Android 14 Update Rolls Out to Eligible Google Pixel Phones 1x3j4l New Features, How to

You can now create unique wallpapers on your lock screen using generative AI on your Pixel smartphone running on Android 14. 362p4u

Written by Siddharth Suvarna | Updated: 5 October 2023 12:26 IST

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Google recently rebranded its Android logo and bugdroid design in time for the Android 14 update

Highlights

Pixel 4a and newer models can install the Android 14 update
Android 14 comes with a new AI-based wallpaper generator feature
The Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro run on Android 14 out-of-the-box

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Pixel smartphones, months after Google took the wraps off its next major operating system update. The latest version of Android comes with improvements to security and accessibility features, and adds on-device generative AI tools — including the ability to create unique lock screen wallpapers. While many smartphone manufacturers are yet to announce which of their handsets will receive an update to Android 14, owners of recent Pixel models can the update right away.

At the Pixel Tablet will also be compatible with Android 14.

Some of the most noteworthy improvements and changes coming to Android 14 are related to the camera app, with for "Ultra HDR" images, improved zoom in third-party apps, and better image capturing in low-light scenarios. Meanwhile, the camera app can also scan documents like a certificate or a shopping receipt, which can then be stored in digital form.

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The lock screen on Android 14 has been updated to offer for increased customisation, bringing the Pixel phones on par with One UI in of customisation. You can now pick custom lock screen clock designs and use shortcuts of your choice on the lock screen. Meanwhile, a generative AI tool built into the operating system can create unique wallpapers for you that can be set on the home or the lock screen, or both.

You can now set a six-digit code on Android 14 and the operating system will unlock it as soon as you type it in. The operating system will also keys, which means that you will be able to to apps and websites without having to type your .

s who rely on Android's accessibility tools will benefit from better font scaling with larger font , the ability to pinch and zoom across the operating system, and for connecting hearing aids. You can also enable a setting to flash your screen whenever you receive a notification.

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Android 14 also adds for a new Health Connect API (application programming interface) that will allow apps on your phone to access health information from a central location. Apps will also be able to access information collected by other apps that also have access to the API, according to details shared by Google.

If you want to the Android 14 update on your Pixel smartphone, you can open the Settings app and tap on System > System update > Check for update > and Install. You'll only need to do this if you haven't already received a push notification informing you that the update to Android 14 is ready for your smartphone. After the update is ed, your phone will begin the installing it — you will need to reboot your phone when prompted, to complete the update process.

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