Android

Android 15 QPR1 Beta 2: New Features and Changes

Explore the new features and changes in Android 15 QPR1 Beta 2, including battery charging optimization, keyboard switcher key, lockscreen widgets on Pixel Tablet, desktop windowing, color correction intensity slider, screen recording + Cast chip, Settings app redesign, developer- and user-reported issuesfixes
By Blip Tech 1 min read

Google is rolling out Android 15 QPR1 Beta 2 for Pixel devices, bringing a range of new features and fixes. Some of the key updates include a new battery charging optimization that limits charges to 80%, a keyboard switcher key, lockscreen widgets on the Pixel Tablet, desktop windowing on the Pixel Tablet, a color correction intensity slider in accessibility settings, and a redesigned settings app. Additionally, several user- and developer-reported issues have been resolved, such as GPS battery usage over-reporting, Google Password Manager integration, and Bluetooth connectivity interruptions.

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