround]

I'm noticing a slight improvement with Standby mode. The battery doesn't drain as much when I'm not using the phone during the day. Doze Mode is making my SOT longer without random apps draining a ton in the background.

[@fhwolthuis]

Unfortunately on my 8 pro, streaming KZbin videos to the Google TV Streamer queue is broken since the update. It had been fixed before. Also, I got an error in Google Play because they added Google Weather app but it can't update because it's not compatible with my device, according to the error message.

[@VikinG-gq5dh]

and no one is embarrassed that the time on the lock screen is very close to the inscription "Daily Forecast"

[@nickyyves2678]

Still no evolution about the At a Glance feature -.-' it's so annoying to have the date showing with at the glance and the clock's widget

[@mjtejero]

as always, some of the features here is not going to appear if you use a third party launcher. and also, some of the features mentioned doesn't seem to appear on all google pixel

[@felixford899]

we have a google translate in circle to search but I want a feature that can keep translating while scrolling

[@topandrun126]

Private space sound like a version of secure folder from Samsung which is the only reason I keep buying Samsung phones.

[@thumbtak123]

What has been updated with desktop mode, as in when you connect it to a monitor? No one is talking about this.

[@jace7312]

I was expecting a Depth effect on the lock screen.

[@sameermalik5322]

*Calls on speaker phone switch off screen just after few seconds regardless of settings on Samsung mobile phones.*

[@samvelrubenian3184]

Xiaomi had the private space for years, without the need to have a separate google account for it.

[@imgara]

What about Battery Health?

[@Peterstarzynskitech]

Finally android 15 is out. It should have been on the pixel 9.

[@Mickieshelton]

Been tons of fans saying it's on all the Pixel 9s..at least Unlocked ones bought from Samsung and Tmobile.

[@Johnvalkyre]

Is it safe to update? Any battery drain issue or green line?

[@bunny11195]

Mane settings gear bigger on quick settings menu. And let it show on a first swipe down.

[@hiyasuamv9776]

My homework folder bout to be proper private

[@chandrashekarr4136]

Any customization

[@galdali10]

There is already an option to just hide apps in the settings

[@rudybriskar5267]

I wonder how long it'll take for Samsung to roll it out. I hope we don't have to wait for the S25 series to release. 5:07

[@bradbradson4543]

Buddy, they literally let you change audio source from the volume buttons in an earlier version of Android, THEN THEY TOOK IT AWAY AND FORCED YOU TO USER THE STUPID NOTIFICATION

[@jhirenrd5159]

Did the gamedash got any update?

[@abrealgaming5649]

Private space? Nah, we call that Thot Protection.

[@Afraz_9n3]

Ah a fellow flossy carter enjoyer

[@abrealgaming5649]

@@Afraz_9n3 You know it brotha 👍🏿

[@ratulzaman5641]

Installed theft protection. Now my phone is out of google services

[@jaijaigonzales8243]

Noob question. Do I need to option out in beta to get a15 official?

[@DenizBender]

Yes! On that way your phone will wait till the next official update is available.

[@jaijaigonzales8243]

@@DenizBender I just option out now. And the update came after a sec. No need to wipe out

[@SeanOw]

Anyone's wallpaper and style not working after the update?

[@ralphhuppin8348]

Wow. Google programmers needed a year to implement features one single open source developer would need a week. Impressive how inefficient and expensive Google is nowadays

[@dtincworldnews8922]

Ladies and gentlemen, it's a "update" not a new phone.

[@chepurnk]

Waiting for Harmony OS based on Android 15 for my Redmi

[@m.t.2491]

how is this an entirely new OS version. it's clearly just an extended android 14.

[@thechazers]

Watching This Video On Android 12 While Updating My Main Device To Android 15 😂

[@5idi]

So... screen color adjustment stayed in Beta...

[@saishashank4397]

Does phone get slow after updating

[@mario387mario6]

Privat space huh... hey Samsung they finaly incorporated your Secure Folder you got since uuh Note 8 i think.

[@amankarki1207]

Google team must be sleeping while updating to new version

[@AhnafEtmam-vd6xq]

I dont get app pair in my pixel 8 pro....

[@MatthewBailey-oy7lu]

The big three are coming together in more ways than one. Don't be shortsighted there's a bigger picture. It's important to be aligned 8 can't spell it out anymore than that lol.

[@uzairkhan-ex7yk]

so .... private space? i am using poco x4, almost 4 years old, its got android 12, and i use miui 14, it has a "second space", which is complete what this private space is? I dont understand whats new about this. didnt android have it since a long time? I remember having users with the same concept in nexus 5.

[@Qvexilber]

Im a Galaxy user and I wont get it until next year 😢

[@chandrashekarr4136]

It's alr

[@chrispisano5791]

No wifi or Bluetooth before update and no wifi and Bluetooth after👍🏽

[@zenrayx1342]

Still trying to think of an actual use for private spaces besides being shady with it.

[@kevinrafayel5883]

all features already have in Samsung. still the device can switch off without unclock the phone

[@MacStormer]

I remember times, when I've got Google Nexus 5 made by LG. Comparing with other smartphones from many years ago - Nexus 5 had a insane vibe and clearity. After that I had a Xiaomi M1S, Oneplus 3, Oneplus 6, Oppo Reno 6 Pro. Finally I felt that I need to come back into stock Android -Pixel 8, now with Android 15. That was the biggest mistake which I ever made. Stock Android is so boring and unuseful. There is absolutely nothing insanely. I'm so disappointed.

[@derekt7206]

Android has become the Apple of updates even Samsung took over in terms of features and new UI integration that feels new. Google should be ashamed of themselves with this update.

[@nicolemccaughan6965]

IOS18 is like a brand new OS compared to this 😂😂

[@Riz_]

A little underwhelming, so I look forwards to the feature drop when ever we get that.

[@9xqspx6]

But when do we get back the (flash)light on while taking photos/videos function?! I feel betrayed that it's still not back and I can only do that on my oooold android 7 phone. What a bad joke!

[@elifishbein646]

Any opinions on the battery life after the 15 update for pixel 9 users?

[@_ashuvn]

still can't remove the clock and search bar 😂😂

[@elchoysito]

The update is the new widgets and super AI wallpapers 😂😂😂😂

[@darthbroda]

Most of these features have been on One UI for years, seems like Google is adopting most of Samsung's "bloatware." Is there actually anything new if you're a Samsung user?

[@Pixlewatchtoo]

I'm pretty sure the bloatware is typically the apps you can't get rid of. But Google can do whatever and it's fine

[@Mickieshelton]

I got my pixel 9 pro XL today..haven't even turned it on. Typing on the Fold 4. So the update is mostly adding Samsung features...cool. Lol@Private Space.

[@andreylucass]

Android 12.5

[@WalkerUnknown-nx7yu]

Yup! Next year's update would be Android 12.5.1

[@donkico]

the private space is perfect for my bible app

[@troycampbell1781]

Finally second space

[@patison590]

Does it support USB-C to HDMI now?

[@TechNews888]

You forgot to mention the New Screen Record 🙄

[@ashishawale8611]

They literally made 3-4 videos of the same content. There's nothing new at all tbh in this update

[@ehsanjan794]

why would you want to turn on the Bluetooth automatically?

[@Midomad]

To connect to a car automatically.

[@Pixlewatchtoo]

Or if you have Bluetooth tags

[@FieryVix]

Yeah, must be out only for Google devices for Android 15….. nothing for other Android device phones.