Here are all the new features of Android 14 that you should be aware of as it launches today.
Google is all set to announce the latest generation of Pixel devices tomorrow. This device list includes the new Pixel 8 Pro, Pixel 8, and Pixel Watch 2. Alongside this, the company is also expected to roll out the latest-generation Android operating system -- Android 14 aka Upside Down Cake.
Android 14 update brings a wide range of new features and changes to the operating system and here we’ve put together the entire list of important changes it includes.
Battery features
Android 14 is expected to enhance battery life with improvements in battery management, including "Schedule exact alarm" permission, and the inclusion of battery information like manufacturing date and cycle count.
Accessibility features
Android 14 offers larger fonts, camera flashes for hearing-impaired users, improved support for gendered languages, per-app language controls, and regional preferences for measurements and calendars.
Privacy and security features:
Android 14 enhances security and privacy by blocking older app installations, allowing users to control access to apps, improving PIN privacy, and removing the 'OK' button. It also improves data-sharing notifications, makes background adjustments to protect against malware, and upgrades passkey support for a more secure and convenient authentication experience.
Miscellaneous features:
Integrated Health Connect app.
Customizable lock screens.
New ways to create custom wallpapers.
Support for lossless audio with wired headphones.
Support for 10-bit HDR.
Updates to Camera2 and CameraX extensions.
Restricting devices to secure cellular connections.
Bluetooth audio device type selection.
The app offers various features such as Find My Device updates, a floating search bar, repair mode, screen search gesture, webcam use, satellite connectivity, predictive back gesture, app cloning, bloatware finder, App Pair saves, and an improved taskbar.