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Android 15 review: Smooth operator

Google isn't rolling out massive changes this year, but there are plenty of great updates — particularly if you use a Pixel.

(Image credit: Harish Jonnalagadda / Android Central)While I like Pixel Launcher in general, the interface has its share of issues; there is noticeable jitter, the animations are janky, and it just isn't a great experience. This time, a key focus is theft prevention, with Google leveraging its on-device AI smarts to offer a suite of features aimed at ensuring your data isn't accessible if your device is stolen. Private Space does a great job locking down sensitive data, the UI tweaks and improvements to haptics make using Pixels that much more enjoyable, and Google introduced much-needed theft protection measures.

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