Android 15’s Instant Hotspot Feature to Skip Samsung Devices

As Android 15 gears up for its big debut later this year, Google is putting the finishing touches on some cool new features! One of them is Instant Hotspot, a handy tool that lets Android tablets and Chromebooks easily connect to your phone’s hotspot.

However, recent reports confirm that Instant Hotspot won’t be available on Samsung Galaxy devices. Instead, Galaxy users are already familiar with a similar functionality called Auto Hotspot, integrated into Samsung’s One UI.

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While both Instant Hotspot and Auto Hotspot serve the same purpose of connecting devices to a phone’s internet, the key difference lies in compatibility. Google’s Instant Hotspot is designed to work seamlessly with any Android tablet or Chromebook, offering a broader range of compatibility. On the other hand, Samsung’s Auto Hotspot is exclusive to Galaxy devices within the same Samsung account or family group.

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Samsung’s Auto Hotspot

For Samsung users, the absence of Instant Hotspot may not significantly impact their experience, as they still have access to Auto Hotspot. However, the exclusion of Instant Hotspot means that Galaxy users won’t have the option to easily connect other Android gadgets, like tablets or Chromebooks, once Android 15 is rolled out.

The reason behind this decision remains unclear. While Instant Hotspot is part of Google Play Services and theoretically available for all Google-certified Android devices, Samsung may have opted out to avoid redundancy with their existing Auto Hotspot feature.

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Android 15’s Instant Hotspot

Android 15 Previews

Here are some quick previews for the upcoming Android 15:

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  • Accessibility: TalkBack now supports Braille displays and secure Bluetooth, improving accessibility for visually impaired users.
  • Camera and Media: Android 15 introduces changes to camera functionalities, including HDR headroom adjustments and enhancements to audio track management.
  • Connectivity: The update enhances NFC tap-to-pay experiences and introduces a new Wallet role for tighter integration with wallet apps.
  • Core Functionality: Apps are now only brought out of the stopped state when directly or indirectly interacted with, improving efficiency and security.
  • Developer Productivity: Enhancements to PdfRenderer APIs and automatic language switching control aid developers in app localization and productivity.
  • Performance and Battery: The ApplicationStartInfo API offers insights into app startup processes for better performance optimization, potentially leading to improved battery life.
  • Privacy: The StorageStats.getAppBytesByDataType() API provides detailed information on app storage usage, aiding in effective management.
  • Security: Android 15 introduces new security features like the E2eeContactKeysManager class for robust end-to-end encryption.
  • User Experience: Changes in Android 15 include edge-to-edge enforcement and Improved Do Not Disturb rules for an enhanced user experience.

Despite the disappointment for some Galaxy users, it’s worth considering that Samsung’s decision may be aimed at simplifying their user experience or maintaining the exclusivity of their feature set.

What are your thoughts on this move by Samsung?

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