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Smartphones have improved a lot in the last ten years. If you compare one of the new mid-priced phones to a ten-year-old mid-budget PC, the phone can manage memory better. The software is also improving, and companies are always trying to make better hardware to handle it.
We’re transitioning into an era where everything is getting smarter. But some people, like our grandparents or those who aren’t good with technology, might find it hard to use these phones. For example, my grandfather prefers using navigation buttons on his Android phone to switch between apps, instead of using gestures. And around the corner is an upcoming Android 15 feature, called “easy pre-set” mode, which addresses these issues.
Android 15 could include an “easy pre-set” mode for non-tech-savvy folks
Android expert Mishaal Rahman reported this first. According to him, Google seems to be working on a new feature called “easy pre-set” mode, aimed at making the interface more user-friendly. Which is highly useful for people with vision issues and those who are growing old. So, it could make a big difference for them and for anyone else who finds smartphones a bit tricky to use.
Even though the easy pre-set feature is available in the Android 14 QPR3 Beta 1 code strings, he adds that Google probably won’t include it in the final Android 14 QPR3 update in June. What’s more likely is that Google will add this feature to Android 15 later this year. The reason it’s in the QPR3 beta is likely because Google is working on both the QPR3 update and Android 15 at the same time.
Other companies have already introduced similar features to help people who might not be as comfortable with technology. But having it built right into Android means that more people will have access to it without needing to download extra apps or updates.
How will this feature help non-techies, and of course, old-timers?
Android 15 “easy pre-set” mode will make things easier by making icons bigger text clearer, and navigation simpler. This helps older people and those struggling with phones. Instead of using multiple apps or changing settings one by one, it’s built right into the phone’s main system.