Top Android 15 features you should immediately tweak

Android 15 allows users to properly display longer app names in the launcher
An undated image of Android 15. — Google
An undated image of Android 15. — Google 

The beta version of the latest Android 15 update finally made its much-awaited debut yesterday in most parts of the world. 

Experts attributed the delayed rollout of the first Android 15 beta to the extensive testing which took Google months to do in order to make the latest Android update installable on Android devices. 

Android 15 settings you must change

Except for a handful of features for hiding apps and delivering enhanced multitasking, no notable changes have been incorporated into the visual appeal Android 15 offers. Provided you're willing to exploit Android 15 to its depth, you better commit to slight and crucial tweaking in your Android smartphone after installing Android 15. 

Turning on Theft protection features in Android 15

You must enable the theft protection features in Android 15, just like the Theft Detection Lock, which uses on-device sensors and AI to spot sudden movements and automatically locks the screen. Offline Device Lock gets activated when an unauthorised person disconnects your phone from the internet, turns it off, or attempts to wipe your data. Lastly, you can use Remote Lock to remotely lock your phone by visiting android.com/lock and entering your phone number.

Android 15's Private Space

Private Space is one of the most significant features Android 15 carries. It allows you to hide confidential data and apps in a place accessible only to you. Since the feature does not get automatically activated, users must toggle it on from the device settings.

Android 15: Displaying app names properly

If it annoys you to see app names displayed inappropriately on your phone, then the sooner you tweak this setting the better to embrace an eye-catching and organised display. Devices with smaller screens like the Google Pixel 8a cut off app names in the launcher, becoming a hassle to identify apps. Fret not because Android 15 lets users resolve this issue and properly display longer app names in the launcher.

Android 15 app settings: How to display longer app names properly

Follow the steps listed below to show full app names:

  1. Tap and hold on an empty area of your home screen.
  2. Select Home Settings from the options.
  3. Scroll down to App list settings.
  4. Toggle on Show long app names.