Android 14 is here with a ton of new features for users. Find out all about it now!
Google launched Android 14 on Wednesday (4) and its new line of cell phones, with the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro, in addition to the Pixel Watch 2, a smart watch. The operating system initially arrives on the company's devices, while models from other manufacturers should start receiving the update in the coming weeks.
Brands generally offer four years of update support for their devices. As a result, most phones launched in recent years will receive the new system. The new Android comes with several new tools and improvements, such as customization and accessibility features, as well as greater privacy and security control, which has been a priority for many users.
Learn all about the new Android update and find out how the new features will work!
New lock screen
The lock screen gains new features in Android 14, with the option to customize the appearance of the clock in different colors, fonts and sizes, as well as the possibility of adding new widgets.
Personalization
Android 14 further expands the Material You theme, with new color palette and appearance options to customize your smartphone's apps and home screen.
Monochromatic theme
For users who prefer a more sober look, Android 14 includes a monochromatic theme that presents minimal colors in a more pleasant appearance on the device.
Artificial intelligence to create wallpapers
The new OS update brings new tools for creating wallpapers for your cell phone, with initial availability for Pixel devices, the AI is capable of generating wallpapers from text commands.
Text size control
With a focus on accessibility, Android 14 brings options to increase text size and activate non-linear scaling, for greater control over viewing preferences across different apps and navigation screens.
Hearing accessibility
Hearing accessibility also gains prominence with shortcuts and more intuitive ways to connect and interact with audio devices.
Flash notification
For users who want to keep their phone on silent, but want to know when a notification arrives, they can activate the phone's flash notification function or the screen itself. With this, whenever a notification arrives, the device will activate it by means of a light.
Privacy
Android 14 also expands privacy features with a new alert system for apps that modify their terms of use of personal data or that share the user's location with third parties.
More secure PIN
PIN protection is also more secure with the ability to use a password of up to six digits in the new update. from Android.
Best suited for tablets
The new system also promises better adaptation of apps to occupy different screen sizes and formats, such as tablets and foldable cell phones.
Google Home
Google Home has received an update to its control mechanisms and allows quick access to smart home management, with a tap on the Android lock screen.
Ultra HDR
The new system offers better image resolution with Ultra HDR mode, for cell phones with HDR screens, highlighting vibrant colors and controlling the lighting of photos and videos without altering the original quality.
Webcam
It is now also possible to connect the cell phone to a computer via the USB port and use the smartphone's camera as a webcam.
Resources
Google has highlighted that not all features will be available for all phones running Android 14. The company usually keeps some features exclusive to phones in its line for a while and some things depend on adaptation by manufacturers that use Android in their models.
