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Android 15’s internal code name is Vanilla Ice Cream
Last month, Google released the Android 14 Developer Preview 1 to Pixel smartphones (4a 5G to 7 Pro). As we are still months away from the tentative Android 14 release, Google appears to be already working on Vanilla Ice Cream, which is the code name of Android 15.
According to Mishaal Rahman, the internal code name of 2024’s Android 15 operating system is Vanilla Ice Cream. This leak arrived quite earlier compared to the last year as we got to know the dessert code name of Android 14 in late April.
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You may have been wondering about how this came too early as Android 14 is in the early stage. Well, it’s possible that the company may have made some code changes in the Android Open Source Project (AOSP) and the developer discovered it in that.
In the past few years, Google made dessert code names limited to developers and public Beta stages during development. Now, new versions of Android are just expressed as versions such as Android 14, Android 13, Android 12, and so on.
Dessert code name naming flashback:
- v14 – Upside-Down Cake
- v13 – Tiramisu
- v12 – Snow Cone
- v11 – Red Velvet Cake
- v10 – Quince Tart
Android 14:
Google seeded the first Developer Preview build of Android 14 last month, with an aim to deliver Stable software by August. The company is likely to begin the Android 14 Beta program for general users, and the announcement may happen during Google I/O 2023.
One UI 6.0:
We just revealed which Samsung devices are eligible for the One UI 6.0 Beta program, which you can check here. The company may start the One UI 6 Beta program nearly at the time of the stable Android 14 release by Google. We believe, Samsung devices may start getting stable One UI 6.0 update by October 2023.
2024 One UI:
One UI 6.0 is a mature software skin in the Android segment, which is known for its futuristic and impressively developed features. Samsung is continuing the version strategy since the launch of the original One UI version way back in 2019. And if it continues, we will welcome the One UI 7 in 2024.
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Google has released the Android 15 Beta 1.1 update for pixel devices, which includes a series of bug fixes following the previous version released two weeks ago. It is available for several Pixel devices, from the Pixel 6 to the Pixel 8 Pro, including the Pixel Tablet and Pixel Fold.
Identified via version AP31.240322.023, the Android 15 Beta 1.1 update comes with the latest security patch for April 2024. It addresses several issues, particularly with NFC which had been causing disruptions in wallet applications and other related system functions.
Moreover, the update resolves a problem that caused crashes in the Developer Options settings screen. It also fixes issues that were preventing some devices from properly updating to the initial Beta 1 release. Additionally, a fix has been implemented for a problem related to text clipping during printing tasks.
For users who are part of the Android Beta for Pixel program, the Beta 1.1 update will be provided as an over-the-air (OTA) update. Users can also manually install the update to enjoy error-free and enhanced service.
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Google plans to introduce support for NFC Wireless charging (WLC) with Android 15. This feature is a significant development for charging small electronic devices. Unlike the widely-used Qi wireless charging, NFC wireless charging does not require large coils, making it ideal for devices with limited internal space.
With the Android 15 update, NFC wireless charging is expected to become more common in smaller devices such as earbuds, styluses, smartwatches, and tracker tags. This support will enhance user convenience and device functionality.
Announced in 2020, the NFC Wireless Charging technology uses antennas that are reportedly smaller than one centimeter. These antennas are versatile, serving both as a means for wireless charging and NFC data transfer. This dual functionality is particularly beneficial for smaller devices.
The slow adoption of NFC Wireless Charging in the market has been attributed to a lack of support from major operating systems. However, the recent Android 15 beta release indicates that Google is now integrating NFC Wireless Charging capabilities into the Android platform. This move could lead to an increase in WLC-enabled accessories.
This feature could transform the charging of devices like tracker tags, which could use NFC for both power and data, and styluses that comply with the USI 2.0 specification.
Android 15 might allow Google Play to update your phone’s NFC
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Google has recently released the first beta version of Android 15, which brings a significant update as lets users select a preferred app to serve as their default wallet application. This feature enhances the system’s flexibility, allowing for a personalized choice of NFC payment apps.
Previously, Google Wallet was the default NFC payment app on Pixel phones. With the new update, users have noticed that the AMEX app is also compatible with this setting.
This change is also expected for various payment apps to become the default wallet app on Android devices. Google explains that wallet apps are designed to store essential items like credit cards, loyalty cards, and even car keys, facilitating different types of transactions.
This update is notable because it differs from Apple’s approach on iOS, where alternative digital wallet apps are not allowed. Previously, Android hasn’t blocked third-party wallet apps but this new default setting will make it easier for users to integrate these apps into their payment processes, giving them more options and enhancing the overall user experience.
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