Google has changed its strategy this time. Usually, Pixels are launched with the latest Android. Just like Apple does for its iPhones. However, this time, Google launched the Pixel 9 series two months ahead of its regular deadline (August instead of October), but there has been no confirmation on the timeline for the rollout of Android 15. So far. Google has confirmed the rollout timeline for its latest version of Android. But if you were expecting that Android will also be released early this year because of the early arrival of Pixels, you may be disappointed. Google has revealed that Android 15 will be available in October.

According to a report by Android Authority, Google has updated the release notes for the Android Beta Exit update, which is sent to users leaving the Android Beta program. The new notes advise users waiting for the stable Android 15 update to ignore the downgrade notification until Android 15 is available in October. Still, the actual dates for the rollout are not confirmed.

Android 15 is planned to come to a wide range of Pixel devices, including the Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro, and Pixel 6a; Pixel 7, Pixel 7 Pro, and Pixel 7a; as well as the upcoming Pixel 8, Pixel 8 Pro, and Pixel 8a models. Of course, the update will also extend to the Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, Pixel 9 Pro XL, and Pixel 9 Pro Fold.

Apart from Pixel devices, several other phone makers have also joined the Android beta program. According to reports, Android 15 can be expected on Honor Magic 6 Pro, Vivo X100 series, iQOO 12 series, Nothing Phone 2A, Nothing Phone 2, Nothing Phone 2A Plus, OnePlus 12 and OnePlus Open and Tecno Camon 30 Pro 5G.

Google previewed Android 15 at the Google I/O 2024 event in May this year. The latest version of Android brings a variety of improvements for both developers and everyday users. For developers, the update introduces a new privacy sandbox to enhance user privacy by restricting data access and tracking. It also includes advanced camera extensions for better hardware integration and a performance optimization framework for improved thermal, CPU, and GPU management.

On the user side, Android 15 brings features like archiving less-used apps to save space, enhanced braille display support in Talkback, and new security measures like end-to-end encryption for contact keys. Other updates include edge-to-edge app display by default, expanded data types in Health Connect, and the ability to share specific app windows with partial screen sharing.