Let's talk about the latest Android 14(Beta)

Mobile has become an inevitable device to humans, we’re eagerly waiting for updates that happening both in gadgets as well as applications. Android was introduced by Google thinking that the open os would provide an ecosystem that would enable everyone to have a smartphone. The latest update is the release of the Android 14 beta version followed by the actual release. Are you excited?

We know that you are excited as we are!

The first beta version of Android 14 has been released on 12-Apr-23, which has been built around the core themes of privacy, security, performance, developer productivity, and user customization while continuing to improve the large-screen device experience on tablets, foldables, and more. We have been making steady progress in refining the features and stability of Android 14, and it's time to open the experience up to both developers and early adopters.

On May 10, at Google I/O 2023, Google released the second Android 14 beta, marking another milestone on the way to the stable Android 14 release later this year. Pixel owners can install this preview on their handsets today using our Android 14 installation guide, although those with phones from other brands will need to wait for OEM-specific releases (some of which are already here). However, these early previews also give us a good idea of what to expect regarding features and tweaks.

Prior to Android 10, Google used to name its Android versions after sweet treats. This included Android 6.0 Marshmallow, Android 8 Oreo, and Android 9 Pie. Nowadays, Google just sticks with the version number, so Android 14 is simply known as Android 14. However, Google still uses dessert names internally, and it turns out that Android 14 is dubbed Upside Down Cake.

As for a final Android 14 release date, there’s no official word just yet. However, Google notes that Android 14 is expected to reach the platform stability milestone in June and that developers will have “several weeks” from this point to test their apps before the stable release.

Google has done a good job over the years when it comes to implementing accessibility features. Android 13 introduced a new reading mode for visually impaired users, native braille display support, and audio descriptions. Meanwhile, Android 12 delivered improved screen magnification and the ability to control your screen with facial gestures.

As the reports claim, the new Android 14 mainly focuses on improving features such as:-

 Notification Flashes

 Language related improvements

 Fonts go even larger

 Regional preferences

 Only share certain photos and videos

 Data sharing updates

 Other security-related updates

 Cross-device improvements for devices

 Integrated health connect

 Custom lock screen

 Custom wallpapers

 Smaller-updates

Other expected and rumored Android 14 features:-

 Satellite connectivity

 Predictive back gesture

 Bloatware finder

 Cloned Apps

As this is the beta version it lets you test the app for developers. In the weeks ahead, you can expect more users to be trying the app on Android 14 and raising issues they find. Looking back at previous versions, Android 13 was released in August 2022, Android 12 was released in October 2021, and Android 11 was released in September 2020. So it’s safe to say that a Q3 to early Q4 release is on the cards. OEMs often take a little longer to release new Android versions, though, with the likes of Samsung and Xiaomi needing to first customize it with their own Software skins.

If you are already enrolled in the Android 13 QPR Beta program and your device is supported, Android 14 Beta 1 will be made available to you without taking any additional action. For complete information on how to get the Beta, visit the Android 14 developer site

An Article by Aravind KB

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