When it comes to rolling out upgrades and security patches to its devices, Motorola has been a bit slower than its competitors but recently the brand has caught up with the other brands as the rollout for the Android 15 stable version has already started for Motorola smartphones, many have already received this upgrade while some eligible Motorola devices will soon receive this upgrade.
Motorola has today officially released the Android 15 Beta update for the Moto G34 smartphone in Brazil to users who registered for Motorola’s testing program (via @Fanboy_Moto).
G34 Android 15 Beta Rolling out !! pic.twitter.com/2xxYso3o4U
— MotoFanboy (@Fanboy_Moto) January 14, 2025
The update is identified by version V1UG35H.57. It includes Android security patch updates released by January 1, 2025, in addition to the December 2024 security patch. The control panel image is also shared by the tipster. Other than this no major details are revealed but since the company has rolled out the beta upgrade, the official version may also be rolled out to this smartphone soon.
Android 15- Features
Improved Connections and Sharing
Control more Bluetooth features from quick settings
Previously, in quick settings, you could tap the Bluetooth icon to turn it on or off.
Now when you tap the Bluetooth icon in quick settings you can do much more: Turn Bluetooth on or off, Pair a new device, Switch paired devices, See the remaining battery on paired devices, Disconnect or forget a paired device, For a paired device, change sound settings and access to contacts and history
Use satellite messaging when the mobile network is unavailable (not all carriers support this feature)
Now, even when your mobile network is unavailable, you can send SMS. Your phone will automatically connect to a satellite, letting you send text messages. You’ll see a message on your lock screen and in the messages icon Messages app, notifying you that you’re connected to a satellite.
Use one-tap hotspot to connect devices with same Google account
If your phone and the device you want to connect to its hotspot are using the same Google account, you no longer need to enter a password to connect.
Accessibility Improvements – Control hearing devices from quick settings
- Quick settings now has a tile to control hearing devices. Tap the tile to peek at hearing device battery levels, change device settings, and turn other audio features like Live Caption on or off.
- You can also switch between preset sound profiles that automatically adjust your hearing device based on your listening environment. Get presets for: Restaurants, Work, TV, Outdoors, All-round (neutral, balanced)
Get more vision support
- Now it’s easier to read using font scaling that prevents text from being too large.
- You can now connect modern refreshable Braille displays to your phone’s screen reader over USB or Bluetooth with Braille Display HID support.
Security enhancements
Find powered-off phones and connected accessories can now help you locate:
- Your phone, even when offline
- Headphones, tracker tags, and other compatible devices, even when powered off
Get secure, simpler to use authentication:
- To slow down phone theft attacks, adaptive authentication now locks the screen after 5 failed authentication attempts (PIN or biometrics).
- For apps designed for Android 15, access your saved passwords with facial recognition, a fingerprint, or your screen lock to log in. If you accidentally dismiss the passkey prompt, you’ll still find passkey or other suggestions in autofill screens, like keyboard suggestions or dropdown menus, making signing in easy.
Other improvements
- Circle to search items on screen: To search for more information for an item on your screen, touch & hold the navigation bar or home button to open the search feature, then circle or tap the item on your screen.
- See larger thumbnails in photo picker: Now thumbnails of photos and videos are easier to see and select for sharing.
- New emoji stickers: New Emoji Kitchen stickers are available, like the disco ball and headphones. Whether you’re rocking out to hip hop, country, or jazz music, there are now more ways to express your musical self.
- Gen-AI emojis: Create customized emoji with a wider range of expressions, styles, or themes with Gen-AI. Remix your favourite emoji and share them from Gboard as stickers.
