Google has released the Android 15 Developer Preview 1 as part of their regular cycle, which typically comes out in the early part of the year. This time, the code name starts with the letter V, rumored to be Vanilla Ice Cream. In this version, the focus is still on the core of the operating system, as Google continues to separate the Android updates from the OS, making it easier to update.
The new version supports the fs-verity feature from the Linux kernel, which verifies that the file system is not corrupted or tampered with by checking the digital signatures. It also introduces partial screen sharing, allowing apps to share specific windows of the app instead of the entire screen.
Additionally, the Camera API has been enhanced to give more control over the camera, including adjustments for low-light situations and flash intensity control. The support for virtual MIDI 2.0 input devices equivalent to physical devices connected via USB has also been added.
The Android Dynamic Performance Framework (ADPF) has been updated with APIs that allow apps to inform the OS of their power-efficiency needs, CPU-GPU frequency adjustments, and thermal headroom thresholds to control throttling as needed.
Google plans to release two more Developer Previews and four Beta versions before the final release in the third quarter of the year, following their previous pattern.
TLDR: Google releases Android 15 Developer Preview 1 with focus on core OS improvements, enhanced camera control, support for new features like fs-verity and virtual MIDI 2.0, and updates to the Dynamic Performance Framework. Multiple previews and beta versions to follow before final release in Q3.
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