Android 14 will be the next big release from Google with this software upgrade offering new ways to add style to the home screen along with making things safer, more battery efficient and much better at taking photos.
In fact, Google says its next version of Android adds support for 10-bit High Dynamic Range (HDR) images. This way of shooting retains more of the information from the sensor when snapping images which should mean photos look richer and more pixel-packed than ever.
There’s also the introduction of a new mid-display back arrow to help navigate things faster and an improved system share sheet.
The official version of this software won’t be released until much later this year but that doesn’t mean some can’t try it now.
Google has confirmed that, along with some of its own-brand Pixel devices, a number of other smartphones can now test the Android 14 beta.
For those not aware, beta releases are trial versions of operating systems that give users a chance to give new features a try. Betas are released to help iron out any bugs and check things are working correctly before the upgrade is released to millions of devices across the globe.
Of course, that does mean some things may not run smoothly and it can be buggy but switching to a beta does give you access to features other Android users can’t yet have.
So, if you fancy giving Android 14 a run for its money here are all the phones that are now compatible.
GOOGLE PHONES
Pixel 4a (5G)
Pixel 5 and 5a
Pixel 6 and 6 Pro
Pixel 6a
Pixel 7 and 7 Pro
OTHER DEVICES
OnePlus 11
Xiaomi 13 Pro, Xiaomi 13, Xiaomi 12T
iQOO 11
Nothing Phone (1)
Oppo Find N2 Flip
Tecno Camon 20 series
Vivo X90 series
Lenovo Tab Extreme
Realme GT 2 Pro
It's unclear why Samsung isn't yet taking part in the beta release but speaking about the release on its phones, Peter Dohyung Lee, head of the flagship product line at OPPO, said: “The OPPO Find N2 Flip sets a high bar for new flip smartphones. We have combined industry-leading engineering and innovation with intuitive design principles to create Find N2 Flip,” said . “Cooperating with Google, OPPO recently brought the Speech-to-Text feature to the cover screen of the OPPO Find N2 Flip. With Android 14, we will continue to take foldable phones to new heights by combining cutting-edge hardware with unparalleled software.”
You can find full details and how to install Android 14 here
