Google is rolling out Android 15ssecond public betain tandem with the second day of the Google I/O developer conference.
Overseas, manufacturers likeXiaomiare also joining the party.
But there is plenty of user-facing stuff to try outmore than in the first public beta.
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It uses a separate user profile from the rest of the OS.
Android 15 also includes new Theft detection.
This can help increase the chances of recovering the gear.
Private space will require authentication to log in.Screenshot: Google
The next version of Android will also work better withlarge-screen devices.
Its not that it didnt before, but Googles been hunkering down to make multitasking feel more fluid.
Once weve reviewed the beta, well have a full rundown ofeverything new in Android 15.
WearOS 5 Beta
Googles wearables will also receive an update later this year.
TheWearOS 5 betais now available for developers.
The smartwatch software is based on Android 14.
Its focused on enhancing battery life and being more power efficient.
Google details it in the developer documentation.
I dont think the Pixel Watch will necessarily outlast the 100-hour promise of the OnePlus Watch 2 anytime soon.
But its good to know Google is prioritizing what weve all been complaining about with respect to wearing smartwatches.
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