Android 14 is here!
If you are an Android developer waiting for this big update, you cannot stay calm. Can you?
The latest Android version, Upside Down Cake, comes with many features that may revolutionize app design.
But here’s the catch!
The update is available to Google Pixel devices and will likely be rolled out for other smartphones by the end of the year.
One of the interesting things about Android 14 is that it’s powered with AI which is expected to enhance performance, privacy, and accessibility.
Are you excited to learn more about the latest Android 14 features, let’s dive in!
But beforehand, it’s time to understand what it exactly means!
What is Android 14?
Just before Android 10, Google used to name its Android version to be in the series 7,8,9, and 10. But there’s something happened which led Google to follow the version number. So, it wouldn’t be wrong to say that Android 14 is none other than Android 14 itself.
But one thing that still sounds the same is its way of numbering the version. Google generally uses the names of the desserts, and thus this Android 14 is known as dubbed Upside-Down Cake.
Since Google rolled out the update for Pixel devices (including the upcoming Pixel 9 Series), the other smartphones will likely get it by the end of 2024 or maybe later. There is no tentative date for this announcement.
What are the New Features of Android 14?
Let’s take a look at the new features of Android 14 and we’ve categorised them based on their modifications.
Performance and Efficiency
- Freezing cached applications
The new Google Android update has imposed multiple restrictions on the use of cached apps. Earlier, the cache-based programs consume up to 50% of memory. Since the update of Android 14 hit Pixel smartphones, it comes with a new feature called “Cached Application Freezing” which helps reduce the memory footprint and ultimately improve performance.
- Optimized broadcasts
With the Android 14, it’s easier to convert context-registered broadcasts into a single broadcast which aims to keep frozen apps frozen for a longer period.
- Faster app launches
With broadcast optimizations and cached apps, developers were used to raise the platform’s long-standing caps on the cached apps. And what they found was amazing! Not only did it decrease the number of cold app starts but it also enhanced the RAM capacity of the device.
Android 14 Privacy And Security Features
- The Days of Old Apps are Gone
Let’s compare Android 13 with Android 14 to find out the difference between the two and what changes reflect the emergence of the new version. The new Android 14 version can now block inferior and old Android apps from being installed. It could be helpful to target apps designed for Android 5.1 Lollipop.
- Enhanced PIN privacy
When it comes to the new update, you can now turn off animations when you enter your PIN. It could be a major update which may prevent others from seeing your PIN and remembering it. As of now, this feature is already turned “off” by default. Furthermore, with the new Android 14, users now don’t need to hit an OK button once they have entered their PIN to unlock their smartphone.
- Data sharing updates
Suppose you installed an app yesterday. You have already accepted their privacy policies and permissions. But then, today, the app changes its terms and conditions. In Android 13, you will not get any kind of notification about the change. But that’s not the case with Android 14. The new update gives you a pop-up which will tell you about any changes that happened in a particular app.
Android 14 Accessibility Features
- Fonts Go from Big to Bigger
The new update now allows users to scale font sizes up to 200% in Android 14. The most highlighting aspect is that it uses non-linear font scaling so that the large text will not create any further difference in size.
- Improved Notification flashes
The new Android 14 allows you to see notifications in the best and simplest way ever. All users have to do is simply use the camera flash and display to light up. Simply go to the “Accessibility Section” and then toggle these settings.
Final Thoughts
So, there you have it! That’s a wrap to the latest features of Android 14 in the world of Android!
It is no secret that Android 14 is a major upgrade with a strong focus on customization, privacy, and accessibility. It promises to enhance the user experience significantly.
Stay tuned for more updates, and embrace the exciting possibilities that Android 14 has to offer. For an Android mobile app development project, visit Get in touch with Mobile App Experts (MAE) at +44(744)026-1268 or mail us at [email protected]. Our app experts will get in touch with you!
About the Guest Author:
Maverick Mark is a content writer specializing in mobile apps and software development. With a keen interest in educating others, he crafts insightful content on mobile, software, and web development. His passion for writing helps keep readers informed about the latest trends in the tech industry. Hoping to provide valuable and engaging content for the readers.
