Google releases bug fix for Android 14 beta
- Beta 5.1 addresses connectivity issues, home screen problem, and Pixel Fold wallpaper performance issue
- Expected to be the final beta update before stable release
- Fixes include SIM card detection, connectivity interruptions, blank home screen, and disabling live wallpaper on Pixel Fold.
Android 14's release has been delayed to October 4th, coinciding with Google's Pixel 8 announcement, potentially impacting OEMs' smartphone upgrades.
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.
Android 14 Beta 5.3 has been released by Google, featuring UI fixes for Pixel Fold and Pixel Tablet, improvements for calling issues on other Pixels, stability and performance enhancements, and important security fixes for high-severity vulnerabilities.
Samsung has started rolling out the beta version of Android 14 (One UI 6.0) to the Galaxy A54 in the UK, bringing new features and a security patch, with enrollment available through the Samsung Members app.
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 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 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.
Google released the first beta of Android 14 QPR1 for Pixel phones, but users should be aware that Google Wallet is currently non-functional and unable to support NFC payments.
The upcoming Pixel 8 smartphone by Google will feature a new Android 14 software with customizable share sheets and additional features in Google Photos.
Google is set to launch the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro smartphones on October 4th, featuring AI-powered editing tools, professional DSLR-level controls, and a 50-megapixel wide camera, among other new features.
Google's upcoming Pixel 8 line of smartphones may receive up to seven years of Android updates, surpassing Samsung and potentially offering five years of Android updates and two years of security patches.
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.
Google has released the Pixel 8 and 8 Pro smartphones along with Android 14, which includes new features such as an AI wallpaper generator and other customization options.
Google is rolling out Android 14, offering deeper customization options, improved accessibility features, and enhanced data privacy and security.
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 unveiled Android 14 at its Made By Google event, introducing new customization options, accessibility features, improved photo and camera quality, and enhanced controls over data privacy.
Google Pixel 8 series offers a 7-year window for software support and is eliminating the fixed monthly update schedule, instead opting to release updates as soon as they are ready, raising concerns about potential security implications.
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.
Android 14 appears to have improved battery life and reduced overheating issues for Pixel 6 and 7 users, although the specific changes made by Google are unclear.
Google's commitment to providing seven years of software updates for its Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro smartphones highlights the lack of sufficient software support in most Android phones, and as customers keep their phones longer, longer upgrade periods are needed to keep them up to date with new features and security protections.
The release of the Google Pixel 8 and 8 Pro highlights the missed opportunity for Google to wait and improve upon the Pixel Fold, as the latest devices offer significant improvements in issues such as heat problems and chip performance.
Android 14 QPR1 Beta 2.1 is being released with bug fixes, but the Pixel 8 and 8 Pro will not be updated immediately.
