Android 14 Developer Preview 2 released!

Last month, Google released the first version of the developer preview of Android 14. Thanks to this preview, we learned a few features of the upcoming operating system version. Today, the tech giant announced the Android 14 Developer Preview 2 with a lot of new features, improvements, and more. With the new Preview 2, the operating system brings enhancements to privacy, security, and performance. Here are the details about the Android 14 Developer Preview 2…

What’s coming in Android 14 Developer Preview 2?

Android 14 Developer Preview 2 is now available, with the latest features and improvements to try on your device. According to Android’s calendar, we know that the brand will start rolling out the beta releases in April. Google is expected to announce the final release in August. If you would like to try the new Preview 2, you can install it on the Pixel 4a 5G and later Pixel devices.

Here are all the new features and improvements coming in Android 14 Developer Preview 2:

Privacy and security

Selected photos access
- Allow access to all photos
- Select photos
- Don’t allow
Credential Manager
Safer implicit intents
Background activity launching

2. Streamlining background work

Background optimizations
Fewer non-dismissible notifications

3. Improved App Store Experiences

4. Personalization

Regional Preferences
“Emoji Lab” wallpaper creator
Flash notifications to mimic notification LED

5. App compatibility

NFC Launch
Fullscreen Wallpaper preview
Single-line At a Glance
Rounded tap highlight in Settings app

Google explains Android 14 Developer Preview 2 on its blog, “The Developer Preview has everything you need to try the Android 14 features, test your apps, and give us feedback. For testing your app with tablets and foldables, the easiest way to get started is using the Android Emulator in a tablet or foldable configuration in the latest preview of the Android Studio SDK Manager.”

The company adds, “For phones, you can get started today by flashing a system image onto a Pixel 7 Pro, Pixel 7, Pixel 6a, Pixel 6 Pro, Pixel 6, Pixel 5a 5G, Pixel 5, or Pixel 4a (5G) device. If you don’t have a Pixel device, you can use the 64-bit system images with the Android Emulator in Android Studio.”

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