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List of devices that are running the Android 14 Beta

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On May 10, 2023, Google expanded Android 14 Beta to select non-Pixel flagship devices from partner brands. Samsung, as always, is skipping the Android Beta Program, while the new OS is available for select devices launched by iQOO, Lenovo, Nothing, OnePlus, OPPO, Realme, Tecno, vivo, and Xiaomi.

According to the roadmap, Android 14 may not get the third Beta in June 2023, along with hotfix updates. By the next month, Android’s version 14 will achieve the platform stability milestone, ensuring developers and OEMs that there won’t be major changes.

With Android 14, Google focussing on integrating Generative AI capabilities to Google Workspace services such as Messages and Gmail. The company teased a number of additions scheduled for release throughout the year, and the new OS will solidify stunning experiences.

The new OS adds an AI-powered Wallpaper feature, which will allow users to create walls through emojis as well as give a 3D effect. Most of the newly showcased features are already available for Samsung phones such as Cinematic Wallpaper is just a simple clone of Samsung’s Wonderland.

Moreover, the company revealed that it’s taking customization to the next level with the arrival of Android 14 later this year. There will be more new customization capabilities such as custom shortcuts and clock styles along with a new monochrome color theme.

Apart from this, there’s a lot in Google’s pipeline for the Android OS. It’s expected that the company may see the new version of AOSP by late July, meanwhile, the One UI 6 Beta is likely to begin this year early than the One UI 5 as Samsung is already testing it on Galaxy S23 internally.

These devices are running Android 14 Beta

Google

  • Pixel 4a 5G > Pixel 7 Pro

Lenovo

  • Tab Extreme

Oppo

  • Find N2 Flip

OnePlus

  • OnePlus 11

Xiaomi

  • Xiaomi 13 and 13 Pro
  • Xiaomi 12T

Realme

  • Realme GT 2 Pro

Vivo

  • Vivo X90 Pro

iQOO

  • iQOO 11

Tecno

  • CAMON 20 Series

Nothing

  • Phone (1)

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Android 15 DP2 introduces ‘Audio Sharing’ feature for shared listening experience

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Google brings a new feature called Audio Sharing with Android 15 DP2. This new feature allows a device to broadcast audio to multiple Bluetooth headphones simultaneously. This is mainly useful for sharing music or videos with others without the need for additional things or hardware.

Audio sharing is made possible by advancements in Bluetooth technology, including the new Bluetooth LE Audio standard. One of the key benefits of this technology is “Auracast,” which can broadcast audio to several listeners at once. This has significant applications, such as helping individuals with hearing impairments or those requiring language translation services.

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Currently, within Android 15’s settings, there is a section for “Audio sharing” that includes a toggle switch and a test sound feature. However, these are early versions and may not be fully operational.

As development progresses, the “Audio sharing” feature in Android 15 is expected to improve and offer a more user-friendly and inclusive audio experience.

Samsung Auracast Feature

Auracast is a feature that allows users to broadcast the audio they are playing on their devices to nearby Bluetooth-enabled devices, such as headphones, speakers, or other phones.

Samsung announced One UI 6.1 update will bring several new features and enhancements along with the Auracast support to the Galaxy S23 series except for the S23 FE, the Galaxy Z Flip 5, and the Galaxy Z Fold 5.

Samsung brings Auracast to more devices with One UI 6.1

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Android 15 DP2 brings app archiving to system settings

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Google recently released the Android 15 Developer Preview 2, which introduces several new features, one of which is App Archiving. This feature helps to manage apps that are not used frequently.

The app archiving feature allows users to archive apps directly from the system Settings, offering a more organized and efficient way to manage unused applications. Users can easily identify archived apps on the home screen and app launcher, with their icons grayed out and marked by a cloud/download symbol.

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In the app information section, users will find an “Archive” button next to the “Uninstall” option. With a simple tap, apps are archived, confirmed by a toast message. Previously, users had to navigate to the top-right corner to find the “Open” option. It should be noted that this function does not apply to system apps.

Android 15 app archiving

Users can get these apps again from the Play Store or choose to “restore” them from the app information. Android 15 will take back the permissions that were previously set for the app after it is restored.

Although this app archiving capability is not yet integrated with Google Play’s similar feature. Additionally, the “Pause app activity if unused” toggle has been renamed to “Manage app if unused,” which now includes removing permissions, deleting temporary files, stopping notifications, and storing apps.

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Google Android 15 Developer Preview 2 Released: What’s New

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Google has announced Android 15 Developer Preview 2 for Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro, Pixel 6a, Pixel 7, Pixel 7 Pro, Pixel 7a, Pixel Tablet, Pixel Fold, Pixel 8, and Pixel 8 Pro, as well as the Android Emulator. This update adds new features and improves the features introduced in the first Developer Preview.

Android 15 Developer Preview 2

Android 15 DP2 brings support for satellite connectivity that allows users to send and receive messages even when they are out of range of mobile or Wi-Fi networks. A new notification and status bar icon will inform users when they are connected to a satellite. It also supports SMS/ MMS apps as well as preloaded RCS apps to use satellite connectivity for sending and receiving messages.

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The update brings improvements to the NFC tap-to-pay system. Additionally, developers now have the option to run apps on the smaller cover screens found on flippable devices, despite these screens being considered too small for Android apps.

For security, Android 15 enables applications to detect when a screen recording is taking place, which adds an extra layer of privacy for users. Developers are also given more detailed information about app launch conditions and the size of their applications, which can help in optimizing performance.

The mediaProcessing Foreground Service allows for lengthy operations on media files, such as format conversion, with a runtime limit set for future releases. Android 15 also allows the control of HDR headroom when SDR and HDR content appear.

Audio experiences are enhanced with the inclusion of the CTA-2075 loudness standard. There are now more new options for apps that customize DND mode. It adds types, icon, triggerDescription string, and ZenDeviceEffects to Automatic ZenRule.

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