The excitement for Android 14 continues to build. Recently, Google released the first public beta of Android 14 after two developer previews. This public beta offers a fantastic chance for users to test the new version, while also providing the company with an opportunity to receive valuable feedback. The big questions now are: when will Android 14 be released, and what new features can we expect in this version? Here are the details…
Google Unveils First Public Beta of Android 14
Google has released the first public beta of Android 14, following its two developer previews. As part of its predictable development cycle, this is the first of four planned public beta releases. Users with supported Pixel devices, starting from the Pixel 4a 5G (but excluding the Pixel 4), can now install the beta over-the-air. However, there’s no official support for non-Google phones just yet.
As with any beta release, it’s important to remember that these are primarily intended for developers testing their apps against the new version and early adopters who can’t wait for a stable release. Therefore, expect potential issues and bugs as you navigate this new iteration of Android.
The first Android 14 beta doesn’t introduce a plethora of new features, but there are two user-facing UI updates worth mentioning. The first is a revamped back arrow, which Google highlights as part of the gesture navigation experience. The new back arrow is more prominent and designed to improve understanding and usefulness. Furthermore, it matches your wallpaper or device theme.
Developers can now also add custom actions to the system sharesheet, and the sharesheet itself will be more intelligent in ranking sharing targets. The update also brings per-app language settings and incorporates Google’s previously announced privacy settings.
While this first beta appears to be an evolutionary release, more details and user-facing features are expected to be announced at Google I/O next month. Until then, the Android 14 public beta serves as an intriguing glimpse into what’s in store for the next iteration of the popular mobile operating system.
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