During the keynote of the I/O 2023 event, Google confirmed the launch of Android 14 Beta 2: the OTA update for compatible Google Pixels includes fixes for numerous bugs, in order to make the operating system more stable. Let’s take a closer look at what changes.
Android 14 officially receives the update to Beta 2, about fifteen days after the distribution of the previous preview version. The new release is attributable to Google’s desire to resolve the excessive instability of the system.
The green robot is still improving in this testing phase to the delight of those who want to try out the new features in time major release of Android, by installing a non-definitive version which, however, is now starting to be sufficiently mature. Let’s see what they are novelty key introduced by the developers of the Big G.
First of all, a necessary clarification: the Android 14 update to the Beta 2 it is only accessible if you are registered with the Developer Preview or phase Beta. In addition, you must have a compatible smartphone, or a Google Pixel from the Pixel 4a (5G) model to the latest Pixel 7 and 7 Pro; the Pixel 7a will surely be added to the list as it arrives on the international market, after the launch of these hours.
Clarified these details, as confirmed by the release notes officially shared by Google, do not expect many new features: The most noteworthy addition is support for uno swipe back renewed to return to the previous screen of an app. Thanks to it, it is possible to preview the new screen before completing the gesture on the smartphone.
Also interesting is the support for full screen notifications for requests for access to certain features by applications. With this new approach, Google wants to draw users’ attention to the Android permissions gradually granted, helping smartphone users to block the sharing of personal data and confidential information.
In this regard, Google introduces more information relating to personal data and privacy in the Android settings privacy protection of the user.
For the rest, the changelog mostly cites corrections to bug critici which compromised the user experience with Android Beta 1 and Beta 1.1. For example, Google engineers have solved the slowdown andapps crash and device during normal Android operation. Or again, they fixed the fingerprint sensor which, in certain contexts, prevented the inclusion of new fingerprints in the list of those supported for unlocking the phone.
So if you are a developer or “geek” interested in preview android 14, this could be the right time to make the transition to Beta on your Google Pixels. However, it should be kept in mind that an official date has not yet been set for the launch of Android 14 and that the release published are still potentially unstable.