Android 15 Developer Guide
What's New for Developers
Android 15 advances platform privacy and security while introducing new APIs for media, camera, and improved tablet/foldable experiences. The release includes a compatibility framework allowing developers to toggle behavior changes at runtime for easier testing and debugging without requiring app retargeting.
Highlights
- Enhanced privacy and security platform with improved data protection mechanisms
- Superior media and camera experiences with new developer APIs
- Optimized tablet and foldable device support with adaptive UI capabilities
- Runtime compatibility framework to toggle behavior changes without retargeting
- Productivity improvements through content organization and categorization features
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