Google demonstrated the new features of Android 14 at the I/O 2023 Developers Conference , and the new features displayed mainly focused on personalization:
Enhanced lock screen personalization
A prominent feature of Android 14 is the enhanced customization options for the lock screen, allowing users to better control components such as the lock screen clock, from choosing fonts, colors, sizes and designs, to even adding lock screen shortcuts, Android 14 enables users to Be able to truly have your own lock screen.
emoji and movie wallpapers
Android 14 introduces Emoji and movie wallpapers to enhance the visual effects. Users can create unique wallpapers for scenes such as lock screens by using a series of Emoji combinations. The Emoji inside the wallpaper can also respond interactively to touch, making the device come to life with every interaction.
Based on visual appeal, Android 14 also introduces movie wallpapers, which allow users to convert ordinary photos into 3D images. By incorporating motion effects, live wallpapers give depth and attention.
Generative AI wallpaper
With Android 14's generative AI wallpapers, users can generate personalized wallpapers by choosing from various themes, such as classical art or mysterious plants.
The generative AI wallpaper has customizable prompt words, which can further improve the design of the wallpaper, making the generated wallpaper more in line with the user's personality.
Improved Find My Device feature
Android 14 has improved the "Find My Device" feature, which can rely on features such as "Nearby Android Devices" to help locate a lost Android phone or other device.
It is a function launched following ios.
Improved Privacy Controls
Android 14 has added and improved a number of privacy protection features, such as permission control, fuzzy positioning, app permission history, and more. But it should not be said, these privacy features have long been played by domestic mobile phone manufacturers.
For more details, you can watch the replay of the speech at Google I/O 2023 , and Android 14 is scheduled to be officially released after July 2023.
