During the Google I/O 2024 developer conference held on Wednesday, Google introduced Private Space, a novel Android feature designed to securely compartmentalize sensitive information within the operating system. Functioning similarly to Incognito Mode, Private Space allows users to segregate specific applications into a dedicated “container.”
This feature is easily accessible from the main launcher and can be secured with an additional layer of authentication. Applications placed within Private Space are concealed from notifications, settings, and recent activities. However, users can still interact with these apps through the system sharesheet and photo picker in the main environment, provided that Private Space has been unlocked.
During the preview of Android 15’s second beta, a new feature specifically aimed at developers was announced. At this juncture, the company is urging app developers to experiment with this capability, although it warns of a “known issue with private space in Beta 2 that affects home screen apps.”
Google anticipates resolving the bug in the coming days. The feature is slated for release alongside Android 15, which is expected to launch sometime in late summer or early fall.
Android 15 Beta 2 is now available.
