San Francisco, California – Android 15 Beta 3 has unveiled a new wallpaper picker feature that allows users to share AI-generated backgrounds on the Pixel 8+ phone.
The updated wallpaper picker/editor in Android 15 Beta 3 offers a more intuitive experience in distinguishing between the Lock and Home screens with its card-based user interface. Users can now tap on a wallpaper to view a fullscreen preview without the clutter of buttons at the bottom, allowing for easy zoom adjustments.
A notable improvement in this iteration is the ability to seamlessly set wallpapers for both surfaces or just one, enhancing customization options for users. The process of setting independent backgrounds may require some streamlining, but the overall experience is smoother and more user-friendly.
One of the standout features of the new card UI is its effectiveness in showcasing inner screen previews on devices like the Pixel Fold, providing a visually appealing representation of the wallpaper’s appearance on different surfaces.
Users interacting with AI-generated wallpapers will notice the addition of pencil and share buttons at the bottom of the interface. While the edit icon allows for quick modifications to the prompt, the new sharing capability for generative backgrounds fulfills a common user request. Although users can open the system Share sheet in Beta 3, downloading or uploading the wallpaper file is currently not supported.
Overall, the latest update to Android 15 Beta 3 brings significant improvements to the wallpaper selection and editing process, catering to a more streamlined and customizable user experience. With enhanced features like the ability to share AI-generated backgrounds and a refined card-based UI, users can expect a more enjoyable and personalized wallpaper customization experience on their Pixel devices.