Android 15 is now available to developers and has many new features; Take a look

Google has released this Tuesday (03) the final version of the Android 15 base. The new version is available on the Android Open Source Project (AOSP), a platform used by manufacturers to develop variants of the operating system such as One UI, HyperOS and Nothing OS.

THE AOSP’s early release of Android 15 allows developers to start working on the final version of the system and we expect less change over time.

“[A estrutura em] Open source allows anyone to build and contribute to Android, resulting in more diverse and innovative devices,” Google said. Also this Tuesday, a series of tutorials called “Spotlight Weeks” will begin, featuring the new operating system’s functionality.

You The highlights of this AOSP build are the structural changes included in Android 15But the build also includes some new features for the end user.

What are the main new features of Android 15?

The new Android 15 continues Google’s efforts to make the operating system even more useful for everyday life. Here are some of the most interesting additions highlighted by Gigante:

4. “Search Circle” now finds songs

THE Android 15’s “Circle to Search” feature can now identify music playing in videos displayed on your mobile phone and search for them on Google.

To work, the user needs to find the video, click on the “Circle to search” option and tap on the button indicated by the note. The system will listen to the excerpt for a few seconds and display the search result (if available).

Similarly, the feature can also work to capture external sounds so you can identify the song playing around you.

3. Google Chrome can read pages for you

A function introduced in Android 15 Chrome’s ability to read articles aloudThis functionality is very common in modern browsers and is now a native part of the system.

2. Description of AI-generated images

TalkBack, Android’s accessibility-focused screen reader, Powered by Gemini AI to interpret imagesThe tool accurately identifies the content of a photo, allowing low vision users to understand the content without using additional applications.

1. Earthquake detection

Android 15’s earthquake detection system has now been expanded to the entire U.S. The tool notifies the user of tremors and provides instructions on how to protect themselves from accidents.

Android 15 is nearing release

Now that Android 15’s AOSP is available to developers, the new operating system closer to being made publicIt is now up to manufacturers to develop and initiate their own changes to the system.

The first to receive the new operating system will be Pixel phones, as always. However, Samsung should start testing with One UI 7 in September.