MILLIONS of Android owners are eligible for a string of brand new perks as of today.
Google last night rolled out its first Android 14 beta update which includes a raft of improvements for its a Pixel devices, 4a 5G or newer.
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The first perk is an improved share menu.
With the new update, users can now add custom actions and shortcuts to share sheets – the option that pops up when you hit the share button in an app.
The device will also be better at learning which apps you use the most, so that sharing content will be more seamless going forward.
The second upgrade is having a more striking back arrow.
The back button that you press to hop back into the previous app is set to be more “prominent”, according to Google.
The arrow will also have the ability to match your phone’s theme and wallpaper.
The third change is a major win for those concerned with their privacy.
Google is taking a much more hawkish approach to apps that request access to your data under the guise of ‘accessibility services’.
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The tech giant has taken an increasingly firm stance against cheeky apps and their tricks to obtain personal data in recent weeks.
With the beta improvements, only screened Google Play apps will be granted access to users’ sensitive data.
The fourth improvements is quicker graphics.
On the back end, developers will be able to add more eye-catching visual effects on their apps.
The fifth and final upgrade is that users will be able to change the language of a platform on a per-app basis.
It’s a game-changer for bilingual users or those learning another language, and has been available since Android 13.
But Google is making it easier for app developers to support this perk.
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