Google is rolling out Android 14 Beta 4.1 today as a pretty sizable bug fixer. This follows the last release just over two weeks ago.
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Following last week’s release, Google is now taking feedback on Android 14 Beta 4 as the preview program is almost complete.
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Android 14’s latest beta paves the way for a full launch sometime next month, but it’s still hinting at more features to come. One of those upcoming changes might be a warning when you try to sideload Google apps on Android 14.
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In recent weeks, the Android 14 Beta has steadily tweaked the share sheet to look cleaner and show more options.
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Back in Android 12L, Google added a new battery widget that showed the status of not just your phone but also many connected accessories. In Android 14, Google is now adding that battery widget to the Settings menu for easier access.
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Google is adding a neat little bit of information in Android 14, with the OS now able to show you when your smartphone was manufactured.
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Android has long had the ability to allow multiple users, and with it, users could add a custom picture or choose from a selection of basic images. Now, Android 14 Beta 4 is bringing along new illustrations for users to set their device user profile photos, and they look so much better.
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PIN unlock is a fairly secure method of locking down your phone, and in Android 14’s latest beta release, Google is making it a bit easier for Pixel users as they’ll no longer need to confirm unlock when typing in a PIN on the lockscreen.
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Android 14 Beta 4 is here and small tidbits and changes are surfacing as we dig through the new OS version. One such change is a completely new design for the “Muted” status, leaving behind the familiar bell icon for a more modern look.
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Following last month’s big update with lockscreen clocks and shortcuts, Android 14 Beta 4 for Pixel devices is now available.
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Android 14’s easter egg has finally arrived, bringing an in-depth rocket-launching space exploration minigame.
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Android 14 is nearing its public launch with Beta 4 available today for the latest Pixel devices, including the new Tablet and Fold. (Like last month, the actual release was delayed.)
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Google introduced support for an app taskbar along the bottom of the screen for big-screen Android devices not long ago, but the feature has already changed with time to only show part of the time. With Android 14, Google seems to be preparing a tweak to the taskbar that lets it appear constantly.
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Google is pushing along with Android 14 for Pixel phones, with the third beta out. But, soon, Samsung might join in on the fun, with a new report claiming the company’s first Android 14 beta could arrive in late July.
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Following last week’s bigger release, Android 14 Beta 3.1 is rolling out today as a bug fixer, especially for the broken fingerprint sensor that some users encountered.
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Lockscreen clocks and shortcuts are the clear highlights of Android 14 Beta 3, and Google is now taking feedback for last week’s release.
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As the Android 14 Beta continues, Google is tweaking the Android Beta subreddit feedback process so that submissions are required to specify the Android version and Pixel device.
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Google’s Pixel Tablet is riding a wave of renewed interest in Android tablets, and, in Android 14, Google appears to be working on better stylus support.
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Google announced Emoji Wallpapers at I/O 2023, and the customizable background is now starting to appear following yesterday’s Android 14 Beta 3 for some Pixel phones.
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Android 14 is on its way to Android TV and Google TV, and we’ve already rounded up a lot of the new features that are already live. But, alongside that, it seems Google TV is also preparing support for a few other features, including a customizable remote button.
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Android TV updates rarely bring major changes to the user experience, but Android 14 does actually bring some important tweaks to Google TV. With the first beta now available, here’s everything we’ve found that’s new.
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If you’re looking to update to Android 14’s latest beta release, you may want to be cautious, as the update has broken the fingerprint sensor for some Pixel owners.
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Starting with Android 14 Beta 3, Google is adding a new charging indicator for Pixel phones, appearing in the top corner.
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