BETA YOURSELF ANDROID 14
It’s time for millions of Android smartphones to get a fresh lick of paint. Craig Grannell digs into the best new features that will help your handset feel rejuvenated all over again…
THE BASICS
■ Hit and hope You’re at the mercy of your device’s maker regarding when/if you’ll actually get Android 14, and which goodies will end up on your blower. The tips here are for vanilla Android – your options might differ. If you have a Pixel 4a or newer, head to ‘System update’ in the settings to check if the revamped OS is waiting for you.
■ Lock it down Security is a major part of Android 14. It’ll block ancient apps built for Android 5.1 or older – although anything already on your phone will still run. Passkey support is improved, and there are new PIN input options. In ‘Security and privacy’ > ‘Device unlock’ > ‘Screen lock’, you can disable