After rolling out the steady launch of Android 15 for Pixel units in October 2024, Google has now rolled out its Android 15 QPR2 Beta 1 replace. As per a report, the replace hints at a number of the greater modifications that can arrive within the subsequent Pixel Drop software program replace. Google rolled out the replace on November 12 and it’s out there for older, current and new Pixel units, together with the foldables. As all the time the beta software program replace is simply out there to those that have opted for Google’s Beta software program program.
Google detailed the Android 15 QPR2 Beta 1 replace on its official Android Developer web page. Whereas we weren’t to check out the brand new beta replace, the oldsters over at Android Authority say that there’s a new customisable Do Not Disturb mode within the newest replace. The function will permit customers to set guidelines for the mode as per their particular necessities because the presently out there presets don’t. There’s a new menu for Modes that lets customers create a customized mode full with a customized identify and icon, as per the report. As soon as created, the consumer will supposedly no have the ability to set a schedule for this mode.
One other function noticed by the identical supply suggests the presence of the Icon Form Customisation function. The much-loved Android function was made out there with the launch of Android 11 however was pulled out from Android 12 and has gone lacking since. It now seems that Google is likely to be reviving the function in time for the upcoming Pixel Drop.
Whereas the function is formally talked about within the changelog, it’s not seen underneath the brand new Wallpaper and Type customisation part in Settings. Nonetheless, the supply factors to a tipster who found and used the identical within the “in-development” model of the Pixel wallpaper app hinting that it might arrive before later. The up to date app now reportedly reveals an app form and format tabs letting customers change the form of the icon to numerous presets.
Different options out there in the identical embrace the Linux Terminal app (lets builders run Linux apps in a digital machine), a better-organised touchpad and mouse settings (lets customers customise the color of the pointer) and the power to regulate the mouse cursor utilizing the quantity pad on a bodily keyboard.
Android 15 QPR2 Beta 1 additionally brings the much-awaited kernel model replace. It upgrades all Pixel units with older Tensor processors (Tensor G1, G2 and G3) to Linux 6.1. Google’s newest smartphones together with the Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Professional, Pixel 9 Professional XL and the Pixel 9 Professional Fold already run Linux 6.1.