Google publishes its first Android 14 beta, a chance to discover some exciting new features.
You no longer need to be a developer to experience Android 14. Google has indeed released the first Android 14 beta, and there are some minor improvements, but interesting ones for those just getting started. For example, apps can add custom actions and shortcuts to Android share windows. In other words, cross-application functionality can be significantly more powerful when applications use it.
Google releases first Android 14 beta
You’ll also see a “more prominent”back arrow in the gesture navigation interface. This arrow also complements the theme and/or wallpaper of your device. This is a very minor addition, but should give users a better understanding of how gestures work.
The rest of the upgrades are invisible. Applications can now restrict accessibility services to view any sensitive data. This helps prevent malicious services from accessing such information and reduces the risk of performing critical operations by mistake. Android 14 Beta 1 also supports new vector visual effects such as animation and transformation.
Previous Android 14 previews have already improved accessibility, battery life, and security. There’s also deeper support for smartphones and tablets with folding screens, as well as per-app language customization.
Opportunity to discover interesting novelties
You will need either an Android Studio emulator or a fairly new Pixel device (Pixel 4a or later) to try out this Android 14 beta. However, installation is easier as all you have to do is register your Pixel with the Android beta . Program to download this version and subsequent. As usual, we wouldn’t recommend installing it on a smartphone you use every day, but you can do it on a secondary device.
Mountain View probably didn’t reveal everything about Android 14. The American giant usually waits for the spring annual I/O conference to share the main features that will benefit its new devices and first versions. until June. In the meantime, the first final version of the OS will appear during the summer. Think of it as a partial raising of the curtain as Google isn’t ready to reveal everything just yet.