Google has postponed the release of the stable Android 14 update to early October 2023, which will coincide with the launch of the Pixel 8, Pixel 8 Pro, and the Pixel Watch 2 at the Made By Google event. This delay may also affect other smartphone brands, including Samsung and OnePlus, who may have to postpone their respective Android 14 updates.
Google has released Android 14 Beta 5.3 with bug fixes for Pixel devices, indicating that the stable release may be delayed.
Google Messages on the Pixel Tablet is currently unreliable due to its reliance on QR code sign-in and a web app, but there are indications that Google may be developing a Google Account-based pairing alternative.
A security issue in Android allows access to credit card details through NFC devices, but Google is actively delivering a fix in the September 2023 security patch.
Google has released the September security update for Pixel phones, which is still based on Android 13, addressing 32 vulnerabilities and including a Pixel-specific CVE.
Google has ended software support for the non-5G version of the Pixel 4a, meaning it will no longer receive updates and Android 13 will be its final software version.
Google is rolling out the Android 14 QPR1 Beta 1 to Pixel phones, tablets, and Fold, offering new features such as user overrides for large screen devices and an aspect ratio settings menu.
Google's next major OS upgrade, Android 14, is being delayed until October, with the beta program for Android 14 QPR1 now available and the official debut expected in December as the Pixel Feature Drop.
Google has released the first beta of Android 14 QPR1, which includes support for battery charge cycle counts on Pixel phones, allowing users to see the age and usage of their batteries.
Android 14 QPR1 Beta 1 allows certain Pixel phones and other Android devices to be used as webcams for PCs, Macs, and Chromebooks, providing a simple and affordable way to improve video call quality.
Google has updated its Google Store site with information on its upcoming flagship smartphones, the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro, as well as leaked promo videos and photos indicating a possible free Pixel Watch 2 with pre-order of the Pixel 8 Pro.
Google is expected to release Android 14 on October 4th, the same day as the Pixel 8 launch event, according to Telus, with the update coming to a range of Pixel devices.
Android 14 is now available for Google Pixels, offering accessibility improvements, customization features, and the introduction of Health Connect for centralized and secure storage and sharing of health data.
Android 14 is now rolling out to various Pixel devices, addressing 26 security issues and providing general improvements and fixes across various features and functionalities.
Google has released Android 14, bringing new features such as AI-generated wallpapers, passkeys for third-party apps, monthly reminders for data-sharing, and camera flash notifications to supported devices.
Google has launched the Pixel 8 and Pixel Watch 2, released the stable version of Android 14, and is already preparing for the December Pixel Feature Drop with a new beta release, which includes fixes for minor issues and the introduction of a new Software Updates page.
Google has confirmed that it has no plans to release a low-cost Pixel smartphone in the future due to the compromises that would be required to meet that price point.
Google has no plans for a low-cost Pixel phone due to the compromises it would involve, says VP of Google Mobile Business Nanda Ramachandran.
Google has no plans to release a budget-friendly Pixel phone due to the compromises it would require, according to Google's VP of mobile business Nanda Ramachandran, but the upcoming Pixel 8a may offer a balance between price and performance.
Google Wallet now allows users to disable the whimsical Pay animation and adds a new "Photo" pass option that can be created using a barcode or QR code, although these features are not yet widely rolled out.
Android 14 QPR1 Beta 2.1 is being released with bug fixes, but the Pixel 8 and 8 Pro will not be updated immediately.
Google Play Services beta 23.42 will enhance Google Wallet's functionality by allowing users to scan and store various passes using Android's default QR code scanner.
