For a long time, Google has been working on its major operating system, Android 14, since the launch of the new OS. Today, the tech giant has officially released a new beta version of Android 14. According to the official announcements, the Android 14 QPR3 Beta 1 comes with several bug fixes, improvements, and early access to the June Pixel Feature Drop. Here are the details about the Android 14 QPR3 Beta 1…
Android 14 QPR3 Beta 1 update comes with new features
Google has released a new beta version for Pixel devices. The update comes with the build number AP21.240119.009 and Play Services version 23.50.14. Moreover, Google has added the February security patches in the update. Also, it is now available for all supported Pixel devices, from Pixel 5a to 8 Pro. If you would like to install the update, it is available as an over-the-air (OTA) update to QPR3 Beta 1.
Here are the release notes of the Android 14 QPR3 Beta 1 update:
- Circle to Search feature is now operational in the beta release.
- Easter Egg Update: The Android 14 logo is now enclosed by a triangle, suggesting Android 15’s internal dessert name “Vanilla Ice Cream.”
- Biometric Prompt Dialog now shows the icon of the invoking app.
- Touch Sensitivity Settings: The Screen protector mode has been relocated to a submenu labeled “touch sensitivity.”
- Adaptive Touch Mode is being developed to adjust touch sensitivity based on the environment.
- Easy Pre-set Mode is designed to simplify the Android UI.
- Swipe Up to Continue feature is introduced for Pixel Fold users to seamlessly transition from the cover screen to using an app.
- Chat Bubble UI Revamp is planned for tablets.
- Developer Option permits swapping the current kernel with one utilizing a 16K page size.
- Media Processing Service Type is a potential addition in Android 15.
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