Android 15 Beta 3 Introduces Adaptive Timeout on Google Pixel Smartphones: Report

Android 15 Beta 3 Introduces Adaptive Timeout on Google Pixel Smartphones: Report

Adaptive Timeout is expected to utilise the front camera and proximity sensor to determine if the Pixel smartphone is in use.

Photo Credit: Google

Android 15 Beta 3 update was rolled out to Pixel smartphone users on Tuesday

Highlights

• Adaptive timeout feature was introduced on Pixel smartphones
• The feature is reported in the Android 15 Beta 3 update
• The update also brings improved support for passkeys and single-tap login

Android 15 Beta 3 update was released by Google on Tuesday and it brought several new features to Android smartphones, with some being exclusive to Pixel handsets. According to a report, it introduces a new “Adaptive Timeout” feature on Pixel smartphones, enabling the device to lock itself automatically if it isn't in use for a specified period. Alongside this feature, the latest Android 15 beta update also brings several other quality-of-life additions, such as a redesigned wallpaper editor and Android safe browsing.

Adaptive Timeout on Android 15

According to a 9to5Google report, the Android 15 Beta update adds an Adaptive timeout option in the display settings next to the screen timeout option. It is claimed to automatically turn off the screen if the device is not in use. it is currently unclear whether this feature will be exclusive to Pixel smartphones.

While details about its workings remain unclear, the report speculates the adaptive timeout feature may utilise the front camera and proximity sensor to determine if the Pixel smartphone is in use. Depending on the case, the smartphone may remain unlocked or locked.

• Android 15 Beta 3 With Improved Passkey Support Released: How to Download

The report suggests this feature in Android 15 is not working right now. Even if users toggle the adaptive timeout setting, the handset is said to ignore it, preferring the screen timeout setting.

Android 15 introduces improved passkey support

The Android 15 Beta 3 release reportedly to introduce improved support for passkeys, allowing users to log into various apps with just a single tap. According to Google’s latest blog post, the login process will be simplified with a card presented to users, notifying them of the option of logging into apps with fingerprint or facial recognition.

Android 15 Beta 3 compatible devices

Google has released the Android 15 Beta 3 update for Pixel smartphones. Pixel 6 and later models, up to the latest Pixel 8 series, including Pixel 8a, are eligible for the update. Additionally, it can be installed on other Pixel devices in Google’s ecosystem, such as the Pixel Fold and Pixel Tablet.

• Pixel Tablet Could Gain this Circle to Search Shortcut on Android 15
• Android 15 Beta 3 With Improved Passkey Support Released: How to Download

Google says the third iteration of its upcoming operating system (OS) for Android devices has reached “'platform stability”, enabling developers to integrate their applications with Android 15's new features. The update is expected to be rolled out later this year, starting with Pixel smartphones.

Is the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 the best foldable phone you can buy in India right now? We discuss the company's new clamshell-style foldable handset on the latest episode of Orbital, the Gadgets 360 podcast. Orbital is available on Spotify, Gaana, JioSaavn, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music and wherever you get your podcasts.
Affiliate links may be automatically generated – see our ethics statement for details.

Google Pixel Fold

• KEY SPECS
• NEWS

Display (Primary) 7.60-inchProcessor Google Tensor G2Front Camera 9.5-megapixel + 8-megapixel Rear Camera 48-megapixel + 10.8-megapixel + 10.8-megapixel RAM 12GBStorage 256GBBattery Capacity 4821mAhOS Android 13Resolution 2208×1840 pixels

• Android 15 Beta 3 Introduces Adaptive Timeout on Google Pixel Smartphones: Report
• Android 15 Beta 3 With Improved Passkey Support Rolled Out By Google as Update Reaches Platform Stability
• Google Pixel 9, Pixel Fold 2 Alleged Case Renders Hint at Design; Suggest Pixel 9 Pro XL Variant
• Google Pixel Feature Drop for June Brings Gemini AI to More Pixel Phones Along With Other Imaging Features

More Google mobilesGoogle mobiles price in India

Google Pixel 6

• KEY SPECS
• NEWS

Display 6.40-inchProcessor Google TensorFront Camera 8-megapixel Rear Camera 50-megapixel + 12-megapixel RAM 8GBStorage 128GB, 256GBBattery Capacity 4614mAhOS Android 12Resolution 1080×2400 pixels

• Android 15 Beta 3 Introduces Adaptive Timeout on Google Pixel Smartphones: Report
• Android 15 Beta 3 With Improved Passkey Support Rolled Out By Google as Update Reaches Platform Stability
• Google Pixel Feature Drop for June Brings Gemini AI to More Pixel Phones Along With Other Imaging Features
• Android 15 Beta 2 With Private Space, Advanced Anti-Theft Protection and More Released

More Google mobilesGoogle mobiles price in India

Google Pixel 8a

• REVIEW
• KEY SPECS
• NEWS

• Design
• Display
• Software
• Performance
• Battery Life
• Camera
• Value for Money

• Good
• Compact IP67-rated design
• Timely software updates
• Pixel Feature Drops are worth the wait
• Impressive still camera performance

• Bad
• Thick display bezel
• Gets very hot when using the camera
• Heating limits camera options
• Wired and wireless charging are slow

Read detailed Google Pixel 8a reviewDisplay 6.10-inchFront Camera 13-megapixelRear Camera 64-megapixel + 13-megapixel RAM 8GBStorage 128GB, 256GBBattery Capacity 4492mAhOS Android 14Resolution 1080×2400 pixels

• Android 15 Beta 3 Introduces Adaptive Timeout on Google Pixel Smartphones: Report
• Android 15 Beta 3 With Improved Passkey Support Rolled Out By Google as Update Reaches Platform Stability
• Google Pixel 8a Review: A for Ambition
• Google Pixel 8, Pixel 8a Get Android AICore Update Ahead of Gemini Nano Rollout: Report

More Google mobilesGoogle mobiles price in India

Google Pixel Tablet

• KEY SPECS
• NEWS

Display 10.95-inchProcessor Google Tensor G2, Titan M2 security coprocessorFront Camera 8-megapixelResolution 2560×1600 pixelsRAM 8GBOS Android 13Storage 128GBRear Camera 8-megapixel

• Google Pixel Tablet Gains Circle to Search Access via Action Key on Android 15 Beta 3: Report
• Google Pixel Feature Drop for June Brings Gemini AI to More Pixel Phones Along With Other Imaging Features
• Google Rolls Out Pixel Feature Drop Alongside March Security Update for Supported Devices: Details
• Google Pixel Tablet 2 Could Be in Works, Codenames Allegedly Surface in Latest Android Beta

More Google Tablets