Android 15 Beta 2 rolling out today: How to download and what to expect

Beta release is only available on selective Google Pixel devices, including Pixel 6

Alexander Lewis - May 15, 2024

The image is an illustration showing Android 15 on a lime green background. — Google

At the Google I/O 2024 developer conference, the tech giant announced the rollout of Android 15 Beta 2, the next generation of the Google mobile operating system. This is the latest iteration packed with exciting new features and improvements.

Android 15 is rolling out today and Gadinsider has brought you all the details on how to download and what to expect. The release comes a day after the Google I/O 2024 keynote, which focused on artificial intelligence (AI) announcements, including updates to Gemini and other related products and services.

What to expect from Android 15 Beta 2

Although Google hasn't revealed the full details of Android 15 Beta 2, we can expect some interesting new additions based on what we saw during the first day of Google's I/O event. Some of the features of Android 15 Beta 2 include.

On-device AI capabilities
Major security updates
Improved Near Field Communication (NFC) transactions
Ability to share specific app windows instead of the whole screen
Enhanced support for satellite networks
Better control over camera settings, especially in low-light conditions
App archiving feature to free up storage space
Integration of Gemini AI features into Google Assistant

Google released the first Android 15 developer preview in February, followed by the first public beta release in April. These releases are only available on selective Google Pixel devices, including the Pixel 6 to Pixel 8 Pro, as well as the Pixel Fold and Pixel tablets.