Android system will get a new update soon. Check out which phones will benefit from the new feature.
Android 14 was officially launched last Wednesday (4) during the Made By Google event, along with the presentation ceremony of the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro phones. The newly released version brings battery consumption optimization, use of new passwords, AI-generated wallpapers, larger text options and camera improvements with Ultra HDR.
First released as a developer beta in February, Android 14 was initially scheduled for early September, but the release was delayed. Although there is no official confirmation from all brands regarding device compatibility, it is already possible to get an idea based on each brand's strategy, as well as news from various specialized portals on this issue. Find out which Androids support the update below.
What's new in Android 14?
The latest version of the system brings a series of new features related to digital security. In new Android, third-party apps will only be able to use the phone with the user's fingerprint to log in. There will also be a new six-digit PIN option to automatically unlock the device.
Additionally, the system will notify users whenever the app changes its data security measures. Customizations will also be more expressive in the new version. With the update, users will be able to set personalized shortcuts, create wallpapers using artificial intelligence, and have easier access to device control features. The new Android also brings a great health app: Health Connect, which will replace Google Fit. Finally, Bluetooth control settings will also be changed and in the new version it will be possible, for example, to better control the type of sound played on the speaker.
Models compatible with Android updates
Check which models will update to the new Android and when the change will occur at each brand.
Samsung
The next Android update is expected to arrive sooner for Samsung devices than for most other manufacturers. The brand's premium devices will be able to receive the update between November and December, while cheaper devices will receive the update later, in the first quarter of 2024. The company has a policy of updating models from the last 5 years.
Xiaomi
As one of the few manufacturers to have released Android 14 Beta on some of its models, Xiaomi, which does not offer much support for older models, has announced its desire to increase updates to the company's own system. To achieve this, the brand has expanded the number to four guaranteed updates. The phones that will receive Android will be those after the Xiaomi 13 series.
Google Pixel
Every Google Pixel, starting with the Pixel 4a 5G, all the way up to the latest Pixel 7, Pixel Fold, and Pixel Tablet, will receive the Android 14 update. Pixel devices will receive three years of major software updates and two years of security patches. However, rumors suggest that this could change starting with the Pixel 4a 5G series. Pixel 8. Google may revise its update policy to five years of major software updates and two years of security updates. If the company actually follows through on this, it will surpass Samsung in this regard.
