Today is the day that many Android users have been waiting for. Google is dispersing the Android 14 public build. On compatible devices (Pixel 4a and newer), Pixel customers will once again be able to download the newest operating system first. Later this year, Android 14 will become available for compatible Samsung Galaxy, iQOO, Nothing, OnePlus, Oppo, Realme, Sharp, Sony, Tecno, vivo, and Xiaomi smartphones.
This time around, a big focus is on further customisation. You may select from a number of lock screen templates. For quick access, you may choose to add new clocks and shortcuts (such the Google Home app or the QR reader) to the lock screen. Additionally, changing backgrounds need to be simpler.
Android 14
With generative AI capabilities, you’ll have additional options for personalizing your wallpaper. The AI will create a comparable image for you when you select a text prompt (this feature will first be available on the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro). Additionally, Google is introducing support for monochrome themes and Ultra HDR pictures.
There have been some positive accessibility enhancements. Non-linear font size scaling is one of the new features that makes certain text simpler to read. For font size, there is a Quick Setting tile as well. With the inclusion of features like a pinch-to-zoom capability that you can only enable for select applications, Google claims to have enhanced and refined the magnification choices and made them more intuitive. The business claims that has improved hearing aids and included flash alerts, which illuminate your device’s screen or camera LED when there is an alert for you to check out.
Android 14 security
With Android 14, Google also wants to offer you greater control over your security and data. In order to assist you control the privacy features of health, fitness, and wellness apps, Health Connect has been integrated into the OS settings. According to Google, this data is secured on your device. Thanks to data sharing changes, it should be simpler to understand how your data is used by applications that ask for access after installing Android 14.
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