The first developer preview of Android 15, also known as Vanilla Ice Cream, has finally arrived. This is great news for app developers who can now start preparing their applications for the next version of the mobile operating system. Here’s what you need to know about the new release:

– Developer Preview 1 is currently available for testing on various Pixel devices including the Pixel 8, Pixel 8 Pro and more.
– Notable features in Android 15 include a focus on privacy and security, tools for app developers, and overall quality and performance upgrades.
– Some specific features to look out for include the latest Privacy Sandbox, secure health data sharing, file protection, camera improvements, and virtual MIDI updates.

Here’s a quick look at the release schedule for Android 15:
– Developer Preview 1 (available now)
– Developer Preview 2 (March)
– Beta 1 (April)
– Beta 2 (May)
– Beta 3 (June)
– Beta 4 (July)
– Final Release (TBD)

It’s important to note that this release is meant for developers only and not suitable for everyday users at this time. Non-developers should wait until Beta 1 or the QPR program opens for Android 15.

Stay tuned for more updates as we get closer to the final product. And remember, the Android 14 QPR program is still running but will conclude with QPR3’s stable release in June.