Google Releases Android 15 Source Code Ahead of Upcoming Pixel Rollout
Google shares the Android 15 source code and outlines plans to deploy the update to Pixel devices in the coming weeks. The release includes new privacy features, multitasking tools, and enhanced developer options.
Google announces the release of Android 15 and makes its source code publicly available through the Android Open Source Project. The company plans to bring the new mobile operating system to supported Pixel devices in the coming weeks, followed by a wider rollout to select smartphones from Samsung, Xiaomi, OnePlus, and other manufacturers in the coming months.
The latest update introduces several new user features, including a Private Space function that allows users to isolate sensitive information from the rest of the operating system. It also adds the ability to save favorite split-screen app combinations, pin the taskbar to the screen, record specific portions of the display, and sign in using passkeys with a single tap.
For developers, Android 15 offers improved tools for typography, internationalization, camera, and media experiences, with a special focus on enhancing apps for tablets and foldables. Google makes most app-facing changes opt-in to give developers ample time to prepare for SDK version 35, and it launches an educational "Spotlight Weeks" series to help builders understand the new technical capabilities.