Google has just unveiled the Android 14 Developer Preview and it is only available for Pixel smartphones like the Pixel 7 series, Pixel 6 series, Pixel 6a, Pixel 5, Pixel 5a, and Pixel 4a. The latest developer preview is packed with updated features and improvements that are sure to please Android users everywhere. With the new preview, users can expect an enhanced interface speed, improved power-draw optimizations, increased security and privacy measures, as well as bigger fonts with non-linear scaling for all apps.
Android 14 will optimize the usage of the battery by the apps in the background Photo credit: Google
The Android 14 Developer Preview can be accessed by Pixel users through the Android Flash tool or manual installation, according to the details shared on Google's Android Developer page. With this new preview, users will get a sneak peek of the upcoming features and improvements of the Android 14 operating system.
One of the most notable improvements in Android 14 is the bigger fonts with non-linear scaling, which will allow developers to test and tweak the font size up to 200 percent, compared to the current 130 percent on Pixel devices. This new feature is accessible by selecting Setting > Accessibility > Display
size and text settings. The improved font scaling is also applicable to big screens and foldable devices.
In addition to the new font scaling, Android 14 is also implementing an updated security and privacy feature, where most newly-installed apps will not be pre-granted permissions, but instead, will be denied by default. This will give users greater control over the permissions they grant to their apps.
Another improvement in the Android 14 operating system is the optimization of battery usage by apps running in the background. This will help prevent unwanted apps from draining the phone's battery and also allow apps to use less power when downloading files in the background. The update will also include updated lists of restricted non-SDK interfaces.
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Tipster Mishaal Rahman has also shared some exciting news about the Android 14 operating system, stating that it is testing an app cloning feature that will allow users to run two copies of the same app using two separate accounts.
The Android 14 Developer Preview is a much-awaited release for Android users, and it is packed with numerous improvements and new features. From the bigger fonts with non-linear scaling to the improved battery optimization, the Android 14 operating system promises to deliver an improved
user experience. With its enhanced security and privacy features, users can feel confident in the safety of their personal information.
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