Google organized a mega event called ‘Made by Google’ on Wednesday. The much anticipated Google Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro smartphones were unveiled at that event. Along with the Pixel Watch 2. There were surprises beyond that. And that is the new version of Hulo Android ‘Android 14’.
Every year Android releases an update, which ensures better, customized and better experience for their users.
After the success of Android 13 and its many new features, the tech world eagerly awaited the release of Android 14. Ending the wait on Wednesday, the Android 14 version arrived to redefine the smartphone experience, with a focus on customization, control and extended accessibility features.
This year, the company’s main focus is on personalization. While Apple’s operating system iOS aims to provide a similar experience for everyone; Google’s Android promises a more personalized experience. With Android 14, several enhanced personalization tools have been added to the mobile operating system to further enhance this experience.
For example, the company has taken the “Material U” design language introduced with Android 13 to the next level. As reported, this feature can automatically adjust app icons, user interface and settings according to the phone’s wallpaper color following a specific color scheme. With the new update, users can now set custom lock screen shortcuts, allowing them quick access to essential apps and functions.
Also, Android 14 has customization for templates offering specially designed lock screens and home screens for widgets, colors, fonts and more. Again, the operating system uses the new Generative AI Wallpaper AI-generated text-to-image diffusion model, which allows users to create wallpapers that match their vision.
Apart from personalization, the new Android offers impeccable image and video quality. Its Ultra HDR feature brings out vivid colors, bright highlights and deep shadows in photos. This feature will make photos look their best.
More control over health, safety and data
Health Connect is a new platform that offers users a core platform to store and manage their health data from various apps. It makes it easier to track a user’s fitness and wellness progress, and it makes accessing the data more manageable.
Special features for low-vision and hearing-impaired users
Android 14 includes several new features, which will make the platform more accessible to the visually impaired and hearing impaired.
Google said that at the moment the stable version of Android 14 has been released only for Google Pixel phones. But later this year, it will also come to handsets from leading brands like Samsung, Aiko, Nothing, OnePlus, Oppo, Realme, Sharp, Sony, Tecno, Vivo and Xiaomi.