Android 15 Beta 2 Arrives Amid AI Focus

TLDR: Google I/O 2024 keynote focuses on AI; Android 15 Beta 2 and key features to be unveiled on day two.

Google’s I/O 2024 keynote spotlighted AI across its platforms. Android 15 news, including Beta 2, is reserved for day two.

AI Takes Center Stage

Typically, an Android Beta launches shortly after the main I/O keynote. This year, Google prioritized artificial intelligence. The mobile OS segment featured Gemini app updates and future on-device capabilities powered by Gemini Nano.

Steady Progress

The Android 15 Developer Preview, which began in February, has progressed smoothly with minor UI tweaks. Some changes have already reached the Android 14 QPR3 Beta, set for stable release next month.

Beta 1.2 arrived swiftly in late April. Beta 2, slated for Wednesday, should introduce significant changes as Google details Android 15’s key features.

Promising Developments

Google’s decision to split the news over two days is encouraging after last year’s single mention of Android 14 during the keynote.

It reflects I/O’s return to a multi-day, in-person format. The conference even extends to a third day, with online sessions releasing on Thursday.

Android 15 is shaping up to be an exciting release. Stay tuned for more revelations as I/O 2024 unfolds.