Google recently unveiled its latest Android 14 OS alongside the Pixel 8 series, confirming that it would first roll out to Google phones before being made available for other devices. In the midst of this, Samsung has announced that the Android 14 OS rollout has commenced for 20 models in its Galaxy series. If you own a Galaxy series phone, here’s a list of models that will receive the Android 14 update:
- Galaxy S23 Series
- Galaxy S22 Series
- Galaxy S21 Series
- Galaxy S20 Series
- Galaxy Note 20 Series
- Galaxy Z Fold 5
- Galaxy Z Fold 4
- Galaxy Z Fold 3
- Galaxy Z Fold 2
- Galaxy Z Flip 5
- Galaxy Z Flip 4
- Galaxy Z Flip 3
- Galaxy Z Flip 5G
- Galaxy A54
- Galaxy A53
- Galaxy A34
- Galaxy M54
- Galaxy M53
- Galaxy M34
Android 14 Features
Android 14 brings several new features and enhancements at both the system and OS levels, enhancing the overall Android experience. Here are some of the notable features:
- Black-and-White Theme: Android 14 allows users to set a black-and-white theme on the OS, giving your phone a completely new look. Additionally, AI-generated wallpapers are now supported.
- AI-Generated Wallpapers: Users can set AI-generated wallpapers on their Android phones through pre-defined suggestions in the form of signals.
- Lock Screen Shortcut Access: Android 14 enables users to access app shortcuts on the lock screen. You can customize various aspects, including fonts, colors, layouts, and widgets.
- Using Your Phone as a Webcam: Android 14 allows users to use their Android phones as webcams. This feature requires connecting your phone to your PC or laptop via a USB cable, turning your Android 14-running phone into a webcam for use with various applications.
- On-Device Photo and Video Viewing in HDR: Android 14 supports on-device viewing of photos and videos in HDR quality on selected smartphones with HDR-compatible displays.
These features, among others, aim to provide a richer and more customizable user experience. As Android 14 continues to roll out to various devices, users can look forward to these new enhancements and improvements.