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I was really hoping for widgets on the lock screen

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Summary from Gemini
Summary from Gemini

The video is about the new features of Android 15, also known as Android 15 Vanilla Ice-cream. Here is a summary of the video:

Design and Customization:

  • The Android logo is now a triangular shape with a small spaceship in the middle.
  • You can save app pairs in split-screen mode.
  • The volume panel has a new design with thicker pill-shaped sliders and lets you access extra features like audio picker and live caption.
  • Pixel launcher got improvements in the widgets panel. You can now get more recommendations and the ability to add widgets with a single tap.

Functionality:

  • Private space: This feature allows you to download new apps and save files that are separate from your main storage. You can access it with a passcode or Biometrics.
  • Archive apps: You can now archive apps to free up space while still keeping parts of the app so that you can reinstall it faster in the future.
  • Satellite messaging: This feature is available for T-Mobile users for now. It allows you to text anyone including emergency services even in remote areas.
  • Bluetooth will automatically turn on again the very next day if you turn it off. This is because of the new Find My Device Network that uses Bluetooth to help locate lost devices.
  • You can now use your Android device as a webcam with high-quality mode.
  • You can set a default wallet app other than Google Wallet.
  • Improved lock screen options on Pixel Fold and Pixel Tablet.
  • You can now check the health of your storage chip on Pixel devices.
  • More control over what happens when you fold or unfold the Pixel Fold device.
  • Predictive back gestures: When you swipe to go back, you will see a sneak peek of the previous page.

Other Features:

  • Improved desktop mode with features like split-screen and freeform windows.
  • New keyboard features including preview, sticky keys, slow keys, and bounce keys.
  • New screen saver that lets you control all of your Smart Home Products.
  • Color contrast option to adjust the contrast of the text, buttons, and icons.
  • Audio sharing: This feature lets others listen to the same music that you're listening to on their headphones.
  • Adaptive timeout: This feature automatically turns off your screen a bit earlier than what you set it to if it finds out that you're not using your device.
  • App quarantine: This feature lets you quarantine apps so that they won't be able to show notifications or run in the background.
  • Option to disable limiting the default frame rate for games.
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