Android 14 has been launched to Google Pixel 4a and updated phones, and Samsung, Xiaomi, OPPO, vivo and other brands will also be upgraded.
CTOnews.com October 4 news, at tonight's press conference, Google announced the official launch of Android 14 system for Pixel devices, which has been pushed to Google Pixel 4a (5G) and newer models.
Google Pixel 4a 5G
Google Pixel 5Accord 5a 5G
Google Pixel 6 Pro 6 Pro / 6a
Google Pixel 7ax 7 Pro / 7a
According to Google, phones on other supported devices, including Samsung, Nothing, OnePlus, OPPO, Xiaomi, realme, Sony, Sharp, vivo and iQOO, will be updated later this year.
▲ photo source: Google, this update brings some new security features, such as improved password support, privacy protection for handling suspicious data agents, and a large number of UI interface, customization and health updates.
The coolest feature of the new version is a series of new custom lock screen options. You can switch between different clock styles and formats to make the style of the phone more personalized.
▲ Lock screen in addition, Google also allows users to add custom screen lock shortcuts, such as QR code scanning applications (for example, most domestic UI supports Wechat and Alipay code scanning) or Google Home applications.
▲ AI wallpaper generator CTOnews.com noted that Google has also introduced a wallpaper generator driven by AI. Unfortunately, this feature currently only supports the Pixel 8 and 8 Pro models that have just been released, and is expected to be extended to other devices in the future.
After upgrading Android 14, you will be able to use fingerprints to log in to third-party apps. Third-party App can use Android's new credential manager to integrate all the user's login paths, such as passwords and "login using Google", to simplify the login experience and provide security support.
▲ Google recommends 6-bit PIN Android 14 other new features include better camera extension support, 10-bit HDR image support, and Android's new health connection feature, which stores health and fitness data on devices, similar to Apple's health app.
