I use a Motorola device, and while I don’t hate the update, I’m not a fan of how the switch apps button looks now. It’s changed from a simple square to a thin rectangle between two lines, like this: ||.
Feels indistinguishable from Android 14.
Mostly the same as Android 14. Pixel animations got some tweaks, but it doesn’t feel like these changes warranted a whole new version. The addition of ‘private space’ and theft detection doesn’t do much for me. They need to add features that truly enhance the user experience.
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Removing the need for a screen lock to use payment features would be a real upgrade.
Might be a Motorola-specific design choice. On my Pixel, the button is still a square.
I like it. These iterative updates are better for stability. Android 11 to 13 had too many bugs for me. Since Android 14, my Pixel has been running smoothly, and I’m glad Google is focusing on making things stable rather than overhauling the UI again.
I didn’t even notice the change! Although after updating, custom launchers like Microsoft and Nova have been buggy on my Edge 50 Fusion. The app switcher flickers, and some rows in the horizontal app menu don’t display properly.
Feels just like Android 14—stale and stagnant, with the same lack of UI cohesion.
No major innovations since Android 10. It feels like Google is out of ideas for improving Android.
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No major innovations since Android 10. It feels like Google is out of ideas for improving Android.
I’m still on Android 11 and don’t see a reason to upgrade. Plenty of reasons not to, though.
I’ll wait for Android 16 devices. I’m more curious about the rumored Terminal feature in A16.
Are we just calling it Hello UI 2.0 now?
Hi-res audio support in PowerAmp is gone after the update. Not sure if it’s the app or Android’s fault.
Not a fan. It broke compatibility with some older Bluetooth devices, causing me a lot of trouble.
It’s running stable and smooth on my Pixel 6a.
You’ll get used to it in a week—it’s not a big deal.
I’m using a OnePlus, and OxygenOS 15 (Android 15) brings some visual upgrades. The split-screen feature now lets me resize a window to cover up to 90% of the screen, which is a big plus for me.
Few major features since Android 11. Android 12 had Material You. Android 13 let you copy images in recents. Here’s what Android 14 and 15 added:
- Android 14: App pairs, pin auto-confirm, lock screen customization.
- Android 15: Private space, volume/ringer redesign, partial screen recording, predictive back animation, Bluetooth audio sharing, USB-C to monitor video streaming (needs compatible cables, unlike iPhone).
These are minor. What we need is better precision, UX improvements, and a serious desktop mode that challenges Windows.
I don’t have strong feelings about it. Still on Android 13 or 14—not sure, and it doesn’t matter.