New Pixel telephones aren’t only a huge deal for individuals out there for, nicely, new Pixel telephones. In addition they arrive with the brand new main construct of Android, which means new options and different goodies for house owners of older Pixels, too. However this yr you’ll have to attend a bit longer. The Pixel 9 household is delivery with Android 14, and Android 15 gained’t be out there till October on the earliest.
That’s type of a bummer, giving the brand new telephones a much less impactful launch and which means present house owners must make do with the beta releases of Android 15 which have been out for the previous couple of months. Don’t hop on that beta immediately, although: In an effort to get off the beta and onto the Android 15 launch (or to downgrade to Android 14), you’ll must wipe your cellphone’s knowledge.
Android Authority noticed an replace message for beta customers, confirming that the Android 15 remaining launch gained’t be out there till October. It’s at present scheduled to launch for the Pixel 6 collection and newer (together with the Pixel Pill). Since quick and “clear” software program is likely one of the signature options of Google’s self-branded Pixel telephones, even a month delay is a particular downnote for customers.
Why the lengthy pause? Google isn’t saying, however Android Authority thinks it’s to extend stability for the brand new OS launch. Contemplating how deeply Google is making an attempt to combine Gemini AI into the system, and thus push customers for an expensive improve after that free trial is completed, it is sensible.
That being mentioned, I ponder if Android followers would favor a quicker improve to model 15, or a delayed one with extra of the AI Google has been speaking about continuous this yr. No prize for guessing which one I’d decide.