Recently, there have been a number of related leaks about Google's devices, and most of them revolve around Android 15 and Pixel series devices.
Now, the latest news also mentions the Android 15 upgrade again.
The latest leaks reveal that in Android 15 Beta 2's storage settings, there is no longer a "System" option. Instead, there is the "System" heading, which is divided into "OS (specific Android version)" and "Temporary System Files".
This may reduce some confusion about how much space your system files occupy. However, unrecognized files will still be considered temporary system files.
At the same time, another leak also revealed that a new "adaptive vibration" feature appeared in the latest Android 15 beta.
It is reported that in the settings of Android 15 Beta 2 > Sound and Vibration > Vibration and Haptics, there is a new adaptive vibration option. This setup works with multiple Pixel 7 Pro and Pixel 8 Pro devices, and it looks like an upgrade for more than just one model.
According to the description, Adaptive Vibration automatically adjusts the phone's vibration based on the user's environment. It determines the sound level and environment by using the phone's microphone and other sensors. At the same time, in order to protect privacy, no data is recorded.
The introduction on the Adaptive Vibration page shows that when this feature is enabled, the tactile vibration of the phone will be stronger when the user is on the couch and less when it is placed on the table.
It's unclear what sensors other than the microphone can adjust the vibration intensity of the phone, but judging by the description, the design of this feature is quite practical.
In addition, judging from the leaks, the new Android 15 may improve the lock screen and notification panel, making the phone display better in landscape mode.
It is reported that the current device cannot switch to landscape mode when the screen is locked, and the notification panel can be rotated to landscape mode, but the layout sacrifices a lot of space.
In the new Android 15, Google will be upgrading this part of the content.
Similarly, the new landscape mode layout for the phone lock screen looks similar to that of a tablet.
In addition to the tweaks to the notification panel, in the upcoming Android 15, Google will also bring a big UI overhaul to the volume adjustment panel.
In the latest Android 15 Developer Preview 2 release, there is the ability to manually activate the new volume panel UI. The controls have a thicker bar with a dot at the end of the slider that can be quickly lowered to maximum volume, and the icons in the bar area can also be quickly muted to change the module.
Android 15's new volume panel is foldable. Clicking the button next to the media volume slider will collapse or expand the panel. As long as there is active media playing, the volume panel is collapsed by default. Otherwise, it will open in a fully expanded state.
The "Sounds & Vibrations" heading in the Android 14 volume adjustment panel has also disappeared in Android 15 and has been replaced by a media output shortcut.
Google has also added some animations to the new Android 15 volume panel. The control name text can be moved with the slider, so users can always see the control name when adjusting the volume level. At the same time, when you move the slider, the current volume level is also displayed in the position of the icon.
In addition to the new design, the volume panel will also display additional controls such as spatial audio and "noise control".