As a update Android 14 is now rolling out to compatible Google Pixel smartphones, after a months Google showcase off its next major operating system update. This new version of Android comes with improvements to security and accessibility features, and adds on-device generative AI tools including the ability to create unique lock screen wallpapers.
Many smartphone manufacturers are yet to announce which of their phones will receive an update to Android 14, owners of recent Google Pixel models can download the update.
At the Made by Google 2023 event, Google unveil its Google Pixel 8 series of smartphones that run on Android 14 out-of-the-box.
Google announce that eligible Google Pixel smartphones are also receiving the update to Android 14.
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List of Eligible Google Pixel Phones for Android 14
- Google Pixel 4a,
- Google Pixel 5,
- Google Pixel 5a,
- Google Pixel 6,
- Google Pixel 7 Pro,
- Google Pixel 6a,
- Google Pixel 7,
- Google Pixel 7 Pro,
- Google Pixel 7a,
- Google Pixel Fold.
You will be able to download the Android 14 update for these phones.
The Google Pixel Tablet will also be compatible with Android 14.
New Features
Some of the improvements and changes coming to Android 14 are related to the camera app, with support for “Ultra HDR” images, improve zoom support in third-party apps, and better image capturing in low-light scenarios.
And the camera app can also scan documents like a certificate or a shopping receipt, which can then be store in digital form.
The lock screen on Android 14 has updated to offer support for increase customisation, bringing the Google Pixel phones on par with iOS and Samsung’s One UI in terms of customisation.
You can now choose custom lock screen clock designs and use shortcuts of your choice on the lock screen.
A generative AI tool built into the operating system can create unique wallpapers for you that can be set on the home or the lock screen or both.
You can now set a six-digit passcode on Android 14 and the operating system will unlock it as soon as you type it in.
Android 14 will also support passkeys, which means that you will be able to log into apps and websites without having to type your password.
If you are rely on Android’s accessibility tools will benefit from better font scaling with larger font support, the ability to pinch and zoom across the operating system, and support for connecting hearing aids.
You can also enable a setting to flash your screen whenever you receive a notification.
Android 14 also adds support for a new Health Connect API (application programming interface) that will allow apps on your phone to access health information from a central location.
Apps will also be able to access information collect by other apps that also have access to the API, as per details share by Google.
How to download the Android 14 update on your Google Pixel smartphone?
Follow These Steps :
- Open the Settings app
- Tap on System
- Then click on System update
- Now tap Check for update
- Lastly click on Download and Install.
You will only need to do this if you haven’t already receive a push notification informing you that the update to Android 14 is ready for your smartphone.
After the update is download, your phone will begin the installing it, you will need to reboot your phone when prompted, to complete the update process.
