π To find the feature: Go to the apps area of ββSystem Settings, tap the line to see all apps, select any app from the list, and look for the new “Manage unused apps” toggle. This toggle seems to be on by default for all apps. So, keep in mind that unless you turn off this option on a case-by-case basis, Android will automatically archive anything it deems unused.
Android 15 Pixel Feature #12: Widget Whisperer
Android widgets are great, but add Adding new widgets to your Android device’s home screen isn’t always a great experience. Android 15 improves this problem by introducing a new, more visual widget addition interface. It features categorized recommendations and a more visual, real-time preview of how each widget will actually look before you select it.
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π To find the feature: Touch and hold an empty area on your Pixel home screen, then tap the Widgets option.
Android 15 Pixel Feature #13: Customizable Contrast
good, here it is A sight to behold: Starting with Android 15, Pixel has new and improved options to customize color contrast throughout your Android experience.
This makes text and other on-screen elements easier to read. It also allows you to avoid some of the rather drab pastel motifs that are so prominent throughout Google’s current Material You Design theme.
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Android 15 Pixel Feature #14: Persistent Toggle
Do you have a Pixel Fold or Pixel Tablet? The same persistent taskbar trick introduced on this year’s new Pixel 9 Pro Fold smartphone is now coming to other large-screen Android devices to keep your on-demand taskbar visible Provides an easy way to make it available. all Not only when summoned, but also at that time.
π To find the feature: First, bring up the taskbar by slowly swiping up from the bottom of the screen (when your phone is collapsed and expanded). Then press and hold the small vertical line on the left side of the taskbar, between the app drawer icon and the first app in the list. This will show you the newly added option to always show the taskbar.
Android 15 Pixel Feature #15: Star Shooting Decorations
Last but not least on our list is an option that makes it easier than ever to take advantage of one of Pixel’s most impressive photography features. This is a Google-powered feature that lets you take amazing night sky photos with your device.
With Android 15 you can: manually Enable astrophotography mode on your Pixel (finally!). So the next time you see a star, you can capture it in all its glory and show it off to your co-workers in the morning without having to hunt around for options.
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π To find the feature: On Pixel 6 and later, open your phone’s camera, select Night Sight in the mode slider at the bottom of the screen, then tap the moon icon in the bottom-right corner of the screen. Next, look for the βMax β Astroβ slider that appears in the main viewfinder area. Slide your finger to the left on it to switch to the “Astro” setting and point your phone away towards the sky.
All that remains is to aim for the stars. And that part is down to my Pixel palming friends. you To pull them apart.
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