Android 15 beta 1 is now available for download on eligible Google Pixel smartphones for users and developers who want to try out the upcoming version of Android. Google’s next mobile operating system (OS) update is expected to bring new features and functionality when it’s released later this year. While the search giant is expected to introduce new Android 15 features at Google I/O in May, the first beta version gives us a look at new privacy and security features coming to the OS later this year.

According to Details Shared by Google on the Android Beta subreddit on Thursday, the first beta release of Android 15 is now available for download on Pixel 8, Pixel 8 Pro, Pixel 7a, Pixel 7, Pixel 7 Pro, Pixel 6a, Pixel 6 Pro, Pixel Available to do. 6, Pixel Fold, and Pixel Tablet. Users who have installed the developer preview will automatically get the update to Android 15 beta 1, just like devices with Android 14 QPR3 beta.

In its post on Reddit, the company said it would have more details to share at its annual developer conference next month, but 9to5Google already Explored New features that were added after the last Android 15 Developer Preview. After installing Android 15 beta 1 users will see a new section called Cellular network security Under the Setting > Security and privacy > More security and privacy Said to allow users to require encryption when connecting to cellular networks, or receive notifications when connecting to unsecured networks.

Meanwhile, a new Send device name. is displayed under the toggle. Privacy The menu is found in the details section of each Wi-Fi network. It appears under the MAC address randomization setting and the description states that disabling the feature will stop sharing the phone’s name with the Wi-Fi network.

It looks like two more additions have been added to Android 15 beta 1. Users can set a default wallet app (such as Samsung Wallet or Google Wallet). Default apps Meanwhile, Pixel phone users who update to Android 15 Beta 1 will also get access to new Pixel Weather widgets that can be added to the home screen.

While Android 15 Beta 1 is likely to be more stable than the developer previews previously released by the company, it is advised to install the pre-release software on secondary devices and not your ‘daily driver’. on the phone. It’s also worth checking out Google’s official Android 15 Beta 1 release notes before installing the latest beta version on your Pixel phone.