Android 14 builds on core themes of privacy, security, performance, productivity
Google unveiled recently the launch of the first beta version of the mobile platform «Android 14», version in which all users who participate in the Android beta program with a Pixel phone can now experience the innovations that will come with Android 14.
And it is that in this beta version that is presented improved backup function is highlighted and many improvements in the areas of security and privacy are the highlights so far.
Main news of Android 14 Beta 1
Android 14 brings numerous innovations, in addition to improvements in compatibility with tablets and foldable smartphones, it will provide a better user experience, have a smarter user interface and much more.
In the beta version that is presented, it is highlighted that each app can have its own special activities, the graphics have been improved, which will especially appeal to developers, improved security of sensitive data and Play Protect Protects your device from suspicious apps on the Play Store. TalkBack and other services intended for users with disabilities should definitely be mentioned.
Besides it a back arrow tooltip has been implemented more prominent in apps to make it easier to understand the ability to use the screen gesture to return.
An important innovation is the sharing function, which allows you to share content with other applications and services. google now allows applications to add their own actions, that is, customize this dialog a bit.
The mechanism sharesheet, which is used to send data (such as an image or a link) outside of the application or to another user, has the ability to add your own actions. For example, you can define your own list of ChooserAction controllers that display the applications and users to which it can be sent. In addition, the range of signals used to measure targets for direct data delivery has been expanded.
The ulterior motive here is to get more apps to use the official Share dialog and thus promote standardization. Until now, many programs have used their own implementations for sharing, which is not very consistent from the user's point of view.
The Path class, which allows you to create vector graphics based on compound geometric paths, now supports interpolation between paths with a similar structure to create a transform effect and use PathIterator to iterate through all segments of the path.
It is also highlighted that expanded ability to link language settings individual to different applications. Provided the ability to define a list of languages to be displayed in Android Configurator when selecting a language for a specific app.
Returning to the topic of the navegation, among the hidden settings there is another very interesting option, namely the ability to force a transparent background for system navigation. A nice bonus for all those who are upset that many applications, including, ironically, some from Google, have been ignoring the official specifications in this regard and producing ugly bars for years.
Last but not least, it should be noted that Android 14 offers a number of important improvements in terms of fullfilment of security requirements. Probably the most relevant in the fight against malware: very outdated apps can usually no longer be installed in the future, even via manual “sideloading”.
Finally, it should be noted that Android 14 beta 1 is not yet available for download on devices other than google pixel phones and Android 14 is expected to be released in Q2023 XNUMX.
If you are interested in knowing more about it, you can consult the details In the following link.
For those interested in being able to evaluate the new features of this beta version of the platform, you should know that at the moment only a preliminary test program has been proposed and the only firmware builds are prepared for the Pixel 7/7 Pro, Pixel 6 devices. /6a/6 Pro, Pixel 5/5a 5G and Pixel 4a (5G).