It seems that the highly anticipated release of Android 15 on Pixel devices is being delayed. Google has not confirmed this yet, but according to a new report, the update does not appear to be available until October – possibly even mid-month. This delay is surprising, as Android15 Beta 4.2 was quite stable. The Pixel 9 series, which currently ships with Android 14, will likely receive the September 2024 security patch next month, instead of Android15. While Android15 itself may not be the biggest update, but it brings notable features like a private space, a redesigned Material You volume panel, and improvements to the widget selection.
Interestingly, despite the pixel delay, Android15 is expected to appear on the Android Open Source Project (AOSP) next week. Usually, this milestone coincides with the release of the Pixel. However, there have been exceptions in the past, such as with Android 12, where there was a 15-day gap between the release of the source code and the Pixel update. This year, the gap seems to be even bigger.
As a result of this delay Pixels 9 Series, comes with Android14 preinstalled. However, Google plans to remove some of the features Android15 Beta to Android14.
For Pixel users who are eagerly waiting Android15this delay might be a little disappointing. However, it's important to remember that a slightly later release date can often mean a more refined and bug-free experience. In the meantime, they can still enjoy some of the new features through the backported additions Android14.
For the wider Android ecosystem, this delay may not have a significant impact. Most Android devices typically receive major updates several months after their release for Pixel phones. For the majority of Android users, the Android15 The rollout timeline remains largely unchanged. The end result should be a more sophisticated and stable Android15 update.