Android 14 Release Looks Imminent Now The Android 14 Beta 5 Update Is Here
We still don't have a firm release date for the first stable build of Android 14, but according to Google, the launch of the new software is "a few weeks away." Considering that Android 13 was released on August 15th last year , the big day may be approaching. However, there is still time for Google to release the new Android 14 beta, and beta 5 will now be available on registered devices.
As we approach the wider release of Android 14, this update doesn't bring a lot of shiny new features to try. We've entered the "platform stability" phase of Android 14 development, which means Google needs to fix all minor issues rather than potentially adding new ones.
The update's release notes are filled with fixes for various bugs that affected previous beta builds. Google also says that this release is a signal to app developers that they should release updates to avoid compatibility issues that may arise when the final version of Android 14 is released later this year.
In fact, Google's blog says this is the last chance for developers to make sure their apps are ready. This suggests that we shouldn't wait for more beta updates before the actual Android 14 is released.
This doesn't really affect you as a regular Android user, though it's nice to know that Google is doing everything to make sure the software is up and running no matter what day it launches.
Some bug fixes include disabling Wi-Fi scanning due to too much battery usage, making sure the fingerprint scanner doesn't refuse to show up when needed, making sure the launcher appears right after launch so the theme doesn't change. from yellow to pink and so on.
The Pixel Fold and Pixel Tablet, which were first added to beta with the release of Android 14 beta 4, received a number of exclusive bug fixes, including a fix for a serious issue that caused the Fold to lose antenna telemetry sensor information , which was not received. have what can be recovered. Similarly, beta 5 is expected to fix an issue with the Pixel tablet that caused the screen to turn off when docked.
If you want to know what's changed, you can read the full list of bugs fixed in Google's Android 14 beta 5 release notes . If you're more interested in what the stable Android software release entails, check out our Android 14 Hub for a full look at what's to come.