Google's Android 14 release plans may have hit a snag
Android 14's release has been delayed to October 4th, coinciding with Google's Pixel 8 announcement, potentially impacting OEMs' smartphone upgrades.
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Posted 9/5/2023, 8:42:00 PM
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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 has released a teaser video showcasing the Pixel 8 Pro, Pixel Watch 2, and Pixel Buds Pro ahead of their expected launch on October 4.
The iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro models are expected to be released in September 2024, with leaked information suggesting memory boosts and camera upgrades, including a larger display and solid-state buttons, as well as improved camera performance and upgraded specs like 8GB of RAM and support for Wi-Fi 7.
Google has revealed details about its upcoming flagship smartphones, the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro, as well as teasing the release of the Pixel Watch 2, all set to launch on October 4 with advanced cameras, AI capabilities, personalized help, safety features, and health insights.
Google has released the September update for its Pixel devices running Android 13, which mainly consists of security patches.
Google will be unveiling its new Pixel 8 lineup on October 4, and leaked renders show the expected colors for the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro, including Peony, Haze, Jade, Licorice, Porcelain, and Sky.
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 testing the first mid-cycle update for Android 14 through a new beta program, and several Pixel devices will be eligible for the Android 14 Beta program.
Leaked images reveal a possible early look at Google's Pixel 8a, featuring design elements from the Pixel 7a and Pixel 8, with rounded corners and a blue shade, likely to be released in mid-2024.
The upcoming Pixel 8 smartphone by Google will feature a new Android 14 software with customizable share sheets and additional features in Google Photos.